Princess Beatrice shares rare new family snaps as she announces she's pregnant with second child

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Princess Beatrice is expecting her second child and has shared rare family snaps to announce the exciting news.The 36 year old granddaughter of the late Queen and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 40, are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their new bundle of joy in early spring.The upcoming royal baby will join big sister Sienna, three, and Beatrice's stepson Wolfie, eight, from Edoardo's previous relationship.To celebrate the announcement, the family released two new photos.

One adorable snap shows little Sienna, with a cute red bow in her blonde hair, walking hand-in-hand with her dad and big brother Wolfie down a country lane.The tot is seen wearing bright yellow wellies and a blue waterproof suit adorned with cloud and bird designs, reports PA.

In another heartwarming photo, a beaming Beatrice, clad in a black puffer jacket, is seen being lovingly embraced by her husband, who can't take his eyes off her.The King has been informed about the happy news and both families are "delighted", according to a Buckingham Palace statement on Tuesday (1 October), which also confirmed the royal baby news.They said in a statement: "Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are very pleased to announce that they are expecting their second child together in early spring; a sibling for Wolfie, aged eight, and Sienna, aged three. "His Majesty The King has been informed and both families are delighted with the news." This joyful announcement comes amid a challenging year for the Royal Family, with the King, the Princess of Wales and Beatrice's mother Sarah, Duchess of York all battling cancer.