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Beatrice’s ex Paolo Liuzzo likened ‘weakness’ for sex to Pete Doherty’s drug habit as royals worried over playboy life

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Royals Editors at Ghanafuo.com have uncovered new details about Princess Beatrice’s first love, Paolo Liuzzo, whose tragic death at the young age of 41 has shocked many.

Paolo, an Italian playboy, dated Beatrice back in 2005 when she was just 17, and he was in his early twenties. Their whirlwind romance was filled with controversy, which ultimately led to their split.

Paolo, the son of a wealthy plastic resin tycoon, inherited a fortune but struggled with addiction issues, gambling problems, and run-ins with the law. His fast-paced lifestyle, fueled by drugs and partying, caught up with him, leading to his suspected drug overdose death earlier this year in Miami.

Despite the intense feelings Beatrice had for Paolo, their relationship was rocky. Paolo had a troubled past, including a charge of manslaughter in a student’s death during a brawl, which was later reduced to assault and battery. This dark episode, coupled with Paolo’s womanizing ways, caused tensions within the Royal Family, particularly with Beatrice’s parents, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson.

Paolo’s untimely death has left many wondering about its impact on Beatrice, who has since moved on, married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and started her own family. The 35-year-old princess was devastated by the news of Paolo’s passing but has shown resilience in the face of turmoil in her love life.

As more details about Paolo’s troubled past come to light, it’s clear that his relationship with Beatrice was a tumultuous journey filled with highs and lows. The young princess’s first love story had all the elements of a royal scandal, from drug abuse and gambling debts to legal troubles and deceit.

Head of content and Editor-at-large at Ghanafuo.com – Dickson Ofori Siaw is a blunt writer who loves to make his readers see "the other perspectives of a news story". Follow me on Twitter @kwadwo_dost