Princess Diana's look-a-like niece announces engagement after lavish proposal
Princess Diana's glamorous niece Lady Eliza Spencer has announced her engagement after a lavish proposal.
Eliza, who is a cousin of both Prince William and Prince Harry, took to Instagram to reveal the happy news and show off her new ring after long-term boyfriend Channing Millerd popped the question on the Greek island of Santorini.
The 33-year-old, whose father is Diana's brother Charles Spencer, has enjoyed a 10-year romance with Channing, whom she met at a dinner party in South Africa. The news comes as it was reported that Prince Harry will 'never be forgiven' by two major royals despite reconciliation hope . READ MORE: Meghan Markle's ex-pal 'splits with her husband after 16 years of marriage' READ MORE: Zara and Mike Tindall's surprise relative who was 'dead against' their marriage
Eliza with fiance Channing Millerd (Image: Eliza Spencer/Instagram)
In the post announcing her engagement, one picture shows Eliza embracing her new fiancé while showing off her new diamond engagement ring. Another captures the moment Channing went down on one knee, while a third shows the romantic setting in Santorini where the proposal took place.
Among those who rushed to congratulate her was twin sister Lady Amelia Spencer, who wrote: "The best news ever. I couldn't be happier for you both!" Meanwhile, older sister Lady Kitty Spencer, 34, who married 66-year-old businessman Michael Lewis in a lavish ceremony in Italy in 2021, added: "So happy for you and love you both very much @elizavspencer @channingmillerd."
Lady Eliza Spencer, Lady Kitty Spencer and Lady Amelia Spencer - Diana's glamorous nieces (Image: Getty)
Eliza previously told Hello!: "We have such a strong, loving and supportive relationship. He truly is my best friend. We understand each other so well, and no matter what life brings, we're always there for one another." She added: "I absolutely believe he's The One – our bond is built on so much trust, laughter and shared values."
Eliza and twin Amelia, as well as older sister Kitty, are all models. They, along with older brother Louis, are the children of Earl Spencer and his first wife, Victoria Lockwood. The twins were born in 1992, grew up in South Africa and were just five when their late aunt Diana died.
Eliza as a child with siblings Amelia, Kitty and Louis and dad Earl Spencer (Image: Getty Images)
In 2021, they gave a rare joint interview to Tatler where they shared fond memories of their "incredibly warm, maternal and loving" aunt.
Speaking about Diana's death in 1997, Eliza said: "As a child, I realised the enormity of the loss for my father and family. It was only later that I came to understand the significance of the loss of her as a figure in the world."
In 2023, Amelia married her long-term boyfriend Greg Mallett in a mountain-top ceremony in Cape Town, surrounded by her siblings. And last year, the twins turned out to support older cousin William at a fundraiser for the London Air Ambulance.
Meanwhile, Kitty read psychology at the University of Cape Town and has modelled for brands including Dolce & Gabbana, for which she has been a muse, and Bvlgari.
She also scored invites to the wedding of her cousins William and Harry, and her Instagram account shows her at fashion shows in cities such as London and Milan.
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