Published: 10:40 BST, 14 August 2026 | Updated: 10:44 BST, 14 August 2026
The mother of Princess Beatrice's stepson has fuelled speculation she's engaged after sharing a cryptic Instagram post showing off an enormous diamond ring.
American architect Dara Huang, 43, who was previously engaged to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and is the mother of their 10-year-old son, Christopher, affectionately known as 'Wolfie', shared an image of her new sparkler on her social media account.
'Kinda chic to still believe in love,' Dara, who dramatically quit Ladies of London amid tension with the cast, wrote alongside the black-and-white picture of her holding hands with her anonymous partner.
'It's kinda chic to not be afraid,' Dara added, according to Hello. 'Be your own destiny and start over any time! I became a single mom at 37, and I started my second company at 40, and I've just started working on my biggest challenge.
'So chase your dreams, do your best everyday, love like there's no tomorrow and don't think life is over when it's only just begun.'
Dara, who not only showcased a diamond ring in the photo but also wore an extra band underneath the shimmering jewellery, was engaged to Edo in 2017 after the pair met in 2015; one year later, they had their son.
But their relationship was short-lived, and they parted ways in 2018, just weeks before rumours surfaced that Edo and Princess Beatrice were dating.
When asked if it was love at first sight, she previously told Lifestyle Asia: 'He was the father of my child, and he left as quickly as he came, so I would say unfortunately it's not an instinct you can trust!'
Dara Huang, who was previously engaged to Edo Mapelli Mozzi (pictured together in 2018), has announced her surprise engagement to a mystery man
However, Edoardo is said to enjoy an amicable relationship with Dara, and, speaking of her modern family to Harper's Bazaar previously, she said: 'Wolfie has had two sets of parents trying to help him on both sides, and I just think, 'The more, the merrier.’
In recent years, Wolfie – whose real name is Christopher – has joined the Royal Family on official engagements, such as the Princess of Wales's 2023 carol concert. He was pictured holding Beatrice's hand as they arrived at Westminster Abbey.
Wolfie made his first official appearance with the family at the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee pageant in 2022.
He sat between his father and stepmother, who refers to him as her 'bonus son', in the royal box outside Buckingham Palace.
Dara's father emigrated from Taiwan to the US before he became a NASA rocket scientist.
