Josh Groban had been carrying the ring and waiting for the right moment. What he did not have was the perfect location until Disneyland practically handed it to him. The beloved singer-songwriter, 45, got engaged to English stage actress Natalie McQueen, 36, on April 21, and the couple announced the happy news with a series of photos on Instagram that same day. Now Groban is sharing exactly how the proposal came together, and it turns out the happiest place on earth lived up to every bit of its name.
How it all came together
Groban had a content shoot already scheduled at Disneyland and decided the timing was too good to pass up. He brought along his brother, sister-in-law and two-year-old nephew for what McQueen believed was simply a fun family day out. Once they arrived, Groban quietly reached out to a few friends at the park with one simple request.
"I said, 'Hey, this is going to be a really special day for us anyway. Is there a spot that's maybe private, kind of special, that I could maybe pop the question?' And they said, 'Truly, leave it with us.'"
— Josh Groban, speaking to Etalk, April 27, 2026
The Disney team delivered in a way that even Groban could not have scripted. They chose Snow White's wishing well, a tucked-away spot nestled in the greenery near Sleeping Beauty Castle, and dressed it with pastel flowers arranged all around for the occasion. By the time the moment arrived, the park had closed early for the evening, leaving the whole area quiet and intimate. McQueen had no idea what was coming.
"The park is quiet, like everybody had gone home. And they just set it up so beautifully for us. Because we'd had such a big day, she wasn't expecting it. So it was just a nice surprise. Big ups to Disney, they really hooked me up."
— Josh Groban, Etalk interview, April 27, 2026
The proposal details
Location Snow: White's Wishing Well, nestled near Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland
The setup: Pastel flowers arranged all around the wishing well by the Disney team
The ring: A dazzling diamond engagement ring designed by jewelry designer Tiffany Chao
The celebration: A cake decorated with the word "Congratulations" and three red hearts
The ring and the announcement
Groban revealed in the Etalk interview that the engagement ring was a collaborative creation, designed with the help of jewelry designer Tiffany Chao, whom he described as a "genius." The stunning diamond ring was visible in the couple's engagement announcement photos, which showed the two sharing a kiss at the park and a close-up of their clasped hands beside a celebratory cake.
"MY BEST FRIEND SAID YES!!! Sharing this life with you is my happiest place, @nataliemcqueen. Thank you @disneyweddings for helping make the best day of our lives (so far) so magical."— Josh Groban, Instagram caption, April 21, 2026
Going with the moment
Groban was candid in his ETalk interview about the reality of planning a proposal, admitting that at some point, you simply have to commit and let things fall into place. His words felt as much like relationship wisdom as they did a description of one magical evening at Disneyland.
McQueen, a celebrated English stage actress known for her work in West End productions, has been in a relationship with Groban for several years. The couple has kept much of their romance private, which made the very public and joyful Instagram announcement feel all the more special to fans who have been rooting for the pair. With Disney Weddings already tagged in the post, the only question left is whether the actual wedding will be quite as enchanting as the proposal. Given how that evening at Snow White's wishing well turned out, the bar is set very high.