naomi biden's granddaughter announced on instagram that she is having an engagement with her boyfriend neal as she showed off her dazzling diamond ring
President Joe Biden's granddaughter Naomi Biden has gotten engaged to her longtime boyfriend, Peter Neal.
In an Instagram post on Saturday, the 27-year-old Columbia Law graduate, who is the daughter of Hunter Biden and his ex-wife Kathleen Buhle, showed off her dazzling new ring on her left hand with the caption 'Forever.'
She was wearing a plain white jacket with a white sweater, while Neal was wearing a jean jacket and a blue button-down shirt.
Neal is the son of orthopedic surgeons based in Wyoming, who graduated from Penn Law, according to The List, while Naomi graduated from the University of Pennsylvania last year and is now working for an international law firm based in Washington D.C.
The happy couple has been together since 2018.
Naomi Biden, the granddaughter of President Joe Biden, announced her engagement to longtime boyfriend Peter Neal in an Instagram post on Saturday with the caption 'Forever'
Biden and Neal have been dating since 2018. They are seen here earlier this summer with Major, the president's dog, in the background
Neal is the son of orthopedic surgeons based in Wyoming, who graduated from Penn Law, while Naomi graduated from the University of Pennsylvania last year and is now working for an international law firm based in Washington D.C.
The announcement comes just one week after they were seen sipping champagne and sharing a sweet kiss at Tarek Shakarchi and Tulya Efe's black-tie nuptials at Villa Olmo in Como, Italy.
Naomi appeared to be having a great time with her longtime boyfriend, who looked dapper in a black tux and silver bowtie.
The University of Pennsylvania graduate held her cellphone in her hand, and she was seen showing Peter something amusing on her screen.
At one point, the two went to sit on a stone wall on the property, where Naomi scrolled through her phone and placed her hand over her head to shield her eyes from the sun.
The couple was seen mingling with guests and enjoying cocktails at the lavish outdoor ceremony at Villa Olmo, where they were treated to views of Lake Como.
The ambiance certainly sparked romance for Naomi and Peter, who were spotted sharing a few kisses on the grounds.
The smooches may be why she took a moment to reapply her pink lip gloss while walking around.
The couple is seen here on January 21, 2021 in front of the Washington Monument, around the time of President Joe Biden's inauguration
The president's granddaughter has posted several pictures with Neal over the years
They were pictured here in the summer of 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic
Together, they coded a website to provide assistance for anyone facing difficulty during the first coronavirus lockdown
Naomi wore a tiered midi dress, which featured a deep V-neck and long sleeves. She added a pop of color to her shimmery gunmetal frock with a pair of fuchsia stilettos.
She let her outfit do the talking and wore her highlighted hair pulled back in a messy knot at the nape of her neck, revealing her dangly diamond-encrusted earrings.
Naomi topped off her formal frock with a funky glove-inspired clutch that allowed her to carry her drinks and use her phone with ease.
Her boyfriend appeared to take interest in the standout accessory and was seen slipping his hand through the holder while trying the clutch out for himself.
Naomi may take style cues from her grandmother, First Lady Jill Biden, who is known for her edgy style and love of black.
The happy couple were last seen enjoying some champagne at their friends' wedding in Lake Como, Italy
At one point, Naomi showed Neal something they thought was interesting on her phone
Naomi and Peter were spotted sharing several kisses at the lavish wedding
She is named after President Biden's late daughter, who died in a car accident with her, Hunter and Beau's mother, Neilia in 1972, shortly after Biden was first elected to serve in the United States Senate.
She demonstrated an early interest in international affairs when her grandfather was vice president, often accompanying him on international trips to New Zealand, Turkey and China.
Naomi now uses her platform to defend her grandfather from his critics while also promoting progressive ideals on her Twitter page.
And just last year, she and Neal coded their own website, Coronavirus Aid and Relief Guide, to help those that were financially hurt by the coronavirus lockdowns.
Naomi accompanied her grandfather on many international trips when he was the vice president
President Barack Obama sat with Joe Biden, then the vice president, and Naomi Biden during the Men's USA Basketball vs Brazil game at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC in July 2012
U.S. President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, their daughter Ashley Biden and granddaughters Finnegan and Naomi pose for a picture during a celebration of Independence Day in Washington, D.C. this year
The president has six grandchildren and three children. His eldest son, Beau, died of brain cancer in 2015
The president, meanwhile, likes to return to his home in Delaware every weekend so he could be with his kids and grandkids.
Biden 'likes to spend time with family and loved ones, and take a moment to take a breath, just like most people across the country do, when he has the limited amount of free time you have as leader of the free world,' White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said.
Along with his son Hunter, Biden shares a daughter with his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, Ashley. His eldest son, Beau, died of brain cancer in 2015.
'Joe and Jill Biden are incredibly close to their children and grandchildren,' said Sen. Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware who has known the president for decades.
'Having lost Beau, in what was a great tragedy in their lives, has made them even more intensely close to both children and more determined to be good grandparents.'
He added that the Bidens 'have a sense of joy and open-heartedness that comes even more abundantly clear when they're in the presence of their grandchildren.'
Biden remains very close to his family, and returns to his home in Delaware on the weekends to see his children and grandchildren
He is seen here with Natalie Biden and Hunter Biden II after Natalie's confirmation Mass in September 2020
But the president has come under criticism for deciding to return to Delaware for Labor Day weekend amid the crisis in Afghanistan and the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.
Biden was scheduled to visit his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware two weeks ago but had his trip pushed back due to the withdrawal from Afghanistan and Hurricane Henri.
But after touring the devastation of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana, Biden decided now was time to take a break back home for the holiday weekend.
The move was slammed by Republicans who called the president out for flying home in the midst of the crisis in Afghanistan, where hundreds of citizens and allies have been left behind, due to the botched withdrawal and evacuation from the country.
Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows tweeted: 'American citizens are still stranded behind enemy lines in Afghanistan, and meanwhile Joe Biden is vacationing in Delaware.'
'Joe Biden left Americans hostage in Afghanistan. No speech, press release, or Biden family vacation in Delaware can change that.'
Alabama Representative Mo Brooks also pointed to the Americans who were left behind. He tweeted: 'Joe Biden will be spending his weekend on vacation in Delaware. Roughly 100 Americans will be spending their weekend abandoned in Afghanistan.'
New York Congresswoman Claudia Tenney denounced Biden's trip home while calling for him to be held accountable for the $85 billion of military equipment that was left behind in Afghanistan.
She posted: 'Joe Biden is a career politician who’s only ever worked in D.C. For the rest of us, we are responsible for the equipment we use at work. If we lose it, we pay for it. Biden lost $85 billion in military equipment and then left for vacation. Congress must hold him accountable!'
Karine Jean-Pierre, White House deputy press secretary, said on Friday that Biden was dealing with 'different multiple crises.'
'But … this is the role of the president, right? To make sure that we keep working.
'We have addressed multiple crises at the same time,' she said.