The children of not only the Sussexes but those of Prince William and Kate, The Prince and Princess of Wales too, are increasingly collateral damage. In the murky bilge of the horrible fights that go on online, the kids are no longer viewed as off limits or non-combatants.

Athena’s arrival will place Beatrice’s younger sister, Princess Eugenie, back one place to 12th in line. Eugenie’s children, August (born in February 2021) and Ernest (born in May 2023) will be pushed back to 13th and 14th place respectively.

Princess Beatrice has given birth to her second child, a daughter named Athena, Buckingham Palace has announced - shifting the line of succession in the Royal Family once more.