Ellen Whitaker and Henry Cavill get engaged!

Wednesday 04 May 2011

Ellen Whitaker and Henry Cavill get engaged!


One of British Showjumpings most successful and popular international riders has got engaged to Hollywood actor Henry Cavill.

Having met each  at Olympia in December 2009, the couple are often seen together at horse shows where Henry supports Ellen as often as can.  Ellen, currently ranked 5th in the Team GBR Ranking List was also a member of the European Championship team whom secured Team Bronze for Great Britain in 2007.

Ellen, who was competing last weekend in Leipzig flew out to Los Angeles to be with Henry, who was recently cast as the new Superman in next years eagerly anticipated Superman: Man of Steel.  Henry has most recently been seen on our screens playing Charles Brandon in the incredibly successful series 'The Tudors'.

Arriving there to celebrate his birthday, Ellen was completely taken by surprise when Henry proposed to her having previously obtained approval from her father Stephen.   "I am so happy, but also still in shock" said Ellen as news of her engagement broke.

 
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