Kate Middleton's Brother Proposed to His French Girlfriend With an Elegant Ring

It's no secret we love the Middleton family. Yes, we cover plenty of the Duchess of Cambridge's outfits, but we also love her siblings, Pippa and James Middleton. The latter is making news right now because he just proposed to his French girlfriend, Alizee Thevenet, and we cannot wait for their wedding that's sure to be attended by a slew of royals. Do you remember the impossibly cute photos of Prince George and Princess Charlotte serving as a page boy and flower girl at Pippa's wedding? Fingers crossed we'll see a repeat for James's big day.
James shared the news with a cute Instagram selfie that revealed Thevenet's blindingly beautiful engagement ring. It features a silver band and a sapphire stone, which reminds us of his sister Kate's iconic sapphire ring that once belonged to Princess Diana. Scroll down to see the beautiful engagement ring and revisit James and Alizee's cutest couple moments. Plus, stay tuned as we learn more details about when and where their wedding will take place.
More Cute Photos of the Couple
Next, the most expensive royal engagement rings, ranked by an expert.

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