Princess Beatrice was seen enjoying a friend’s birthday party as questions arise about her presence at her cousin’s upcoming wedding. The mother of two was featured in numerous Instagram photos shared by her friend, Lauren De Niro Pipher, who recently celebrated turning 40 at a gathering held in Italy. The party, held at La Posta Vecchia hotel in Rome, showcased a large group of attendees reveling in the festivities.
In the snapshots, Beatrice was captured in a Vampire’s Wife dress alongside other women and later in a floral Zimmerman dress, joyfully dancing with friends on a table. De Niro Pipher shared on Instagram the seamless gathering that brought friends from different countries together, emphasizing the lack of drama and excessive phone use, focusing instead on shared moments, excellent wine, pasta meals, and abundant laughter.
Recent months have seen Beatrice maintaining a low profile following the release of the Epstein files, which shed light on her parents’ connections with Jeffrey Epstein. It remains uncertain whether Beatrice and her pregnant sister, Princess Eugenie, will attend their cousin Peter Phillips’ marriage ceremony this weekend. Peter, son of Princess Anne and King George, is preparing to wed NHS nurse Harriet Sperling in Gloucestershire, with many senior royals expected to grace the occasion.
Speculation surrounds Beatrice and Eugenie’s potential attendance, marking a possible reunion with their royal family since the Epstein files’ disclosure earlier this year. Reports suggest that the sisters are considering not overshadowing the wedding and have yet to confirm their participation in the private event.
Peter, currently 19th in line to the throne, previously married Autumn Kelly and has two daughters with her. He is now set to marry Harriet, an NHS nurse with a teenage daughter named Georgia. The couple will exchange vows at All Saints Church in Kemble, Cirencester, this Saturday, following their public debut as a couple in 2024.
Their engagement was announced shortly after attending Royal Ascot together, where Harriet rode in a carriage during the royal procession. Peter’s previous wedding in 2008 was a grand affair at St George’s Chapel in Windsor, attended by distinguished guests, including the late Queen and Prince Philip. Beatrice and Eugenie’s potential presence at the upcoming nuptials would mark a significant family gathering post the Epstein scandal revelations.