Princess Beatrice's husband Edoardo photobombs Sarah Ferguson's picture with Olympian

Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Sarah Ferguson and Tommy Fleetwood

Edo was seen sneaking through the background of Sarah's tete-a-tete with the Olympian

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James Saunders

By James Saunders


Published: 15/08/2024

- 17:38

Updated: 29/08/2024

- 15:49

Royal fans were quick to spot a certain son-in-law beaming in the background

Princess Bearice's husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi has been spotted "photobombing" an Olympic snap shared by Sarah, the Duchess of York.

Fergie posted a photo of her biting down into Team GB's silver medal-winning golfer Tommy Fleetwood on Thursday afternoon - and royal fans were quick to spot a certain son-in-law beaming in the background.


The duchess had detailed her "honour" to meet Fleetwood, who narrowly lost out to American world number one golfer Scottie Scheffler after finishing the tournament 18 under par at the Paris Games.

Sarah said: "The greatest honour to meet such an athlete, Olympian, and silver medalist... I was so proud to meet the most special Fleetwood Family. Clare [Tommy's wife] is a fabulous pillar of support."

Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Sarah Ferguson and Tommy Fleetwood

Edo was spotted grinning in the background of the snap

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And Fleetwood returned the favour, with the star golfer also expressing his honour to hob-nob with the Duchess of York.

He said: "One of the coolest parts of winning an Olympic medal is getting to share it with people!

"What an honour to meet Sarah, Duchess of York and her family last week. Such a special evening, thank you!"

Though it was Sarah's Instagram post that eagle-eyed fans flocked to - not least to compliment the duchess's black floral dress, which commenters called "stunning".

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Sarah and Tommy Fleetwood

A green suede shoe of Edo's can be seen trailing in one photo

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But other social media users highlighted the presence of a certain Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi strutting through the background of Sarah's photo.

In one image, Princess Beatrice's husband could be seen grinning behind the duchess as she jokingly sank her teeth into Fleetwood's sporting silverware.

And in another, Edo can be seen trailing a sole green suede loafer behind him as he strode out of frame.

"And there goes Edo!" one Instagrammer noted, while another asked: "I see Edo - where is Beatrice?"

Tommy Fleetwood golfing

Fergie met the golfer after his second-place finish in the Olympic golf tournament

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Tommy Fleetwood with silver medal

Fleetwood, seen here showing off his historic Olympic silver

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Princess Eugenie, Princess Beatrice, Prince Andrew

Beatrice and Eugenie's presence at Balmoral is "dependent" on Prince Andrew's invitation

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Questions over Beatrice's location may soon be answered, however - with the Yorks reportedly heading to Balmoral to join the rest of the royals at the historic castle.

Sarah, Beatrice, Eugenie and Andrew could all soon be travelling north to the monarch's Aberdeenshire residence for what's been hailed as an historic summit.

But the two princesses' presence at Balmoral is "dependent" on Prince Andrew's invitation, according to one royal source, who told the Daily Beast: "I'm sure William and Catherine will want to go up with some friends for the Glorious Twelfth, and I suspect Andrew would like to go for a few days shooting as well.

"Charles has seemed happy to allow Andrew and his family days at the royal shoots and I am sure that will continue."

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