Why PRINCESS BEATRICE’s Baby Announcement Shocked Fans! 

London — Royal fans were left gasping in disbelief this morning as Princess Beatrice dropped a surprise baby announcement that no one — not even the most loyal royal watchers — saw coming.

In a move that completely bypassed traditional royal protocols, Beatrice took to Instagram to share the joyful news in a heartfelt — and uncharacteristically informal — video post filmed in her own kitchen.

With her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, standing proudly beside her and their daughter Sienna waving in the background, Beatrice smiled and said:

“We’re absolutely thrilled to share that… we’re expecting again! Baby number two is on the way, and Sienna can’t wait to be a big sister.”

But it wasn’t just the announcement itself that shocked fans — it was how, when, and why it was made.

 1. The Timing Was Totally Unexpected

Just weeks ago, Beatrice was seen at a royal garden party wearing a figure-hugging dress — with no sign of a baby bump. Many assumed she wasn’t planning another child anytime soon. In fact, she had recently hinted in an interview that she was “focusing on career and charity work” for the next year.

Which begs the question: Was this pregnancy kept secret on purpose?

 2. No Palace Statement — Just a Selfie Video?!

Unlike traditional royal pregnancy announcements, which are usually released through Buckingham Palace or Kensington communications, Beatrice chose to announce the news herself, through a casual, homemade video.

One royal watcher tweeted: “The fact that Beatrice went full Gen Z with this baby news is ICONIC. No press release. Just vibes.”