Christopher Woolf, Princess Beatrice’s Stepson, Makes First Royal Family Christmas Visit
Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty Images Christmas 2022: The British royal family
Christmas is extra special Princess Beatrice This year.
Beatrice, 34 years old, joined other royal family members in the annual walk to St. Mary Magdalene, Sandringham, for the holiday church service. Prince Beatrice was accompanied on her journey by her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi Her stepson Christopher Woolf.
Wolfie, the young boy affectionately known, held hands with his dad as they walked past well-wishers to get into the church. This Christmas is his second public appearance with his stepmother and her family. Last summer, he was also part of the royal family at Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant.
Edo shares Wolfie and Dara Huang, an American designer and architect. When Princess Beatrice Edo and Edo shared the name of their baby girl Sienna Elizabeth They added, a few weeks later after Siena was born in September 2021 that Wolfie was the best big brother to Siena.
Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images Princess Beatrice
Beatrice’s husband Edo is affectionately known as Edo. Christmas debut The royal couple were photographed in 2019 with them. The couple were originally set to wed in May 2020. However, the COVID-19 pandemic forced them from their original plans. They exchanged vows instead. very small ceremony The event was held in July 2020 and attended by Princess Beatrice’s grandparents Queen Elizabeth And Prince Philip.
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Beatrice, her sister, was also present at the Sandringham Christmas Walk and Service. Princess Eugenie Her husband Jack Brooksbank. Like Sienna, their 1 ½-year-old son August Philip Hawke likely to have been deemed too young for the event. Jack, aged 34, joined Princess Eugenie at 32 Christmas for the first time In 2018, only a few months after their wedding at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie have been making the Christmas walk to church since they were young girls — when they memorably would sport matching or coordinating ensembles!
In 1997, the sisters — wearing matching hats and green skirts — smiled ear-to-ear as they tried to carry small presents given to them by members of the public.
Photo by UK Press via Getty Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice in 1997
The family’s return to normality is marked by this year’s appearance, even though they didn’t walk to church as usual during the coronavirus epidemic. However, Queen Elizabeth’s September death will continue to weigh heavily on their minds.
A former palace staffer said, “It will prove difficult, as the Queen was all that they knew, like most other parts of Britain.” tells PEOPLE.
A former member of Queen’s staff added, “The first one is the most difficult because it is always the beginning of everything that you notice.”
Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty 1999 Princess Eugenie & Princess Beatrice
Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice were released. shared statement In the wake of the death of their grandmother.
“Our dearest Grannie,” said one of the sisters. Since you left us, we haven’t been able put much into words. There have been tears and laughter and silences and chatter, hugs & loneliness, and a collective grief for you, our beloved Queen.
“We thought that you’d be here forever, just like many. We all miss your presence, they added.
“You were our matriarch and guide, our loving hand, leading us through this world. The royal siblings added, “You taught us so many and we will treasure those memories and lessons forever.” “For now, dear Grannie. All we want is to say thank you. Thank you for making us smile, for including me, for picking heather berries, for marching soldiers and for our teas. You will never know how much impact you have had on my family and so many other people around the world.
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“The world mourns for you, and the tributes would make you smile.” They speak volumes about the outstanding leader you are. We are so glad you’re back with Grandpa. We’re sorry, dear Grannie. Our lives have been blessed to be your granddaughters. We know Uncle Charles, our King, will continue in your footsteps as he has also dedicated his life to serving the country. God Save the King!