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Kendra Duggar’s sister Lauren, 20, is engaged to Titus Hall despite fans’ suspicions she was secretly with James Duggar

KENDRA Duggar's sister Lauren has revealed she is engaged to be married, after speculation she was courting James Duggar.

Lauren Caldwell, 20, and boyfriend Titus Hall revealed their engagement on Instagram, with her family account sharing a series of happy snaps of them together.

Lauren is engaged to Titus Hall
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Lauren is engaged to Titus Hall

"We couldn’t be happier for Titus and Lauren!" the post read, revealing he had proposed at a beach in Florida.

, added: "We are so excited for my sister Lauren and Titus on their engagement."

Lauren and Kendra's mom Christina, 41, .

Lauren, wearing a mid-length red skirt and long white shirt, was beaming in the pictures, while Titus, 27, wore a matching maroon shirt and pants.

The pair confirmed the news on Instagram
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The pair confirmed the news on Instagram
Titus, 27,is from PA
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Titus, 27,is from PA
Lauren was previously thought to be courting James Duggar
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Lauren was previously thought to be courting James Duggar

Titus is a contractor from Pennsylvania, and his family are friends with the Duggars.

His parents, Jim and Gina, run a church in their hometown, while his older brother Benjamin is a pastor.

While many fans were over the moon for Lauren some revealed they were "hoping for another Caldwell/Duggar romance."

and believe men and women should not kiss or engage in any sexual activity before marriage.

Lauren's older sister Kendra is married to Joe Duggar
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Lauren's older sister Kendra is married to Joe DuggarCredit: Instagram
It is not known how the pair met
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It is not known how the pair met Credit: Facebook
But it is clear they have spent time together in the past few months
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But it is clear they have spent time together in the past few months Credit: Facebook
 Including what appears to be alone time
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Including what appears to be alone timeCredit: Facebook
Fundamentalists like the Caldwells and Duggars do not believe men and women should spend time together alone before marriage
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Fundamentalists like the Caldwells and Duggars do not believe men and women should spend time together alone before marriageCredit: Facebook
Fans were quick to react
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Fans were quick to reactCredit: Reddit
While some were hoping for a 'Caldwell/Duggar romance'
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While some were hoping for a 'Caldwell/Duggar romance'Credit: Reddit

Couples must always have a chaperone while courting.

A recent episode of their TLC show teased a surprise courtship, and

Jason, 20, and 19-year-old James completed their homeschool education in 2019, and fans have linked the pair to Lauren, the younger sister of

Lauren celebrated her own graduation in 2019 also at the Duggars house.

One fan shared: " or James with Lauren Caldwell is my bet," while another added, "James and Lauren is my official vote."

Fans had speculated James was courting Lauren
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Fans had speculated James was courting LaurenCredit: Instagram
Lauren and Kendra are close with their mom who is also expecting a baby
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Lauren and Kendra are close with their mom who is also expecting a baby Credit: Instagram

Others though thought the family may be playing games suggesting that it may be "someone Duggar adjacent, something to just fill in air time, like, the Caldwell girl with someone else."

However, it was later revealed that with the pair sharing the news on social media.

Justin recently confirmed his engagement to Claire Spivey
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Justin recently confirmed his engagement to Claire SpiveyCredit: Instagram
The teens spend time together in her home state of Texas
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The teens spend time together in her home state of TexasCredit: Instagram/Justin Duggar

She wrote: “Words will never express the depth of my love and admiration for this amazing man! He is the most tenderhearted person, and every moment spent with him is treasured. 

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“I’m so thankful for the man of God that he is. Whether we are in person, or long distance, he cherishes and loves me unconditionally. His example to me and all he meets, is unlike any other.

"I’ll love you forever @justinsamduggar."

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