Lady Tatiana Mountbatten reveals she is expecting her second child

Lady Tatiana Mountbatten has revealed she is expecting her second child with husband Alexander 'Alick' Dru. 

The daughter of George Mountbatten, the 4th Marquess of Milford Haven, who is King Charles's second cousin, Tatiana, 34, already shares a daughter with Alick. 

An equestrian and psychotherapist with a private practice in central London, she took to Instagram, where she has 18,700 followers, to announce the news on Saturday, October 19. 

Posting a series of pictures of herself dressed in a form-fitting, jersey jumpsuit at an event hosted by Italian designer Max Mara, Tatiana added the caption: 'A private preview of my growing bump @maxmara exquisite new collection.'

In the images, a glowing Tatiana beams as she proudly rests her hand on her bump.

With her light brown hair in a classic blow-dry and a wide-smile across her face, she looked radiant and relaxed as she posed for the camera. 

Close friends and fans took the opportunity to congratulate Tatiana, posting over 100 comments beneath the joyful images. 

High-profile pal Sadie Chase-Gardener wrote: 'Never was there a more gorgeous, more tiny bump.'

Meanwhile, podcaster and ex-girlfriend of Prince Harry Cressida Bonas posted a series of heart emojis. 

Fashion broadcaster and influencer Hermione Olivia described Tatiana simple as 'glowing'. 

Others also shared their congratulations on Instagram, with one person writing: 'How wonderful! Huge Congratulations!' Another person added: 'Congratulations. It's amazing news'. 

Tatiana Mountbatten and Alick welcomed their first child in September 2023, revealing their daughter's name a month later in October 2023. 

The new mother wrote: 'One month of motherhood… and what a month it's been! Elodie arrived on 20th September. It's already going far too quickly.'

Tatiana's followers were keen to send their well-wishes, including Flora Vesterberg, the late Queen Elizabeth II's cousin, who commented: 'Congratulations! She's adorable! Very proud of you xx'. 

The heartwarming post included five photographs - the first showing baby Elodie asleep wearing a knitted babygrow and matching bonnet while grasping a toy rabbit.

The second image depicted Tatiana and Elodie lying on a bed, with the proud mother in pyjamas as the newborn snoozed on her chest.

The third snap showed a close-up of baby Elodie holding onto her mother's finger, followed by displays of flowers and cards from friends.

Tatiana announced her first pregnancy in June 2023 alongside a series of selfies that showed off her bump. 'I've been a bit quiet on here for a while... been busy finding my perfect wardrobe and growing a small person,' she said.

After sharing the post, fans began questioning Tatiana about her journey to motherhood.

In response to one person's question about whether she had been riding again, she wrote: 'No I'm not still riding, yes I miss it desperately.'

When asked about her first child's gender, she added: 'We don't know what sex baby is, it'll be a surprise on the day.'

Tatiana and Alick married at Winchester Cathedral in July 2022.

The bride looked stunning in a gown by British designer Suzanne Neville. Based on the existing 'Amelia' dress, it was adapted to include a bespoke three-metre train, incorporating embroidery from her mother's wedding gown.

Alick, an Eton-educated entrepreneur, popped the question during a skiing holiday in Verbier, Switzerland, just six months prior to the big day.

He had taken the engagement ring on holiday with them and chose a romantic mountaintop spot to get down on one knee.

Tatiana is the second cousin once removed of King Charles, and the eldest child of George Mountbatten and his first wife Sarah Georgina Walker.

Her younger brother is Henry David Louis Mountbatten, Earl of Medina, while her stepbrother is Harry Wentworth-Stanley, the husband of Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend, Cressida Bonas.

Although he does not herald from the same standing as his wife, Alick's family tree is still dotted with landed gentry.

The 31-year-old - whose full name is Alexander Bernard Molyneux Dru - is the son of Auberon Alexander Bernard Dru and Catherine Margaret Norden, who were married in Somerset in 1989.

His father, known as Bernard, is the son of Major Alexander Dru and Gabriel Mary Hermione Herbert, and is a descendent of both John Vesey, 4th Viscount de Vesci, and Henry Howard Molyneux Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon.

After completing university, Alick founded Tripr, a social travel app, for 'travellers [who] would want to meet other travellers, as well as their friends.'

He went on to found Spires Tutoring, before leaving the world of start-ups behind for a role on the M&A team at management consultancy Strategy&. This was followed by a two-year stint as an investor at SoftBank Investment Advisers.

Meanwhile Tatiana, who trained under Olympian Charlotte Dujardin, was educated at the elite £12,000-a-term Millfield private school in Street, Somerset.