Paolo Liuzzo, former boyfriend of Princess Beatrice, dies in tragic circumstances at age 41

Princess Beatrice. Photos: Reproduction Instagram @princessbeatriceroyal Princess Beatrice. Photos: Reproduction Instagram @princessbeatriceroyal

Paolo Liuzzo, known for having been the first boyfriend of Princess Beatrice of England, died in tragic circumstances at the age of 41.

Liuzzo’s body was found in a hotel room in Miami, raising suspicions of a drug overdose. The deceased, who dated the princess when she was 17 and he 23, had struggled for years with issues related to substance use and gambling debts.

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The Miami Police Department, represented by Officer Michael Vega, responded to the call at the M Miami Worldcenter hotel at 3:22 p.m. on February 7. Just minutes after the police arrived, at 3:34 p.m., Liuzzo’s death was declared. While the exact cause of death has not been disclosed due to Florida’s privacy laws, an overdose is considered.

According to the death certificate, Liuzzo worked as a consultant in the art industry and resided near the location where he was found, never having been married. His body was transported to Long Island, New York, his hometown, where the funeral took place on February 16.

A close friend of Liuzzo revealed that he was facing serious personal challenges, including a gambling addiction and increasing drug use. “Paolo loved to party, and unfortunately, his fast-paced lifestyle was a constant concern for everyone who knew him,” said the friend.

Princess Beatrice

Princess Beatrice and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Photos: Reproduction Instagram @princessbeatriceroyal





Princess Beatrice and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Photos: Reproduction Instagram @princessbeatriceroyal

Princess Beatrice is the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah, Duchess of York. She is the niece of King Charles III. Born fifth in line to the British throne, she is now ninth.

Beatrice attended St George’s School, Ascot, before studying at Goldsmiths College, graduating with a degree in history. She briefly worked at the Foreign Office and Sony Pictures before joining software company Afiniti as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. Beatrice also privately works with various charities, including the Teenage Cancer Trust and Outward Bound. She married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, a real estate developer and Italian nobleman born in England, in 2020. Their daughter, Sienna, was born in September 2021.

Photos: Reproduction Instagram @princessbeatriceroyal. This content was created with the assistance of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.

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