Royal sistersPrincess BeatriceandPrincess Eugeniemay have a close relationship, but they’re two very different people — and their weddings may reflect that.
Beatrice, the older daughter of Britain’s Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, just announced herengagementto Italian property developerEdoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and now it’s time to plan the big day, which is set to take place in 2020. However, those close to the Queen’s granddaughter say she may go for a less extravagant affair than her younger sister’sroyal nuptialstoJack Brooksbankat Windsor Castle last year.
“She has talked about having a smaller affair in the past,” a friend tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue, adding that the wedding could take place in the spring or later.
“Beatrice and Eugenie are super close, but they are very different,” another source adds. “Beatrice is more serious and Eugenie is the outgoing extrovert, she’s so bubbly and fun. Beatrice is more reserved and discreet. She holds back more, she is very polite, very well-educated but more formal and quiet in her personalty, so I think it will be a very different wedding to Eugenie’s.”
Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice.Dave Benett/Getty
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
Just like cousin Prince Harry‘s wedding toMeghan Markle, Eugenie tied the knot at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, complete with a celebrity-filled guest list and adorable bridal party that included Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank on their wedding day.Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock
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If there should be a full-out royal wedding,Princess Beatrice’s fiancé is no stranger to the royal family — Mozzi and his family have known the Queen’s granddaughter, 31, for years.
“Edo and Beatrice are made for each other,” said Mozzi’s parents, Nikki Williams-Ellis and Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi.
Her friend adds: “There has been a long connection. It wasn’t a surprise— but the news is lovely.”
Monique Jessen
source: people.com
