David Clark is planning on proposing to Princess Beatrice of York.
The 26-year-old daughter of Prince Andrew, and Sarah, Duke and Duchess of York has been in a long-term relationship with the 31-year-old businessman for seven years, and he is now believed to have told friends he is planning to get engaged.
A source revealed: "As yet there is no sight of a ring but Dave has told one of his best friends that he is planning to propose."
The young royal – who enjoyed a romantic break to the Caribbean island of St Barts over the New Year – has also previously taken the Virgin Galactic businessman on several of her family holidays, including trips to New York, St Tropez, and Verbier.
As a close friend of the family, the wealthy professional – whose father, Michael Clark, was formerly the chief legal counsel at Cadbury Schweppes – is also hoping a proposal may take the heat off Beatrice’s father, who has recently been drawn into allegations he engaged in sexual relations with a woman when she was 17.
The source told Express.co.uk: "It would come as very welcome news for Andrew and Fergie, especially the way they are both feeling now.
"They both like Dave very much."
Dave Clark planning on proposing to Princess Beatrice
