Man Proposes With Toy Soldier And Diamond Ring

Published on 31/12/08

A Norfolk man planned an engagement surprise for his girlfriend with a diamond ring as a key element, it has been reported.

Over the festive period, Liam O'Sullivan took partner Shannon Nicholson for a romantic walk on the coast as a break from the cooking for a party, according to the Dereham Times.

However, as the couple walked near Holkham beach a light aircraft flew above them and dropped a toy soldier on a parachute with a note reading "the general would like to ask you a question", referencing Shannon's pet name for her boyfriend.

Liam then went down on one knee and proposed, offered her a diamond ring, which she accepted.

Shannon told the news provider: "It was such an awesome and romantic marriage proposal and one I will never forget."

Recently, it was revealed that singer Andrea Corr received a diamond ring from stockbroker boyfriend Brett Desmond when he proposed to her.