Princess Beatrice was recently seen enjoying a friend’s birthday party, sparking speculation about her attendance at her cousin’s upcoming wedding. The mother of two was featured in various Instagram photos shared by her friend, Lauren De Niro Pipher, who celebrated turning 40 at La Posta Vecchia hotel in Rome, Italy. The pictures captured a lively gathering of party guests reveling in the festivities.

In the images, Beatrice is depicted posing in a Vampire’s Wife dress alongside a group of women and dancing on a table with friends in a floral Zimmerman dress. De Niro Pipher shared on Instagram the joy of having friends from different countries come together for the celebration, highlighting the moments of connection, delicious meals, and infectious laughter throughout the event.

Amidst her social appearances, Beatrice has maintained a low profile following the public scrutiny surrounding her parents’ association with Jeffrey Epstein. It remains uncertain whether Beatrice or her pregnant sister, Princess Eugenie, will attend their cousin Peter Phillips’ wedding to NHS nurse Harriet Sperling in Gloucestershire this weekend, where several senior royals are expected to be present.

Should Beatrice and Eugenie decide to attend, it would mark their first public appearance with royal family members since the Epstein files were released earlier this year. Sources suggest that the sisters are being cautious not to overshadow the couple’s special day and have yet to confirm their presence at the private ceremony.

Peter Phillips, 19th in line to the throne, previously married Autumn Kelly and has two daughters with her. His upcoming nuptials to Harriet, an NHS pediatric nurse, will take place at All Saints Church in Cirencester. The couple made their public debut in 2024 and have since been seen at royal events, including Royal Ascot, where Harriet’s integration into the royal circle was noted.

The wedding announcement followed Peter’s previous marriage to Autumn in 2008, which was attended by prominent royals, including the late Queen and Prince Philip. Beatrice and Eugenie’s potential attendance at Peter’s wedding this weekend could mark a significant reunion with their royal relatives after a period of seclusion.