The couture gown Sophie Hunter wore to walk down the aisle as she became Mrs Benedict Cumberbatch has finally been unveiled.

The couple tied the knot on Valentine’s Day in an intimate ceremony on the Isle Of Wight, surrounded by friends and family.

Now designers Valentino have posted a picture on Instagram, taken by celebrity photographer Annie Lebovitz for Vogue magazine, of Sophie, 37, in the custom-made gown she wore for her big day.

The theatre director is expecting her first child with the Sherlock star and the empire line shape of the delicate lace dress billows over her baby bump.

Sophie told Vogue: “It feels very much of nature, and it’s so detailed and extraordinary that I’m still trying to get my head around how beautiful it is.”

She and Benedict, 38, are a very private couple, but speaking to the magazine ahead of her nuptials, Sophie spoke about their relationship, saying: “When two people meet and it’s the right combination, it does ground you suddenly.”