Princess Beatrice took on Borne patronage after daughter Athena's premature birth

Princess Beatrice became patron of Borne, a charity researching premature birth, following the premature birth of her daughter Athena. She had earlier collaborated with Alice Naylor-Leyland on a Mrs Alice homeware collection — themed around motherhood and friendship — with proceeds supporting the same charity, Hello! Magazine reported on 28 July 2026.