Six things you didn't know about Princess Beatrice's husband 'Edo'
The newest member of the British royal family, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, fits into the fold seamlessly.
After marrying Princess Beatrice in July in a small ceremony at Windsor Castle attended by only a handful of their nearest and dearest, including Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, the freshly minted royal hasn't put a foot wrong.
You'd be hard-pressed to find a 'commoner' more suited to royal life.
Here are six things you didn't know about the man affectionately known as 'Edo'.
Everything you ever needed to know about Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Instagram
1. He loves his wine
Mapelli Mozzi is a wine connoisseur and according to Tatler, he was given four cases of wine at his christening which he traded in for cash and began his impressive collection of predominately Bordeaux. "But the joy for me is about understanding the vineyards and the process," he told the publication.
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2. He reads books on how to be successful
The book he is reading at the moment is Esther Wojcicki's How to Raise Successful People which he says helps in parenting his son whose name is Christopher but is referred to as 'Wolfie'.
Wolfie is from his relationship with ex-girlfriend Dara Huang.
Princess Beatrice and 'Edo' were married in July 2020. AAP
3. He started his own charity
Mapelli Mozzi started his own charity called Cricket Builds Hope which uses "sport to promote reconciliation" and also tackles "social issues like gender inequality" through programs it runs. The charity was inspired by his late-stepfather Christopher Shale who build Rwanda's first grass cricket ground.
4. He's self-made
After founding his own real estate and interior design firm Banda in 2007, Mapelli Mozzi is a multi-millionaire. He serves as CEO of the company to this day and he uses some of his wealth to fund his preference for blue bespoke suits that have become his signature look.
"Princess Eugenie took the colour photographs as my girls are so close. Beatrice and Edo wanted her to capture this special moment.The black and white photographs were taken by Misan Harriman." Instagram
5. He is an excellent gift-giver
Mapelli Mozzi organised for his step father, sculptor David Williams-Ellis to make a piece for Princess Beatrice which is now on display at their home.
"His studio is next to my mother's house so we'd see him in there every day covered in clay," he told Tatler. "So it's so special for us to have a piece of his work in our home."
6. He is a descendant of Italian nobles
The surname 'Mozzi' was added to the family name Mapelli in 1913 when his Italian ancestors were gifted the title by King Victor Emmanuel III so that technically makes him a count.
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