EDOARDO Mapelli Mozzi is the property developer husband of Princess Beatrice.
On January 22, 2025, Beatrice gave birth to her second daughter with Edoardo and named her Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi.
Star property developer
Edoardo is the founder of a property consultancy firm called Banda, which means “big shed” in Swahili.
He founded the company in 2007.
He specialises in discreetly finding and developing multi-million-pound homes for rich clients.
Father of three
The couple’s first child was born on September 18, 2021.
They named their first daughter Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi in a touching nod to Queen Elizabeth II.
Their second child was born on January 22, 2025.
Beatrice and Edoardo named their second daughter Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi.
Athena shares a middle name with her older sister and the late Queen Elizabeth II.
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She weighed just 4lbs and 5oz when she was born, since she was born prematurely, but is “healthy”.
Announcing the birth, a post on the Royal Family’s social media said: “Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, born on Wednesday, January 22, at 12:57pm.
“The baby was born weighing 4 pounds and 5 ounces.
“The King and Queen, and other members of The Royal Family have all been informed and are delighted with the news.
“Princess Beatrice and Mr Mapelli Mozzi would like to thank all the staff at the hospital for their wonderful care.
“Her Royal Highness and her daughter are healthy and doing well, and the family are enjoying spending time together with Athena’s older siblings, Wolfie and Sienna.”
Edoardo also has a son named Christopher Woolf with his ex-fiancee Dara Huang.
He was born on March 28, 2016.
Princess Beatrice is now a stepmother to Christopher, known as Wolfie.
Love at first sight
The princess met Edoardo first met in September 2018, shortly before Beatrice’s younger sister Eugenie got married.
A friend told The Sun at the time: “Beatrice and Edo have the same circle of friends and were introduced through a mutual chum.
“They hit it off instantly and have a real laugh together. They’ve been on holiday together and Beatrice introduced him to Fergie and her dad.”
They added: “Everyone is thrilled that Bea is so happy and in such a good place right now.”
Beatrice had been single since splitting from her American boyfriend Dave Clark in 2016 after a decade together.
Royal wedding
As the daughter of Prince Andrew and granddaughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Beatrice and Edoardo could have had a public royal wedding as enjoyed by her younger sister Eugenie.
However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the ceremony was postponed until July 17, 2020.
Despite being rescheduled, the couple decided to have a small ceremony at Windsor Castle.
Their wedding was attended by 20 guests, including the late Queen, Prince Philip, her father Prince Andrew and mother Sarah Ferguson.
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