Love really can happen anywhere, right? Just look at Prince William's long-time pal, Thomas van Straubenzee, who recently popped the question to Lucy Lanigan-O’Keeffe, the assistant head teacher at Prince George’s school. Talk about a fairytale moment in real life!
Engagement Story: A Prince's Friend Finds Love
Thomas, who is 36, made the big move and proposed to Lucy near the end of June. Once she said yes, Thomas couldn’t wait to share the exciting news with William, who is now the 37-year-old Duke of Cambridge, according to The Sunday Times. This is more than just a friendship; it's a bond that goes back years, and William is thrilled for his buddy.
Prince William’s Role in the Wedding
Prince William, overjoyed for his friend, is set to be an usher at Thomas’s upcoming wedding. But here’s the kicker — his two eldest children, George, 5, and Princess Charlotte, 4, are also expected to play a part in the ceremony. Thomas reportedly plans to make George a page boy and his goddaughter Charlotte a bridesmaid. This is not just a wedding; it's a celebration of friendship and family.
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Longtime Friendship Between Thomas and William
Though Thomas wasn’t part of William’s royal wedding to Kate Middleton in 2011, he was one of the select few to receive an invitation. Their friendship, which began at Ludgrove School, has stood the test of time. They’ve been there for each other through thick and thin, including Thomas's 2016 divorce from his first wife, Lady Melissa Percy.
The Road to Love and Marriage
Thomas and Melissa were married for three years before deciding to part ways. Since then, Thomas has moved on and found love at Lucy’s workplace — the Clapham location of Thomas’s London Day School. Love truly does find you in the most unexpected places!
Before they tie the knot, Thomas and Lucy will have their hands full planning every detail to ensure their wedding is as magical as they dream. If it’s even half as stunning as Kate and William’s royal wedding, then they’re doing something right!
Congratulations to the happy couple on this beautiful chapter in their lives!
