Princess Beatrice has made the unexpected move of referencing her stepson, who she usually keeps firmly out of the royal spotlight.
Bea became step-mum to little Christopher Woolf, known as Wolfie, when she married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in 2021, but the couple have kept the little boy away from public gaze.
The son of her millionaire husband and his architect ex Dara Huang is very rarely mentioned by the 34-year-old.
But in a speech today, the Princess - the Patron for Oscar’s Book Prize - spoke about youngster's love of reading.
Speaking at the glitzy event, now in its tenth year, Princess Beatrice said: “The award holds a very special place in my heart.
“My stepson, who is now seven, and I eagerly look forward to receiving the books and going through them together.
“Growing up in a world surrounded by books, we can take for granted that not everyone is so lucky.
"We need to remember in a world of screens and AI, it is moments of community, including between parents and children that we need to keep alive.”
She added: “I was reminded this weekend - it’s been a bit of a big weekend - about the importance of community.
“I also know the importance of literacy to Her Majesty The Queen.”
The Princess mingled with stars such as Nadine Coyle and Denise Van Outen at The Ivy as this year's winner was crowned as Jarvis was honoured for his book, The Boy With Flowers in His Hair.
A friend of the couple told the Daily Mail: "Bea is totally into the stepmum role. She’s very concerned about getting it right and making every effort to be a second mother to Wolfie.
"Bea has always been really close to Edo’s family, so it’s natural that Wolfie should become part of hers.
"He’s a super little boy and extremely cute. It will be interesting to see what happens when they start their own family – but Bea is so caring, his happiness will always be her number one priority."
Wolfie's mum spoke about her young son on social media earlier this year and expressed her thoughts on why she is so pleased he is educated in the UK, rather than in her native US.
She wrote: "I'm glad my son doesn't go to school in the USA. I can sleep at night knowing he won't die at his desk tomorrow morning."
At least 1,500 children were killed in gun-related incidents in the USA last year, with more than 600 mass shootings across the states.
Dara continued: "Not to get all political here, but I went to a sports store in the US to buy tennis shoes today and couldn't help but notice this huge gun section – post-Xmas sale.
"So I walked up to the man and said, 'What do I need to buy a gun home? Do I need a licence?'
"And he said, 'No, you can buy one right now and either take it in two days or take a $50 two-hour 'conceal and carry course' and bring it home right now'.
"And I said, 'OK, so no licence needed, medical records, history of felony?'
"And he said, 'Nope. You can keep it in your car or home, as you see fit."
