Relative says the property developer has no claim to historic Italian villa
Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, the husband of Princess Beatrice, has reportedly been told he will not inherit his family’s historic estate in Italy.
A relative who co-owns the property said Edoardo has no stake in the Lombardy villa, making it impossible for him to inherit the residence despite speculation surrounding the centuries-old building.
The development comes at a time when the York family is already facing renewed attention due to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson’s past links to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Andrew previously stepped back from royal life and lost his royal titles following the controversy surrounding his association with Epstein. The issue has continued to place the wider family under public scrutiny.
According to reports quoting Dario Mapelli Mozzi, a 75-year-old cousin of Edoardo’s father Alessandro, the idea that Edoardo might inherit the Lombardy palazzo is unrealistic.
“It would be impossible for Edo or his sister to inherit the villa,” he reportedly said. “They have no share in it and there are other more legitimate heirs. I know who Edo is but I’ve never met him.”
The historic property itself has struggled to find a clear future. Attempts to sell the villa around two years ago for about £3 million reportedly collapsed due to disagreements within the extended family.
Plans to transform the building into a care facility were also considered but never materialised.
A property specialist from Bergamo who was involved in the earlier sales effort described the estate as beautiful but in urgent need of restoration. While the villa still features impressive frescoes, sections of the plaster are deteriorating and the roof requires significant repairs.
According to reports, the property expert also suggested that Edoardo, who works as a property developer, could potentially purchase and restore the villa if he ever decided to invest in it.
Meanwhile, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Princess Beatrice continue to draw media attention to their personal lives as the York family navigates the ongoing fallout surrounding Andrew and Sarah Ferguson.
