Pantomime prince gets engaged on stage She said: "I didn't plan to get engaged while dressed as a prince in gold boots but it was brilliant. I expect I'll wear something more traditional for the actual wedding ceremony. I really was not expecting it. My heart was pounding and I couldn't believe it when I saw Mark with a bunch of flowers and a diamond ring. I wondered what he was doing there and then I realised. Mark proposes to Kelli on stage (THOUSAND WORD MEDIA) She told how she and logistics manager Mr Grunsell have been together for nine years. He said: "We just got back from holiday to Dubai and every night that we were there I think Kels thought I was going to propose. But I am not that romantic. Then I think she thought it might be New Year's Eve. But she's an actress and loves a bit of drama, so I thought this was perfect. Kelli and Mark after the proposal (THOUSAND WORD MEDIA) I was nervous. The lights on the stage meant I couldn't see anything but I knew it was the right thing to do. I apologised to the audience for interrupting the end of the panto. The couple, who plan to wed in mid-2016, celebrated with champagne. Pantomime director Phil Clark added: "Whoever said fairy-tale endings don't come true? There was a massive cheer from the audience when Kelli said yes and not a dry eye in the house.