Princess Beatrice's Stylist Olivia Buckingham Welcomes 'Angel Boy'

Olivia Buckingham, a British socialite and stylist known for her work with Princess Beatrice, has welcomed her first child, a son she calls her "angel boy." Buckingham shared the news on Instagram, stating that her life changed "forever" a week ago.

Buckingham, who revealed her pregnancy on her 43rd birthday, expressed gratitude for the experience. "It's never too late [to] live the life of your dreams," she wrote, hinting at a new chapter as a single mother. She has not disclosed details about the conception.

Her Instagram post included a series of images, one of which showed her holding her newborn son shortly after birth. She also shared a poem titled 'A Mother's Love.' The stylist was previously photographed in a cream tulle dress from Temily, a brand for which she serves as creative director. This same dress had previously been styled on Poppy Delevingne, who was pregnant at the time, in a delicate pink shade.

Friends and followers, including Princess Beatrice's husband Edo Mapelli Mozzi, offered congratulations in the comments. Buckingham, who spent her early childhood in Hong Kong before moving to the UK, has a notable client list that includes Princess Beatrice, Poppy Delevingne, and Carey Mulligan. She has also been a contributing editor for Vogue and Tatler.

Buckingham is credited with Princess Beatrice's style transformation in 2023. Following the princess's marriage to Edo Mapelli Mozzi, Beatrice adopted a more refined approach to her fashion, often choosing designers such as Vampire's Wife, Self Portrait, Monique Lhuillier, and Emilia Wickstead. Buckingham has stated her approach involves pushing clients' boundaries while respecting their authentic style, aiming to help women feel empowered and confident through their clothing.

She has also been instrumental in expanding Beatrice's wardrobe to include couture pieces, such as a Reem Acra gown worn to the 2023 Jordanian royal wedding. This styling direction contrasts with Beatrice's earlier fashion choices, which sometimes drew criticism for being unconventional.