Princess Beatrice, 30, falls for a multi-millionaire divorced father-of-one, 34, and could follow her sister Eugenie down the aisle 'within months' after introducing the property tycoon to her parents

  • Princess Beatrice is dating millionaire property developer Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
  • The divorced father-of-one has even been introduced to the princess' parents 
  • Friends think they will get engaged soon and could even marry in a few months 
  • Divorcee Edoardo has a son named Wolfie, two, from a previous relationship

By Danyal Hussain For Mailonline

Published: 04:35 EST, 18 November 2018 | Updated: 06:32 EST, 18 November 2018

Princess Beatrice has fallen for a multi-millionaire divorced father-of-one and even introduced him to her parents - with friends saying they could be engaged very soon.

Coming just weeks after sister Eugenie married Jack Brooksbank, Beatrice, 30, is said to be smitten with property developer Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.

She introduced Edoardo, 34, as her boyfriend at an exclusive London party last week thrown by Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal. 

Friends say that Princess Beatrice has fallen for a multi-millionaire property developer who is a divorced father-of-one

Friends say that Princess Beatrice has fallen for a multi-millionaire property developer who is a divorced father-of-one

Princess Beatrice has been dating the divorcee, who has a son aged two, for two months. 

The couple are believed to have enjoyed a string of dates and even went on holiday together.

Friends say the princess has also introduced Edoardo to the Duke and Duchess of York. 

The princess and her new man have the same circle of friends and were introduced to each other through a mutual acquaintance. 

They connected instantly and have a 'real laugh together'. 

Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 34 (pictured), has even met the Duke and Duchess of York and has gone on holiday with the Princess

A friend told the Sun: 'They've been on holiday together and Beatrice introduced him to Fergie and her dad. Things are moving very quickly and it wouldn't surprise anyone if they got engaged within a short period of time.

'They could even be tying the knot in 2019 — it's already been discussed by her friends.

'Everyone is thrilled that Bea is so happy and in such a good place right now.'

Edoardo is the stepson of Christopher Shale, a friend of former Prime Minister David Cameron who died at Glastonbury Festival in 2011

Edoardo is the stepson of Christopher Shale, a friend of former Prime Minister David Cameron who died at Glastonbury Festival in 2011

Divorced father-of-one Edoardo pictured at his batchelor pad in the Old Brompton Road, London

Divorced father-of-one Edoardo pictured at his batchelor pad in the Old Brompton Road, London

Beatrice met the divorcee a month before sister Eugenie's October 12 wedding.

He is her first boyfriend since she split from her partner of ten years American Dave Clark in 2016. 

Clark, 33, is an Uber executive who married girlfriend Lynn Anderson in July. 

Before him, she dated New Yorker Paolo Liuzzo at 17, who was her first love.

New boyfriend Edoardo is the stepson of Christopher Shale, a friend of former Prime Minister David Cameron who died at Glastonbury Festival in 2011.

He has a son called Wolfie from a previous relationship and is a cricket, dog and opera lover. 

Friends say they wouldn't be surprised if the new couple got married 'within months', shortly after Princess Eugenie married Jack Brooksbank

Friends say they wouldn't be surprised if the new couple got married 'within months', shortly after Princess Eugenie married Jack Brooksbank

Edoardo founded property consultancy Banda in 2007 and is said to specialise in finding and developing multi-million pound homes for rich clients. 

His company, which means 'big shed' in Swahili, is known for being discreet in the services it offers. 

When contacted by the Mail Online, the palace would not comment on the new relationship. 

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