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  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    Douglas Booth is engaged to Bel Powley

    The 28-year-old actor has taken to Instagram to announce his engagement to the actress, positing a series of behind-the-scenes snaps of a romantic picnic they enjoyed together on Primrose Hill in London


    Alongside the images - which also included a shot of Bel's sparkling engagement ring - Douglas wrote: "Very, VERY happy! [laughter emoji] @belpowley [champagne and heart emojis] (sic)"

    Douglas was subsequently congratulated on his engagement by a number of his showbiz pals, including Sadie Frost, who replied with a series of heart emojis.

    Jessie Ware also welcomed the news.

    She wrote on Instagram: "Awwwww mazel tov!!!! Xxx (sic)"

    Similarly, actor Ray Winstone sent Douglas his congratulations on behalf of himself and the rest of his family.

    The London-born actor said: "Congratulations to you both. Much love. The Winnies [heart emojis] (sic)"

    Bel, 29 - who has starred in films such as 'Ashes in the Snow' and 'The King of Staten Island' - has also taken to social media to announce their engagement and to express her joy.

    The actress posted some loved-up snaps of the celebrity duo on the photo-sharing platform, and she also referenced England's latest win at the European soccer championship tournament.

    Bel - who was first linked to Douglas back in 2016 - wrote: "Football’s coming home…and so is my husband [soccer ball, England flag and engagement ring emojis] (sic)"

    Bel, like Douglas, quickly received lots of congratulatory messages from her showbiz friends.

    Florence Pugh - who stars alongside Scarlett Johansson in 'Black Widow'

    - wrote: "Ahhhhh!!!! Congratulations chicken!! Amazing news. X (sic)"

    Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon also welcomed Bel's engagement news.

    The Hollywood star - who appears alongside Bel on 'The Morning Show' - simply said: "WOOOOOHOOOOOO!!! (sic)"

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