They met as children through their parents, but it was only after mutual friends re-introduced them a few years ago that they fell in love.
Princess Beatrice, now 33, and Eduardo Mapelli Mozzi, 38, made their public debut in March 2019 and it was clear love was in the air.
Two months later, Edoardo was Beatrice’s guest at the wedding of Lady Gabriella Windsor to Tom Kingston in St George’s Chapel, Windsor, where he mingled with other members of the royal family.
Their own engagement followed four months later, with the property developer popping the question in Italy, where his family is part of the nobility, owning an estate in Lombardy.
“We are extremely happy to be able to share the news of our recent engagement,” Beatrice said. “We are…
