Princess Beatrice’s Royal Wedding: A Joyful and Intimate Affair

Princess Eugenie took to Instagram to express her pride and joy for her sister Princess Beatrice after the most unique royal wedding ever on Friday.

The ceremony was attended by only about 20 guests, but there was no shortage of solemnity befitting a royal wedding.

On Monday, Princess Eugenie shared a touching post congratulating her big sister on her marriage to Italian property developer Ito in a private service held in the grounds of the royal lodge.

“Couldn't be happier,” Eugenie wrote.

“What a complete joy and privilege to watch you, my beautiful big sister, walk down the aisle to dear Ito.

I am so proud of you and I'm so excited to support you in the next chapter of your life.

We are going to have so much fun together.

Happy wedding day to you both xxxx.”

Princess Eugenie also shared a couple of portraits from the wedding in her post.

This tribute comes one day after Princess Beatrice's new husband, Ito, shared a batch of wedding photos and dedicated a poem by E.E.

Cummings to his new bride.

After several postponements due to the pandemic, Princess Beatrice was finally able to walk down the aisle wearing not one, but two priceless items from her grandmother, Her Majesty the Queen.

She borrowed a vintage ivory dress by Norman Hartnell, the same designer of the Queen's wedding gown.

But the real showstopper was the Queen Mary diamond-fringe tiara, also worn by Queen Elizabeth at her wedding to Prince Philip in 1947.

The Queen saved this grand tiara specifically for Beatrice.

It was always reserved for her as they are exceptionally close.

A source told People that the tiara is arguably the most sentimental piece lent from the Queen yet.

The British royal family confirmed that Beatrice had quietly wed last Friday.

It was a small ceremony in large part due to the ongoing pandemic.

The Palace said in its statement, “The private wedding ceremony of Princess Beatrice and Mr. Mapley Mosse took place at 11 a.m. on Friday, 17 July at the Royal Chapel of All Saints at Royal Lodge, Windsor.

The small ceremony was attended by the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, and close family.

The wedding took place in accordance with all relevant government guidelines.”

A source told People that the Queen was a major consideration in Beatrice's approach to wedding planning.

The date chosen was all about the Queen's schedule.

The Queen was the guest of honor, and it was very important that she was there.

They had to make sure everyone who was attending was in perfect health.

It was a complete joy and privilege for Princess Eugenie to witness her sister's wedding.

She expressed her pride and excitement for Beatrice's new chapter in life.

The couple's wedding portraits were shared online, showcasing the bride's stunning ivory dress and the Queen Mary diamond-fringe tiara.

The tiara was a sentimental piece lent from the Queen, reserved specifically for Beatrice.

The wedding was a small ceremony, attended only by close family members, in accordance with government guidelines.

The Queen's attendance was a major consideration in Beatrice's approach to wedding planning.