Princess Beatrice has given birth to a new baby girl who will now be 11th in line to the throne, pushing fan-favourite royals down the line of succession. The Princess of York was due to give birth in early spring but welcomed the child a week ago,

Athena Elizabeth, who is believed to have been named after the late Queen Elizabeth II, is now 11th in the line of succession to the British throne.

Following her birth last week, Athena will be 11th in the line of succession. One place behind her older sister, Athena will benefit from a major royal rule change that came into place in 2013. The Succession to the Crown Act (2013) was an amendment to the provisions of the Bill of Rights and the Act of Settlement.