Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi Knew Each Other Long Before They Dated

Elle

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THE RUNDOWN
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi were first linked in March 2019 when they made their debut public appearance at the National Portrait Gallery gala. At the time, a source revealed to People that they had known each other for years and that he was a longtime friend of her family. She is, of course, the granddaughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II and the oldest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson. And he is a descendant of a noble Italian family who now works in property development.
In 2020, the couple wed in a private ceremony. They now have two daughters, Sienna Elizabeth and Athena Elizabeth Rose, and Beatrice is also a stepmother to Mozzi's son, Christopher Woolf, from a previous relationship. Ahead, learn everything about their relationship history so far.
Though there isn't a confirmed year that the pair first met, Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi made their public debut as a couple at the Portrait Gala at London's National Portrait Gallery on March 12.
A few months after their debut, they announced their engagement. Edoardo posted four black-and-white photos of them on Instagram with the caption, 'You will never be alone my love, my heart is your home. Hand in hand, today, tomorrow and forever. 💍'
Per People, Buckingham Palace revealed in a statement that he proposed to her while they were on vacation in Italy earlier that month. Additionally, Beatrice and Edoardo also said, '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 that this will stand us in great stead for the years ahead, full of love and happiness.'
Beatrice's little sister, Princess Eugenie, also posted about her excitement. She shared some photos of the couple that she personally took and wrote, '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.'
The newly engaged couple made another public appearance on October 19. This time, they attended the wedding of Prince Jean-Christophe Napoleon and Olympia Von Arco-Zinneberg in Paris.
On December 18, they hosted an engagement party in London. Ellie Goulding and James Blunt were a few of the celebrities who attended the soirée. Beatrice's mom, Sarah Ferguson, and her sister, Princess Eugenie, were also there. And additional family members in attendance included Kate Middleton's siblings, Pippa and James Middleton.
After postponing their wedding because of the pandemic, they officially tied the knot in a private ceremony on July 17, 2020. Per People, the palace released a statement saying, 'The private wedding ceremony of Princess Beatrice and Mr. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi took place at 11 A.M. on Friday 17th July at The Royal Chapel of All Saints at Royal Lodge, Windsor.'
The guest list was small, and about 20 people attended, including Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
On July 19, Edoardo posted photos from their wedding day. He captioned the photos with the E.E. Cummings poem, 'i carry your heart (i carry it in my heart).'
In a rare tweet on October 16, Beatrice posted a few wedding day photos and wrote, '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.'
She also shared that it was an 'honor' to wear her grandmother's dress on her wedding day in a separate tweet.
In a May 19 statement, the palace announced that they were expecting their first child together: 'Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are very pleased to announce that they are expecting a baby in autumn of this year. The Queen has been informed, and both families are delighted with the news.'
On July 17, they celebrated their first wedding anniversary. Edoardo posted a candid photo of the couple and wrote, '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. You are the kindest, loveliest and most beautiful person in the world. Thank you my darling for every second. ❤️👰💍'
Their first child was born on September 18. Beatrice tweeted: '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.'
The palace also released a statement, saying, 'Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their daughter... The new baby's grandparents and great-grandparents have all been informed and are delighted with the news. The family would like to thank all the staff at the hospital for their wonderful care.' They also noted that the newborn baby girl weighed 6 pounds and 2 ounces.
On October 1, Beatrice shared the name of their daughter, Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi.
Edoardo also made his own post on Instagram. He wrote, 'Our life together has just begun, and I can't wait to see all the amazing things that await us. Feeling so much love and gratitude for my amazing wife, baby Sienna, and Wolfie. These are the days I never want to forget. This week, a friend said to me the sweetest saying….that with every child you grow a whole new heart 💖 A massive thank you to the Midwife and the amazing team at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. 🙏🏻 x'
They attended a summer fundraiser for the National Gallery's Bicentenary campaign in London on June 23.
They attended a St. Patrick's Day Festival in Cheltenham, England, on March 14.
A few months later, they went to the Ascot Racecourse in Ascot, England, on June 19.
On the 17th, Edoardo celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary. 'Happy 4th wedding anniversary my love. 💍. Every day is so special with you. I love you so much. 💕'
On October 1, the palace announced that they were expecting their second child together in 'early spring.'
On January 29, Edoardo announced the birth of their daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi. He posted a photo of her with her arm over her head and wrote, 'We welcomed Baby Athena into our lives last week. She is tiny and absolutely perfect. We are all (including Wolfie and Sienna) already completely besotted with her.'
He also gave a shout-out to the 'wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their exceptional care and support during this incredibly special time. 🙏🏼🩷👼'
The palace reposted Edoardo's photo on Instagram and added that Athena was born on Wednesday, January 22, at 12:57 P.M., and weighed in at 4 pounds and 5 ounces.
On March 24, Beatrice wrote a personal essay for British Vogue about the premature birth of their daughter, Athena. Edoardo supported Beatrice on Instagram by saying, 'So much pride for my beautiful wife, who has bravely shared our story of Athena's early arrival.'
Edoardo celebrated his fifth wedding anniversary with Beatrice. He posted a casual photo of them in Scotland and wrote, 'Happy 5th Anniversary to my incredible partner, the most beautiful and amazing wife. I cherish every moment we've spent together and am deeply grateful for our journey. Here's to countless more years filled with laughter and tons of love! 🩷'
On August 8, Edoardo wished Beatrice a Happy Birthday on Instagram. He posted a photo of her with the caption, 'Happy Birthday to my BEAUTIFUL wife. You are the greatest. We love you so much. E,W,S,A xxxx 🩷🎂😍'