Princess Beatrice’s spouse, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, has journeyed to Malaysia amid growing concerns regarding Prince Andrew’s financial matters at Royal Lodge. Mapelli Mozzi, a 41-year-old property developer, verified his whereabouts by sharing a picture of Kuala Lumpur’s skyline, showcasing the Exchange 106 tower, on his Instagram Story. While it remains uncertain if Princess Beatrice, aged 37, accompanied him, she was spotted driving into Royal Lodge in Windsor earlier this week, indicating she may have stayed in the UK.
This post from Mapelli Mozzi coincides with a tumultuous period for Beatrice’s parents. Recently, her father, Prince Andrew, disclosed his decision to relinquish his royal titles after discussions with King Charles. Additionally, her mother, Sarah Ferguson, also agreed to cease using the title “Duchess of York” in public, even though the dukedom remains legally intact.
Prince Andrew’s renouncement of his Duke of York title and associated honors follows ongoing fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal and Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir publication. Despite stepping away from these titles and roles, he will retain his Prince title by birthright.
The attention on Andrew’s living arrangements has heightened politically, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressing support for MPs pushing for a parliamentary review of Andrew’s occupancy at Royal Lodge. Reports revealed that Andrew has not paid rent on the 30-room property since securing a 75-year lease in 2003, leading to renewed scrutiny on his finances and the future of Royal Lodge within Great Windsor Park.
Mapelli Mozzi, founder of the property and design company Banda, often travels for business but did not disclose details about the purpose or duration of his recent trip to Southeast Asia. Princess Beatrice and Mapelli Mozzi, who married in Windsor in 2020, maintain a discreet public profile with their daughters, Sienna and Athena, and have refrained from commenting publicly on the controversies surrounding Prince Andrew’s residence and the recent title decisions.
The developments around Prince Andrew’s titles and residence have reignited discussions about the future of Royal Lodge and the ongoing implications for the royal family.