Princess Beatrice and husband Edoardo’s marriage – low-key wedding and blended family
As Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi announce they're expecting another baby, the Mirror takes a look back over the happy couple's royal love story
Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have announced they’re expecting a baby – in what marks the next exciting chapter for the happy couple.
Beatrice, who is currently ninth in line to the throne, has known ‘Edo’ for some time, with her own parents Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson having been close with his late stepfather, Christopher Shale, who died in 2011. However, it’s believed they only started dating at some point around September 2018, and, by the following summer, it was clear things were getting serious.
Indeed, by June 2019, Edoardo accompanied Beatrice to an event held at St. James’ Palace – suggesting he was very much becoming part of the Royal furniture. Then, in September 2019, Edoardo, 40, got down on bended knee during a romantic trip to Italy – and the lovestruck princess happily accepted.
In a joint statement shared via social media, Princess Beatrice, now 36, and Edo told fans: “We are extremely happy to be able to share the news of our recent engagement. We are both so excited to be embarking on this life adventure together and can’t wait to be married. We share so many similar interests and values and we know this will stand us in great stead for the years ahead, full of love and happiness.”
Showing excitement for her ‘dear big sissy’ at the time, supportive sibling Princess Eugenie commented: “Beabea–wow! I’m so happy for you my dearest big sissy and dear Edo. It’s been a long time coming and you two are meant to be.”
That year, businessman Edo was seen joining the Royals for their annual Christmas morning walk to church on the Sandringham estate – signifying his new status as a future member of The Firm. In February 2020, Buckingham Palace confirmed that “Her Majesty The Queen has kindly given permission for the ceremony to take place at The Chapel Royal, St James’ Palace.” However, like many other couples at the time, Beatrice and Edo’s plans were hampered by the coronavirus pandemic and ended up having to scrap their May wedding, where they had intended to hold a reception in the Buckingham Palace Gardens.
