Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, have been photographed in Athens, Greece, during a period when rumors of marital difficulties have surfaced. The couple's appearance in Greece follows their sixth wedding anniversary on July 17.
They were seen with Aliki Lampropoulos, an Athens-based art curator and independent art consultant. Lampropoulos shared a selfie with the couple on Instagram, an image that has led to speculation. While the exact date of the photograph is not specified, the couple appeared to be in good spirits.
Beatrice, 37, and Edoardo, 42, have reportedly been seen together less frequently in recent times. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, a property developer, has reportedly spent time in Palm Beach, Florida, for work, while Princess Beatrice has largely maintained a lower public profile. This separation in their public activities has fueled rumors of marital struggles.
The couple married in a ceremony at the Chapel of All Saints on the Windsor estate, a smaller event necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Their wedding was notably overshadowed by the public scrutiny surrounding Beatrice's father, Prince Andrew, due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein. The controversy around Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson has intensified following the release of documents related to Epstein's activities.
Reports have also emerged detailing Prince Andrew's past communications with Epstein, including sending photographs of his daughters, Eugenie and Beatrice, to Epstein in emails. These revelations have further complicated the public perception of the family.
During a period when Prince Andrew faced intense scrutiny, including being stripped of his titles, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi was reportedly in Palm Beach, Florida. This trip coincided with areas where Beatrice's mother and sisters had previously interacted with Epstein. Edoardo documented his time in Florida, which included visits to hotels and exclusive clubs.
Despite the persistent speculation about their marriage, Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have presented a united front on other occasions. They attended the wedding of Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling in the Cotswolds last month, where Edoardo appeared confident. He also recently offered public support to Catherine Middleton on social media after her completion of the Three Peaks Challenge.
One source suggested to the Daily Mail that while Beatrice is determined to make the marriage work, Edoardo has seemed increasingly preoccupied with his work and travel, leading to perceived distance between them.