Has Solange Knowles just got engaged to the boyfriend who’s 23 years older than her?

Solange Knowles is apparently engaged to her boyfriend who, at 51, is 23 years older than her

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by Emmeline Saunders |
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Fresh from her Jay Z elevator exploits, Solange Knowles is reportedly engaged to her boyfriend of five years who, at the age of 51, is a whole 23 years older than her.

According to reports, Alan Ferguson popped the question to his singer-songwriter girlfriend on Monday ahead of her 28th birthday yesterday - and although Solange hasn't yet officially confirmed the happy news, she's been posting some hints on Instagram.

She tagged one picture of her grinning on a boat with the caption: "Today couldn't have been more perfect. I couldn't have smiled harder. Thank you for all of your lovely and wonderful wishes. They warmed my heart and I simply feel grateful for all of the love."

She also posted a snap of her hugging Alan while they frolicked in the sea. The couple got together in 2009, two years after she split from her first husband Daniel Smith, who was her childhood sweetheart and the dad to her son Daniel Julez.

Speaking about being with Alan earlier this year, Solange said being in a stable relationship was great - but had affected her songwriting. "Luckily I dated all of the losers ages ago. My love life has been stable for a while. It's a f****d-up thing - without conflict it's a lot harder to write interesting songs," she told Harpers Bazaar in March.

While Beyonce hasn't yet commented publicly on her little sister's possible engagement news, we cannot WAIT to see her don a meringue-y bridesmaid dress and stalk down the aisle after Solange - though we'll have to wait and see whether Jay would be welcome at the wedding…

Here's a gallery of celebs as blushing bridesmaids...

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Celebrities as bridesmaids

Beyonce1 of 32

Beyonce

Queen Bey acted for bestie Kelly Rowland when she married Tim Witherspoon in early May 2014.

Britney Spears2 of 32

Britney Spears

Britney Spears (again)3 of 32

Britney Spears (again)

Jennifer Lawrence4 of 32

Jennifer Lawrence

Jessica Simpson5 of 32

Jessica Simpson

Jessica became a bridesmaid for the second time this week when she slipped into this beautiful royal blue gown for her publicist Lauren Auslander's wedding in Rhode Island.

Lorde6 of 32

Lorde

Keira Knightley7 of 32

Keira Knightley

Keira caused a media storm when she was pictured at her brother's wedding as a bridesmaid. The lovely bride doesn't seem too put out that all the attention's on the Hollywood A-lister standing next to her.

Lady Gaga8 of 32

Lady Gaga

This amazing image sees Lady Gaga looking quite normal - no Kermit dress, no meat slippers (as far as we can tell) - and doesn't she just look lovely?

Mollie King9 of 32

Mollie King

The Saturdays' singer joined her siblings to celebrate her sister's big day. Her dress and hair is utter perfection, no?

Demi Lovato10 of 32

Demi Lovato

Chelsy Davy11 of 32

Chelsy Davy

Here's Prince Harry's ex at one of them posh society weddings. She looks nice.

Claudia Winkleman12 of 32

Claudia Winkleman

Claudia 'Human Fringe' Winkleman was the maid of honour at best friend Victoria Coran's wedding to David Mitchell.

Georgia May Jagger13 of 32

Georgia May Jagger

Back before she was all over our TV screens being all "Get the London look" and pouting, the daughter of Jerry Hall and Mick Jagger was asked to be a bridesmaid at Leah Wood's wedding. She was joined by nine other bridesmaids and flower girls, along with celebrities like Kate Moss and, er, Cilla Black.

Georgia May Jagger14 of 32

Georgia May Jagger

Here's Georgia with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Alice Dellal at Leah Wood's wedding.

Jessica Alba15 of 32

Jessica Alba

Jessica and husband Cash Warren formed a married-couple partnership with her as the bridesmaid and him as the best man at a close friend's wedding.

Kourtney Kardashian16 of 32

Kourtney Kardashian

At sister Khloe's wedding to Lamar Odom, the whole Kardashian klan were out in full force. Kourtney wore a deep purple...

Kim Kardashian17 of 32

Kim Kardashian

...Kim was in a dark lilac shade...

Kendall Jenner18 of 32

Kendall Jenner

...While Kendall wore pastel purple.□

Jessica Biel19 of 32

Jessica Biel

While we probably wouldn't pick brown as one of our wedding themes (we haven't really decided which colours yet, get back to us in a few years, yeah?), it does suit Jessica. Justin Timberlake looks pretty dapper, too.

Kate Bosworth20 of 32

Kate Bosworth

What's with the black? We do love those cut-out shoulders though.

Miquita Oliver21 of 32

Miquita Oliver

TV presenter Miquita didn't look too happy to be chief bridesmaid at Lily Allen's wedding to Sam Cooper. Let's hope she cheered up a bit inside.

Pippa Middleton22 of 32

Pippa Middleton

Arguably the highlight of the 2011 Royal Wedding was Pippa Middleton arriving in that carriage, then getting out. A million men uttered involuntary gasps. A million women immediately got online to buy Fit-Flops in the hopes of attaining such a perfect arse.

Pippa Middleton's bum23 of 32

Pippa Middleton's bum

And there's the back of that dress in all its glory. Majestic.

OK, it might have all been make-believe, but there's always going to be a spot in our stone-cold heart for Renee and Colin Firth dressed very inappropriately for a winter wedding in The Edge of Reason.24 of 32

OK, it might have all been make-believe, but there's always going to be a spot in our stone-cold heart for Renee and Colin Firth dressed very inappropriately for a winter wedding in The Edge of Reason.

Renée Zellweger

Rebecca Loos25 of 32

Rebecca Loos

Anyone remember 'media personality' Rebecca Loos? Nope? No-one? Let's move on.

Kelly Brook26 of 32

Kelly Brook

Ooh, look at Ms Brook. We like her and the bride's co-ordinating one-shoulder deets, although not sure black is the best choice for a summer wedding...

Jenny Frost27 of 32

Jenny Frost

Another black bridesmaid dress? This time it's former Atomic Kitten Jenny Frost wearing it to perfection.

Sharon Osbourne28 of 32

Sharon Osbourne

Yes, we had to double and triple-check this picture too, but it really is Sharon Osbourne acting as maid of honour at Carmen Electra's wedding in 2003.

Teri Hatcher29 of 32

Teri Hatcher

Ahahhahahahahaha. Hahahhahahaha. Ahahahahhahahahaha. Haaaaaa.

Victoria Beckham30 of 32

Victoria Beckham

Tee hee, it's nine-year-old Posh and she's actually smiling (front row middle). Adorbs.

Zara Phillips31 of 32

Zara Phillips

Before the Royal Wedding, there was a Royal at a wedding. A young Zara looks very sweet in this bridal gown.

Anthea Turner32 of 32

Anthea Turner

Incredible: vivid metallic lilac gowns, massive golf umbrella to shield the bridal party from the paps. Love it.

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