Ten-year romance is all over for sad Beatrice: Princess and Dave Clark call it quits after 'make or break' talks over whether or not they should get married

Members of the Royal Family are said to be 'shocked and saddened' by the news that Princess Beatrice and her long-term boyfriend Dave Clark (pictured together in 2014, left) have ended their ten-year relationship. 


The couple (pictured last year at Royal Ascot, right) parted one month ago after they had 'make or break' talks about the fact they were not married. A source close to Beatrice, 27, told the Mail on Sunday: 'After ten years together, Beatrice and Dave had to wonder why they were not married. They talked it through and decided to take time apart to reflect on the future. They remain friends and the decision to break up was mutual.' Her mother Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, in particular is said to feel as though she has lost a son.