British Singer Lily Allen smiles after marrying Sam Cooper as the couple leaves St James the Great Church in Cranham, Goucestershire, western England, June 11. – REUTERS Photo

LONDON: British pop singer Lily Allen married her fiance Sam Cooper in a quiet ceremony in the countryside Saturday.

The 26-year-old was escorted into the church in Cranham, southwest England, by her comedian-actor father Keith Allen and was cheered on by a crowd that gathered outside.

Nearly 100 guests attended, including comedian Harry Enfield and television presenter Angus Deayton. The newlyweds have been together since 2009.

“Alright, Still”, Allen's best-selling debut album, brought the singer international fame in 2006 when it sold over 2.6 million copies, producing a number one British single, “Smile”, and earning Allen a Grammy nomination.

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