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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Inside Princess Beatrice's ‘struggles' with £250k engagement ring, as royal celebrates 5th wedding anniversary
PRINCESS Beatrice and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary today, following their intimate 2020 ceremony. This came after the British property developer proposed to King Charles' niece with a sparkling £250,000 engagement ring, which has challenges with its upkeep. Advertisement 9 Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary today Credit: Reuters 9 Edoardo popped the question with a £250,000 Art Deco-inspired engagement ring Credit: PA:Press Association The gorgeous Art Deco-style jewellery piece was a bespoke design by British jeweller Shaun Leane and features large diamonds, geometric shapes and a platinum band. Edoardo wanted the 1930s-inspired ring to be 'filled with personal and sentimental signifiers. Although it is a stunning piece, maintaining royal rings does come with certain challenges, according to experts. A spokesperson for Maxwell Stone told Fabulous: 'Royal engagement rings often feature rare, high-carat gemstones, which call for careful cleaning and routine professional inspections to ensure the stone remains secure. Advertisement 'Over time, prongs may loosen and older metals may require extra attention to prevent wear or damage. 'Fortunately, most reputable jewellers offer these maintenance services free of charge, so this level of upkeep is readily accessible to the royal family.' Diane Hall, co-founder of Dower & Hall, added: 'For insurance purposes engagement rings need to be re-checked by a jeweller every four to five years to make sure that the claws holding the stones are in tiptop condition and continue to be secure.' She shared how Princess Beatrice may get her ring professionally cleaned on anniversaries. Advertisement Speaking of the process, she shared: "We use a professional ultrasonic cleaning machine and this takes away any dirt and residue which has built up on the stone over the year. "It might not appear to be much but in actual fact after ultrasonic cleaning, customers are always very surprised by how sparkly the stones actually are. Princess Beatrice is pregnant with her second child and shares sweet picture with husband Edoardo "Everything from hand cream and face cream to washing up and just daily use causes grime which then affects the sparkle of the diamond." ROYAL WEDDING Edoardo and Beatrice got engaged in Italy in September 2019, before announcing their news to the world on September 26, 2019, and tying the knot on July 17, 2020. Advertisement Beatrice and Edoardo said "I do" surrounded by close family and friends in All Saints Chapel, Windsor Great Park. The Queen's granddaughter and the millionaire property developer were due to wed at the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace, in London, with 150 guests. 9 Edoardo and Beatrice got engaged in Italy in September 2019 Credit: Reuters Instead, a select group gathered for a more intimate ceremony with strict social distancing measures in place. Advertisement The Queen was driven with Prince Philip from Windsor Castle, where they had been isolating since March, three miles up the Long Walk and through Windsor Great Park to the private church. Beatrice, daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, welcomed daughter Sienna into the world on September 18, 2022. Meanwhile on January 22 this year, the couple's second daughter Athena was born several weeks prematurely weighing 4lb 5oz. In a nod to the late Queen, their baby's middle name is Elizabeth, making her full name Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi. Advertisement Edoardo also has son Christopher Woolf, known as Wolfie, from a previous relationship. 9 The couple enjoyed a day out at Royal Ascot last month Credit: Getty 9 The lovebirds puckered up for a kiss as they watched the racing Credit: Getty ROYAL RINGS Meanwhile, Kate and Prince William announced their engagement in 2010, with the royal proposing with his mother's ring in Kenya. Advertisement At the time of its creation, the ring was worth £28,000, according to Marie Claire. Vintage ring expert Sam Mee estimates that these days its value is more like £390,000. 9 Kate Middleton wearing late Princess Diana's 12-carat sapphire engagement ring Credit: Getty 9 The ring is estimated to be worth an eye-watering amount, given its royal connections Credit: Getty Advertisement 9 Prince Harry popped the question to Meghan Markle using stones from Princess Diana's collection Credit: AFP 9 Prince Harry proposed in 2017 with a classic gold band set with three diamonds Credit: Getty - Contributor However, given the historical significance it now holds, some believe it is actually priceless. For his proposal, Prince Harry used stones from Princess Diana's collection to create a ring for Meghan Markle. Advertisement Prince Harry popped the question in 2017 with a classic gold band set with three diamonds, although Meghan later upgraded the ring to feature a diamond-studded band, valued at £150,000.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Princess Beatrice has forgotten royal title that didn't come from the King
When Princess Beatrice tied the knot with Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in a ceremony at Windsor Castle exactly five years ago, she inherited an unusual royal title that didn't come from the late Queen Elizabeth When Princess Beatrice married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in a scalded-back ceremony at Windsor Castle five years ago today, she inherited an unusual royal title that didn't come from the late Queen Elizabeth. Beatrice has been known by her official royal title ever since she was born, also being granted HRH status as a grandchild of the late Queen. Beatrice currently sits ninth in line to the throne behind her father Prince Andrew, but as well as her royal titles handed down from the Firm, she came into a new and uncommon title that many forget about when referencing the Princess. The new title was given to Beatrice on her wedding day, on July 17 2020, when she tied the knot with Edoardo, a millionaire property developer and Italian count. The small family-only ceremony took place at the Royal Chapel of All Saints at Royal Lodge, with a Buckingham Palace stating that the event went ahead 'with kind permission of Her Majesty The Queen.' Due to Edo's status as a count, Beatrice became a countess on the day of their wedding, in addition to her other royal title. It also means that their daughters Sienna, who turns four in September, and Athena, who was born in January, also have the title of nobile donna. Speaking to the Daily Mail before their wedding, Edo's father, Count Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi, said: "Edoardo is the only male descendent taking the family into the next generation. He is a count, his wife will be a countess automatically and any of their children will be counts or nobile donna." In 2023, Edoardo reflected on his wedding day on Instagram, sharing some previously unseen photos from their big day, including one of Beatrice's hand as she clasps her flowers and shows off her wedding ring as well as another of her bouquet. In a gushing message that accompanies the photos, he wrote: "Happy wedding anniversary to the most beautiful wife in the world. 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." At the nuptials three years ago, not only did the late Queen allow Beatrice to wear a stunning ivory dress from her collection for her big day, she also lent her a beautiful tiara that she wore on her own wedding day. The beautiful headpiece is called the Queen Mary Fringe and it consists of diamonds given to Queen Mary by Queen Victoria. Beatrice wore it proudly while she tied the knot and teamed it with another item the Queen had previously worn - the dress. The Peau De Soie taffeta gown was originally created around 60 years ago by designer Norman Hartnell. The low-key nuptials were attended by only 20 guests, after their original wedding plans were abandoned and scaled down due to the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions at the time. One of Beatrice's friends told The Sun: "They were obviously very keen for the Queen to come so the wedding had to happen before she goes up to Balmoral so this was a great opportunity. So many guests were disappointed not to make the big day but understood the reason for it. "They are just like a normal family and had to make sacrifices like many others have up and down the country and looking forward to having a wonderful celebration when the time is right."
Irish Examiner
6 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Francesco Molinari joins brother Edoardo as a European Ryder Cup vice captain
Francesco Molinari will join his brother Edoardo as a European vice captain for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, New York. Luke Donald has added the younger Molinari brother to a backroom team that also includes Thomas Bjørn and José María Olazábal. Francesco Molinari played in the last European team to retain the Ryder Cup, securing the half point in the final Singles match against Tiger Woods at Medinah in 2012 which ensured that Olazábal's team won the Ryder Cup outright 14½-13½. He previously made his debut alongside his brother Edoardo two years earlier at The Celtic Manor Resort. In 2018, he became the first European player to win all five of his matches in a Ryder Cup, as Bjørn's team triumphed 17½-10½ at Le Golf National in Paris. Earlier that year, he won The Open Championship at Carnoustie, becoming Italy's first Major Champion. Molinari said: 'I'm very happy to be part of the team again. I really enjoyed being part of Luke's backroom team in Rome and trying to help the players. 'Luke is a very smart, switched on individual. He has been very successful and he is an easy person to work with. It's been great to see at firsthand how much he is putting into being the Captain. He did the same two years ago and he's doing it now. He leads by example so that passion trickles down to the players. 'It is going to be a big challenge at Bethpage. You just have to look at the stats to see how difficult it is to win the Ryder Cup away from home. It hasn't happened that often recently, so it is a big challenge but it is a big opportunity to try to do something that, if it does happen, will be remembered for a long, long time. Everyone will give their best and I am very happy to be able to give my contribution to the team. 'I can't wait to be there. I can't wait to try to transmit my experience from Medinah to the players. There will be a few of us who were there in 2012. Some still playing and some others like Luke and myself who are now behind the scenes. Medinah still has a special place in my memories, and in my heart, and I would be really happy and really proud to see this generation of players complete something like that.' European Ryder Cup Captain Luke Donald said: 'I am really excited to announce that Francesco is going to be joining me again as one of my Vice Captains for New York. He was obviously a big part of the team in Rome and to have him and his experience again means a lot to me personally. 'He knows how to win Ryder Cups, having been on three winning teams, and I think that's really important for us. We obviously have a tough task ahead of us trying to win away in New York. 'He has an amazing amount of experience – as a rookie in 2010 with his brother Edoardo, playing at Number 12 in the Singles against Tiger in 2012 when he secured the half point that meant we won outright, and in 2018 when he became the only European player to go 5-0 in a Ryder Cup. 'I think he brings a very calm head. He is someone who listens a lot and has good ideas. He speaks up when he feels like he needs to. 'I love his demeanour. He just doesn't seem to get too flustered. He doesn't seem to get too high or too low. I think that's going to be important in a place like New York, an away Ryder Cup. So I love what he brings and I'm very excited that he's a part of the team again.' Molinari was a playing Captain for Continental Europe against Great Britian & Ireland in the Team Cup in January, as well as the 2023 version of the event, known as the Hero Cup. He has also played in three editions of the Seve Trophy and in total, he has won six times on the DP World Tour, including twice on home soil, claiming the Italian Open in both 2006 and 2016. He won the DP World Tour's Race to Dubai in 2018 and has won twice individually on American soil on the PGA TOUR, claiming the Quicken Loans National in 2018 and the Arnold Palmer Invitational in 2019.
