Prince Andrew and his former wife Sarah Ferguson have announced the engagement of their elder daughter, Princess Beatrice.

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They said that Beatrice is engaged to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, a real estate entrepreneur. The 31-year-old princess is a granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II.

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Buckingham Palace says the couple became engaged in Italy earlier this month. The wedding will take place in 2020.

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“We are both so excited to be embarking on this life adventure together and can’t wait to actually be married,” the couple said.

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Andrew and Sarah, who remain on very good terms despite their 1996 divorce, said in a statement they are “thrilled” with the engagement.

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“We send them every good wish for a wonderful family future,” they said.

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They said they are “the lucky parents of a wonderful daughter who has found her love and companion in a completely devoted friend and loyal young man.”

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Their younger daughter, Princess Eugenie, married Jack Brooksbank last year.

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