Former Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson attend granddaughter’s christening in first public appearance since losing Royal titles

Former Royals returned to the public for the christening of their granddaughter Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi

Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor and his ex‑wife Sarah Ferguson returned to the public eye this morning as they attended the private christening of their granddaughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, at the Chapel Royal in St. James’s Palace.

The ceremony for Athena, the second daughter of Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, marked one of the first major family gatherings involving Andrew and Ferguson since they lost their royal titles in recent months.

The couple, who divorced in 1996 but have remained close over the years, arrived separately for the celebration, demonstrating a united front in support of their daughter and granddaughter.

The subdued affair brought together close friends and family, including Princess Beatrice’s sister Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank, as well as a small circle of loved ones present to welcome Athena in a traditional baptism service.

Athena, born prematurely in January, has already captured public affection, and her christening served as a poignant moment for the extended family to gather amid a period of intense scrutiny surrounding Andrew’s removal of titles.

While the former prince’s recent controversies continue to resonate across media and royal circles, his attendance underscored a personal commitment to his role as a grandfather.

For Beatrice and Mapelli Mozzi, the service offered an opportunity to celebrate family and tradition quietly, focusing on their daughter’s milestone in the historic setting of St. James’s Palace.