With his talent and wealth, England’s “Prince of Pop,” Ed Sheeran, could easily win the hearts of famous beauties both at home and in the global entertainment industry. However, the one who captured his heart is a former hockey player.

At the age of 11, 18 years ago, Ed Sheeran first met Cherry Seaborn in his hometown of Framlingham, Suffolk, England. In high school, the singer developed a crush on his classmate at Thomas Mills, but their young feelings remained innocent and light, with neither having the courage to confess.

In 2015, when Ed Sheeran was already a global sensation and a top artist in the UK, nominated for three Grammy Awards, he unexpectedly reconnected with his high school friend in the U.S. At that time, while he had become an idol for millions of music fans, she was working as an office employee on Wall Street. However, around the same time, Ed was also rumored to have a crush on his close friend, singer Taylor Swift. He dispelled those rumors by attending a Fourth of July party hosted by Taylor Swift, hand in hand with Cherry Seaborn. Ed felt fortunate to reunite with the girl he had secretly admired, openly expressing, “She’s a great woman. For the first time in my life, I know what true love is.”

In October 2017, just two months after writing the song “Perfect” for his girlfriend, Ed Sheeran unfortunately broke his right wrist and left elbow in a cycling accident. The one by his side caring for him was none other than his muse, Cherry Seaborn. Ed later recounted how she brushed his teeth for him during this time on the “Capital Breakfast Show.”

After dating for about three years, at the beginning of 2018, at the age of 27, Ed announced his engagement with a photo on Instagram, sharing: “I’ve got my fiancée, we’re very happy, and so is my cat.” That same year, the “Prince of Pop” revealed that he wouldn’t hesitate to retire if he had children, wanting to be a good father devoted to his family.

In March of last year, the couple officially tied the knot in a secret ceremony with just 40 guests, all family and close friends. Cherry Seaborn, being a private person who dislikes attention, led Ed to organize such a simple wedding in her honor.

Becoming a family man, the “Perfect” singer continuously expresses his love for his partner. Three months after their wedding, the young couple returned to Ibiza, Spain, with a group of friends. During this vacation, the acclaimed British artist was often affectionate and close with his new wife. Ibiza holds special memories for them; two years earlier, when they visited to see their friend, singer James Blunt, the sweet moments on this beautiful island inspired Ed Sheeran to write the song “Perfect” for Cherry Seaborn, featuring lyrics that can melt anyone’s heart: “I found a love for me. Darling, just dive right in and follow my lead. Well, I found a girl, beautiful and sweet. I never knew you were the one waiting for me. ‘Cause we were just kids when we fell in love, but now I won’t let go.”

During the days when the whole world was actively combating Covid-19, the “Shape of You” singer and his wife, Cherry Seaborn, took the social distancing guidelines seriously. They enjoyed a peaceful time growing organic vegetables and caring for pets at their $4.6 million villa in the countryside of Suffolk, England. The couple has long shared a passion for organic food. Fans hope that after this long break, the young couple will have “good news.”

Ed Sheeran, 29, is the owner of poignant ballads such as “Thinking Out Loud,” “Photograph,” and “Perfect.” He is known as the “Prince of Pop” in England. In addition to music, Ed Sheeran has a keen interest in acting. He appeared in “Bridget Jones’s Baby” in a leading role and also had a cameo in the seventh season of the hit series “Game of Thrones” in 2017. Ed Sheeran is the richest young artist in England, with a net worth of £170 million. According to Heat magazine’s statistics from October last year, the “Shape of You” singer topped the list of “The Richest Artists Under 30 in the UK.”

Cherry Seaborn, 27, is a former field hockey player who studied at the University of North Carolina (USA).