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As mentioned in an earlier post, Marie-Chantal of Greece and her husband, Prince Pavlos, welcomed a fifth child whose name had yet to be known.

It has been announced that their 3rd son is named Aristidis Stavros, who is a prince of Greece and Denmark. His paternal grandparents are ex-King Constantine of Greece and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece (and a princess of Denmark).

Crown Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece gave birth to her fifth child, a son, the day before her thirteenth wedding anniversary with her husband, Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece.

The new baby joins the royal couple’s four other children: 11-year-old Maria-Olympia, nine-year-old Constantine Alexios, and three-year-old Odysseas-Kimon.

While the family continue to use their royal titles, the Greek monarchy was actually abolished in 1974 with the rise of the Hellenic Republic. The king is referred to as “ex-King” Constantine of Greece.

The former Marie-Chantal Miller, daughter of the duty-free shops “king” Robert Miller, married Prince Pavlos July 1, 1995 in a traditional Greek Orthodox ceremony in London.

Princess Mathilde of Belgium gave birth in Brussels on Wednesday, April 16th. Her fourth child and second daughter is named Eleonore Fabiola Victoria Anne Marie.

The Belgian Crown Princess and her husband, Crown Prince Phillipe, are parents to Elisabeth (7), Gabriel (5), and Emmanuel (3).

The names chosen by The Earl and Countess of Wessex for their son are James Alexander Philip Theo.

The baby takes the title of Viscount Severn. Photo is © Press Association

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, gave birth to a healthy boy yesterday.

It was reported that HRH would deliver her second child via caesarian this Friday, but it occurred Monday instead.

The life of the Countess and first child Louise hung in the balance in 2003, when the baby was delivered via emergency C-section. Two years prior to the birth of Louise, Sophie  had to be airlifted to hospital after suffering an ectopic pregnancy.

So this successful pregnancy has Sophie and her husband, HRH Prince Edward, “absolutely thrilled!” His mother The Queen and the entire Royal Family couldn’t agree more!

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, had been due to give birth on Christmas Day but will now have her baby delivered by a scheduled caesarean section this Friday.

This is the second child for Sophie and her husband, HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex. Their first child, Lady Louise, is four years old.

No chances are being taken this time around after what happened with Louise’s dramatic entrance into the world. Sophie had to be rushed to the hospital for an emergency “C section” after having severe pain and a considerable loss of blood. Louise was four weeks premature, and mother and daughter had to remain in hospital for some time before they were allowed to go home.

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The daughter of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Australian-born Crown Princess Mary has been named Isabella.

The Danish royal family’s official website said the princess had been christened Isabella Henrietta Ingrid Margrethe.

There was cause for nationwide celebration in Spain at the weekend as Princess Letizia and Crown Prince Felipe became parents for a second time with the birth of a daughter on Sunday, April 29.

Just hours after the little Sofia was delivered by Caesarean section weighing 7lbs 5oz, her proud dad stepped out of the clinic to share the happy news with the world.

Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and his wife, Crown Princess Maxima, named their new daughter Ariane Wilhelmina Máxima Ines. She is fourth in line to the throne behind her father and sisters Princess Amalia and Princess Alexia.

The name Ariane was chosen because Willem and Maxima thought it was lovely, and wanted to keep the trend of starting their childrens’ names with an “A”. This Ariane can share with her sisters Alexia and Amalia (although Amalia’s first name is technically Catharina-Amalia).

The name Wilhelmina was chosen to honor Willem’s great-grandmother Queen Wilhelmina.

The name Máxima was chosen not just for the Crown Princess herself, but for her own great-grandmother, also named Máxima.

Ines is another family name, the name of Máxima’s youngest sister.

To approving applause from nurses at the Hague’s Bronovo Hospital, Crown Prince Willem-Alexander proudly showed off his daughter, who made her grand debut on Tuesday at 10pm.

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