In June 2020, Princess Beatrice surprised the world as news broke that she and fiancé Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi wed in an intimate secret ceremony at The Royal Chapel of All Saints, according to BBC News. For many reasons, the couple's socially distanced ceremony was definitely unlike any royal wedding. While the wedding incorporated some meaningful customs, the couple bucked tradition in numerous ways.
Customarily, royal wedding bands are made from Welsh gold, per the royal family's official website. However, Beatrice's wedding band and engagement ring are made of platinum and diamonds, which were crafted as a set by British jeweler Shaun Leane (via People). Mozzi had a hand in creating her band and chose to go with platinum over the traditional gold. Leane shared with the outlet that he and Mozzi designed the wedding ring in platinum so that it would complement her engagement ring. "The rings have been made for each other, and there's a romance in that," he said.
While Princess Beatrice's wedding dress was not immodest in any form or fashion, she did break the tradition of wearing a custom wedding gown by an esteemed designer as she walked down the aisle. Princess Beatrice instead opted to borrow one of Queen Elizabeth's vintage dresses and made a few alterations to make her bridal look complete, which her grandmother approved.
