Prince Edward and his wife, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, are celebrating 27 years of marriage, marking another milestone in one of the royal family's longest-lasting relationships.
The couple's anniversary comes just a day after they joined members of the royal family at Royal Ascot, where they rode in a carriage alongside Princess Anne during the third day of the famous racing event.
Edward and Sophie were married on June 19, 1999, in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. While they attended Ascot earlier in the week, the Duke and Duchess were not part of Friday's Royal Procession, choosing instead to spend their wedding anniversary privately.
As the couple marked the occasion, clips from their wedding day resurfaced on social media, prompting royal fans to look back on the ceremony that attracted worldwide attention. One widely shared video showed the newlyweds curtsying and bowing to the late Queen Elizabeth II following their marriage vows.
Royal watchers were quick to share their memories of the day. One fan commented that they had watched the wedding live on television and still enjoy revisiting photos and videos of the event, describing Edward and Sophie as "such a sweet couple" who remain deeply devoted to each other nearly three decades later.
Another supporter recalled being a teenager when the wedding took place, saying it was the event that first sparked their interest in the couple and praising their enduring relationship.
Prince Edward, the youngest child of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, has earned a reputation as one of the monarchy's most dedicated working royals. Alongside Sophie, he continues to play an important role in supporting King Charles III and carrying out engagements on behalf of the Crown.
Their anniversary serves as a reminder of a partnership that has quietly endured the challenges of royal life while remaining one of the most admired marriages within the royal family.
