KEY POINT
- Duchess Sophie attended the wedding in a flowing pink dress decorated with a multicoloured floral pattern.
- Prince Edward signed the marriage register after Ella Mountbatten and Fergus Wright exchanged vows at St Luke’s Church in Milland.
- Ella gave her own wedding speech and said having her godparents and other important people together meant a great deal to her.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were among about 200 guests at the wedding of Ella Mountbatten, daughter of Lord Ivar Mountbatten, and insurance broker Fergus Wright.
The ceremony took place at St Luke’s Church in Milland, West Sussex. Prince Edward was given a particularly meaningful responsibility during the occasion when he signed the marriage register, adding a personal connection to the family celebration.
Sophie drew attention with her choice of clothing. She wore a soft pink dress featuring delicate floral detailing in red, orange, black and cream. The flowing design gave her appearance a relaxed but polished character, while the floral pattern added colour to the formal family gathering.
Photographs showed Sophie smiling during the celebrations as she joined relatives and guests marking the couple’s marriage. Her appearance reflected the less traditional elements of a wedding that also gave the bride an opportunity to put her own stamp on the day.
Ella wore a bespoke ivory silk satin gown by Ella May London. The dress featured a corseted bodice, full skirt and sweeping train as she married Fergus.
The bride also broke with a traditional wedding convention by giving her own speech at the reception. She explained that she wanted to use the opportunity to thank the people who had made an effort for the occasion.“It was really lovely. I had all my godparents there. It meant a lot to me,” Ella told the Daily Mail.
Ella and Fergus first became housemates in Clapham, south London, during the pandemic. Ella had studied at Bristol, while Fergus attended Edinburgh, and her planned move to New York for a Wall Street job was cancelled after the pandemic disrupted international travel and working arrangements.
Ella also paid tribute to her parents, Lord Ivar Mountbatten and events manager Penny. They separated in 2010 and divorced the following year after 17 years of marriage, while remaining close friends.
The wedding combined established ceremony traditions with personal choices from the bride, including her decision to deliver her own speech. Against that setting, Edward’s role in signing the register and Sophie’s floral pink ensemble became two notable details from the Edinburghs’ appearance.
Who did Ella Mountbatten marry?
Ella Mountbatten married insurance broker Fergus Wright.
Where was the wedding ceremony held?
The ceremony took place at St Luke’s Church in Milland, West Sussex.
What did Duchess Sophie wear?
Sophie wore a flowing soft pink dress with a multicoloured floral pattern.
