Cressida Bonas Unveils Delphina Pandora: A Tribute to Her Late Sister
SPILL THE TEA: Cressida Bonas Opens Up About Motherhood and Her Heartbreaking Loss
In a series of candid snaps posted on Instagram, Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend Cressida Bonas has given fans an intimate glimpse into her life as a new mother to baby Delphina Pandora. The actress, 36, who shares the sweet moments with her husband and three-year-old son Wilbur, revealed that she was left speechless by the arrival of her little one.
"I wondered how it was possible to love anything as much as we love our boy," Cressida wrote in a gushing caption. "Then this little love bug showed up with a Mohawk hairdo and our hearts just expanded."
The couple, who tied the knot in 2020, has been keeping fans updated on their journey to expanding their family. Last month, they revealed that they had given their daughter the middle name Pandora in honor of Cressida's half-sister, who passed away last July after a courageous battle with cancer.
Cressida, who dated Prince Harry from 2012 to 2014 and remains close to the royal family, has been open about her struggles to conceive their second child. In January, she revealed that they had used a frozen embryo stored in a freezer from her first pregnancy.
The actress confessed that she battled morning sickness throughout her second pregnancy, which was a far cry from her first experience with IVF. "I've never had it before, and now feel like I've been swaying on a boat for months," she said.
The couple's adorable photos show Delphina snuggled up to her parents, lying next to her big brother Wilbur, and sporting a sweet strawberry-printed babygro. Cressida also shared an update on their living situation, revealing that they are currently house hunting due to their growing family.
"We're looking for a bigger home as our flat is no longer suitable for us," she explained. "Budgie, our dachshund, will be 'bound to be unimpressed' with the new arrival, not only because we're uprooting her territory but also because there's a new family member on the way."
Cressida's close friend Princess Eugenie is set to appear as a guest on her new podcast, Lessons From Our Mothers. The royal, 34, will speak touchingly about her own mother, Sarah Ferguson, sharing the most valuable lesson she has learned from her.
"We are excited to share something that we've been working on for a while...our new podcast, Lessons From Our Mothers, launching on Mothering Sunday 2025!" Cressida announced. "Join us as we celebrate motherhood and mothering in all its forms."
The podcast, which will feature conversations with special guests and their mothers, is set to be released later this year. In the meantime, fans can enjoy the adorable snaps of Cressida's new family, who are undoubtedly bringing joy and happiness into her life.
A Glimpse into Cressida's Heartbreaking Loss
Last July, Cressida's half-sister Pandora passed away after a brave battle with cancer. The actress was joined by friends including Queen Camilla's son Tom Parker Bowles and her nephew Sir Ben Elliot at the memorial service in Chelsea, west London.
Cressida read a moving "letter to Pandora" that she composed after her death, paying tribute to her sister's strength and resilience. "My heart is forever tied to yours," she wrote.
Pandora's mother, Lady Mary-Gaye Curzon, praised her daughter, saying: "Nobody on earth who ever met Pandora could help falling in love with her." The family has kept their loved one's memory alive through various tributes and charitable initiatives.
Cressida's Journey to Motherhood
The actress has been open about her struggles to conceive a second child, revealing that she battled morning sickness throughout her pregnancy. "I've never had it before, and now feel like I've been swaying on a boat for months," she said.
In an article written for The Telegraph earlier this year, Cressida shared her heartbreaking struggles to conceive, admitting that being a mother is "unpredictable and frightening." She also revealed that her late sister Pandora always played a maternal role in their family and was protecting them even in her final days.
Cressida's close friend Princess Eugenie will appear as a guest on her new podcast, Lessons From Our Mothers. The royal shared the most valuable lesson she has learned from her mother Sarah Ferguson: "The fire inside, you know, the strength inside of you, and how to bring that out, and to pull it in when you most need it."
As Cressida navigates motherhood with her new baby Delphina, fans are left in awe of her courage, resilience, and unwavering love for her family.
Sources: The Scholarly Note