Royals

Princess Beatrice Marries Fiance Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi During Secret Royal Wedding

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6 years ago

July 17, 2020

Laura Rizzo

Prince Napoleon's wedding ceremony in Paris, France - 19 Oct 2019

Mandatory Credit: Photo by CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock (10450504y) Britain's Princess Beatrice of York (L) and her betrothed Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi (R) arrive for the wedding ceremony of the Prince Napoleon Countess Arco-Zinneberg at the Saint-Louis-des-Invalides cathedral at the Invalides National Hotel in Paris, France, 19 October 2019. Prince Napoleon's wedding ceremony in Paris, France - 19 Oct 2019

Congrats! Princess Beatrice married fiancé Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi during a secret royal wedding on Friday, July 17, The Sun reports. The surprise nuptials come two months after their ceremony in May was canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic.

“The private wedding ceremony of Princess Beatrice and Mr. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi took place at 11 a.m. on Friday, 17th July, at The Royal Chapel of All Saints at Royal Lodge, Windsor. The small ceremony was attended by The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and close family,” a statement from Buckingham Palace read. “The wedding took place in accordance with all relevant government guidelines.”

princess-beatrice-fiance-edoardo — Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson/Shutterstock (10512865be) Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi at the Christmas Day morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church Christmas Day church service, Sandringham, Norfolk, UK - 25 Dec 2019 Prince Andrew kept a low profile as members of the Royal Family attended Christmas Day church services in Sandringham in Norfolk.While a large crowd watched the Queen and family members arrive for the main 11am service, the prince attended an earlier service. Prince Andrew was also absent as family members left the church after the service to greet members of the public. Prince Philip, who was released from hospital on Tuesday, did not attend.Wednesday's service also saw an appearance by Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who joined the annual Christmas gathering at St Mary Magdalene Church for the first time. Wearing The Fold, Belt by Zara Geoff Robinson/Shutterstock

Beatrice, 31, and Edoardo, 37, originally planned to have 150 people in attendance for their big day but cut the guest list down to about 20 people. Their parents — including Beatrice’s mother, Sarah Ferguson, and father, Prince Andrew — were in attendance along with , 94, and Prince Philip, 99.

As far as her A-list cousins, it’s unclear if Prince William and Duchess Kate (née Middleton) showed up to celebrate in person with their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. It’s safe to assume Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stayed put at their new Los Angeles home with baby Archie due to travel restrictions.

Many engaged couples this year were forced to push their weddings to 2021 due to COVID-19, but the granddaughter of the Queen and millionaire property developer didn’t want to wait after getting engaged in Italy in September 2019. Although their big day wasn’t what they originally planned, the pair are ready to kick off their lives together.

Queen Elizabeth and family — Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alan Davidson/Shutterstock (8871200bh) HRH Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Beatrice, Prince Philip Prince Philip, Princess Charlotte, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George, Prince William Trooping the Colour ceremony, London, UK - 17 Jun 2017 Shutterstock

“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,” the gorgeous couple wrote when they announced their engagement. “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.”

It’s evident Edoardo is smitten over the beauty, considering the massive engagement ring he chose. The sparkler is “estimated cost is $30,000 to $50,000,” Alicia Davis, Shane Co.’s VP of Merchandise, exclusively told Life & Style. “The brilliant round diamond looks to be about 2.5 carats set in a 6-prong platinum setting flanked by two smaller round diamonds and a baguette on either side.”