What did Princess Beatrice say about premature birth?

Princess Beatrice said that experiencing premature birth "can be incredibly lonely" for mothers.

How is Princess Beatrice supporting the Borne charity?

Beatrice is fronting a campaign for the premature birth research charity Borne and appeared on their podcast to mark World Prematurity Day.

When was Beatrice's second daughter born?

Beatrice's second daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose, was born several weeks premature on January 22, 2025.

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Royal Reveals Premature Birth Struggles, Calls for More Research

17 Nov

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Summary

Princess Beatrice fronts campaign for premature birth charity Borne
Her second daughter was born several weeks early in January 2025
Beatrice says premature birth can be "incredibly lonely" for mothers

Royal Reveals Premature Birth Struggles, Calls for More Research

In a recent interview, Princess Beatrice has opened up about the difficulties of premature birth, stating that it "can be incredibly lonely" for mothers. Beatrice, the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew, is currently fronting a campaign for the premature birth research charity Borne.

Beatrice's own experience with premature birth came in January 2025, when her second daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose, was born several weeks early. The Princess was due to give birth in early spring, but in December 2024, doctors advised her not to travel long distances due to the risk of a premature arrival.

Now, Beatrice is using her platform to raise awareness and support for Borne's work. She believes that more data and research are needed to better understand and address the challenges of premature birth. "I was really quite shocked to learn that we really do not have as much data with women's health, with pregnant women's health," Beatrice told The Borne Podcast.