Princess Beatrice Opens Up About Premature Births in a Candid Essay
Princess Beatrice is shedding light on a deeply personal experience, revealing her concerns about her daughter’s health during a complicated birth.
In a heartfelt essay for British Vogue, Beatrice opened up about the uncertainty she faced when doctors warned that her second daughter, Athena, might be born prematurely.
Expressing the anxiety of the moment, she wrote: “There’s so little control. Will she arrive healthy? Will there be complications?”
Reflecting on how her perspective has shifted over the years, Beatrice added: “Maybe it’s to do with getting a little older, and hopefully a little wiser, or maybe it’s something to do with my mother’s breast and skin cancer diagnosis last year, but for me, nothing feels more vital than facilitating the necessary research into the health challenges that women face daily.”
Beatrice’s essay comes as she continues her advocacy work, recently attending the Wonderland Gala in London to support Borne, a charity dedicated to preventing premature births.
Speaking about her role as a patron of the organization, she emphasized the urgency of research in this field:
“The work that Borne is undertaking is something that is incredibly close and personal to me following the recent birth of my daughter. Every year in the UK, 60,000 babies are delivered too soon, with little information or research as to why this is. That is why I am really looking forward to supporting Borne and its programme of groundbreaking research.”
Princess Beatrice’s candid revelations not only highlight her own journey but also bring much-needed awareness to the challenges faced by thousands of families dealing with premature births. Through her advocacy, she hopes to drive meaningful change and support medical advancements in maternal and infant health.
