Summer seems to be the season of love for British aristocracy.
From romantic proposals in dreamy island sunsets to newborn baby cuddles in the countryside, several members of Princess Diana’s extended family are sharing life-changing moments — and they’re doing it with style and heart on social media.
Let’s catch up on all the joy lighting up royal-adjacent timelines.
Lady Eliza Spencer Says Yes in Santorini Sunset Surprise
Lady Eliza Spencer — one of Princess Diana’s nieces and a regular face in high society — has just revealed she’s engaged to her long-time partner, Channing Millerd.
The 33-year-old model and socialite shared the big news on Instagram with a set of breathtaking photos from their magical proposal in Santorini, Greece.
With the Aegean Sea glowing behind them and the sky blushing pink from the sunset, tech executive Channing got down on one knee during a candlelit dinner.
In one of the snaps, Eliza — radiant in a silky red halter-neck dress and brown sandals — lovingly gazes at her now-fiancé while showing off her new ring: a sparkling pear-shaped diamond that catches the light just right.
Her simple caption said it all: “Forever and ever.”
Another Aristocratic Engagement Brings Cheers from Lord Ivar Mountbatten
Right on the heels of Eliza’s engagement, King Charles’s cousin, Lord Ivar Mountbatten, shared his own joyful announcement — his eldest daughter, Ella, is officially engaged.
Ella Mountbatten, 29, said “yes” to her partner Fergus Allways Wright, an insurance executive.
Her proud dad couldn’t help but gush in his Instagram post.
“I couldn’t be happier to announce the engagement of my eldest and most precious daughter Ella,” Ivar wrote, tagging both his daughter and future son-in-law.
He added humorously, “Ferg is not one to be rushed, so I am incredibly pleased that he has finally put us all out of our misery!”
It sounds like the entire family had been waiting for this moment.
Ivar signed off with a playful nod to his other two children — “#1down2togo.”
In the photo shared, Ella beams while displaying an emerald and diamond-encrusted engagement ring, standing happily next to Fergus.
A Royal Baby Makes His Debut in the Countryside
And if engagements weren’t enough, another joyful milestone came from the Mountbatten side of the family.
Lady Tatiana Mountbatten, Lord Ivar’s niece and daughter of the Marquess of Milford Haven, revealed earlier this year that she welcomed her second child.
Tatiana, a 34-year-old equestrian and psychotherapist, gave birth to a baby boy named Auberon — affectionately called Albie.
She shared the heartwarming news through a series of photos on Instagram, including sweet snapshots of little Albie bundled in a cloud-print hat, a knitted jumper, and miniature mittens.
In one of the final images, Tatiana is seen cuddled up on a couch with both her children — baby Albie and his big sister Elodie, who was born in September 2023.
Her caption, filled with gratitude, read, “March might just have been the best month of my life.”
A Wholesome Wave of Celebrations Among Royals and Nobles
From candlelit proposals to tiny baby fingers curled around Mum’s, these stories reflect a softer, more personal side of Britain’s extended royal family.
While official titles and public duties may follow some of them, at the heart of it, it’s all about love, family, and the milestones that connect us.
Whether it’s sunset promises, sparkling rings, or springtime newborn snuggles — it’s been a season to remember for these aristocratic families.