Story Highlight
– Princess Beatrice celebrates her 37th birthday today.
– She was originally named Princess Annabel by her parents.
– Queen Elizabeth suggested the name Beatrice instead.
– Beatrice became a countess after marrying Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
– She named her daughter after the late Queen.
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Princess Beatrice celebrates her 37th birthday today, marking a significant milestone in her life. Born on August 8, 1988, she was initially intended to be named Princess Annabel, a choice made by her parents, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson.
In a customary yet informal discussion with the late Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke and Duchess of York revealed their preferred name for their first child. However, the Queen expressed her reservations, deeming the name “too yuppie” for a member of the royal family. Demonstrating her influence, she swiftly proposed the name Beatrice, which is believed to have been inspired by the name of Queen Victoria’s youngest daughter.
Beatrice’s full name, Beatrice Elizabeth Mary, honors both her grandmother and great-grandmother. The royal family is known for selecting names rich in sentiment; for instance, Princess Eugenie, her younger sister, chose the name August while naming her child Philip after their grandfather, the late Duke of Edinburgh.
In a continuation of this family tradition, Princess Beatrice named her daughter Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi, born in 2021, incorporating the late Queen’s legacy into her child’s name.
The occasion of Beatrice’s birthday follows closely behind her fifth wedding anniversary with Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, celebrated in July. Their wedding took place in a scaled-back ceremony attended by just 20 people due to Covid-19 restrictions, during which Beatrice also acquired a new royal title. As the spouse of a count, she became a countess, a title that extends to their daughters, Sienna and Athena, who are also referred to as nobile donna.
Count Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi, Edo’s father, previously highlighted the significance of this royal lineage, noting that as the only male descendant, Edoardo will carry the family name forward while his wife and children will also hold noble titles.
