Queen Elizabeth II's youngest son, Prince Edward, and Sophie Wessex tied the knot in 1999 — see their complete relationship timeline
After dating for six years, Edward popped the question in December 1998 while the pair were on vacation in the Bahamas. When they publicly announced their engagement the following month, Sophie had a simple explanation for why the two hit it off. “I think we share a number of interests, we laugh a lot and we have a great friendship,” she explained in an interview.The University of Cambridge graduate and the former publicist tied the knot in June 1999 at St George’s Chapel.
Edward proposed with a two-carat diamond ring from Garrard & Co, formerly known as Asprey & Garrard Limited. Flanked by two heart-shaped gemstones, the ring is reportedly worth an estimated $150,000.The twosome tied the knot at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle in a relatively low-key ceremony that included no ceremonial state or military elements. Sophie wore an understated silk organza gown designed by Samantha Shaw, while Edward wore a morning suit paired with a cat-themed tie.
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