Princess Beatrice + Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
They secretly baptized their daughter Sienna
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
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Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are said to have christened their seven-month-old daughter in a private ceremony. According to British media, the service took place in the chapel of St James’ Palace.
It was an event that Royal fans had long awaited: the christening of Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi, 7 months old, could have been the moment when the family presented the mini-Royal to the world for the first time. But Princess Beatrice, 33, and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 38, have apparently decided to keep their daughter out of the public eye. According to media reports, the ceremony took place in a small circle on Friday, April 29, 2022.
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi: Queen Elizabeth did not attend the service
As reported by The Sun, Sienna was christened in the Chapel Royal of St. James’s Palace. In addition to the parents, around 12 other guests were present – including Beatrice’s father Prince Andrew, 62. “It was a private family event,” emphasizes an anonymous source. However, Queen Elizabeth, 96, was missing. The monarch had two virtual audiences at Windsor Castle on Friday.
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Since the birth of little Sienna in September 2021, fans have been eagerly awaiting a first picture of the young royal. So far in vain. Beatrice’s sister Princess Eugenie, 32, treats her offspring very differently: she keeps posting new photos of Baby August on social media, who saw the light of day on February 9, 2021. Princess Beatrice, on the other hand, does not have her own Instagram account where she could share private snapshots. Husband Edoardo uses his social media profile to showcase his luxury properties. Pictures from family life are also extremely rare here.
What are the motives behind secret baptism?
But why did the couple secretly baptize their first daughter without any announcement from the palace? A key reason may have been Prince Andrew’s attendance. The 33-year-old should continue to have a very good relationship with her father – despite his abuse scandal. Surely Edoardo and Beatrice wished for a baptism without a fuss. The memorial service in honor of Prince Philip, † 99, was completely overshadowed by Andrew’s impressive appearance at his mother’s side. Something Beatrice certainly didn’t want for her daughter’s christening. With the secret ceremony, she avoided a new flood of headlines targeting her father.
Sources used: thesun.co.uk, dailymail.co.uk