Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi Gears Up for Baby Number Three with Princess Beatrice as Spring Approaches
Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, husband of Princess Beatrice, is preparing to welcome his third child with her, expected in early spring 2024. The couple, who married in July 2020, have a daughter, Sienna, and Edoardo has a son, Wolfie, from a previous relationship. Both families are delighted with the news, which has been confirmed by Buckingham Palace.
Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, the husband of Princess Beatrice, is set to expand his family as he prepares to welcome his third child. The announcement came last month, confirming that the baby is expected to arrive in early spring next year.
Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's Family Background and Education
Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, age 40, hails from a lineage of Italian aristocracy. His father, Count Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi, is a former British Olympian alpine skier and a member of an ancient noble family. Edoardo's mother, Nikki Shale, divorced Count Alessandro during his childhood and later married Conservative activist Christopher Shale, who passed away in 2011. In his honor, Edoardo named his son Christopher, often referred to as Wolfie. The young aristocrat was educated at prestigious institutions such as the Dragon School and Radley College in Oxfordshire, later earning a master's degree in politics from the University of Edinburgh. He has a younger sister named Natalia.
The Relationship Between Edoardo and Princess Beatrice
Edoardo and Beatrice are believed to have first crossed paths in September 2018, shortly before Beatrice's sister, Princess Eugenie, was married. It is noted that Edoardo was acquainted with Beatrice's family prior to their romantic relationship, having known her from childhood. Interestingly, Beatrice's mother, Sarah Ferguson, is a godmother to Edoardo's half-brother, Albermarle 'Alby' Shale. Their mothers have been friends for decades, further intertwining their family histories.
Engagement and Marriage of Edoardo and Beatrice
Edoardo became engaged to American architect Dara Huang in 2017, after meeting in 2015, though this relationship ended in 2018—reportedly just weeks before rumors of his relationship with Beatrice emerged. Edoardo played a supportive role in Beatrice's life after her breakup with Dave Clark in 2016, which had lasted a decade. The couple announced their engagement in September 2019, just 11 months after beginning to date, with Edoardo proposing in Italy. They expressed their excitement during the announcement, looking forward to their marital journey.
Edoardo and Beatrice's Wedding
The couple tied the knot on July 17, 2020, at the Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor Great Park. Their wedding, initially delayed due to the pandemic, was attended by close family, including Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, along with Beatrice’s father, Prince Andrew, and sister Eugenie. Count Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi shared that the wedding would enable Beatrice to assume the titles of Italian contessa and nobile donna, highlighting the couple's compatibility and long-standing acquaintance.
Edoardo's Career and Philanthropic Efforts
Edoardo, who will celebrate his 41st birthday soon, is the sole male descendant of his family, inheriting the prestigious 18th-century Villa Mapelli Mozzi palace in northern Italy. He established a successful real estate firm, Banda, at the age of 23, focusing on properties for affluent clients. Additionally, Edoardo founded Cricket Builds Hope, a charity that honors his stepfather, teaching cricket to Rwandans and linking back to the Rwanda Cricket Stadium Foundation set up by Christopher Shale.
