Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi announced their engagement on Thursday 26th of September, with Buckingham Palace releasing a statement which confirmed the couple will be getting married in a 2020 Royal wedding.
“The Duke and Duchess of York are delighted to announce the engagement of Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice of York to Mr. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
“Her Royal Highness and Mr. Mapelli Mozzi became engaged while away for the weekend in Italy earlier this month. The wedding will take place in 2020. Further details will be announced in due course.”
Now that there wedding is less than a year away, everyone is now wondering who is Edoardo, how did he meet the daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, and what did he do before marrying into the royal family.
WATCH: Princess Beatrice engaged to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
Here is everything we know about Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
How did Edoardo propose to Princess Beatrice?
Edoardo proposed to the Princess of York while they were on holiday together in the up-market Italian coastal town of Positano.
In their joint statement, the couple revealed they were “extremely happy” about the prospect of getting married: “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 this will stand us in great stead for the years ahead, full of love and happiness.”
When and where will the wedding take place?
We know that the wedding will be taking place in 2020 and will most likely be in the springtime.
While no official details have been released, people are speculating that Princess Beatrice will choose to wed in the home country of her fiancé, Italy. However, if Beatrice was to choose Italy over a traditional British location, it would likely mean her 93-year-old grandmother Queen Elizabeth won’t attend due to the fact the monarch is now uneasy on aeroplanes.
Royal expert Ingrid Seward told OK magazine that while Beatrice would want to marry in Italy, she will most likely choose a location that will accommodate the Queen.
“I think in her heart Beatrice would like to be married in Italy where Edo’s from, but there’s no way the Queen will fly to Europe for the wedding so it will have to be in England.”
The first time Edoardo was photographed with Princess Beatrice
Edoardo and Princess Beatrice of York made their first public appearance as a couple while attending the National Portrait Gallery’s 2019 Gala on March 12, 2019, in London.
How did Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi meet?
Beatrice met her real estate tycoon future husband at Princess Eugenie’s wedding to Jack Brooksbank in Windsor Castle, on October 12, 2018.
A friend told The Sun at the time: “Beatrice and Edo have the same circle of friends and were introduced through a mutual chum.
“They hit it off instantly and have a real laugh together.”
Princess Eugenie also revealed that she snapped her sister and Edoardo’s engagement photos, posting to Instagram: “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. 📷 by me!!”
Mozzi has a child, meaning Beatrice will become a step-mum
34-year-old Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi was previously engaged to Chinese-American architect Dara Huang, and they share one child together, Wolfie.
Speaking with The Daily Mail, Dara shared her best wishes for the happy couple, telling the publication: “I wish the best for Edo and Beatrice and look forward to uniting our families.”
Edoardo is a multi-millionaire
Edoardo is not with Beatrice for the money.
The Italian property tycoon is a multi-millionaire, having founded his own real estate firm Banda in 2007, a company in which he is the CEO.
Banda specialises in finding and developing homes for the wealthy.
Edoardo comes from royalty as well
Mozzi’s mother is MBE award nominee Nikki Shale, while Mozzi’s father is Count Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi, a British-Italian alpine skier.
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