Princess Diana's niece Lady Amelia Spencer shares a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Santorini holiday with her twin sister Eliza after she got engaged
Eliza, one of the late Princess Diana 's nieces, announced her engagement to Channing Millerd on Thursday.
And, over the weekend, Amelia, posted a series of celebratory snaps aboard the yacht on which the 33-year-old twins and their respective beaus set sail in the Aegean Sea.
Clad in a flowing, yellow kaftan, wedding planner and model Amelia embraced her newly-engaged sister, who was wearing a short, white summer dress.
The two striking young women, who are the daughters of Charles Spencer and Victoria Aitken, looked nothing short of stunning with their long, blonde hair blowing in the wind.
While model Eliza's pear-shaped diamond ring, believed to be worth £40,000, was not visible in the photos, the bride-to-be's wide smile revealed her joy at fiancé Channing Millerd's recent proposal.
Channing, a businessman and tech entrepreneur who, like Eliza, grew up in Cape Town, South Africa, also appeared in the photos.
In one image, Channing and Amelia's nutrition and fitness coach husband Greg Mallet were pictured together shirtless.
Amelia and Greg, who married in South Africa earlier this year, also wrapped their arms around each other for another photo.
Proud Amelia captioned the photos: 'Setting sail in Santorini @sunsetoiasailing. Celebrating our favourite two getting engaged'.
The twins' older sister, Kitty, 34, added 'Heaven!' in the comments section while Eliza and Channing both said 'Best day'.
Eliza originally revealed her engagement on Instagram alongside a selection of photographs from the proposal, which took place in Santorini.
After almost a decade together, Channing popped the question to Eliza in a stunning setting during sunset on the Greek island.
In the post, captioned 'Forever and ever', Eliza shared a sweet photograph of her lovingly looking at her fiancée.
The snap showcased the model's new ring, which features a lavish pear-shaped diamond.
A second photograph appeared to capture the moment Channing got down on one knee to the model during a romantic candlelit dinner overlooking the sea.
Eliza, a first cousin of Prince William and Prince Harry, put on an elegant display for the special moment in a silk red halter-neck dress and brown sandals.
Friends and family rushed to congratulate the couple in the comment section, including Eliza's twin sister, Lady Amelia Spencer, who wrote, 'The best news ever', before adding, 'I couldn't be happier for you both!
'The BEST NEWS IN THE WORLD. I love you both with all my heart! The perfect couple and dream engagement.'
The model's elder sister, Lady Kitty Spencer, 34, also congratulated the couple on Instagram, writing, 'So happy for you and love you both very much @elizavspencer @channingmillerd.'
Eliza and Channing first met at a dinner party in South Africa through the executive's brother, Greg Mallet, according to Hello.
Talking to the publication, Eliza said, 'We have such a strong, loving and supportive relationship.'
'He truly is my best friend. We understand each other so well, and no matter what life brings, we're always there for one another.'
Eliza added, 'I absolutely believe he's The One – our bond is built on so much trust, laughter and shared values.'
The happy couple appeared to capture the heartwarming moment Channing got down on one knee on camera
Eliza's twin sister Amelia took to the comment section to congratulate the couple, writing, 'The best news ever'
Eliza and Amelia live in London's Fulham, around 15 minutes away from their elder sister, though they travel a lot, including back to South Africa, from where their partners hail.
Following the union, the model will become a stepmother to Channing's son from a previous relationship, Nate, who the loving father has dubbed his 'perfect boy' on Instagram.
In an interview with Hello in March, Eliza said that she likes the idea of a destination wedding, particularly in Italy.
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