Royal Engagement: Alexander Dru and Lady Tatiana Mountbatten Tie the Knot

The esteemed aristocratic circles of Europe have witnessed a significant development with the recent engagement of Alexander Dru and Lady Tatiana Mountbatten, a union that promises to bring together two distinguished families with rich histories. The couple's connection to the British royal family is particularly noteworthy, as Lady Tatiana is the daughter of the 4th Marquess of Milford Haven, a direct descendant of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and Grand Duke Ludwig II of Hesse and by Rhine. The engagement of Alexander Dru and Lady Tatiana Mountbatten marks a significant milestone in their lives, as they prepare to embark on a new chapter together. Through his paternal grandmother, Alexander Dru is a great-great grandson of the 4th Earl of Carnarvon and the 4th Viscount de Vesci of Abbey Leix, further solidifying the aristocratic ties between the two families. As the couple begins their journey together, they are sure to be met with warm wishes and congratulations from their peers and admirers alike1.

Alick Dru and Lady Tatiana Mountbatten at Royal Ascot, June 2021. Photo (c) Getty Images / Kirsten Sinclair.

Through her social media, Lady Tatiana Mountbatten recently announced her engagement to Alexander Dru.

The engagement announcement in The Telegraph, 8 January.

The official announcement of the engagement was placed in The Telegraph by Tatiana's mother, Lady Spencer of Alresford.

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Born at London on 16 April 1990, Lady Tatiana Helen Georgia Mountbatten is the only daughter and first child of George Mountbatten, 4th Marquess of Milford Haven (b.1961), and his first wife Sarah Georgina Walker (b.1961), who married in 1989. Lady Tatiana's paternal grandparents are David Mountbatten, 3d Marquess of Milford Haven (1919-1970) and his second wife Janet Bryce (b.1937). Her maternal grandparents are George Alfred Walker (1929-2011) and Jean Hatton (b.1936). Through her father, Lady Tatiana Mountbatten is a descendant of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and Grand Duke Ludwig II of Hesse and by Rhine, among others.

Born at Somerset in 1991, Alexander "Alick" Bernard M. Dru is the son of Auberon A. B. Dru (b.1951) and Catherine M. Norden (b.1960), who married in 1989. Alexander's paternal grandparents are Major Alexander Bernard Cecil Dru (1904-1977) and Gabriel Mary Hermione Herbert (1911-1987). His maternal grandparents are Dr. Richard H. Norden (b.1933) and April Mary Binet (1936-2012). Through his paternal grandmother, Alexander Dru is a great-great grandson of the 4th Earl of Carnarvon and the 4th Viscount de Vesci of Abbey Leix. 

Our best wishes to the couple on their engagement!

As we conclude our coverage of the engagement of Alexander Dru and Lady Tatiana Mountbatten, we would like to extend our warmest congratulations to the newlywed couple. Their union, which has been celebrated in the esteemed circles of European aristocracy, is a testament to the enduring traditions and values of the noble families involved. The couple's connection to the British royal family, through Lady Tatiana's paternal lineage, adds a layer of significance to their relationship, as they prepare to embark on a new chapter together. The engagement announcement, made public through The Telegraph, marked the beginning of this new journey, and we wish them all the best as they navigate the challenges and joys that come with married life.

As we reflect on the engagement of Alexander Dru and Lady Tatiana Mountbatten, we are reminded of the importance of preserving the cultural heritage and historical ties that bind us together. The couple's union serves as a symbol of the enduring power of tradition and the bonds that unite us across generations. We hope that their story will continue to inspire and captivate those who follow the lives of European nobility, and we look forward to seeing the many adventures and milestones that lie ahead for this remarkable couple. Once again, we extend our warmest wishes to Alexander Dru and Lady Tatiana Mountbatten as they begin their new life together, and we are honored to have been a part of their journey.