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Princess Diana’s niece Kitty reveals her daughter’s name for the first time

She shared the news on what would have been Princess Diana's birthday.
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Lady Kitty Spencer, 33, has finally revealed the name of her first child, whom she secretly welcomed with her husband Michael Lewis, 65.

Taking to Instagram on what would have been Princess Diana’s 63rd birthday, the mum-of-one shared a new black-and-white photo of the bub, writing: “Athena watching the world go by 🤍.”

Fans were delighted, taking to the comments to share their joy.

“Congratulations. She is so precious. I love her name,” one wrote.

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Lady Kitty Spencer has revealed her daughter’s name, Athena. (Credit: Instagram/Susheel Schroeder)

“What a beautiful picture & and a beautiful name,” another added.

“Oooh darling… Athena is so gorgeous!! Like her mama,” a third penned.

Kitty took to Instagram in March to reveal the special news that she had welcomed a baby, sharing a slideshow of photos.

“It’s the joy of my life to be your mummy, little one,” Kitty wrote.

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Kitty Spencer has welcomed her first child. (Credit: Instagram)

“I love you unconditionally 🤍 Happy Mother’s Day to those who celebrate today 🤍.”

While this is Kitty’s first child, Michael has three children from a previous marriage.

Royal family and fans were delighted with the announcement. 

“The most perfect angel in the world,” wrote Kitty’s sister, Amelia Spencer.

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Kitty is the daughter of Earl Charles Spencer, Princess Diana’s brother. (Credit: Getty)

“I didn’t know you became a Mom!! Congratulations❤❤❤❤❤❤,” one follower commented.

“What wonderful news dear Kitty! Congratulations on your precious little one🤍🤍🤍,” another penned.

The delightful news came almost three years after Kitty tied the knot in Rome with fashion tycoon Michael Lewis.

Kitty and Michael wed after three years of dating. For the ceremony, the now-33-year-old wore five custom dresses from Dolce and Gabbana.

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Kitty wed in 2021 in a gorgeous Dolce and Gabbana dress. (Credit: Instagram | @dolcegabbana)

Two of her gowns bore a resemblance to her Aunty Diana, as well as Princess Catherine’s wedding dress.

Kitty and Michael originally announced their engagement in 2019, but had to postpone their wedding due to the COVID pandemic.

While some royals, like Princess Beatrice, opted for reduced wedding ceremonies during lockdown, Princess Diana’s niece and her then-fiancé chose to wait.

They hosted A-list guests – including the likes of singer Pixie Lott and actor Idris Elba – at the five-star Hotel de la Ville in Rome.

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