17 July 2023 , 13:19
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Princess Beatrice's husband has shared a gushing anniversary tribute about her and shared several never-before-seen snaps from their low-key wedding.
Exactly three years ago today, Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi tied the knot in a secret ceremony in Windsor - with just a handful of guests. Covid-19 restrictions meant a huge lavish wedding was off the table - but the late Queen and the late Prince Philip were among those to watch their granddaughter walk down the aisle.
And reflecting on that day in 2020, Edo took to Instagram where he shared several photos including a gorgeous shot of Beatrice at Royal Ascot last month. He also posted unseen wedding snaps, including one of Beatrice's hand as she clasps her flowers and shows off her wedding ring as well as another of her bouquet.
In a gushing message that accompanies the photos, he writes: "Happy wedding anniversary to the most beautiful wife in the world. I am so grateful for every moment we have shared, every challenge we have overcome, and every dream we have pursued together. I love you more than words can say, and I can't wait to celebrate many more anniversaries with you."
At the nuptials three years ago, not only did the late Queen allow Beatrice to wear a stunning ivory dress from her collection for her big day, she also loaned her a beautiful tiara that she wore on her own wedding day.
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The couple have now been wed for three years (Samir Hussein/WireImage)The beautiful headpiece is called the Queen Mary Fringe and it consists of diamonds given to Queen Mary by Queen Victoria. Beatrice wore it proudly while she tied the knot and teamed it with another item the Queen had previously worn - the dress. The Peau De Soie taffeta gown was originally created around 60 years ago by designer Norman Hartnell.
And most famously, Her Majesty wore it to the glitzy film premiere of Lawrence of Arabia at the Odeon in London's Leicester Square in 1962. It got another outing in 1966 when the Queen wore it to the State Opening of Parliament.
For Beatrice, the dress was remodelled and fitted by the late Queen's personal dresser Angela Kelly and the designer Stewart Parvin. In addition to the tweaks, a geometric bodice and diamanté adornments were added.
Her marriage to Edo saw Beatrice also become a stepmother to his son Wolfie, who is from a previous relationship. They have since had a daughter together called Sienna, who is two in September.