Princess Beatrice Is Engaged To Her Boyfriend Of 11 Months Edoardo Mapelli Mozz

Congratulations are in order for Princess Beatrice and her boyfriend of 11 months, property tycoon Edoardo Mapelli Mozz who are set to be married. The eldest daughter of the Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York, announced the engagement this morning via a statement from Buckingham Palace.

"The Duke and Duchess of York are delighted to announce the engagement of Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice of York to Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.

"Her Royal Highness and Mr Mapelli Mozzi became engaged while away for the weekend in Italy earlier this month. The wedding will take place in 2020."

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Beatrice then took to Twitter to write a more informal tweet, alongside a photo of the pair. "I'm so excited to announce my engagement to Edo," she wrote.

Beatrice's sister Princess Eugenie, who wed at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle in October 2018, posted her congratulations on Instagram, saying: "Beabea - wow! I'm so happy for you my dearest big sissy and dear Edo. It's been a long time coming and you two are meant to be. (camera emoji) by me!! "

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Beabea - wow! I'm so happy for you my dearest big sissy and dear Edo. It's been a long time coming and you two are meant to be. 📷 by me!! "We are extremely happy to be able to share the news of our recent engagement. We are both so excited to be embarking on this life adventure together and can't wait to actually be married. We share so many similar interests and values and we know that this will stand us in great stead for the years ahead, full of love and happiness"

Following the news, other members of the royal family took to social media to send their congratulations. See what they wrote below.

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The Duke and Duchess of York are delighted to announce the engagement of Princess Beatrice to Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Her Royal Highness and Mr Mapelli Mozzi became engaged in Italy earlier this month. The wedding will take place in 2020. Further details will be announced in due course.⁣ ⁣ These photographs were taken by @princesseugenie. The 2nd photo shows Princess Beatrice's engagement ring, which was designed by Edo in collaboration with the British jewellery designer Shaun Leane.⁣ ⁣ "We are extremely happy to be able to share the news of our recent engagement. 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." - Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi⁣ ⁣ "We are thrilled that Beatrice and Edoardo have got engaged, having watched their relationship develop with pride. We are the lucky parents of a wonderful daughter who has found her love and companion in a completely devoted friend and loyal young man. We send them every good wish for a wonderful family future." - The Duke and Duchess of York.⁣ ⁣ "We are truly delighted about Edoardo's and Beatrice's engagement. The family have known Beatrice for most of her life. Edo and Beatrice are made for each other, and their happiness and love for each other is there for all to see. They share an incredibly strong and united bond, their marriage will only strengthen what is already a wonderful relationship." - Nikki Williams-Ellis and Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi

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