5 of the most unforgettable celebrity proposals of the past decade

Asking the love of your life to spend forever with you is one of those heart-in-mouth moments that deserves to be unforgettable. Some couples go grand, some keep it deeply personal, and others turn the proposal into a cultural moment that lives far beyond the couple themselves. From private gestures that became global talking points to fairytale romances that redefined modern love, these celebrity proposals didn’t just lead to weddings; they captured imaginations, set trends and, in many cases, rewrote the rules of romance. With data from De Beers' global ranking of the Top 25 celebrity proposals; and the engagement rings they proposed with, from the past decade that truly stood out.

1. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, 2025

When Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement, it felt like a pop culture event. Their relationship already bridged music, sport and fandom at a massive scale, and the proposal only amplified that crossover appeal.The engagement ring — a mine-cut diamond — felt symbolic of two worlds colliding: classic romance meeting contemporary superstardom. The announcement sparked global conversations, endless recreations and instant icon status. 

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2. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, 2017

Few proposals have reshaped tradition quite like Prince Harry’s proposal to Meghan Markle. Announced in 2017, it marked a seismic shift in royal history as it was modern, multicultural and deeply personal. The three-stone ring, designed by Harry himself and featuring diamonds from Princess Diana’s collection, rewrote what royalty could look like in the modern world. Their engagement sparked global fascination and paved the way for one of the most watched weddings of all time.

3. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, 2018

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas delivered a proposal that felt cinematic from the start. From the first sighting of Priyanka’s statement cushion-cut diamond to the lavish celebrations that followed, the proposal set the tone for a wedding that merged Bollywood spectacle with Hollywood polish. It was a reminder that romance doesn’t have to be subtle to be meaningful. Sometimes, it can be gloriously grand.

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4. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, 2017

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma chose intimacy over spectacle, and in doing so, created one of India’s most beloved modern love stories. Their private proposal and subsequent wedding in Tuscany proved that restraint can be just as powerful as extravagance. Anushka’s classic solitaire engagement ring reflected the couple’s understated elegance, while the surprise nature of their announcement made the moment even more magical. 

5. Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal, 2021

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal’s proposal struck a rare balance between discretion and dreamlike luxury. Set against the grandeur of Rajasthan, the engagement felt timeless yet refreshingly modern. Katrina’s oval diamond ring, paired with a sapphire, echoed the couple’s quietly confident approach to love: elegant, intentional and deeply personal. 

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