- Buckingham Palace announced that Princess Beatrice is engaged to property tycoon Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
- The royal started dating the Italian property developer, 34, who is a father-of-one, in October last year
- Princess Eugenie posted her congratulations on Instagram and shared a photograph taken by herself
- Eugenie is seen wearing a green Zimmerman floral dress and showing off her engagement ring
- Couple said: ‘We are both so excited to be embarking on this life adventure together and can’t wait to actually be married’
Princess Beatrice has become engaged to property tycoon Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Buckingham Palace has announced.
The royal started dating the Italian property developer, 34, who is a father-of-one, in October last year.
Princess Beatrice’s sister Eugenie posted her congratulations on Instagram and shared a photograph taken by herself of the happy couple, adding: ‘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.’
Beatrice and Mr Mapelli Mozzi said in a statement: ‘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 actually 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.’
The engagement pictures, taken by sister Princess Eugenie, sees Beatricewearing a green Zimmerman floral dress and showing off her engagement ring and a Cartier love bracelet.
Mozzi made his first official public appearance with Beatrice in March at the National Portrait Gallery gala, where they were joined by the Duchess of Cambridge.
Since then, the couple have been spotted together several times.

Princess Beatrice has become engaged to property tycoon Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Buckingham Palace has announced

Pictured is the announcement by Buckingham Palace. The royal started dating the Italian property developer, 34, who is a father-of-one, in October last year
Further black and white pictures taken by Misan Harriman at Royal Lodge, Windsor Great Park show the pair cosying up to each other and giggling
Beatrice’s mother Sarah Feguson took to picture to share the engagement pictures, writing: Princess Eugenie took the colour photographs as my girls are so close. Beatrice and Edo wanted her to capture this special moment. The black and white photographs were taken by Misan Harriman at Royal Lodge, Windsor Great Park.’
Photographer Misan Harriman, who took the black and white photos, added: ‘Everything clicks when they are together and that’s exactly what my lens captured. It was an honour to observe and document such love.’
Edoardo joined Beatrice, at Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston’s royal wedding in May, and he is obviously a hit with Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson having joined them at several public events.
Mozzi, who has a son from a previous relationship, is also a friend of Princess Eugenie – whose wedding he attended last October.
Beatrice reportedly introduced Edoardo to her friendship group two months after they started dating, at an exclusive party thrown by Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal in November.

Beatrice and Mr Mapelli Mozzi said in a statement: ‘We are extremely happy to be able to share the news of our recent engagement’

Princess Beatrice’s sister Eugenie posted her congratulations on Instagram and shared a photograph taken by herself of the happy couple, adding: ‘Beabea – wow! I’m so happy for you my dearest big sissy and dear Edo.


Further black and white pictures taken by Misan Harriman at Royal Lodge, Windsor Great Park show the pair cosying up to each other and giggling

Mozzi is Beatrice’s first public boyfriend since she split from Uber executive Dave Clark in 2016 after 10 years togethe

The royal started dating the father-of-one, who has since moved in with Beatrice at St James Palace, in the autumn of 2018

After their friendship developed into a romance, Beatrice was understood to have introduced Edoardo, whose father is Count Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi, as her ‘boyfriend’ to the Duke and Duchess of York
The pair are believed to have known each other for years and Beatrice attended the funeral of Edoardo’s stepfather, Christopher Shale, who died at of a heart attack at Glastonbury in 2011 and was a close friend of David Cameron.
After their friendship developed into a romance, Beatrice was understood to have introduced Edoardo, whose father is Count Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi, as her ‘boyfriend’ to the Duke and Duchess of York.
Edoardo is the son of former Olympic skier Count Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi and Nikki Shale, is a count himself, and has been a friend of the Yorks for some time.
Mozzi is Beatrice’s first public boyfriend since she split from Uber executive Dave Clark in 2016 after 10 years together.
Engagement rumours have been swirling around the Queen’s granddaughter, 31, and the Italian property developer, 35, for months, with bookies suspending betting on an announcement last month.
The royal started dating the father-of-one, who has since moved in with Beatrice at St James Palace, in the autumn of 2018.

Pictured: Princess Beatrice and her boyfriend Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi arriving at the Ellie Goulding and Caspar Jopling wedding at York Minster

Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi seen on a night out at Annabel’s on July 09, 2019 in London. The Queen’s granddaughter, 31, is said to be looking the happiest she’s been in a long time since dating the Italian property developer, 34

Edoardo joins Beatrice at Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston’s royal wedding in May

Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Princess Beatrice of York pictured while arriving at Annabel’s Private Members Club in Mayfair, in July
He made his first official public appearance with the Duke of York’s daughter in March at the National Portrait Gallery gala, when joined by the Duchess of Cambridge and David and Victoria Beckham.
As ninth in line to the throne, Princess Beatrice doesn’t have to ask the Queen’s permission to marry as Prince William and Prince Harry did.
However, it is believed the royal would have disclosed her plans to her grandmother as they are said to have a close bond.
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo reportedly visited the Queen at her Balmoral estate in Scotland, last week alongside her father Prince Andrew, mother Sarah Ferguson, Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank.
Ingrid Seward, editor of Majesty magazine, recently told Hello!: ‘They’re going to get married – I was told by a member of the family. I think a wedding as early as next spring or summer is likely.’
Mozzi, who has a son from a previous relationship, is also a friend of Princess Eugenie – whose wedding he attended last October.
He is Beatrice’s first public boyfriend since she split from Uber executive Dave Clark in 2016 after 10 years together.
If the couple do get engaged, it will be the fourth high-profile wedding ceremony in under two years.
Beatrice’s wedding would follow Prince Harry’s day last May, Eugenie’s October wedding, and Lady Gabriella Windsor’s nuptials in May 2019
source:dailymail