Princess Beatrice, 36, and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 40, are expecting their second child, due in early spring 2025.

The announcement was made by Buckingham Palace via Instagram, generating excitement among the royal family and their supporters.

This announcement comes during a challenging year for the British royal family, with King Charles III and Catherine, Princess of Wales, both diagnosed with cancer.

Beatrice and Edo welcomed their first child, Sienna, in September 2021, who is named in part to honor the late Queen Elizabeth.

While it is not expected that King Charles will grant a title to the new baby, the child will inherit a unique title due to Edo's status as an Italian count.

Beatrice has embraced her role as a nurturing stepmother to Edo's son Wolfie, who is 8 years old and participated in their wedding.

Sarah Ferguson, Beatrice's mother, expressed her joy at the news and shared a heartwarming photo of Beatrice and Sienna.

Despite not being a senior royal, Beatrice has taken on some official commitments this year, including her royal patronages.

Beatrice prioritizes privacy for her children, opting not to share their faces on social media.

Following the birth of Beatrice's second child, Princess Eugenie will move down the line of succession, dropping to 12th place.

Social media reactions included confusion about the family's structure, with some mistaking Wolfie for a pet.

Betting odds for the new baby's name suggest 'Elizabeth' is the favorite, followed closely by 'Victoria'.