Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.Photo: Luc Castel/Getty
Princess Beatricemay be 10th in line for the British throne, but she’s first in line forEdoardo Mapelli Mozzi’s heart.
Beatrice is the granddaughter ofQueen Elizabethand the oldest daughter ofPrince AndrewandSarah Ferguson. She first went public with her relationship with Edoardo, a multimillionaire property tycoon, in March 2019, though speculation about their romance began in November 2018. After initially delaying their wedding due to COVID-19, the couple got married in an intimate ceremony in July 2020.
From rescheduling their nuptials to creating a family, here’s everything you need to know aboutPrincess Beatriceand Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi’s relationship.
November 2018: Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi reportedly begin dating
Speculation about Beatrice and Edoardo’s relationshipbeganin November 2018. “Edoardo is a friend of Beatrice’s family,” a source told PEOPLE around that time. Despite rumors that they had been introduced recently, they had already known each other for years.
March 12, 2019: Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi make their red carpet debut
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The royal and the property developerstepped out for the first timefor the 2019 Portrait Gala at the National Portrait Gallery alongsideKate Middleton. This was Beatrice’s first appearance with a new boyfriend after ending her relationship withDave Clarkthree years earlier.
March 18, 2019: Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi hold hands in New York City
Just a few days later, the couple were photographedholding handswearing coordinating blue and gray outfits. The Queen’s granddaughter was all smiles, and Edoardo even gave a thumbs up to the paparazzi.
March 31, 2019: Princess Beatrice brings Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi on a family trip
Beatrice and Edoardotraveled to the Middle Eastfor VIP Day at the Bahrain Grand Prix with her parents. The group cheered on British driverLewis Hamiltonat the Formula One Championship race and spent time with champion horse jockey Frankie Dettori. The Yorks stayed at the Ritz-Carlton, where they were guests of the Crown Prince of Bahrain.
May 31, 2019: Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi enjoy a double date with Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank
The royal sisters were spotted outon a double datein London. Beatrice was photographed holding hands with both Edoardo and her sister,Princess Eugenie, as they ventured down a street in Notting Hill.Jack Brooksbank, whomarried Eugeniein October 2018, was also in attendance.
August 31, 2019: Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi attend Ellie Goulding’s wedding to Caspar Jopling
September 2019: Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi get engaged
“The Duke and Duchess of York are delighted to announce the engagement ofPrincess Beatriceto Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi,” the statement read.
Beatrice and Edoardo said in their own statement: “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.”
October 2019: Sources say Princess Beatrice is a “fantastic step-mummy” to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi’s son
Edoardo shares joint custody of his son Christopher with his ex-girlfriend, Dara Huang. According to a source who spoke withPEOPLE, Beatrice made it a point to connect with her future stepson. “He is very much part of their life,” Beatrice’s friend said at the time. “Beatrice has embraced the child as part of her life from the outset.”
“Edo is easily one of the best dads,” another source toldPEOPLE. “He is so involved, he is so committed to this little boy, and Beatrice is already showing that she’s a fantastic step-mummy already. They’ve been on family vacations together already. They are really happy, there’s no better person they could have for a step-mummy.”
December 18, 2019: Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi throw an engagement party
Princess Beatrice and Edoardocelebrated their impending nuptialswith a glam party in London. Celebrity guests includedGoulding,James Blunt, Princess Eugenie and Sarah Ferguson.Pippa Middletonalso attended the party with her husbandJames Matthews, whileJames Middletoncame with his then-fiancéeAlizee Thevenet.
The guest continued, “It was a fun drinks party. There were a lot of people who were catching up and not only celebrating the engagement, but there was a real pre-Christmas excitement. It went on well into the night. It was a fun night.”
December 25, 2019: Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi makes his royal Christmas debut with Princess Beatrice
Edoardo joined Beatricefor theroyal family’s traditional Christmas walk to churchfor the first time in 2019. However, Edoardo wasn’t the only one making his royal Christmas debut — this was also the first yearPrince GeorgeandPrincess Charlottejoined their parents,Prince Williamand Kate.
February 5, 2020: Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi announce their first wedding details
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In early February,PEOPLEconfirmed that Beatrice and Edoardo planned to tie the knot on May 29, 2020, in a “low-key” affair.
“She’s so excited …. Today the family announced Beatrice will marry Edo on 29th May 2020. Very proud of this moment. Xx,“Princess Eugeniewrote on Instagram alongside athrowback photoof the royal sisters.
March 2020: Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi’s father says Princess Beatrice will receive a new title when she marries
In March, it was reported that Beatrice would become anItalian “Contessa” and “Nobile Donna"following her wedding to Edoardo, whose father is Count Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi. As his oldest son, Edoardo is set to inherit the family’s ancestral seat, the 18th-century Villa Mapelli Mozzi palace in northern Italy. “I’ve never seen him so happy,” Edoardo’s father toldThe Daily Mail.
April 16, 2020: Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi cancel their wedding amid the pandemic
While the U.K. was in lockdown, Beatrice and Edoardoofficially put their wedding on hold. “There are no plans to switch venues or hold a bigger wedding. They aren’t even thinking about their wedding at this time. There will come a time to rearrange, but that’s not yet,” a spokesperson for the couple told PEOPLE. According to another source, their wedding invitations were never sent out “due to coronavirus concerns.”
July 17, 2020: Princess Beatrice quietly marries Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in front of the Queen
The couple opted for aprivate wedding at Windsor Chapelin front of 20 close friends and family members, including Queen Elizabeth andPrince Philip.
“It was very private, intimate and romantic,” a sourcetold PEOPLE. "It was planned for some time, and everyone had to be extremely cautious leading up to the big day because the Queen was in attendance. They had to make sure everyone who was attending was in perfect health.”
July 18, 2020: Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi share photos from their royal wedding
A source told PEOPLE that the tiara was “arguably the most sentimental [piece] lent from the Queen yet, for a very special reason,” adding that “the Queen saved this grand tiara specifically for Beatrice. It was always reserved for her as they are exceptionally close.”
The couple and their families sharedmore photosover the next few days, includinga touching tribute from Princess Eugenie. “What a complete joy and privilege to watch you, my beautiful big sister, walk down the aisle to dear Edo,” she wrote onInstagram. “I am so proud of you and I’m excited to support you in the next chapter of your life. We are going to have so much fun together.”
July 28, 2020: Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi shares a poem that was read at his wedding to Princess Beatrice
“They are on a small honeymoon in France,” a sourcetold PEOPLEat the end of July, adding, “They have a longer more luxurious honeymoon planned for August.”
October 16, 2020: Princess Beatrice shares rare tweets about her wedding to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
In the post, Beatricethanked well-wishersand spoke about borrowing her wedding dress fromQueen Elizabeth.
Shewrote, “Thank you to everyone who has sent in and tweeted their best wishes for our special day in July. Edo and I are so excited to embark on this new chapter together.”
In a secondtweet, she quote-tweeted theRoyal Collection Trust’s announcement that her dress was on display at Windsor Castle, as per royal tradition. “It was an honour to wear my grandmother’s beautiful dress on my wedding day, I hope many of you are able to visit the exhibition which is still open at Windsor Castle,” she wrote.
March 4, 2021: Princess Beatrice opens up about her relationship with her stepson Wolfie
In honor of World Book Day, Beatrice spoke to theEvening Standardabout howreadinghas been a big part of her relationship with her stepson during lockdown. “This year, I had the great honour to become a stepmother, and have had the most remarkable time going back over some of my most favourite stories at bedtime,“she wrote. “Together, we had such a special time reading through all the entries for Oscars Book Prize 2020.”
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The statement continued, “The Queen has been informed and both families are delighted with the news.”
July 17, 2021: Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi shares a sweet tribute to Princess Beatrice on their first wedding anniversary
One year after their private wedding ceremony, Edoardo shared a rare selfie of the couple on Instagram. "I can’t believe it has been 1 year. Every second of every day since has been so full of joy, happiness, laughter and love,” he wrote. “You are the kindest, loveliest and most beautiful person in the world. Thank you my darling for every second.”
September 18, 2021: Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi welcome their first daughter
On September 20, Buckingham Palacereleased a statementannouncing that Beatrice gave birth to her daughter, who weighed 6 lbs and 2 oz.
Beatrice also shared the news on Twitter, writing, “So delighted to share the news of the safe arrival of our daughter on Saturday 18th September 2021, at 23.42, at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London. Thank you to the Midwife team and everyone at the hospital for their wonderful care.”
October 1, 2021: Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi reveal their daughter’s name
Beatrice revealed on Twitter that the couple named their daughterSienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi, paying tribute to Beatrice’s grandmother,Queen Elizabeth. “We are all doing well and Wolfie is the best big brother to Sienna,” she wrote in thetweet, alongside an image of her daughter’s footprints.
May 11, 2022: Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi walk the red carpet
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July 8, 2022: Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi attend Wimbledon wearing matching hats
Beatrice and Edoardowere photographedwatching tennis at Wimbledon in July. At one point during the matches, the couple put on matching hats that featured the All England Lawn Tennis Club’s green and purple colors.
They also attended a Wimbledon match earlier in the week, sitting outside the royal box behindPrince Williamand Kate.
September 19, 2022: Princess Beatriceand Edoardo Mapelli Mozziattend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral
The event was held the day after their daughter Sienna celebrated her first birthday.
October 12, 2022:Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi step out for a date day in London
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Princess Beatriceand Edoardo looked stylish as they explored theFrieze London art fairin The Regent’s Park. Beatrice was seen in a white dress and chic black blazer while Edoardo wore a royal blue suit with a blue and white polka-dot scarf.
July 14, 2023: Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi attend Wimbledon
The couple werespotted in the stands at Wimbledonon day 12 of the tournament. Princess Beatrice looked chic in a pastel pink dress, while Edoardo donned a blue suit.
July 17, 2023: Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi celebrate three years of marriage
In honor of theirthird wedding anniversary, Edoardo penned a sweet post about Princess Beatrice, whom he called the “most beautiful wife in the world.”
Edoardo added: “I am so grateful for every moment we have shared, every challenge we have overcome, and every dream we have pursued together. I love you more than words can say, and I can’t wait to celebrate many more anniversaries with you.”
October 1, 2024: Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli are expecting their second child
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In a palace statement, Princess Beatrice and Edoardo announced that theywill welcome their second childin early spring 2025.
“A sibling for Wolfie, aged eight, and Sienna, aged three. His Majesty The King has been informed and both families are delighted with the news,” the announcement read in part.
January 22, 2025: Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli welcome their second child
The palace also released astatementrevealing that Athena was born at 12:57 p.m. and weighed 4 pounds, 5 ounces.
source: people.com
