ROYAL WEDDING: Princess Beatrice cancels engagement party amid Prince Andrew's sex scandal

Publish Date: Tuesday, 10 December 2019, 12:07PM

It has been a big couple of years for the royal family, with not one but FOUR royal weddings!

But while Princess Beatrice's wedding is just around the corner, her celebrations have sadly come to a grinding halt thanks to Prince Andrew.

The 31-year-old, who's ninth in line to the throne, has cancelled her engagement party with property tycoon Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi amid the backlash of her father's sex scandal.

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Beabea - wow! I'm so happy for you my dearest big sissy and dear Edo. It's been a long time coming and you two are meant to be. 📷 by me!! “We are extremely happy to be able to share the news of our recent engagement. We are both so excited to be embarking on this life adventure together and can’t wait to actually be married. We share so many similar interests and values and we know that this will stand us in great stead for the years ahead, full of love and happiness”

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According to The Sun, the soon-to-be bride and groom had already sent out invitations to their London celebrations.

But the Princess has cancelled the event allegedly over concerns there will be "too many photographers outside" looking for her father.

Planned to be held at the Chiltern Firehouse in London's Marylebone, it's said the high profile location raised concern among the couple's friends.

Beatrice and Edo announced their engagement earlier this year and have confirmed they will wed in 2020 but are yet to set a date.

The cancelled engagement party comes after a second Epstein victim came forward over the weekend, also claiming she had sex with Prince Andrew.

Buckingham Palace has said it will not be commenting on these latest claims.

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