Princess Beatrice has given birth to her second child, named Athena, Buckingham Palace has announced. Athena was born several weeks prematurely and weighed 4lb 5oz, but is said to be healthy and doing well.

Arriving in the first month of this year makes the latest addition to the royal family officially part of a new generation. So, asks royal expert Kerry Parnell, what are their defining characteristics,

Princess Beatrice has announced she has given birth to her second daughter Athena - but she made sure the newborn's face was covered in the photo that was released