Stephen Fry’s 27-year-old fiance’s parents are "over the moon" about their engagement.
Elliot Spencer’s father Robert Spencer, 57, is delighted that his son is set to marry the 57-year-old TV presenter, who confirmed yesterday (06.01.15) he has got engaged to the writer.
Robert told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "We are very happy. We are over the moon."
Stephen revealed the pair are going to tie the knot at some point later this year but first the happy couple are planning to toast their engagement abroad after he hosts the BAFTAs in London’s Covent Garden for the 10th time next month.
Speaking to reporters outside his home in Piccadilly, central London, yesterday he said: "We are off now to celebrate our engagement. We won’t be going abroad until after the BAFTAs.
"Now, we won’t be giving that [a wedding date] away. And I’m sorry to say you won’t be invited. It will be some time this year, as you have to give a year’s notice."
The ‘QI’ host also confirmed the couple got engagement rings that nearly match.
He said: "They are very similar, both are made of Rhodium and are almost matching."
Stephen took to his Twitter account yesterday to thank all of his fans for their congratulatory messages.
He wrote: "Oh. It looks as though a certain cat is out of a certain bag. I’m very very happy of course but had hoped for a private wedding. Fat chance!
"Thank you all SO much for your kind congratulations. Deeply touched xxx (sic)"
The star was previously with Daniel Cohen – his partner of 14 years – until 2010, after which he dated Steven Webb, who was 27 years his junior.
Stephen Fry’s fiance’s parents happy about engagement
