Princess Alexandra of Hanover announces engagement with photo of dazzling yellow diamond ring


Congratulations are in order for the Monegasque royal family as Princess Caroline's daughter, Princess Alexandra, is engaged!


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Congratulations are in order for Princess Caroline's daughter, Princess Alexandra! On Friday, the Monegasque royal announced the wonderful news that she is engaged to her long-term boyfriend, , after 10 years together.

The writer, 27, shared her exciting milestone with a series of beautiful photographs on social media, showing off her dazzling yellow diamond ring - which is certainly fit for a princess. 

Princess Alexandra shared the wonderful news she is engaged
Princess Alexandra shared the wonderful news she is engaged

"The marriage plot," she penned on Instagram, honouring her glittering new jewel with a string of yellow love heart emojis.

The featured photo showed the royal looking more than loved-up with her new fiancé, flashing her ring for the camera.

If one thing's for sure, it's that Alexandra nailed her engagement manicure, opting for a Hailey Bieber-style 'glazed doughnut' chrome polish, complete with an elegant fine French tip finish. 

Princess Alexandra posed with her adorable pup Eloise
Princess Alexandra posed with her adorable pup Eloise

Other photos from the special moment saw the Princess elegantly place her left hand on a delicious-looking breakfast spread, as well as sweet snaps of her adorable long-haired sausage dog, Elouise. 

Princess Diana's niece, Kitty Spencer, replied: "Aah congratulations," alongside a string of red love heart emojis. Meanwhile, , the wife of F1 driver , added: "Congratulations!!!! [red love heart emojis]."

The royal shared a photo of her left hand placed on a beautiful breakfast spread
The royal shared a photo of her left hand placed on a beautiful breakfast spread

Meanwhile, one royal fan replied: "Princess Caroline’s youngest is going to marry her boyfriend! I still remember when your mum was pregnant with you, as if it were just yesterday. How did you grow up so fast? Congratulations." 

Alexandra gave an intimate look at the details
Alexandra gave an intimate look at the details

Princess Alexandra and Ben-Sylvester Strautmann love story's

Born in Lower Saxony, Germany, Ben-Sylvester moved to Monaco with his family as a child. 

The couple moved in similar social and academic circles in the Principality during their teenage years.

Ben Sylvester Strautmann and Princess Alexandra of Hanover attend the Rose Ball 2026 Photocall on March 21, 2026 in Monaco
The couple have been dating for 10 years

The pair were first spotted together publicly in late 2016 and made their relationship official around 2017. 

The pair enjoy a shared love of sports. Alexandra was a competitive figure skater, while Ben played competitive basketball in Monaco. They are frequently seen attending major sporting fixtures together, including the Paris Olympics and the Monaco Grand Prix.

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