Princess Alexandra of Hanover announces engagement

Princess Alexandra of Hanover, the daughter of Princess Caroline of Monaco and Prince Ernst August of Hanover, has announced her engagement to Ben-Sylvester Strautmann. The couple, both 27, have been in a relationship for nearly a decade.

Strautmann is a former professional basketball player and the heir to a wealthy German entrepreneurial family. The engagement was shared by the Princess via social media, featuring a bespoke engagement ring designed by the Italian jewelry firm Antinori Di Sanpietro.

The ring features a 4.80-carat natural fancy yellow cushion-cut diamond set in 18-karat yellow and white gold. The design includes a hidden geometric motif inspired by Michelangelo’s floor at the Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome. No specific details regarding the wedding date or location have been released.