Princess Beatrice engaged to be married

Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, in Italy. (Princess Eugenie / Buckingham Palace via AP)

LONDON -- Prince Andrew and his former wife Sarah Ferguson have announced the engagement of their elder daughter, Princess Beatrice.

They said Thursday that Beatrice is engaged to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.

Buckingham Palace says the couple became engaged during a weekend in Italy earlier this month. The wedding will take place in 2020.

The 31-year-old princess is the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II.

Andrew and Sarah said in a statement they are "thrilled" with the engagement.

"We send them every good wish for a wonderful family future," they said.

Their younger daughter, Princess Eugenie, married Jack Brooksbank last year.

Princess Beatrice and Mr. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi said; “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 be married."
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— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 26, 2019

Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Mapelli Mozzi became engaged in Italy earlier this month. The wedding will take place in 2020. This photograph was taken by Princess Eugenie in Italy.
📷 © Princess Eugenie pic.twitter.com/sTFjUqk3My

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 26, 2019