Prince Harry and Prince William's cousin announces her engagement as royals and celebrities reach out

Svar Nanan-Sen
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:38:10 +0000

Daisy Knatchbull, the pioneering tailor who became the first woman to run her own business on Savile Row, has shared her engagement to Italian music executive Giovanni Damiani.

The 33-year-old designer shared the happy news via social media, giving followers a peek at her unconventional engagement ring.

Ms Knatchbull holds a notable place in British aristocratic circles as the great-granddaughter of the 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, who was Prince Philip's uncle.

This lineage makes her a third cousin to both Prince William and Prince Harry.

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Mr Damiani chose a picturesque Bahamian beach as the setting for his proposal, spelling out "Will you marry me?" in seaweed across the sand.

The couple, who share a home in London, captured the moment on camera, with Ms Knatchbull sporting a floral bikini while her fiancé kept things relaxed in sunglasses and a casual shirt.

Rather than a traditional diamond, Mr Damiani presented his bride-to-be with a playful turtle-shaped ring.

Ms Knatchbull announced the news on Instagram with characteristic humour, writing: "Getting hitched (and making gift shop turtle rings a thing)."

The couple have kept their relationship largely private, though they previously shared that Mr Damiani's Italian heritage influences their home life.

The engagement sparked an outpouring of well-wishes from high-profile figures across social media.

Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, husband of Princess Beatrice, responded enthusiastically with "Yipeeeeee. Congratulations", while Lady Tatiana Mountbatten, a cousin of King Charles, expressed her delight with an extended "Yyyyyaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy".

Princess Olympia of Greece added her excitement, commenting: "YESSSSS!!! OMGGGGG CONGRATULATIONS."

Television chef Nigella Lawson offered a particularly warm message, writing: "He's the luckiest man in the world! And you haven't done too badly, either! I feel the spheres are aligned."

The flood of congratulations reflected Ms Knatchbull's connections across both royal and celebrity circles.

Ms Knatchbull is the daughter of Philip Knatchbull, who serves as chief executive of Curzon, the film distribution and cinema company, and his first wife, Atlanta Cowen.

Her siblings include step-sister Phoebe, along with half-brothers Rocky and Freddy, the latter having appeared on Made in Chelsea.