PRINCESS Beatrice is in the spotlight after announcing her engagement to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
Here’s everything you need to know about the eldest York sibling and the man she’s fallen for.
Beatrice was born on August 8, 1988, which makes her 31 years old.
Her early August birthday means she is a Leo, a star sign linked to fiery personalities.
Beatrice is the daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York.
She is the elder sister of Eugenie, 29, and is currently ninth in line to the throne.
Beatrice is Vice President of Partnerships and Strategy at New York-based technology company Afiniti.
According to the company’s website, she’s responsible for the “management of the strategic Afiniti partnerships” as well as company growth through “unique initiatives and client development”.
She began her career as a research analyst at a boutique private wealth firm.
Beatrice received a 2:1 BA degree in History and History of Ideas from Goldsmiths, University of London in 2011.
The royal wore a rather unique hat by Irish designer Philip Treacy to Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding back in 2011.
It was such a stand-out fashion item that it’s left people still talking about it now.
The designer admitted he thought people would have his “head on a spike” following the wave of mockery towards the odd-shaped hat.
The hat was compared to a variety of things, including a pretzel and a toilet seat.
Princess Beatrice’s future husband is a multi-millionaire property developer.
The 36-year-old founded his property consultancy Banda, or “big shed” in Swahili, in 2007.
Mozzi specialises in discreetly finding and developing multi-million pound homes for rich clients.
He is divorced and has a two year old son named Wolfie.
The pair reportedly met in September, about a month before Bea’s sister Princess Eugenie got married on October 12 to Jack Brooksbank.
They announced their engagement on September 26, 2019 – a year after meeting.
A cricket and opera lover, Mozzi is the stepson of ex-PM David Cameron’s late pal, Christopher Shale, who died of natural causes at Glastonbury festival in 2011.
It is Princess Beatrice’s first serious relationship since splitting with ex-boyfriend David Clark.
The couple were together for 10 years but they broke up in 2016.
Dave got engaged to Lynn Anderson in May 2017, before they tied the knot on July 9, 2018.
Beatrice says that she and Dave are on good terms and have always been friendly since the split.
