Sophie, Countess of Wessex was born Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones in Oxford. She grew up to launch her career in public relations. Sophie, 54, first met Prince Edward, 55, in 1987, while working at Capital Radio. Their paths crossed again at a real tennis event in 1993, and the pair subsequently began dating.
Prince Edward gave Sophie, Countess of Wessex - who was then Sophie Rhys-Jones - a stunning engagement ring
The duo announced their engagement in January of 1999.
Months later, on June 19, 1999, the couple tied the knot at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.
On that day, it was announced that Queen Elizabeth II had bestowed her youngest son with the title of The Earl of Wessex and Viscount Severn, and Sophie would take on the style of Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex.
Sophie, Countess of Wessex engagement ringPrince Edward proposed to Sophie, giving her a stunning engagement ring.
It featured a two-carat oval diamond which was flanked by two heart-shaped gemstones set in 18-carat white fold.
The ring was made by royal jeweller Asprey and Garrard.
Sophie Countess of Wessex and Prince Edward tied the knot in 1999, while the York duo wed in 1986 (Image: GETTY)
Sophie Countess of Wessex and Prince Edward posed for engagement photos in 1999 (Image: GETTY)
It is worth an estimated £105,000.
How does this compare to other royal engagement rings, which royals have given to their significant others while proposing?
Sarah Ferguson engagement ringPrince Andrew gave his then-fiancée Sarah Ferguson a Burmese ruby ring back in 1986, months before they tied the knot.
At the time, it reportedly cost $33,000, which is around £25,225.
Nowadays, this works out at $77,962 - or £59,586.
Kate Middleton engagement ringFellow royal bride Kate Middleton was given a stunning ring worth hundreds of thousands upon her engagement.
Sophie, Countess of Wessex: Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew announced their engagement in 1986 (Image: GETTY)
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