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18th March 2020
06:26pm GMT

"Princess Beatrice and Mr Mapelli Mozzi are very much looking forward to getting married but are equally aware of the need to avoid undertaking any unnecessary risks in the current circumstances. "In line with government advice for the UK and beyond, the couple are reviewing their arrangements for 29 May. "They are particularly conscious of government advice in relation to both the wellbeing of older family members and large gatherings of people. "Therefore, the planned reception in the Buckingham Palace Gardens will not take place".Mr Mapelli Mozzi is from the Lombardy region of Italy, where the coronavirus has wreaked devastation in recent weeks. The death toll in Italy rose by 475 today, the highest daily figure recorded thus far. At the time of writing, the Covid-19 crisis has claimed the lives of an estimated 8,312 people worldwide and currently, over 200,000 have tested positive for the virus. Earlier today, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry released a statement, commenting on the global pandemic.
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