Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi Make a Statement with Back-to-Back Nights Out amid Parents’ Royal Scandal.HL

Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, made a splash in London this week with back-to-back nights out at the Chancery Rosewood Hotel, a venue with royal connections. The couple, married for five years, attended two high-profile events: the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Art of Wishes Gala on October 13, followed by the grand opening of the Chancery Rosewood Hotel on October 14.

For the gala, Beatrice, 37, chose a black dress with a rose pattern, while Edo, 41, looked dashing in a traditional suit and tie. The next evening, the pair returned to the hotel to celebrate its grand opening. The hotel, a former U.S. embassy building designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, has undergone a lavish transformation by French designer Joseph Dirand. It is now owned by the royal family of Qatar. Of particular interest are two luxurious penthouses on the rooftop, named Elizabeth and Charles in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III. The penthouses, renting for around $27,000 a night, are decorated with personal touches referencing the royals’ lives and interests, such as Queen Elizabeth’s jewelry and dogs, and King Charles’ love for polo and Highgrove.

While Beatrice and Edo were enjoying their royal outings, the couple’s family found itself under renewed scrutiny. Beatrice’s parents, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, are facing renewed criticism over their ties to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Newly surfaced emails from 2011 suggest Prince Andrew expressed concern for Epstein after a photo surfaced of him with Virginia Giuffre, while Sarah Ferguson reportedly referred to Epstein as a “supreme friend” and apologized for distancing herself from him publicly. This scandal has led to several charities severing ties with Ferguson, and reports suggest that King Charles has made it clear that the Duke and Duchess of York are not welcome at this year’s royal Christmas gathering and should remain “invisible” at future events.

Prince Andrew stepped back from royal duties in 2019 following a controversial BBC interview about his alleged ties to Epstein. In 2022, Queen Elizabeth stripped him of his military titles and patronages after he attempted to have Giuffre’s sexual assault lawsuit dismissed. He later settled the case out of court for an undisclosed amount, though he continues to deny any wrongdoing.

Despite the drama surrounding her parents, Beatrice and Edo have continued to balance their family life with public appearances. A close friend of the couple recently shared insights into their dynamic, praising them for their down-to-earth nature. Beatrice and Edo are parents to two daughters—Sienna, 4, and Athena, nearly 9 months—as well as Edo’s son, Christopher Woolf, 9, from a previous relationship. According to their friend, the couple is sweet and modern, balancing their royal responsibilities with a less formal, relatable side. They enjoy activities like attending Glastonbury and hosting dinner parties, showing that even royals can embrace a more laid-back lifestyle in their personal moments.

With their high-profile outings and their family life, Beatrice and Edo continue to navigate public life while maintaining a sense of normalcy in their private relationships.