The Queen and Prince Andrew watched Princess Beatrice marry Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in Windsor today.
The Queen, 94, the Duke of Edinburgh, 99, and Prince Andrew, 60, were at the small wedding with around 20 guests this morning.
According to The Sun, Beatrice, 31, and Edoardo, 37, tied the knot surrounded by close family and friends in All Saints Chapel, Windsor Great Park.
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The Queen and Prince Philip were driven from Windsor Castle, where they have been isolating since March, three miles up the Long Walk and through Windsor Great Park to the private church for the ceremony.
A friend of Beatrice’s told The Sun: “They were obviously very keen for the Queen to come so the wedding had to happen before she goes up to Balmoral so this was a great opportunity.
“So many guests were disappointed not to make the big day but understood the reason for it.
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“They are just like a normal family and had to make sacrifices like many others have up and down the country and looking forward to having a wonderful celebration when the time is right.”
The coronavirus pandemic scuppered Beatrice and Edoardo’s plans to marry at the Chapel Royal at St James’s Palace in London in May.
A Buckingham Palace spokesman said at the time: “Beatrice and Mr Mapelli Mozzi are very much looking forward to getting married but are equally aware of the need to avoid undertaking any unnecessary risks in the current circumstances.
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“In line with government advice for the UK and beyond, the couple are reviewing their arrangements. They are particularly conscious of government advice in relation to both the wellbeing of older family members and large gatherings of people.
“Therefore, the planned reception in the Buckingham Palace Gardens will not take place.
“The couple will carefully consider government advice before deciding whether a private marriage might take place amongst a small group of family and friends.”
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Beatrice and Italian property developer Edoardo announced their engagement last year after 11 months together, following a long-time friendship.
The couple said of their engagement: “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.
“We share so many similar interests and values, and we know that this will stand us in great stead for the years ahead, full of love and happiness.”