Princess Beatrice's possible wedding date as nuptials mark first big family event since royal scandals

Princess Beatrice may soon announce a date for her royal wedding to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.

The Princess of York has reportedly delayed her nuptials twice in light of the controversy surrounding her father Prince Andrew's association with Jeffrey Epstein and drama that closely followed of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan stepping back from the royal family.

Insiders now say the big day will be on May 29, according to The Sun.

"The decision has been delayed repeatedly because of all the issues, but finally they have something that seems to work — and barring any problems, that should be when it goes ahead," the source claimed of the late spring wedding in the UK.

While it was originally thought Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson's eldest daughter would have a smaller affair and one possibly held overseas, it seems the royals are keen to make it an occasion and bring "the family back together" after the past few months.

"The Queen has asked everyone to come together to put on a united front," the source said.

"The press officers of all the palaces hope to portray the Beatrice wedding as the big event that brings the family back together again."

It's understood the father of the bride will walk his daughter down the aisle despite having stepped down from royal duties following the fallout over his association with Epstein, which included his car-crash interview on the BBC's Newsnight late last year.

It's yet to be confirmed where the wedding itself will be held but it's understood Her Majesty has offered Buckingham Palace as a spot for the couple's reception.

"It was a really special gesture as it will be the first wedding celebration at Buckingham Palace since William and Catherine's in 2011," a source told Daily Mail, adding that Beatrice has accepted her grandmother's offer.

Beatrice's cousin Harry and her sister, Princess Eugenie, both opted for Windsor Castle for their 'I Dos'.

The bride-to-be told one royal fan she is "so excited to get married" in a handwritten note, later posted to social media.

After being congratulated on their engagement, the princess wrote back to the well-wisher, saying: "Thank you so much for thinking of us after the engagement."

"It is so kind of you to wish us happiness for the future. We are so excited to get married and begin our life together.

"With our very best wishes Beatrice and Edo."

Beatrice and Edo got engaged while on holiday in Italy in September, reportedly after less than a year of dating.

However the pair have know each other since they were children, growing up as family friends.

It's believed the 31-year-old reconnected with the 37-year-old father-of-one through mutual friends just before Eugenie's wedding in 2018.