Former Conservative minister Nadine Dorries has criticized Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, husband of Princess Beatrice, for his behavior during a church service. Writing in the Mail, Dorries described how she was seated in front of the royal couple and was shocked by the 42-year-old's loud laughter, which she deemed "disrespectful" given the setting.
Dorries Recounts the Incident
Dorries, who served as Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport, recounted that she gave Edoardo a stern look, which immediately silenced him. "At a church service organised by a mutual friend, I found Beatrice and Eugenie and their husbands seated behind me," she wrote. "Edo was laughing loudly and generally behaving like a disrespectful teenager so that, at one point, I turned round and gave him the evil eye that only a woman my age – and a mother – can bestow. To his credit, he got the message, pronto."
Beatrice's Birthday and Family News
The incident comes as Princess Beatrice celebrates her 38th birthday today (Saturday, 8th August). Her sister, Princess Eugenie, welcomed a third child earlier this week. Ahead of her birthday, Edoardo spoke to The Gentleman's Journal, revealing his greatest luxury in life: "Experiences, travel and time with family." He also shared his ideal holiday: "Getting off the beaten track, disconnecting from emails and news, and spending time with my family."
Growing Visibility Within the Royal Family
Edoardo's comments come amid speculation about the future roles of Beatrice and Eugenie within the Royal Family. Earlier this summer, both sisters attended the wedding of their cousin Peter Phillips to Harriet. Brand and culture expert Nick Ede told the Express that increasing their visibility was a strategic move. "I think as a strategy it's a good idea for them now to be visible – they haven't done anything wrong and they are part of a big family," he said. "To see them celebrate with their friends and family was a good thing and in the long run its establishing them as being present and in the moment and not shying away due to their parents problems."
