Royal expert reveals Princess Beatrice may marry overseas following Prince Andrew's Epstein fallout

Princess Beatrice was never planning a big Royal Wedding by all accounts.

But it appears the bride-to-be may have had to alter her plans down the aisle following her dad's recent debacle.

Prince Andrew's fallout following the Epstein scandal and his subsequent car crash BBC Newsnight interview may have put a dampener on his eldest daughter's wedding and it may even push the couple to have a destination wedding.

"It was our understanding she very much wanted a wedding in the UK, although I understand that a wedding overseas in now an option on the table," royal commentator Katie Nicholl tells 9Honey.

"I don't think Beatrice ever wanted the huge Royal Wedding that her sister had. I think she always wanted it to be a slightly more low-key affair but I think what's happened with her father now pretty much guarantees that it will be just that - low key and a focus on family and private, rather than a big Royal Wedding."

When Buckingham Palace announced Princess Beatrice engagement to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in September, they said the wedding would take place in 2020 but an exact date would be announced "in due course", which has yet to be revealed.

Typically, royal engagements are announced four to six months before the wedding takes place.

However, Princess Beatrice's wedding was always going to be a little different with her husband-to-be reportedly having an Italian title, making him a count.

The groom – Edo, as he's known to his friends – also has a toddler son, making Beatrice the first royal step-mum.

Another potential difference for the nuptials could see Sarah Ferguson make history.

The Duchess of York could become the first mother-of-the-bride at a Royal Wedding to be recorded on the marriage certificate if the couple wed in a Church of England ceremony, as Princess Eugenie, Prince William and Prince Harry have all done.

Currently, the Church of England marriage certificates only list the father-of-the bride's name and occupation, with no mention of mum.

However, a big change is underway for church marriage records.

A private members' bill brought about by the Bishop of St Albans, Dr Alan Smith, received Royal Assent in parliament in March this year, however the changes are yet to filter through.

The changes allow mothers' names to be included on all marriage registrations, not just those for weddings in the Church of England faith.

It's expected the document changes could come into play by early 2020 - when Beatrice will tie the knot with Edo.