Rumors have swirled in recent weeks about Princess Beatrice’s marriage to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, fueled by a wave of scandals involving her parents, former Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson. Yet, despite headlines suggesting marital strain, sources close to the couple have firmly dismissed such speculation as “complete nonsense,” according to People magazine and other outlets. The couple, who wed in a private ceremony in Windsor in July 2020, have presented a united front in public and continue to focus on their family life, even as controversy rages around Beatrice’s royal lineage.
The latest round of rumors began after the U.S. Department of Justice released files on January 30, 2026, related to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Both Andrew and Ferguson were named in the documents, but neither has been accused or charged in connection with the release. Nevertheless, the revelations reignited scrutiny of their past associations, particularly after emails surfaced suggesting Ferguson discussed bringing her daughters to meet Epstein following his release from prison in 2009 and, a year later, expressed a wish to work as his “House Assistant” due to financial desperation. The fallout culminated in King Charles stripping Andrew and Ferguson of their Duke and Duchess of York titles in October 2025, a move that sent shockwaves through the royal family.
On February 19, 2026, Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, accused of sharing confidential information with Epstein during his time as the UK’s trade envoy. The arrest marked a historic low point for the disgraced royal, and the repercussions have rippled through his family. Princess Beatrice, now 37, and her younger sister Princess Eugenie found their names mentioned in the Epstein files, though—crucially—neither has been accused of wrongdoing. Still, the association has weighed heavily on the sisters, impacting both their public and private lives.
As the scandal unfolded, The Mail on Sunday published a report claiming that Beatrice’s marriage was under “immense pressure,” citing sources who described a growing “distance” between her and Edoardo. The outlet alleged that Beatrice had been “determined to soldier on and forge a path through,” even as her husband spent increasing amounts of time abroad for his property development business, Banda. “She wants to stay together, but he seems more and more distracted by work and travel. Just when she needs him most, he’s been pulling away,” one source told the Daily Mail.
However, those close to Beatrice and Edoardo have pushed back against these claims. A source told People that rumors of tension are “complete nonsense.” The couple was spotted together on March 20, 2026, attending a birthday party at Eel Sushi in London’s Notting Hill—an outing that appeared to contradict any suggestion of marital discord. Friends say the pair have been “lying low” but remain committed to their family and each other. “They’re like a locked ship right now,” one friend told People, emphasizing the couple’s solidarity amid adversity.
Beatrice and Edoardo’s life together has been marked by both privilege and challenge. They live in the Cotswolds in a six-bedroom property with a newly renovated granny flat, rumored to have been purchased for approximately £3.5 million (about $5 million). Their blended family includes their daughters Sienna, age 4, and Athena, age 1, as well as Edoardo’s son Christopher Woolf—affectionately known as “Wolfie”—from his previous relationship with American architect Dara Huang. Beatrice has embraced her role as stepmother, and Huang herself has spoken positively about their co-parenting arrangement, telling Harper’s Bazaar U.K. in 2024, “Wolfie has had two sets of parents trying to help him on both sides, and I just think, ‘The more, the merrier.’ I feel lucky to have such positive people around him, who really embrace him—because it didn’t have to be so easy.”
Meanwhile, Edoardo, 42, has been busy expanding his company, Banda, which has attracted significant investment from the wealthy Cotswolds set. As the eldest son of Count Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi, Edoardo is heir to the family’s ancestral seat, the 18th-century Villa Mapelli Mozzi in northern Italy. His increased work travel and social media activity in recent months have not gone unnoticed, with some speculating that business pressures are partly to blame for any perceived distance in the marriage. “He’s really worried his in-laws will affect his business. Banda has been taking off lately, and he’s found some great investors among the wealthy Cotswolds set, but it’s taking up a lot of his time and energy,” a source told the Mail. Yet, those closest to the couple insist that their relationship remains strong, and that work commitments have not driven a wedge between them.
The ongoing scandal has also forced Beatrice and Eugenie to retreat from public royal life. The sisters have reportedly been banned from attending Royal Ascot in 2026 and are not expected to participate in high-profile royal events for the foreseeable future. Princess Eugenie, for her part, recently stepped down as patron of Anti-Slavery International, a charity role she held for seven years. Royal author Ingrid Seward noted, “They are tarnished by this. It has affected their lives a great deal.” The sisters have chosen to focus on their young families, maintaining a low profile as the controversy continues to swirl around their parents.
Even the extended family has not been immune to media attention. Dara Huang, Wolfie’s mother, made headlines after briefly appearing on the Bravo reality series Ladies of London: The New Reign, only to leave the show amid rumors and drama. During a dinner scene, Huang addressed rumors directly, saying, “I’m an architect. I run two businesses. Let’s just have an amazing dinner and just move on.” Her departure from the show was later attributed to being caught in an awkward situation, rather than any connection to the royal family.
Despite the chaos, those who know Beatrice and Edoardo best say their focus has remained squarely on their children and each other. The couple’s ability to weather public scrutiny—and the relentless churn of royal gossip—appears to have only strengthened their bond. As one friend put it, “They’re like a locked ship right now.” For now, at least, the rumors of marital strife seem to be just that: rumors, and nothing more.
While the royal family faces one of its most turbulent chapters in recent memory, Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi continue to chart their own course, united in the face of adversity and determined to protect their family from the storm.