Princess Beatrice faces a temporary change in her wardrobe team as her preferred stylist, Olivia Buckingham, prepares for maternity leave following her pregnancy announcement at age 43.
Stylist’s Pregnancy Reveal
Olivia Buckingham, known for styling high-profile figures including Poppy Delevingne and Elizabeth McGovern from Downton Abbey, shared a photo on Instagram showcasing her baby bump in an elegant cream dress. She captioned the image: “The best birthday gift I could ever dream of.”
Expressing joy about her journey, Olivia added: “I feel so incredibly grateful I get to start this next chapter of my life with a baby on the way. It’s never too late to live the life of your dreams.” The post quickly garnered over 1,900 likes and drew warm comments from well-wishers.
Celebrity Congratulations Pour In
Beatrice’s husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, reacted with heart-eyed emojis. Lady Kitty Spencer, niece of Princess Diana, commented: “such exciting news!! Congratulations my love.” Poppy Delevingne, sister of Cara and also a client, wrote: “oh pickle!!! SOBBING! Most beautiful MAMA already! Love you & that baby firework silly bonkers amounts.”
Background and Royal Collaboration
Born in Hong Kong, Olivia is the great-granddaughter of Noel Croucher, former chairman of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. She has collaborated with Princess Beatrice since at least 2024, transforming the royal into one of the family’s most fashion-forward members.
Olivia describes her approach: “I don’t ever want it to be about me, but I do like to push my clients’ boundaries to allow them to experiment and slightly step out of their comfort zone. However, I still think it’s extremely important to be aware of their insecurities and nurture them in the process.”
On working with Beatrice, she noted: “We were friends before, so it felt very organic when she asked me to help style her for high-profile events. It’s very collaborative between Beatrice and I, and we have such fun together in the process. We work quite far in advance and call in looks for her to try – then it’s a process of elimination.”
Support Amid Family Milestones
Beatrice, mother to daughters Sienna (born 2021) and Athena (born last year), stands ready to support Olivia during this period. The royal family navigates recent challenges, including the arrest of Beatrice’s father, Prince Andrew, on his 66th birthday last week.
