The christening represented a significant moment for Andrew and Fergie as it was their first royal outing following the removal of their titles in October

Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi marked their daughter Athena’s christening with a trip to a Marylebone pub alongside loved ones.

The ceremony took place at the Chapel Royal in St James’s Palace before the family headed to celebrate.

Photographers captured the couple emerging from a taxi in the area, carrying what looked to be a christening cake as guests surrounded them.

Singer James Blunt was spotted among those invited to join the post-ceremony festivities.

Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi marked their daughter Athena’s christening with a trip to a Marylebone pub alongside loved ones.

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Two notable absences from the pub gathering were Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, who had attended the christening itself but chose not to continue to the celebration.

The ceremony represented a significant moment for the former Duke and Duchess of York, as it was their first royal outing following the removal of their titles in October.

Rather than joining relatives afterwards, the pair returned to their more withdrawn existence away from public royal engagements.

The ceremony represented a significant moment for the former Duke and Duchess of York, as it was their first royal outing following the removal of their titles in October.

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Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank were present, as was Princess Nina of Greece and Denmark, who serves as a godmother.

King Charles did not attend despite receiving an invitation and having no official duties scheduled for the day.

The Prince and Princess of Wales were also not present at the baptism.

Princess Anne had a prior commitment at The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Sovereign’s Parade in Camberley, Berkshire.

The Chapel Royal holds special significance for royal baptisms, having served as the venue for the christenings of Prince George and Prince Louis.

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The Chapel Royal holds special significance for royal baptisms, having served as the venue for the christenings of Prince George and Prince Louis.

The gathering brought together intimate family connections despite the absence of more senior royals, with Beatrice understood to be focused on celebrating her daughter’s special day.

Reports indicate the christening was postponed from earlier in the year owing to controversy surrounding Athena’s grandparents.

Beatrice is believed to have remained close to her mother Sarah though her bond with her father has grown significantly strained.