Isle of Man based entrepreneurs Michelle Mone and Doug Barrowman are engaged, she revealed today.

The happy couple shared their romantic news on social media today.

Michelle, 47, posted a picture of the pair together with the message: ’I said YES’ .

There is an emoji of a ring in the centre of the picture.

The beaming couple are pictured cuddling up in front of a Christmas tree.

The couple, who both have roots in Glasgow, have been together for more than two years.

Mr Barrowman, 53, and Michelle, who is also a Tory peer, opened up their hearts to a glossy magazine at their home in the south of the island, in July 2017.

Broadcaster Piers Morgan sent this message: ’Congrats’. Lady Mone replied: ’Thanks Piers! It will be some party... get your kilt ready.’

In the 2017 Hello! magazine article Michelle said: 'I feel like I’m in a fairytale. A beautiful dream I don’t ever want to wake up from.’

Doug, a father-of-four, and mum-of-three Michelle told the story of their first proper date, on board the businessman’s £30m superyacht.Michelle said at the time: 'In every way, I came to see that I’d met my match in this amazing man and no one has ever made me feel as cherished or respected. Everything about our life together feels so natural; we have fun and laugh so much, we have the same outlook and drive.'

Even our kids could see it was meant to be.’The couple opened the doors of the Isle of Man mansion, which comes complete with a fully equipped spa, swimming pool and hi-tech gym and helipad.'Michelle has brought love and kindness to my life,’ said Doug at the time. 'I know it sounds corny but it’s true.

She understands me.’In an interview with Isle of Man Newspapers in 2016 Doug Barrowman said that in 2008, when he was looking to relocate from the UK the choice was between the Isle of Man and Monaco.

He chose the Isle of Man. He said:‘As a northern businessman, and still active in business in the north, it made a lot of sense to come here.’He adds that he hasn’t regretted his choice: ‘There are a lot of nice people on this island and it’s very welcoming. 'The Knox Group of companies has been a good success for me and a good success for the island.’