Former Spice Girls star Geri Halliwell is to marry her Italian boyfriend Fabrizio Politi after a whirlwind romance. The millionaire yacht tycoon proposed to the singer over Christmas - just weeks after the couple started dating - and the news has been announced via a statement from Halliwell's management company 19.

The statement reads, "We are delighted to announce the engagement of Geri Halliwell and Fabrizio Politi. As a token of their commitment to each other Fabrizio presented Geri with an engagement ring over the festive season. There are no immediate plans for marriage as the couple are enjoying their engagement."

Halliwell, who has a two-year-old daughter, Bluebell Madonna, with British screenwriter Sacha Gervasi, has previously been linked to pop star Robbie Williams and Spice Girls backing dancer Ivan 'Flipz' Velez.

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