Princess Beatrice’s daughter Athena and Prince Harry’s Lilibet both honor their great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, with their names, creating a touching family connection.
London: Princess Beatrice’s daughter Athena and Prince Harry’s daughter Lilibet share a special connection. Both girls honor their great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, through their names.
Athena was born on January 22 at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. She weighed just 4 pounds and 5 ounces. Her middle name, Elizabeth, is a tribute to the late Queen.
Beatrice’s first daughter, Sienna, also has Elizabeth as a middle name. This shows a strong family bond. Similarly, Harry named his daughter Lilibet after the Queen, who was affectionately called that by her family.
Lilibet’s middle name, Diana, honors her late grandmother. The Queen was nicknamed Lilibet as a child because she struggled to say her full name. This nickname was used by her family throughout her life.
Beatrice has often spoken about her admiration for the Queen. She considers her and her mother, Sarah Ferguson, as role models. However, reports suggest the Queen was not pleased with Harry’s choice of name for Lilibet.
Harry and Meghan claimed they sought the Queen’s permission before naming their daughter. They stated that if she had not been supportive, they would have chosen a different name.
Athena was born a few weeks early. Beatrice is now at home with her husband Edo and their children, Wolfie and Sienna. Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the King and Queen are delighted with the news.
