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Prince Edward and Sophie Mark 27 Years Since Their Engagement

The milestone prompts a look at Sophie's symbolic Garrard ring, with coverage emphasizing the couple's sustained public service.

Overview

  • The couple unveiled the news at a St James’s Palace photocall on January 6, 1999, following a December 1998 proposal during a Bahamas holiday.
  • Sophie’s engagement ring is described as a Garrard-made trilogy featuring a two-carat oval diamond flanked by heart-shaped stones on a white gold band.
  • Reports highlight the design’s commonly cited symbolism of past, present and future, reflecting themes of enduring commitment.
  • They married on June 19, 1999, at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, in a relatively low-key ceremony attended by about 500 guests.
  • Now Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh after a 2023 title change, they continue active duties, with Sophie supporting 70-plus charities and serving as IAPB Global Ambassador.