Princess Beatrice Steps Out in London With Husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi as She Champions Preterm Birth Awareness

Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi made a rare evening appearance in London last night as the royal mum-of-two continued her growing public work around premature birth awareness — a cause that has become deeply personal to her in recent months (**nguồn: BBC News – Royal Family Coverage).

The couple arrived together at Control Room B, inside the newly redeveloped Battersea Power Station, where Beatrice co-hosted a special event for the charity Borne, an organisation dedicated to funding research and raising public awareness around preterm birth. Beatrice has been patron of Borne since earlier this year, following her own experience welcoming her second daughter prematurely (**nguồn: The Telegraph – Royal Health Reports).

Beatrice leads Borne event after welcoming premature baby Athena

Beatrice and Edoardo — who share two daughters, Sienna and Athena — faced a challenging start to the year when baby Athena Elizabeth Rose arrived earlier than expected in January 2025. The princess has since become increasingly active in advocating for greater research into preterm birth and better support for families who experience it (**nguồn: People Magazine – Royals).

At the event, Beatrice joined Borne’s founder Professor Mark Johnson, who oversaw her care at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital during her pregnancy. Together, they welcomed volunteers, researchers, donors, and families affected by preterm birth. The gathering also highlighted Borne’s major public awareness initiative, the “Every Week Counts” campaign, ahead of World Prematurity Day on November 17 (**nguồn: The Guardian – Health).

Princess Beatrice shines in floral elegance

Dressed in a stunning The Vampire’s Wife floral gown, Beatrice looked radiant as she greeted guests, with Edoardo standing proudly nearby throughout the evening. Fashion watchers have noted that Beatrice has increasingly leaned toward brighter, bolder prints in her recent appearances — something that mirrors her current “uplifted and purposeful” outlook following a personally challenging year (**nguồn: Vogue UK – Royal Style Report).

Beatrice’s emotional account of premature birth

Since Athena’s early birth, the princess has spoken with striking honesty about her experience. In a heartfelt essay for Vogue in March, she revealed the emotional toll of navigating the unknown during her pregnancy:

“Athena is now doing really well… but looking back over those months of sheer worry, I am filled with a sense of determination that more can be done to help others find answers to the complications that can lead to preterm birth.”

She described long nights filled with fear and unanswered questions — a reality many parents of premature babies know all too well. Her openness has been widely praised by maternal health advocates, who say royal visibility can dramatically increase public understanding of neonatal issues (**nguồn: The Independent – Women’s Health).

A deeply personal patronage

Beatrice wrote that her patronage with Borne is “a very personal appointment,” comparable in significance to her longstanding advocacy for dyslexia, another area where she has used her platform to support families going through similar challenges.

“They say a problem shared is a problem halved,” she explained. “As with my work around dyslexia, I hope to support others like me.”

Professor Johnson, who co-hosted the event, has previously said that Beatrice’s involvement brings “heartfelt authenticity” to the charity’s mission, given her lived experience (**nguồn: Sky News – Royal Correspondent Interview).

A growing role in royal health advocacy

Royal commentators note that Beatrice’s increased visibility — particularly in areas of health, research, and early years support — mirrors the evolving roles taken on by many younger royals navigating modern public expectations (**nguồn: The Times – Royal Analysis).

Her appearance last night, accompanied by Edoardo, signals not only her commitment to raising awareness but also the strong partnership at the heart of her young family.