Princess Diana’s niece Lady Eliza Spencer has announced her engagement to Channing Millerd.
Eliza, 33, revealed the happy news on Instagram alongside a selection of photographs from the proposal, which took place in Santorini.
After almost a decade together, tech executive Channing popped the question to Eliza, the daughter of Charles Spencer and Victoria Aitken, in a stunning setting during sunset on the Greek island.
In the post, captioned ‘Forever and ever’, Eliza shared a sweet photograph of her lovingly looking at her fiancée.
The snap showcased the model’s new ring, which features a lavish pear-shaped diamond.
A second photograph appeared to capture the moment Channing got down on one knee to the model during a romantic candlelit dinner overlooking the sea.
Eliza, a first cousin of Prince William and Prince Harry, put on an elegant display for the special moment in a silk red halter-neck dress and brown sandals.
Friends and family rushed to congratulate the couple in the comment section, including Eliza’s twin sister, Lady Amelia Spencer, who wrote, ‘The best news ever’, before adding, ‘I couldn’t be happier for you both!
Lady Eliza Spencer has revealed her engagement to Channing Millerd in a sweet Instagram post (pictured together)
‘The BEST NEWS IN THE WORLD. I love you both with all my heart! The perfect couple and dream engagement.’
The model’s elder sister, Lady Kitty Spencer, also congratulated the couple on Instagram, writing, ‘So happy for you and love you both very much @elizavspencer @channingmillerd.’
Eliza and Channing first met at a dinner party in South Africa through the tech executive’s brother, Greg Mallet, according to Hello.
Talking to the publication, Eliza said, ‘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.’
Eliza added, ‘I absolutely believe he’s The One – our bond is built on so much trust, laughter and shared values.’
Eliza and Amelia live in London’s Fulham, around 15 minutes away from their elder sister, though travel a lot, including back to South Africa, from where all their partners hail.
Following the union, the model will become a stepmother to Channing’s son from a previous relationship, Nate, eight, who the loving father has dubbed his ‘perfect boy’ on Instagram.
The happy couple appeared to capture the heartwarming moment Channing got down on one knee on camera
The tech executive popped the question to Princess Diana’s niece in a stunning setting in Santorini
In an interview with Hello in March, Eliza said that she likes the idea of a destination wedding, particularly in Italy.
It comes after King Charles’s cousin announced the engagement of his eldest daughter, Ella Mountbatten.
British aristocrat Lord Ivar Mountbatten, 62, who previously won America’s The Traitors, took to Instagram to share the happy news of 29-year-old Ella’s engagement to Fergus Allways Wright.
‘I couldn’t be happier to announce the engagement of my eldest and most precious daughter Ella @ellamountbatten to her fabulous boyfriend Fergus @wright.fregus,’ the proud father wrote.
He continued, ‘Ferg is not one to be rushed, so I am incredibly pleased that he has finally put us all out of our misery!
‘I know he will look after my daughter to his dying day – they couldn’t be better suited. Enjoy this special time in your life.’
The father-of-three to Ella, Alix and Luli, with his ex-wife, Penny Mounbatten, signed the post off by writing, ‘Much love to you both. X #happycouple #finally #1down2togo.’
Ivar, who became the first member of the extended Royal Family to enter a same-sex union in 2018 with partner James Coyle, added a sweet photograph of the happy couple in the post.
The couple (pictured at a 2022 party in London) met at a dinner party in South Africa through Channing’s brother
Eliza’s twin sister Amelia took to the comment section to congratulate the couple, writing, ‘The best news ever’
Pictured: Lady Amelia and Lady Eliza Spencer at The Serpentine Gallery Summer Party in London in June
Brand partnership manager Ella was all smiles as she proudly displayed her emerald and diamond-encrusted engagement ring while standing next to her fiancé, who works as an insurance executive.
The happy news follows the news that Ivar’s niece, Lady Tatiana Mountbatten, welcomed her second child earlier this year in April.
The 34-year-old equestrian and psychotherapist, who is the daughter of George Mountbatten, Marquess of Milford Haven, and Sarah Walker, took to Instagram to reveal she’s had a baby boy – and shared his unique and meaningful name.
She posted a series of sweet photographs, including one of the newborn wrapped up in a knitted jumper, a cloud-print beanie and tiny mittens, under a cosy blanket.
The aristocrat further revealed that she’d called her newborn Auberon, or Albie for short.
Tatiana shared several photographs of her eldest child Elodie, who she and husband Alexander ‘Alick’ Dru welcomed in September 2023, and her family enjoying the start of spring in the countryside.
The final photo in her set was of her holding both Elodie and Albie close as they cuddled on a sofa, Tatiana smiling at the camera and appearing radiant.
In another picture, the proud parent simply showed his tiny hand holding one of her fingers.
Pictured from L to R: Channing Millerd, Lady Eliza Spencer, Lady Amelia Spencer and Greg Mallett at Royal Ascot in 2022
The mother-of-two wrote in the caption, ‘March might just have been the best month of my life.
‘We’ve been in the country for a month, Auberon (Albie) has been really wonderful to look after.
‘His big sister has adored being outside all day every day and is slowly getting used to him.
‘We’ve played, rested, nourished, slept a little, loved a lot and enjoyed every minute of the glorious spring weather.’
However, the time had come for the family to head back to London, Tatiana revealed.
‘Now it’s time to head back to London, to return to normal – or discover what our new normal looks like, and slowly find our stride again. Unbelievably grateful.’
Friends and family congratulated the family on their newest arrival, including Ella Mountbatten, daughter of Lord Ivar Mountbatten.
In a comment on the post, she wished Tatiana ahead of her birthday on April 16 and wrote, ‘My new little cuz Albie, he’s the sweetest Tats, congratulations and happy birthday for Wednesday.’
Tatiana also appeared eager to show Albie the reins of her beloved horses and to get him a pony of his own in the near future.
