Princess Alexandra of Hannover announces engagement

Princess Alexandra of Hannover, granddaughter of Grace Kelly, has announced her engagement to Ben-Sylvester Strautmann. The couple, both 27, has been in a relationship for nearly ten years.

Strautmann is a professional basketball player and the heir to a wealthy German entrepreneurial family with an estimated fortune of approximately 430 million euros. Alexandra, the daughter of Princess Caroline of Monaco, shared the news on social media, showcasing a custom engagement ring designed by Antinori di Sanpietro. The ring features a 4.8-carat ‘fancy yellow’ diamond set in 18-karat yellow and white gold, with an interior pattern inspired by the Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome. The piece is valued at approximately 115,000 euros.

The engagement highlights the historical significance of the House of Hannover, a dynasty that held the British throne for 200 years and remains connected to various European royal lineages. While the couple has not yet released details regarding the wedding ceremony, the announcement has drawn congratulations from various members of European aristocratic circles.