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Bill Gates' daughter to marry Egyptian horse rider

Bill Gates' daughter to marry Egyptian horse rider

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Egyptian equestrian Nayel Nassar is set to marry Jeniffer Gates, the daughter of philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates, who announced their engagement on her Instagram account.

Gates and Nassar who have been dating since 2017, are both riders of the Paris Panthers, which the former also owns.

‘‘Nayel Nassar, you are one of a kind. Absolutely swept me off my feet this past weekend, surprising me in the most meaningful location over one of our many shared passions,’‘ Gates posted.

‘‘I can’t wait to spend the rest of our lives learning, growing, laughing and loving together. Yes a million times over.’‘

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) [AHHH!!!](/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading” style=” color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;” target=”_blank”>Nayel Nassar, you are one of a kind. Absolutely swept me off my feet this past weekend, surprising me in the most meaningful location over one of our many shared passions. I can’t wait to spend the rest of our lives learning, growing, laughing and loving together. Yes a million times over. ? )

A post shared by Jennifer Gates (@jenniferkgates) on Jan 29, 2020 at 12:29pm PST

Nassar also posted pictures of their engagement which happened while on a skiing trip.

‘‘I’m feeling like the luckiest (and happiest) man in the world right about now. Jenn, you are everything I could have possibly imagined..and so much more,’‘ he said.

‘‘I can’t wait to keep growing together through this journey called life, and I simply can’t imagine mine without you anymore…Here’s to forever!’‘

View this post on Instagram SHE SAID YES!! ? I’m feeling like the luckiest (and happiest) man in the world right about now. Jenn, you are everything I could have possibly imagined..and so much more. I can’t wait to keep growing together through this journey called life, and I simply can’t imagine mine without you anymore. Love you more than you can possibly imagine, and thank you for making every single day feel like a dream to me. Here’s to forever! ?❤️

A post shared by Nayel Nassar (@nayelnassar) on Jan 29, 2020 at 12:49pm PST

24-year-old Gates, who is studying to be a medical doctor, has previously praised her parents and Nassar for supporting her passion for this port.

‘’“It’s really special,” she told CNN. “Horses are just one part of our life, but we love the sport.

“He’s a professional, and I do this as an amateur. So, to be able to share our love and passion for horses with each other is just incredible.”

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