Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn had been childhood friends. They were seemingly inseparable since they were 11 years old and had been close since then. In 2018, they were married and have been together since. So who is Cherry Seaborn? Here is everything you need to know about Ed Sheeran’s wife.
Early Life
Cherry Seaborn was born on the 6th of May 1992. She was born in Suffolk, England and she attended Thomas Mills High School in Framlingham. She has a younger brother, Charles Seaborn, who is also a musician.
Educational Background
Cherry Seaborn attended Duke University in the United States in 2010. She then moved to Durham University in England from 2011 to 2013, where she obtained a degree in Molecular Biology.
Hockey Career
Cherry Seaborn was an avid hockey player. During her time at Duke University, she was a member of the Varsity Blues women’s hockey team. She was also part of the England Under-21 squad from 2009 to 2012.
Career
After completing her studies, Cherry Seaborn joined the international finance company, Deloitte &Touche in London. She worked in the Risk Advisory team until 2017. Later in 2017, she left Deloitte to join the hedge fund firm, Miton Group.
Meeting Ed Sheeran
It is believed that Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn first met at Thomas Mills High School in their hometown of Suffolk. They had been close since they were 11 years old and both were part of the same social circle.
Long-distance Relationship
Cherry Seaborn had moved to the USA in 2010 to attend Duke University. Ed Sheeran had been in a long distance relationship with Cherry for several years, as he was busier with his music career. In 2015, Ed Sheeran revealed he had been in a long-distance relationship with Cherry Seaborn in a candid interview with The Sun Newspaper.
Getting Engaged
In January 2018, Ed Sheeran took to his Instagram account to announce that he had proposed to Cherry Seaborn. He said: “Got myself a fiancée just before new year. We are very happy and in love, and our cats are chuffed as well xx”.
The Wedding
On the 20th of December 2018, Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn got married in an intimate ceremony in Suffolk. The ceremony was a small affair with only close friends and family in attendance. The singer had revealed earlier that year that the two were planning an intimate ceremony with only their families present.
Life As a Married Couple
Since getting married, the couple has been living together in their Suffolk, England home. The couple has an adopted cat, Dorito and a chihuahua, Calippo.
Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn do not have any children as of yet. The couple have been focusing on their respective careers and have been busy with their other projects. Ed Sheeran is known for his philanthropic work and has been involved in many charity efforts.
Cherry Seaborn is a Molecular Biology graduate and former member of the England Under-21 hockey squad. She is now an experienced finance professional and is married to the famous singer Ed Sheeran. The couple have been together since they were children and have been married since 2018. They are now living together in England and busy with their respective careers.
