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Zoe Forsey

Princess Beatrice shares new Royal Wedding details - including party hosted by Queen

The Royal Family has released new details of Princess Beatrice's royal wedding to millionaire property developer boyfriend Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.

The couple will tie the knot at St James's Palace on May 29 this year.

The Queen has given them permission to say their vows at The Chapel Royal, and will host a reception in the gardens of Buckingham Palace afterwards for their family and friends.

The beautiful historical building is where Prince George was baptised in October 2013.

The couple have requested that well-wishers do not send them gifts, asking people to donate to two charities - Big Change and Cricket Builds Hope.

It's expected that the Royal Family will be out in force for the celebrations, which the Monarch hopes will be a chance for them to put on a "united front" after an extremely challenging few months.

The couple announced their engagement last year (Getty Images)

There have been reports that Beatrice and Edo were forced to delay their big day twice over ongoing issues with Prince Andrew's involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, leaving the princess "furious".

Beatrice, who is the Queen's granddaughter and ninth in line to the throne, began dating Edo in autumn 2018 after being friends for years.

The developer has a four-year-old son with ex-girlfriend Dara Huang, meaning the princess will before a step mother.

A source previously said the little boy is "very much a part" of Edo and Beatrice's lives.

The couple's relationship moved very quickly and Edo popped the question while they were on holiday in Italy last summer, getting down on one knee with a stunning diamond ring.

The royal couple have known each other for most of their lives as their parents are longtime friends (ABACA/PA Images)

He designed the ring, which features a large round brilliant cut central solitaire set on a band of tapered diamond baguettes, in collaboration with the British jewellery designer Shaun Leane.⁣

In a statement announcing the happy news, the couple said: "We are extremely happy to be able to share the news of our recent engagement.

"We are both so excited to be embarking on this life adventure together and can't wait to be married.

Edo designed the stunning ring himself (Getty Images)

"We share so many similar interests and values and we know this will stand us in great stead for the years ahead, full of love and happiness."

Edo, who runs property consultancy Banda which specialises in finding and developing lavish homes for wealthy clients, also shared a very sweet statement about his future wife.

Alongside a black and white photo of the couple he wrote: "You will never be alone my love, my heart is your home. Hand in hand, today, tomorrow and forever."

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