Princess Beatrice wears £595 dress to announce engagement to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi

Princess Beatrice, 31, donned a pretty floral dress by Australian brand Zimmerman for the announcement. The green, pink and white item had puffed sleeves and a high neckline. Beatrice paired the dress with a gold bracelet and of course, her engagement ring, which was front and centre in the images. Beatrice styled her red hair in loose, tumbling waves over her shoulders.

She opted for pink lipgloss and heavy mascara with a sweep of black eyeliner for the pictures.

It is thought the couple will wed next year, meaning there will be a 2020 Royal Wedding – meaning there will have been a royal nuptual every year for the past three, with Lady Gabriella Windsor in 2019, and Princess Eugenie and Prince Harry both marrying in 2018.

All eyes were on Beatrice’s engagement ring this morning, and the royal made sure to include a close-up photo of the sparkler. How much did the ring cost?

Speaking to Express.co.uk, Tobias Kormind, managing director of 77Diamonds.com, said: “Princess Beatrice’s ring is a beautiful 3.5 carat round diamond, of medium quality, set in an art deco design, with tapered baguettes on each side of the centre stone. I would value this ring at £60,000.”

The ring is believed to have been designed by Edo in collaboration with the British jewellery designer, Shaun Leane.

How does it compare to Princess Eugenie, Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton’s rings? 

When Kate Middleton and Prince William got engaged, the Duchess was given the sapphire ring which once belonged to Princess Diana.

Princess Eugenie was given a unique ring which was made using a special form of sapphire circled by diamonds.

Tobias said: “Unlike Kate and Eugenie, who were given coloured gemstones, Edoardo has gone for a more modern engagement ring with a diamond, like Harry for Meghan.”

When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry got engaged, the Duchess of Sussex was given a custom designed ring which was made using jewels from Princess Diana’s collection.

Although Meghan and Beatrice both have modern rings, Beatrice’s jewel had a more modern design.

Tobias said: “While Meghan got a cushion cut diamond, an older but more trendy diamond shape, Beatrice has been given the most popular and brightest diamond, a round, accompanied by a pair of tapered baguettes, which creates a very art deco look.”

Revealing the news in a post online this morning, Princess Beatrice’s sister Eugenie wrote: ““Beabea – wow! I’m so happy for you my dearest big sissy and dear Edo. It’s been a long time coming and you two are meant to be.”

She included a quote from the happy couple, which read: “We are extremely happy to be able to share the news of our recent engagement.

“We are both so excited to be embarking on this life adventure together and can’t wait to actually be married. We share so many similar interests and values and we know that this will stand us in great stead for the years ahead, full of love and happiness.”