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Jennifer Newton

Pregnant Princess Beatrice out in London with growing bump as she nears due date

Princess Beatrice was glowing as she attended a meeting in London today while she prepares for the arrival of her first child.

The Queen's granddaughter was spotted leaving an event for Big Exchange - a charity she founded with Sir Richard Branson's children, Sam and Holly.

The 33-year-old wore a navy dress, pairing it with a striped blue jacket, which had her name on a sticker across it.

She completed the outfit with a small red and cream bag and clutched her mobile phone.

It was announced in May that Beatrice was pregnant with her first child with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi - and the baby is due later this year.

Princess Beatrice leaving a meeting in London earlier today (MJ-Pictures.com)
Beatrice announced her pregnancy back in May (MJ-Pictures.com)

Edoardo already has a son called Christopher, also known as Wolfie, from a previous relationship.

Last month, she dropped a major hint at her due date for their new arrival in an interview with Hello! magazine.

In the interview, she talked about her struggles with dyslexia and was also asked about whether her pregnancy had made her think about their child's school days and any possible challenges ahead.

Beatrice with Edoardo at Wimbledon in July (WireImage)

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And it appears she may have revealed her baby is due in October after hinting the little one was due in a "couple of months time".

Beatrice and Edoardo's baby will be the Queen's 12th great-grandchild following the birth of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's daughter Lilibet in June.

It's not expected that the Monarch will hand out a title to the newborn when he or she arrives.

Princess Beatrice and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi with the Queen and the late Prince Philip on their wedding day (PA)

But the baby will get a unique title thanks to Edoardo, who is actually an Italian count.

This means any of his children will also inherit a count or countess title.

Beatrice and Edoardo married in a secret ceremony in Windsor last July after the coronavirus lockdown meant plans for a grander wedding had to be scrapped.

They tied the knot in front of just a handful of guests, including the Queen, the late Prince Philip and other family members. Wolfie was part of the wedding and acted as best man for his dad and as a page boy.

The Queen is said to have a close relationship with Beatrice and even loaned her several items for her wedding - including the dress and a tiara.

The ivory vintage dress is made from Peau De Soie taffeta and includes organza sleeves - which were added for the wedding - a geometric bodice and diamanté adornments.

It was remodelled and fitted by Angela Kelly and Stewart Parvin for Beatrice's big day.

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