Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi Dine with Spotify Executive Amid Family Reputation Scrutiny
The couple was seen celebrating with Dustee Jenkins, a Spotify executive known for crisis management, as Princess Beatrice's mother, Sarah Ferguson, denies plans for a tell-all book.
Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, were seen enjoying a night out in London with Dustee Jenkins, a high-ranking executive at Spotify known for her expertise in crisis management. The trio dined at the Michelin-starred Dorian restaurant in Notting Hill, where Ms. Jenkins, 48, celebrated her birthday.
Beatrice, 38, was seen wearing a blue Mary Katrantzou dress, a blazer, and a blue crocodile-print handbag. Her companion opted for a poppy-print maxi dress. The outing occurred as Beatrice's mother, Sarah Ferguson, has reportedly denied allegations of planning a 'tell-all' book about her marriage and her past association with Jeffrey Epstein.
Ms. Jenkins, who works in New York and previously held positions at the White House and Target, has been with Spotify for nine years. A source familiar with her work stated, "She's an old hand at crisis management. Dustee would be a natural person for Beatrice, or any of the Yorks, to turn to for reputational management."
This social engagement comes shortly after reports surfaced that Sarah Ferguson was considering a lucrative book deal for her memoir. However, a spokesperson for the former Duchess of York has categorically denied these claims. Despite the denials, a Hollywood source suggested that Ferguson has been in discussions about sharing her story, potentially through interviews or a documentary, as part of an effort to restore her public image.
The Royal family has had past dealings with Spotify, notably the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's substantial contract with the streaming service, which concluded in 2023 after their podcast, 'Archetypes,' faced challenges.