Prince Andrew has been given a special honor despite his recent controversies and strained relationship with King Charles.
Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, recently welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Athena Elizabeth Rose, with the name reportedly holding a meaningful nod to her grandfather.
While the middle name Elizabeth is an evident tribute to Beatrice’s late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, Hello! magazine speculated that Athena may have been chosen as a subtle homage to Prince Andrew, given that the initial A aligns with his first name.
Previously, sources revealed that Beatrice and Edoardo named their firstborn Sienna as a tribute to Sarah Ferguson, with the S intentionally honoring the Duchess of York.
“They were looking for an Italian name that started with an S for Sarah, to honor the Duchess,” an insider shared at the time.
Now, with Athena’s name seemingly recognizing Andrew, the choice has sparked discussion amid the Duke of York’s series of public setbacks.
From his links to Jeffrey Epstein to recent allegations involving a spy scandal, Andrew has faced ongoing scrutiny, leaving his royal standing uncertain. However, his granddaughter’s name offers a rare moment of personal significance during a challenging period.
