On Friday, 11 September 2026, Princess Alexandra of Hanover, the daughter of Princess Caroline, announced her engagement to her long-term boyfriend, Ben-Sylvester Strautmann, in a series of photos she shared on Instagram, showing her yellow diamond engagement ring. The Princess captioned the Instagram post “The Marriage Plot” with heart emojis.
Born in Lower Saxony, Germany, Ben-Sylvester moved to Monaco with his family as a child. Princess Alexandra and Ben-Sylvester were first spotted together in public in late 2016 and made their relationship official around 2017. Princess Alexandra and Ben-Sylvester share a love of sports. Princess Alexandra was a competitive figure skater, while Ben-Sylvester played competitive basketball in Monaco.
Who cares.
ردحذفMany of us do, we have been following her since she was little, so happy for her.
حذفWell worded and spot on! My sentiments entirely. - Ellie
حذفTotally agree.
حذفMy saying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
حذفMade my day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
6:49 I find your comment quite distasteful. You’ve stumbled across a royalty blog so that’s the topic, and across a post about a young woman’s joy. You don’t need to comment but if you do, please be kind and in the spirit of the blog and post.
حذفAnonymous12/9/26 06:49: my thought also :)
حذفCongratulations!!
حذفAlex receives so much negativity from this blog, no other engagement has received so much hate. Must be envy that she has a nice life
Toutes mes félicitations à cette charmante princesse !
ردحذفAfter a 10 year courtship now it’s time to take the plunge.
حذفCongratulations.
I hope they have many years of happiness ahead of them.
Verwend persoon.
ردحذفIndeed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
حذفAgree !!
حذفYes, who cares! She is not a working princess… for her just fashion, traveling, picture on the yacht… what a life!
ردحذفThat's your narrow opinion of her. Her work is a brand strategist, she has a private life.
حذفThis is the new GENERATION...do this GENERATION "generate" something useful????
حذفI care. I’m always thrilled when a couple decides to marry. I find it a very happy time and something to celebrate.
حذفShe's so vain. These three pictures are all about the ring!
ردحذفLet her have her moment. Be happy for her. When it's your moment/or was we will be happy for you too. Women celebrating Women 💜
حذفAnd the second one is kind of creepy, she must have given him an ultimatum.
حذفAgree.
حذفGeneration of INSTAGRAM and whotever else!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But no and never responsibilities!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
حذفIt’s really common that a young woman receiving a beautiful ring upon her engagement shows different pictures of it. Why not celebrate with her!
حذفIt’s a really beautiful ring and I’m very happy to see the various angles. It’s been a long time together and they must be thrilled to announce their engagement and to show the ring.
حذفShe's so vain. These three pictures are all about the ring.
ردحذفYes soo vain and the soon to be hushand has to obey I hope he has something to say.
حذفNot necessarily vanity. She’s probably really thrilled and wanting to share.
حذفWhat a big surprise? After living together for 7 years ....???
ردحذفShe's never worked a day in her life and she never will.
ردحذفThe post is about her engagement. I wish them all the best. It’s a really beautiful ring.
حذفAgree !!
حذف@ Anonymous 12/9/26 12:08
حذفTotally agree with you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Only nice thing was the photo with the long haired Dachshund, poor creature, needs a good brushing.
ردحذفReally? I was more looking at the ring and thinking how happy they must feel to have finally decided to marry. And wow what a stunning ring.
حذفRubbish, she is proud of her ring after all those years, understandable. If she were truly vain, she would have worn much more makeup and other attention-seeking accessories. She is young and full of illusions, let her be.
ردحذف🌞 Virginia
Can we all be civil and reserve judgment about this young woman?! Congratulations and best wishes to her and her husband-to-be! The ring is beautiful.
ردحذفBest wishes for the couple, but, frankly speaking, I don't like the asthetic of these photos (neither her poses, nor her direct look into the camera, nor the reflection of a camera flash on her forehead in the last picture).
ردحذفI think they’re home snaps not professional photos. She must have been so excited to tell the world. I get it! Engagement feels like that to me too.
حذفCongratulations to lovely couple..
ردحذفAny other Royal who would be wearing their engagement ring would not be flaunting it. You would've only catch a glimpse of other it if they happen to be photographed at the right angles and you saw it. Seems to be a little Monaco to me. I am sure she is happy to be engaged they have been dating a long time but, CHill!
ردحذفAlexandra, it reminds me of how she has these staged poses when being photographed!
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Most girls love to show their ring if they’ve just received one and become engaged. I can’t blame her! I think the excitement is very normal and lovely!
حذفThey courted each other during almost 10 years. Time they got married. She is present on invitation by her uncle Prince Albert each time there is an event in Monaco, but she is not alone. The majority of the nephews and nieces of Prince Albert are present when invited to give the impression of a big princely family. The majority has no titles or titles that don't exist anymore. In fact they are not interesiting because they are not involved with matters of charity, the climate, the activities of the red cross, etc... Only Prince Albert himself and Princess Charlene are occupied with these matters. There is not enough to do in Monaco for all these family members. They could also with all their money be volunteer for the UN to visit Africa, Asia, and all the other countries which receive regularly the visit of reigning queens and princesses. They could organise events and fundraising among all the rich habitants of Monaco to offer to charity of all kind. This sort of events are again the work of Prince Albert and Princess Charlene and a little bit of Princess Caroline and of Princess Stephanie. All the other are there as spectators and standing on a podium in gala dresses and black suits.
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She is too young to be engaged!
ردحذف?? She's 27!
حذفIs she?
حذفShe’s 27. How is that too young?
حذفGrace Kelly was engaged at 25.
حذفAleksander is the best royalty.
ردحذفWhat Aleksander?
حذفThe young man has landed himself a real catch with this wealthy bride.
ردحذفEra necessario questo annuncio? Si capiva benissimo che erano fidanzati.
ردحذفComunque auguri!
Well after seven years nothing will change expect the ring. Fashion wise I am not a fan of her ‘sleep wear’ slinky, clingy style. I wish them every happiness. Gorgeous ring.
ردحذفBest wishes to HRH P Alexandra and her fiancé! May God grant them joy and blessings in their life together.
ردحذفNot impressed.
ردحذفReally? I think it’s one of the most beautiful engagement rings I’ve ever seen. A stunning colour and beautifully balanced. I wish them every happiness.
حذفShe is so full of herself.
ردحذفWhy so rude?
حذفOh yea … self-centered, vain and spoiled. Good luck Ben ! You win the lotto here 😂
حذفLe seul intérêt pour moi son mariage pour voir du beau monde et surtout de belles toilettes, son principal métier c est oisiveté comme certains royaux qui passent leurs vies sur les réseaux sociaux avec un verre à la main ou attablés avec de bons mets sur la table
ردحذفIl faut encore voir combien de rois et reines ou bien combien de princes et princesses vont assister à ce marriage.
حذفWell, all the best to them. They seem to have a strong bond. I will look forward to pictures of this wedding; the fashion at the Princely family’s events is always interesting, and I have generally liked Alexandra’s style. I think she could be a captivating bride. — Jane
ردحذفCongratulations. It's a lovely couple that is together already for years
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حذفWhy all the negative comments ???
Jealousy.
I wish them tons and tons of happiness.
Mary2
Jealousy ? Why we would be jealous of a 27 year old princess of a kingdom that don't exist anymore. If she can have peace with her empty life of a show princess, good for her. But I wouldn't change my life with hers.
حذفGood grief! Why is everyone so nasty about this? Her ring is beautiful and she is obviously proud of it. Is there something about her I am missing?
ردحذفIndeed
حذفI look forward to the wedding ,her chosen dress, and all the glam that goes with high society gatherings.
ردحذفFinally, they are together for 10 years. Beautiful ring. I only hope when she marries Ben she'll be married for life. I wish them both all the happiness in the world.
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Congratulations to the couple! I always love a colored stone and this yellow diamond is gorgeous. Cute dog!
ردحذفThe Yellow diamond is stunning. The shape and setting, beautiful. This ring is made of white and yellow gold, quite unique.
ردحذفI read all these comments and am quite surprised.
ردحذفI have no idea about the life this young woman leads, but one thing for sure: despite the enormous wealth it can not be easy to be a member of the Monegask family and have Ernst August of Hanover as your father.
I wonder if her father will be present at her wedding. Last time I read something about him it was to tell us that he was as good as dead. His health was very bad at that time.
حذفThere's some nasty comments from nasty people
ردحذفCongratulations to Princess Alexandra and a her partner.
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