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.
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ReplyDeleteWell worded and spot on! My sentiments entirely. - Ellie
DeleteTotally agree.
DeleteMy saying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DeleteMade my day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Toutes mes félicitations à cette charmante princesse !
ReplyDeleteVerwend persoon.
ReplyDeleteIndeed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DeleteYes, who cares! She is not a working princess… for her just fashion, traveling, picture on the yacht… what a life!
ReplyDeleteThis is the new GENERATION...do this GENERATION "generate" something useful????
DeleteShe's so vain. These three pictures are all about the ring!
ReplyDeleteLet 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 đ
DeleteAnd the second one is kind of creepy, she must have given him an ultimatum.
DeleteAgree.
DeleteGeneration of INSTAGRAM and whotever else!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But no and never responsibilities!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DeleteShe's so vain. These three pictures are all about the ring.
ReplyDeleteYes soo vain and the soon to be hushand has to obey I hope he has something to say.
DeleteShe's never worked a day in her life and she never will.
ReplyDeleteOnly nice thing was the photo with the long haired Dachshund, poor creature, needs a good brushing.
ReplyDeleteRubbish, 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.
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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.
ReplyDeleteBest 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).
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to lovely couple..
ReplyDeleteAny 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!
ReplyDeleteAlexandra, it reminds me of how she has these staged poses when being photographed!
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They 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!
ReplyDeleteAleksander is the best royalty.
ReplyDeleteThe young man has landed himself a real catch with this wealthy bride.
ReplyDeleteEra necessario questo annuncio? Si capiva benissimo che erano fidanzati.
ReplyDeleteComunque 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.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to HRH P Alexandra and her fiancé! May God grant them joy and blessings in their life together.
ReplyDeleteNot impressed.
ReplyDeleteShe is so full of herself.
ReplyDeleteLe seul intĂ©rĂȘt pour moi son mariage pour voir du beau monde et surtout de belles toilettes, son principal mĂ©tier c est oisivetĂ© comme certains royaux qui passent leurs vies sur les rĂ©seaux sociaux avec un verre Ă la main ou attablĂ©s avec de bons mets sur la table
ReplyDeleteWell, 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
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. It's a lovely couple that is together already for years
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