From First Sight to Happily Ever After: The Fairy Tale Romance of Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
Get ready to fall in love with the fairytale romance of Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi From their first meeting in 2018 to their beautiful wedding in 2020 and the birth of their first child in 2021, follow their complete relationship timeline filled with sweet moments and grand gestures
Princess Beatrice and businessman Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's love story is nothing short of a fairytale. Introduced by a mutual friend, the couple fell deeply in love and have been inseparable ever since. Edoardo expressed his love for Beatrice in a heartfelt Instagram post in July 2021, thanking her for every moment of joy, happiness, laughter, and love that they've shared together. The couple tied the knot in a secret ceremony in 2020, and their love continues to grow stronger with each passing day.
In November 2018, the couple's dating status was confirmed after the royal reportedly introduced him as her boyfriend at a party in London hosted by billionaire steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal. This news came two years after her split from former partner Dave Clark, who she had dated for a decade. According to a source, their split was mutual and the couple remained on good terms, with the possibility of reconciling in the future.
Mozzi was previously engaged to Dana Huang, with whom he shares a son named Christopher Woolf, also known as Wolfie. The Queen has discussed her experience of becoming a stepmother to Wolfie and building a relationship with him. In an article for the Evening Standard, she wrote about the joy of reading stories to him at bedtime and the ways in which this has encouraged his creativity, independence, and sense of humor. Despite the challenges of the past year, this activity has provided a source of adventure and comfort for both of them.
In September 2021, Princess Beatrice and Mozzi welcomed their first child, a daughter named Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi. The Italy native took to Instagram one month later to express his excitement for their new family, stating that their life together has just begun. He also expressed his love and gratitude for his wife, daughter, and stepson Wolfie. In a touching moment, a friend told him that with every child, a whole new heart is grown, and he vowed to cherish these special days forever.
The announcement of the arrival of Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's baby was also shared on the royal family's Instagram account in October 2021. The post included a heartwarming note stating that their son, Wolfie, was already proving to be an excellent big brother to his new sister, Sienna.
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A Romance Fit For a Princess! Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's Complete Relationship Timeline
A royal romance. Princess Beatrice found her prince in businessman Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi as the couple fell hard for one another after being introduced by a mutual friend.
Since our wedding day, every moment has been filled with an abundance of joy, happiness, laughter, and love. You are not only the most beautiful person in the world, but also the kindest and loveliest. I thank you, my beloved, for making each second so special. This heartfelt message was shared by the Italian spouse on Instagram in July 2021, marking one year since their secret wedding ceremony. The couple's relationship was first confirmed in November 2018, when the royal reportedly introduced them as her boyfriend at a party hosted by billionaire steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal. This news came two years after the royal's decade-long relationship with Uber executive Dave Clark ended.
According to a source who spoke with Us in August 2016, the decision to take a break in their relationship was mutual and not caused by any specific incident. The source added that the break could provide an opportunity for both parties to reflect, learn, and grow, and that there was a possibility of reconciliation in the future, as they still cared for each other deeply. Mozzi was previously engaged to Dana Huang and the couple have a son named Christopher Woolf, who the Princess has formed a bond with as his potential stepmother.
"I am blessed to have become a stepmother this year, and reading bedtime stories to my stepchild has been an incredible adventure from the comfort of our own home," she shared in an article for the Evening Standard. "Through these stories, I have witnessed the power of imagination, creativity, independence, and humor in shaping a child's mind." Recently, the princess became a mother herself and welcomed her first child, Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi, with her husband in September 2021. She expressed her excitement for the journey ahead and appreciation for her loving family on Instagram.
"I never want to forget these days," he said. A friend recently shared with me the sweetest sentiment, that with each child, a whole new heart is born." The Royal family's Instagram account also announced the good news in October 2021, mentioning that "Wolfie is an amazing big brother to Sienna."
Keep scrolling to relive Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's relationship:
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September 2018
According to the Daily Mail, the couple began dating around September 2018 after they were introduced by a mutual friend.
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November 2018
Us confirmed the romance two months later.
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September 2019
Beatrice and Mozzi happily announced their engagement one year after they began dating. In a statement, the couple expressed their joy at embarking on this life adventure together. They share similar interests and values, which they believe will lead to a future full of love and happiness.
Beatrice's older sister, Princess Eugenie, took to Instagram to express her joy for the couple shortly after they shared the news. "Beabea - this is amazing news! I am thrilled for both of you, my dearest big sissy and dear Edo. It feels like a long time coming and you two are meant to be," she gushed.
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March 2020
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Princess Beatrice and Mr. Mapelli Mozzi have decided to alter their plans for their upcoming wedding, originally scheduled for May 2020. Buckingham Palace released a statement in March 2020, stating that the couple is looking forward to their wedding, but they are also aware of the need to avoid unnecessary risks in the current circumstances. The statement also mentioned that the couple is reviewing their arrangements for May 29th, in line with government advice for the U.K. and beyond. The couple is particularly conscious of the wellbeing of older family members and the risk associated with large gatherings of people. Consequently, the planned reception in the Buckingham Palace Gardens has been cancelled. Instead, the couple is considering the possibility of a private marriage ceremony among a small group of family and friends, carefully considering government advice before making a final decision.
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July 2020
In July 2020, Beatrice and Mozzi exchanged vows in an intimate wedding ceremony held at Windsor Great Park in Berkshire, England. The guest list was limited to only 20 attendees, which included the bride's parents, Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew, Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank, and Mozzi's parents, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The bride looked stunning in a vintage gown by Norman Hartnell and paired it with the Queen Mary diamond fringe tiara that was also loaned by Her Majesty The Queen. The same tiara was worn by the Queen on her own wedding day in 1947. The royal family's official Instagram account shared this detail with the world.
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July 2020
According to a source who spoke to Us shortly after the wedding, Princess Beatrice was already considering starting a family with Mozzi. The insider revealed that she couldn't wait to have children of her own and was hoping to begin the process with Edo very soon, with the aim of it happening sometime in 2020.
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March 2021
As we spent more time at home, reading stories became a fulfilling source of adventure. Beatrice, who recently became a stepmother, shares how bedtime stories have been a great way to connect with her stepchild and inspire imagination, creativity, independence, and humor. "Going back over some of my most favorite stories has been a remarkable experience," she wrote in an article for The Evening Standard.
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May 2021
The announcement made by Buckingham Palace in May 2020 revealed that Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi were expecting their first child in the autumn of that year. The palace tweeted the news, stating that both families were thrilled with the announcement and that the Queen had been informed.
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July 2021
As the couple celebrated their first wedding anniversary, Mozzi took to Instagram to express his disbelief at how quickly the year had passed. He gushed about how every moment spent with his wife had been filled with joy, happiness, laughter, and love. Mozzi also took the opportunity to praise his wife, calling her the kindest, loveliest, and most beautiful person in the world.
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September 2021
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi welcomed a baby girl into the world in September 2021, as announced by Buckingham Palace. The statement released said that the little one was born on Saturday, 18th September 2021, at 23.42 in the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London. Weighing 6 pounds and 2 ounces, the newborn's grandparents and great-grandparents were informed and overjoyed with the news. The family expressed their gratitude to the hospital staff for their excellent care, and confirmed that both mother and baby are doing well.
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October 2021
Mozzi announced on Instagram one month later that their baby girl was named Sienna Elizabeth, as a tribute to Beatrice's grandmother. He expressed excitement for the future and all the wonderful experiences that their new life together will bring.
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May 2022
In May 2022, the Windsor Horse Show hosted a charity event previewing "A Gallop Through History" to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee. The royal couple enjoyed a romantic date night while attending the event.
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July 2022
Beatrice and her husband were all smiles as they watched the 2022 Wimbledon Championships.
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September 2022
After Beatrice’s grandmother Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96, the princess and Mozzi attended a Westminster Hall vigil in her honor.
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September 2022
Two days after the grandchildren's vigil, they attended the queen's state funeral in London and committal service in Windsor.
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November 2022
The princess and her husband got into the holiday spirit when they attended the Fayre of St James Christmas Carol Concert in London.
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December 2022
Beatrice and Mozzi held Wolfie’s hands during the Sandringham church service.
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May 2023
Beatrice, accompanied by her husband, sister Eugenie, and cousin Prince Harry, were present at her uncle King Charles III's coronation. Although they did not have an official role in the ceremony and did not participate in the procession from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace.
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June 2023
The twosome attended the royal wedding of Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein in Jordan. Beatrice even wore her mother’s tiara for the occasion.
