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Rebecca Russell

Queen's 'bonus great-grandson' who had key role at royal wedding but is rarely seen

The late Queen had 12 great-grandchildren, including the likes of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. While that is impressive in itself, there are many other youngsters who spend a great deal of time with the Royal Family.

One of these lucky children is Christopher Woolf Mapelli Mozzi (better known by his nickname 'Wolfie'). The six-year-old is Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's son from his relationship with US-born architect Dara Huang. He is also Princess Beatrice's step-son and has been lovingly referred to as her "bonus son".

Christopher Woolf Mapelli Mozzi is known by his nickname 'Wolfie' (2022 Getty Images)

Christopher Woolf Mapelli Mozzi was born in 2016 and is the son of Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and American architect, Dara Huang.

Ms Huang was born in Florida and is the daughter of a retired NASA rocket scientist. Following a time spent studying at the University of Florida, Dara then went on to gain her Master of Arts degree in Architecture from Harvard University.

Princess Beatrice has referred to Wolfie as her 'bonus son' (2022 WPA Pool)

The couple were engaged until 2018 but decided to call off their relationship. Edo started his relationship with his childhood friend Princess Beatrice in the same year and the pair announced their engagement following a trip to Italy in September 2019.

The couple were originally set to marry at St James's Palace in the Chapel Royal but were forced to postpone due to the Covid pandemic. They ultimately married in a private ceremony on July 17, 2020 at the Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor Great Park.

Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi with Wolfie (Instagram)
US-born Architect Dara Huang is Wolfie's mum (Instagram)

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While the ceremony was a scaled back affair, it was revealed that Wolfie served as a page boy and acted as his father's best man during the service.

Wolfie is rarely seen in public and his parents often guard his identity when they post pictures to social media.

While this may be the case, the youngster was spotted sitting in the royal box with his dad and stepmother at the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee in June.

It was previously reported that he has joined the other royals for events in the past. While he did not attend the church service at St George's Chapel, it was said that Wolfie spent Easter with the family at Windsor Castle this year.

Wolfie is now a big brother to Princess Beatrice and Edo's daughter, Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli-Mozzi. In her official birth announcement on September 18, the Royal Family website released a statement which mentioned Wolfie.

It read: "The new baby's grandparents and great-grandparents have all been informed and are delighted with the news. The family would like to thank all the staff at the hospital for their wonderful care. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well, and the couple are looking forward to introducing their daughter to her big brother Christopher Woolf."

Princess Beatrice and Edoardo welcomed their daughter Sienna last year (Getty Images)

Princess Beatrice also has a sweet name for her step son as she has been heard referring to him as her "bonus son".

In 2021, to honour World Book Day, Princess Beatrice revealed how reading and home-schooling her stepson was one of her biggest joys during lockdown.

Beatrice told the Evening Standard: "My stepson has been home schooling. Helping him engage with stories is a great journey to inspire imagination, creativity, independence and humour."

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