Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi has sent a sweet message to Swedish royals Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip following the arrival of their baby daughter, Princess Ines.
He congratulated the couple on social media beneath their latest post which featured a precious snapshot of their three eldest children Prince Alexander, eight, Prince Gabriel, seven, and Prince Julian, three, sweetly gazing at their baby sister.
© Instagram / @prinsparet"It turned out to be a perfect little quartet [red heart] Big and warm thanks for all the nice congratulations to our little Ines," Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip wrote in their caption.
© Getty ImagesPrincess Beatrice's husband Edoardo, 41, was among those to send messages of congratulations in the comments section. The property developer, who recently welcomed a second daughter with Beatrice, penned: "Congratulations" alongside a red love heart.
© Getty ImagesRoyal fans were also quick to send their well wishes, with one writing: "Big congratulations to the whole family!" while a second noted: "What a treasure! Big congratulations to the whole family," and a third chimed in: "Ohh what a nice picture of the boys and little sister."
Beatrice and Edoardo, who tied the knot in July 2020, announced the arrival of their second child together back in January. The pair shared their baby joy via an official statement from Buckingham Palace which read: "Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, born on Wednesday, 22nd January, at 12:57pm, at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London.
Princess Sofia: 5 surprising facts
© Getty1. Her yoga qualification
Sofia became a qualified yoga instructor in New York in 2005 while also studying business development, going on to open her own studio and launch a clothing range.
2. Her three tattoos
Sofia has a sun on her back, a butterfly on her ribcage, and a small ankle tattoo.
3. Her waitressing days
Sofia worked as a waitress in New York pizzeria Serafina from 2055 to 2007
4. Her reality TV moment
Sofia dallied with reality television in 2004, appearing in Paradise Hotel which saw singles living together in a luxury hotel.
5. Her modelling days
Sofia was a model in her early 20s, appearing in magazines such as Vogue Scandinavia.
"The baby was born weighing 4 pounds and 5 ounces. Their Majesties The King and Queen and other members of The Royal Family have all been informed and are delighted with the news."
Following the announcement, the happy couple released a beautiful picture of their newborn daughter taken by Edoardo. The adorable picture showed little Athena wrapped in a candy pink blanket and wearing a long-sleeved garment. Her face was hidden from view by her arm.
Beatrice was due to give birth in early spring, and in December received medical advice and was told not to travel long distances.
Edoardo also shared a gushing message on his Instagram page which read: "Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi. We welcomed Baby Athena into our lives last week. She is tiny and absolutely perfect. We are all (including Wolfie and Sienna) already completely besotted with her."
© Getty ImagesHe continued: "Our hearts are overflowing with love for you, baby Athena. A massive thank you from my wife and I goes out to all the wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their exceptional care and support during this incredibly special time."
