Buckingham Palace's Typo in Princess Beatrice's Pregnancy Announcement Draws Criticism

A careless error in Buckingham Palace's announcement of Princess Beatrice's second pregnancy has sparked amused reactions on social media, highlighting the importance of careful proofreading in royal communications.

Buckingham Palace's announcement of Princess Beatrice's second pregnancy, released on Tuesday, contained an embarrassing typo that eagle-eyed social media users were quick to point out. The announcement referred to the princess as "Her Royal Highess," missing the letter "N." The error was quickly corrected in a second announcement.

The original announcement read: "Her Royal Highess Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are very pleased to announce that they are expecting their second child together early in the new year; a sibling for Wolfie and Sienna," according to a screenshot shared by Hello!

Buckingham Palace's Typo in Princess Beatrice's Pregnancy Announcement Draws Criticism

One social media user commented on the original post before it was deleted, "Do they not read what they wrote before they post? That's a 'Highess'?" as reported by The Daily Mail.

Beatrice, the daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, married Mapelli Mozzi in 2020. They share daughter Sienna, 3, and Beatrice is stepmom to Christopher Woolf, known as Wolfie, Mapelli Mozzi's son from a previous relationship.

Buckingham Palace's Typo in Princess Beatrice's Pregnancy Announcement Draws Criticism

The happy news comes amidst personal difficulties for Beatrice. Her mother, Sarah Ferguson, is battling skin cancer this year, her second cancer diagnosis after undergoing treatment for breast cancer last year. Her father, Prince Andrew, is facing allegations of sexual abuse.

Beatrice's uncle, King Charles, and cousin-by-marriage Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, were also diagnosed with cancer this year.

Buckingham Palace's Typo in Princess Beatrice's Pregnancy Announcement Draws Criticism

The Duchess of York expressed her joy on Instagram, writing, "Darling Beatrice, words can't express the joy and excitement I feel as you and Edo prepare to welcome another precious addition to your beautiful family. Becoming a granny again fills my heart with so much happiness and gratitude."

Beatrice's sister Eugenie, 34, also shares two sons with her husband Jack Brooksbank.

Buckingham Palace's Typo in Princess Beatrice's Pregnancy Announcement Draws Criticism

Buckingham Palace has not responded to Fox News Digital's request for comment. The typo in the pregnancy announcement serves as a reminder of the importance of careful scrutiny in official communications, especially in high-profile cases involving the royal family.