SIR ALEX Ferguson recorded a personal message for Manchester United captain Harry Maguire and his new bride, we can reveal.
Sir Alex, 80, wished the couple years of happiness in the short clip which was played at their wedding in France at the weekend.
Former Red Devils captain Bryan Robson also sent a personal video for the bride and groom as they tied the knot.
Maguire also surprised new wife Fern with a £40,000 diamond-encrusted white gold eternity ring ahead of their £500,00 nuptials.
It was engraved with the words: “H and F Forever”.
Maguire also stuck £20,000 behind the bar as the wedding party celebrated in the stunning grounds of a 13th century French chateau throughout the night.
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The defender – linked with a shock move to Barcelona – was excused from returning to training yesterday as he and Fern honeymoon on the Amalfi coast.
A source said: “It was a beautiful day. No expense was spared.
“There were so many lovely touches – including the video messages from Sir Alex and Bryan Robson.
“Both of them wished the happy couple many years of happiness together. Tom Grennan then got up and sang his song Little Bit of Love.
“There were so many magical moments.”
Maguire sealed his marriage to Fern in front of family and friends after first exchanging vows at Crewe Register Office last month.
The newlyweds, who have two daughters, posted a series of romantic snaps online after hiring Chateau de Varennes for their Big Day.
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Guests, including England teammates Jack Grealish and Jordan Pickford, were treated to the region’s finest wines and £200 bottles of champagne.
Manchester City ace Grealish later partied in his pants.
Bryan Robson also sent a personal video for the bride and groom as they tied the knot