Prince Edward designed the necklace and earrings that wife Sophie wore on her wedding day. Edward, who had been the Earl of Wessex for more than 20 years until he was made Duke of Edinburgh on Friday, met Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1987 when she was working at Capital Radio.
The pair did not start dating until 1993, however, and they eventually tied the knot six years later at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on 19 June, 1999.
When Edward and Sophie married, they were given the titles the Earl and Countess of Wessex. Prince Edward turned 59 on Friday - and receiving the title of Duke of Edinburgh would have been a welcome present from his older brother, King Charles.
To honour his birthday, jewellery experts at Steven Stone, the UK retailer, have taken a look at the necklace and matching earrings that Edward gifted to Sophie on their wedding day.
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