Princess Beatrice is officially married, after she tied the knot with her fiance, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in a private ceremony. This comes after their wedding was cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic.
Princess Beatrice and her fiance Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi who announced their engagement in September 2019, invited only close family and friends to the ceremony, which took place this morning amid strict social distancing measures in All Saints Chapel, Windsor.
According to the report by Evening Standard, both the Queen, 94, and the Duke of Edinburgh, 99, attended the secret wedding, which had around 20 guests.
Beatrice’s father Prince Andrew, 60, gave the bride away.
The couple had been planning to marry on May 29 in the Chapel Royal at St James’s Palace, but the nuptials were postponed some time ago due to the coronavirus outbreak
A close source told The Evening Standard: “Yes this is true.
“The Princess’s and her fiancé wanted to make sure Her Majesty attends before she leaves for her annual holiday in Balmoral at the end of the month.”
They added: “A huge royal wedding was simply not going to happen and this was the best chance for them to do this.”
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.
She left the ceremony at 11.45am and was driven back to Windsor Castle. It is the first time the Duke of York has been with the Queen since before lockdown.
Mr Mapelli Mozzi is the son of former Olympic skier Count Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi and Nikki Williams-Ellis and is a count himself.
The princess will become a stepmother, as he has a young son named Wolfie with his ex-fiancee Dara Huang.
The Royal family had on Thursday 26th September 2019, made a post on their official engagement with pictures on Instagram. The statement had said:
‘We are delighted to announce the engagement of Princess Beatrice to Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. ‘Her Royal Highness and Mr Mapelli Mozzi became engaged in Italy earlier this month.’ The photos were taken by Beatrice’s sister Eugenie, they said. Princess Beatrice’s engagement ring was designed by Edoardo in collaboration with the British jewellery designer Shaun Leane.
The couple also put out a statement where they had 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 this will stand us in great stead for the years ahead, full of love and happiness.’
Princess Eugenie posted another photo of the couple to her Instagram page, and said: ‘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 Duke and Duchess of York had also released a statement where they said: ‘We are thrilled that Beatrice and Edoardo have got engaged, having watched their relationship develop with pride. ‘We are the lucky parents of a wonderful daughter who has found her love and companion in a completely devoted friend and loyal young man. ‘We send them every good wish for a wonderful family future.’
Edoardo’s parents, Nikki Williams-Ellis and Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi, said: ‘We are truly delighted about Edoardo’s and Beatrice’s engagement. ‘The family have known Beatrice for most of her life. Edo and Beatrice are made for each other, and their happiness and love for each other is there for all to see. ‘They share an incredibly strong and united bond, their marriage will only strengthen what is already a wonderful relationship.’