Princess Beatrice welcomes arrival of baby daughter

Princess Beatrice and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have welcomed the arrival of a baby daughter, Buckingham Palace have announced.

The Queen’s granddaughter gave birth to her first child on Saturday, 18 September at 11:42pm.

“Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well and the couple are looking forward to introducing their daughter to her big brother Christopher Woolf,” a statement from the palace read.

“The new baby’s grandparents and great-grandparents have all been informed and are delighted with the news. The family would like to thank all the staff at the hospital for their wonderful care.”