PRINCESS DIARIES
Who is Princess Beatrice and how old is she?
Including the prestigious fashion title she was awarded by the public
WHEN your grandmother is the late Queen of England, your life is always going to be in the spotlight.
Princess Beatrice is one of the lucky few to be born into the Royal Family, and gets to enjoy all the perks that goes with it.
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How old is Princess Beatrice?
Princess Beatrice was born on August 8, 1988 and she celebrated her 36th birthday in 2024.
She is the daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II's son Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.
Bea and her sister Princess Eugenie are both nieces of King Charles III.
They grew up around cousins Prince William and Prince Harry, and continue to have good relationships with them.
What does Princess Beatrice do for a living?
Beatrice is Vice President of Partnerships and Strategy at New York-based technology company Afiniti.
According to the company's , 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 is also co-founder of non-profit organisation Big Change, which helps young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Beatrice received a 2:1 BA degree in History and History of Ideas from Goldsmiths, University of London, in 2011.
Who is Beatrice's husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi?
Princess Beatrice’s husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi is a multi-millionaire property developer.
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He founded his property consultancy Banda, or “Big Shed” in Swahili, in 2007.
Edoardo specialises in discreetly finding and developing multi-million-pound homes for rich clients.
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.
The pair reportedly met in September 2018, a month before Bea’s sister Princess Eugenie got married to Jack Brooksbank.
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When was Princess Beatrice's wedding?
Princess Beatrice married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi on July 17, 2020.
The happy couple announced their engagement on September 26, 2019 - a year after meeting.
At the time, Buckingham Palace released a statement from the couple saying: "We are extremely happy to be able to share the news of our recent 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.
Beatrice and Edoardo
"We are both so excited to be embarking on this life adventure together and can't wait to be married.
"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."
The pair tied the knot, in All Saints Chapel, Windsor Great Park, after Covid-19 scuppered their original plans.
The marriage was kept a secret and was a private affair with only 20 guests.
Originally, they planned to marry in May 2020 in front of 150 guests at the Chapel Royal, at St James's Palace, in London.
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Does Princess Beatrice have children?
Beatrice and Edoardo have just one child together, a daughter Sienna.
The tot was born on September 18, 2021.
The Palace said at the time: "Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their daughter on Saturday 18th September 2021, at 23.42, at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London."
Edoardo has a son named Christopher, and known as Wolfie, from a previous relationship.
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Is Princess Beatrice the best dressed person in Britain?
In July 2024, Princess Beatrice was named the Best Dressed Person in Britain by Tatler magazine.
She beat off the likes of Jade Holland Cooper and Cruz Beckham to hit the top spot.
Following that memorable outfit from William and Kate’s wedding in 2011, Beatrice has come a long way in the style stakes.
Who else has Princess Beatrice dated?
Before meeting her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Princess Beatrice was in another relationship for a decade.
Princess Bea's ex-boyfriend is Virgin Galactic businessman David Clark.
The couple was 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 has since said that she and Dave are on good terms and have always been friendly since the split.
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