Princess Beatrice’s pals ‘concerned’ as Prince Andrew’s ’embarrassing’ scandal threatens to ruin wedding

ALTHOUGH stressful at times, planning your wedding is supposed to be a happy and enjoyable experience.

But friends of Princess Beatrice are said to be growing increasingly concerned after the scandal surrounding her father, Prince Andrew, threatens to overshadow the big day.

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According to a royal source speaking to , 31-year-old Bea hasn't set a wedding date yet, despite getting engaged to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi earlier this year.

Reports indicated that the princess would be married in 2020, although as of yet there have been no updates on a venue or even a date.

The source told the publication that "the family is very disappointed" adding that Prince Andrew has "embarrassed" them.

"Everyone right now is concerned about Bea. Poor Bea. She deserves to have the wedding she wants and the public is going to go nuts [because of her father]," the source told ET.

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Over the weekend, it was reported that Beatrice had decided to cancel her engagement party following the backlash.

It was thought the princess was set to host a lavish bash at Chiltern Firehouse on December 18.

According to the : “Bea has had to change the date of her engagement party at the Chiltern Firehouse because of fears there will be too many photographers outside – looking for him."

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Prince Andrew, 59, is said to be on the guest list but it’s unclear whether he will attend the high-profile event after stepping back from royal duties.

This comes as a second Epstein victim has come forward to claim she had sex with Prince Andrew. 

Buckingham Palace said they would not be commenting on the latest claims but Andrew repeatedly denied the claims of Virginia Roberts, who said she was ordered to have sex with Andrew when she was 17.

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