Britney Spears Ex 'Happy For Her Engagement'

The ex-hubby of Britney Spears has expressed his happiness for the star [uuid=8d308ed6-0389-4f2a-b87c-72dea4017012]Kevin Federline - who Spears married in September 2004 and divorced two years later - has congratulated his ex-wife, telling Glamour magazine he's pleased to see Brit "in a good place."

Speaking of Britney's engagement, Federline told the publication: "I'm really happy for her - I think he's a great guy. She's happy; she's doing really well. I want to say she's in a good place."

He added: "I haven't spoken to her much since I've been over here [in Australia], both of us have been busy with her being on tour, but I do know from talking to the kids and talking to the kids' teachers that they're doing really good."

Following her failed marriage to Federline and a brief union to childhood friend Jason Alexander - which was annulled after just 55 hours - Trawick will be Britney's third husband.

Speaking of her engagement celebrations, the 30-year old pop princess took to Twitter to tell her followers: "Tonight was one of the most magical nights of my life. Such an amazing time with my new fiancé and our closest friends and family. #Blessed"

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