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.
“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,” the Italy native wrote via Instagram in July 2021, one year after they tied the knot in a secret ceremony.
Us Weekly confirmed that the couple were dating in November 2018 after she reportedly introduced him as her boyfriend at a party in London thrown by billionaire steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal. News of the royal’s new relationship came two years after she split from Uber executive Dave Clark after 10 years of dating.
“It was a mutual decision and there was nothing in particular that led to a fallout. This is an opportunity for them to reflect, learn and grow,” a source told Us in August 2016. “It’s possible they’ll get back together. They called it a break, not a breakup. They care about each other deeply.”
Prior to Princess Beatrice, Mozzi was engaged to Dana Huang. The couple share son Christopher Woolf — a.k.a. Wolfie — and the sovereign has spoken about becoming his stepmother and developing a bond with the property tycoon’s son.
“This year, I had the great honor to become a stepmother, and have had the most remarkable time going back over some of my most favorite stories at bedtime,” she wrote in the Evening Standard at the time. “Reading stories over this last year has been the best form of adventure from the safety of our own homes. … Helping him to engage with stories is a great journey to inspire imagination, creativity, independence and humor.”
The princess became a mother herself in September 2021 when she and Mozzi welcomed their first child together. “Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi. Our life together has just begun, and I can’t wait to see all the amazing things that await us,” the Italy native wrote via Instagram one month after his daughter’s birth. “[I’m] feeling so much love and gratitude for my amazing wife, baby Sienna and Wolfie.”
He concluded: “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.”
The royal family’s Instagram account also shared the good news in October 2021, adding that “Wolfie is the best big brother to Sienna.”
Keep scrolling to relive Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi’s relationship:
According to the Daily Mail, the couple began dating around September 2018 after they were introduced by a mutual friend. Nils Jorgensen/Shutterstock
Us confirmed the romance two months later. Tim Rooke/Shutterstock
One year after they began dating, Beatrice and Mozzi announced that they were engaged. “We are extremely happy to be able to share the news of our recent engagement,” the couple said in a statement at the time. “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." Beatrice's sister, Princess Eugenie, shared her excitement for the couple via Instagram shortly after they announced the news. “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," she wrote. MEGA
The couple, who were planning to get married in May 2020, announced that chosen to change their arrangements amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Princess Beatrice and Mr. Mapelli Mozzi are very much looking forward to getting married but are equally aware of the need to avoid undertaking any unnecessary risks in the current circumstances,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement to Us in March 2020. “In line with government advice for the U.K. and beyond, the couple are reviewing their arrangements for 29th May.” “They are particularly conscious of government advice in relation to both the wellbeing of older family members and large gatherings of people,” the statement continued. “Therefore, the planned reception in the Buckingham Palace Gardens will not take place. The couple will carefully consider government advice before deciding whether a private marriage might take place amongst a small group of family and friends.” Richard Young/Shutterstock
Beatrice and Mozzi tied the knot in a “private wedding ceremony” at Windsor Great Park in Berkshire, England in July 2020. Only 20 guests were in attendance, including the bride's parents, Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew, Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, Mozzi's parents, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The bride "wore a vintage dress by Norman Hartnell and the Queen Mary diamond fringe tiara, both belonging to Her Majesty The Queen. The tiara was worn by Her Majesty on her wedding day in 1947," per the royal family's official Instagram account. MEGA
Shortly after the wedding, a source told Us that the princess was already thinking about starting a family with Mozzi. “Bea can’t wait to have kids of her own. She’s planning to start a family with Edo very soon and is hoping it’ll happen this year," the insider said in July 2020. Richard Young/Shutterstock
“Reading stories over this last year has been the best form of adventure from the safety of our own homes. This year, I had the great honor to become a stepmother, and have had the most remarkable time going back over some of my most favorite stories at bedtime," Beatrice wrote in an article for The Evening Standard. "Helping him to engage with stories is a great journey to inspire imagination, creativity, independence and humor." Tim Rooke/Shutterstock
Buckingham Palace announced that the newlyweds were expecting their first child in May 2020. “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 palace tweeted at the time. “The Queen has been informed and both families are delighted with the news.” Mirrorpix / MEGA
“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," Mozzi wrote in a gushing post via Instagram in honor of the couple's first wedding anniversary. "You are the kindest, loveliest and most beautiful person in the world." Schneider-Press/SIPA/Shutterstock
Buckingham Palace announced that Beatrice had given birth to a baby girl in September 2021. "Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their daughter on Saturday 18th September 2021, at 23.42, at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London,” read the statement at the time. “The baby weighs 6 pounds and 2 ounces. 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. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well.” MEGA
One month later, Mozzi revealed that they had named their baby girl Sienna Elizabeth in honor of Beatrice's grandmother. “Our life together has just begun, and I can’t wait to see all the amazing things that await us," he wrote via Instagram. FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
The royal couple enjoyed a date night at the Windsor Horse Show in May 2022, where they attended a charity event previewing of "A Gallop Through History," in honor of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee. PPE/SIPA/Shutterstock
Beatrice and her husband were all smiles as they watched the 2022 Wimbledon Championships. KIERAN GALVIN/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
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. Christopher Furlong/WPA Pool/Shutterstock
Two days after the grandchildren's vigil, they attended the queen's state funeral in London and committal service in Windsor. Aaron Chown/WPA Pool/Shutterstock
The princess and her husband got into the holiday spirit when they attended the Fayre of St James Christmas Carol Concert in London. David Fisher/Shutterstock
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