Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez were seen enjoying a romantic vacation in Monaco this week. The couple, who recently got engaged, were spotted on a yacht with friends. Lauren was seen wearing a bright orange sundress with a plunging neckline, while Jeff sported a casual look. The highlight of the outfit was Lauren’s stunning diamond engagement ring, worth a reported $2.5 million.
The couple has been making the most of their time in Portofino, arriving in style via helicopter on the Koru’s remarkable $75 million support vessel, complete with a helipad. Jeff, as the third wealthiest individual globally, is no stranger to extravagant vacations. However, this summer is bound to be one for the books after he proposed to Lauren aboard his luxurious superyacht.
The proposal took place off the coast of Cannes, where they were enjoying a Mediterranean adventure on the inaugural voyage of the Koru. The superyacht has a length of 417 feet and a height of 230 feet, making it one of the world’s largest sailing yachts. Lauren, who is a news anchor, TV host, and entertainment reporter, said ‘yes’ to Jeff’s proposal earlier this year.
The couple has launched the Bezos Earth Fund, through which the billionaire promised $10 billion to fighting climate change and protecting the natural world, in 2020. Lauren is co-chair of the organization. The pair has known each other for several years, and they first took their relationship public back in January 2019 after Jeff split from novelist and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. At the time, Lauren was also in the midst of a divorce after 13 years of marriage to Patrick Whitesell, the executive.
The newly-engaged couple has been enjoying their time in Monaco with Lauren’s three children. Nikko Gonzales, 22, is from her previous marriage to former NFL star Tony Gonzales, while Evan Whitesell, 17, and Eleanor Whitesell, 15, are from her marriage to Patrick. The family was seen holding hands and packing on the PDA as they made their way onto a boat with friends. Once situated, Lauren was snapped affectionately running her hand over Jeff’s head as she relaxed and extended her arms to soak up the sun.
Lauren called Jeff the “man of my dreams” in a lengthy tribute posted to honor his birthday in January. “Happy birthday to the man of my dreams, who lights up my world with his laughter and kind heart,” she wrote. “You have shown me that no great love is not bravely fought for. Thank you for always being by my side and for being the most loving and supportive partner. I am so grateful for the memories we have made and the adventures yet to come.”