Prince Harry and William's cousin announces engagement, royals, celebrities react

Daisy Knatchbull, a trailblazing tailor renowned as the first female to establish her own enterprise on Savile Row, has revealed her engagement to Italian music mogul Giovanni Damiani.

The 33-year-old designer joyfully announced this milestone on social media, offering a glimpse of her unique engagement ring.

Ms. Knatchbull is a significant figure in British aristocracy, being the great-granddaughter of the 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, who was related to Prince Philip as his uncle.

This makes her a third cousin to both Prince William and Prince Harry.

Mr. Damiani proposed on a stunning beach in the Bahamas, artistically arranging seaweed to spell out "Will you marry me?" on the shore.

Living together in London, the couple immortalized the proposal in photographs, with Ms. Knatchbull donning a floral bikini and her fiancé sporting sunglasses and a relaxed shirt.

Instead of the usual diamond, Mr. Damiani gifted his fiancée with a charming turtle-shaped ring.

Ms. Knatchbull shared the joyous update on Instagram, known for her humour, and wrote: "Tying the knot (and making those gift shop turtle rings popular)."

Ms. Knatchbull is a significant figure in British aristocracy, being the great-granddaughter of the 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, who was related to Prince Philip as his uncle.

Their relationship has been mostly low-key, though it has been noted that Mr. Damiani's Italian background impacts their lifestyle at home.

The engagement announcement was met with a plethora of congratulations from notable personalities across social media.

Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Princess Beatrice's spouse, jubilantly exclaimed, "Yipeeeeee! Congratulations," while Lady Tatiana Mountbatten, a relative of King Charles, shared her thrill with a prolonged "Yyyyyaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy".

Princess Olympia of Greece, equally thrilled, commented: "YESSSSS!!! OMGGGGG CONGRATULATIONS."

Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson offered a heartfelt message, writing: "He's incredibly fortunate! And you haven't done too bad either! It feels like everything is perfectly aligned."

The outpouring of well-wishes highlights Ms. Knatchbull's widespread connections in royal and celebrity arenas.

Ms. Knatchbull is the daughter of Philip Knatchbull, the CEO of Curzon, a film distribution and cinema company, and his first wife, Atlanta Cowen.

Her family includes step-sister Phoebe and half-brothers Rocky and Freddy, the latter known for appearing on Made in Chelsea.