Princess Beatrice and husband Edoardo maintain public unity at London sushi spot

Amid ongoing speculation about the stability of her marriage, Princess Beatrice and her spouse Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi were spotted enjoying a casual lunch at a Tokyo-style eatery in the heart of Notting Hill. The couple was seen together at the Eel Sushi Bar, a trendy venue with pine-paneled interiors, as they celebrated a birthday gathering that lasted two hours.

Beatrice, 37, appeared cheerful as she exited the restaurant, accompanied by a sleek electric Porsche. The royal couple’s public display of solidarity followed reports that their relationship had faced scrutiny since the unfolding Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s recent public appearance

Beatrice’s father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, made his first public appearance since his recent arrest. The 66-year-old former prince was photographed walking his dog alone near Wood Farm in Norfolk, where he resides. This marked the first time he had been seen since his release from police custody after an 11-hour investigation into misconduct in public office.

Earlier this week, the arrival of hundreds of removal boxes labeled ‘HRH’ at Andrew’s new home signaled his continued adherence to royal traditions. The boxes, bearing inscriptions like ‘HRH office’ and ‘HRH meeting room’, were delivered by Gander & White, a company approved for royal relocations. They contained a range of items, including fragile belongings, as the disgraced royal completed his forced move.

Queen’s corgis in the spotlight

Meanwhile, Beatrice’s mother, Sarah Ferguson, is reportedly considering an unusual project involving the late Queen’s corgis. A source stated that she was engaged in discussions with US television producers about cloning the beloved dogs, Muick and Sandy, for a reality show. ‘She was pushing to get back into TV and make some money,’ the insider added. ‘The idea of featuring the Queen’s corgis in a show included cloning them. Bizarre as it sounds, the plan was discussed.’

‘Sarah Ferguson never progressed any discussions with Halcyon Studios, which were engineered by other parties,’ said a statement from her spokesperson.

Although pet cloning is not permitted in the UK for commercial purposes, it is legal to send animal samples to the United States for replication. Fergie’s involvement in the project comes as she seeks to capitalize on her lingering royal connections, even as she faces scrutiny over her past ties to the convicted paedophile.

King Charles III had previously stripped Andrew of his royal title in November 2023, a decision prompted by the Epstein controversy. The incident has cast a long shadow over the royal family, with Beatrice and Edoardo’s public outing serving as a reminder of their efforts to project normalcy in the face of mounting questions about their marriage and family legacy.