London, October 1, 2024 (Yes Punjab News)
Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, are expecting their second child. The news was officially announced on October 1, 2024, by Buckingham Palace. Princess Beatrice, the granddaughter of the late Queen Elizabeth and daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, is 36 years old, while Edoardo is 40.
The couple is already parents to their daughter Sienna Elizabeth, who was born in September 2021. Beatrice is also a stepmother to Edoardo’s son, Christopher Woolf, known as “Wolfie,” from a previous relationship.
“Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are very pleased to announce that they are expecting their second child together in early spring; a sibling for Wolfie, aged eight, and Sienna, aged three,” Buckingham Palace stated.
The couple’s happy news was met with joy from both families. King Charles shared his delight, stating that both families are thrilled with the announcement.
Along with the announcement, the palace also released two new family photos. One photo shows Princess Beatrice and Edoardo sharing a warm embrace, both smiling happily. In another, Edoardo and his son Wolfie walk hand-in-hand with Sienna, enjoying a stroll through a scenic woodland path.
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo’s Relationship Timeline
Rumors about Princess Beatrice and Edoardo’s relationship began in November 2018. The couple officially became engaged in September 2019 during a trip to Italy. Although they had initially planned a royal wedding for spring 2020, their plans were postponed due to the COVID-19 lockdown in the UK.
Instead, they opted for a private ceremony held at Windsor Chapel in July 2020, attended by only 20 close friends and family members, including Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. According to a statement from Buckingham Palace, “The private wedding ceremony of Princess Beatrice and Mr. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi took place at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 17, at The Royal Chapel of All Saints at Royal Lodge, Windsor.”
In May 2021, Beatrice and Edoardo announced they were expecting their first child together, and their daughter Sienna Elizabeth was born on September 20, 2021. Her name was chosen as a tribute to Beatrice’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth.
Family Reflections
Beatrice’s mother, Sarah Ferguson, also known as Fergie, expressed her joy at becoming a grandmother. In a heartfelt letter published in Good Housekeeping, Fergie reflected on her daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie, becoming mothers. “You have always been the blood in my veins. From the time you were wee tots, you made my life complete,” she wrote. “Now, in you as mothers, I see strength, courage, and steadfastness.”
Fergie also expressed her happiness for her daughters and their growing families, adding, “Suddenly my little girlies have their own little ones… But if I do tear up as you drive away, it is only because I am so proud of you.”
As Beatrice and Edoardo prepare to welcome their second child in early spring 2025, their family continues to grow with love and joy.
FAQs:
1. When did Princess Beatrice announce her second pregnancy?
Princess Beatrice announced her second pregnancy on October 1, 2024, in a statement released by Buckingham Palace.
2. When is Princess Beatrice’s second child due?
Princess Beatrice is expecting her second child in early spring 2025.
3. How many children do Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have?
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have one daughter, Sienna Elizabeth, born in September 2021, and they are expecting their second child. Beatrice is also a stepmother to Edoardo’s son, Christopher Woolf (“Wolfie”).
4. Where did Princess Beatrice and Edoardo get married?
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo had a private wedding ceremony at Windsor Chapel in July 2020, attended by Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, and close family members.
5. What is the significance of Princess BeatriHere?
Princess Beatrice named her daughter Sienna Elizabeth as a tribute to her grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth.
