Royal couple quietly announce second baby as adorable pictures released

Prince Josef-Emanuel and Princess Claudia of Liechtenstein have welcomed their second child together, a little boy named Nikolai. Taking to social media, Princess Claudia has posted a string of photos of their newborn son, who was born last month.

The couple, who wed in 2022, also have a two-year-old son Prince Leopold. One of the sweet pictures showed the adorable newborn lying down in a knitted blue jumper with his name stitched on it.

The mum-of-two also shared a candid snap of her enjoying time with her son in bed while in pyjamas.

The post read: "The first 40 days of Niki", adding when translated into English, "eternally grateful for these women @almapartera @haneshapeinado @drakarenperez @gabriellamcampagna @perezcastroi."

Prince Josef-Emanuel is the son of Prince Nikolas of Liechtenstein, and the brother of the country's reigning monarch, Prince Hans-Adam.

His mother is Princess Margaretha of Luxembourg - the sister of Luxembourg's reigning monarch, Grand Duke Henri.

He spent some time in the UK during his younger years, having studied at Sandhurst's Royal Military Academy before joining the Irish Guards.

Josef-Emanuel was quickly promoted to Lieutenant at the age of 21 and was selected to present the late Queen Elizabeth II with the flag of his regiment at the 2010 Trooping the Colour.

Princess Claudia, known as Cloclo, is a well-known socialite in Cartagena, Colombia. However, she grew up in Miami and Geneva.

Queen Camilla's niece Ayesha Shand was present at the couple's wedding in 2022.