BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / Benedict's Engagement

**Posted by Ivy** November 5, 2014 6:05 pm

I think we should post it here

I like the style, that's so Benedict. Or maybe the parents wanted it like that. And I like "of London" and "of Edinburgh" after the names.

Do you think they'll be married til Hamlet?

**Posted by mrshouse** November 5, 2014 6:06 pm

I do hope so! That would be my only negative vibe if this collides with my Hamlet date!
Roar.....

**Posted by Neferu** November 5, 2014 6:11 pm

I think if Sophie is in good hope ( is this a correct circumscription?) they will marry before it´s seen too much. Apart from that spring will be a more beautiful season for a marriage.

**Posted by Sherloh** November 5, 2014 6:27 pm

Sophie singing in french, from the Isis project 2005

Yes, when will he have time for the wedding?!

**Posted by MartaSt** November 5, 2014 6:41 pm

I'm very happy that he has engaged and I wish them good luck and everything that's best. But you know what? I'm even more happy that they managed to keep their relationship in private. I think it's good that at least some aspect of Ben's private life stood hidden from media, he deserves a little privacy

And I agree with you Phantom - fans who are acting like that aren't fans at all (and probably never were)

**Posted by besleybean** November 5, 2014 8:34 pm

The relationship rumour 1st came out in April and I believed it immediately.
Benedict and Sophie were 1st pictured together in June, but I still wasn't convinced she was the one.
There were a couple more sightings a few months ago...
But the absolute confirmation was when Sophie accompanied Benedict to James Rhodes wedding.
Then there was the engagement rumour..
I actually thought it might happen next year, so they were quicker than I thought!

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**Posted by Edgeucated** November 5, 2014 9:09 pm

MartaSt wrote:
I'm very happy that he has engaged and I wish them good luck and everything that's best. But you know what? I'm even more happy that they managed to keep their relationship in private. I think it's good that at least some aspect of Ben's private life stood hidden from media, he deserves a little privacy

And I agree with you Phantom - fans who are acting like that aren't fans at all (and probably never were)

This! And I've seen a lot of comments in a style of "omg! I feel so betrayed and I 'm gonna lock myself in my room and cry for hundred years cos I 've been in love with him and now all my dreams are crushed etc." I mean, seriously? Geez!

**Posted by Pengwing** November 5, 2014 9:20 pm

Congrats to Benedict and Sophie - very happy for them!

**Posted by Harriet** November 5, 2014 9:27 pm

I have to admit I feel uncomfortable with these pregnancy speculations. I mentioned my friend's reaction only for fun, but I think that matter is too intimate unless they want us to know.

**Posted by besleybean** November 5, 2014 9:33 pm

Yeah, at the moment the engagement is official,...but I guess everything else is kind of speculation.
And anyway, in 21st century UK...nobody HAS to get married.

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**Posted by MartaSt** November 5, 2014 9:39 pm

Harriet wrote:
I have to admit I feel uncomfortable with these pregnancy speculations. I mentioned my friend's reaction only for fun, but I think that matter is too intimate unless they want us to know.

Agree in 100%.

**Posted by Mattlocked** November 5, 2014 9:41 pm

besleybean wrote:
Yeah, at the moment the engagement is official,...but I guess everything else is kind of speculation.
.....

Now, now. Don't disappoint me.

**Posted by besleybean** November 5, 2014 9:45 pm

Well we just don't know....
Except Benedict would like children...
But I'm assuming they'll marry 1st.

If that's what you meant(Shrugs).

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** November 5, 2014 9:47 pm

The speculations for the name of this pairing have started...

One, let me tell you was terrible...

**Posted by besleybean** November 5, 2014 9:49 pm

Are we allowed this bit of fun(Boss? Mods?)?

**Posted by Harriet** November 5, 2014 9:56 pm

**Posted by SusiGo** November 5, 2014 9:57 pm

Well, depends how personal it gets. Some things should remain private. I think we will hear soon enough about a possible baby.

**Posted by Regina Alexandra** November 5, 2014 9:59 pm

Wonderful news! A toast to the lovely couple. Cheers and best wishes.

**Posted by besleybean** November 5, 2014 9:59 pm

Oh sorry, I misunderstood or badly explained!
I don't want speculation on a baby...I thought it was on Benedict's and Sophie's OTP name!

**Posted by Harriet** November 5, 2014 10:07 pm

Ok, right.