Sam Vanderpump and Alice Yaxley started dating last year in July, according to Grazia Daily. The reality TV star and the model met during her birthday party and were introduced to each other through their mutual friend, Reza Amiri-Garroussi. Yaxley is also familiar with other Made in Chelsea stars, including Ruby Adler, American export Lauren Sintès, and Tina Stinnes.Sam Vanderpump and Alice Yaxley's relationship has been termed a "whirlwind romance" because of how fast things are going. After dating for six months, the couple announced their engagement on Instagram in a wholesome post.After their engagement, Vanderpump spoke about the possibility of a 2027 wedding and said they were not in a rush. However, during recent health scares, the couple have decided to tie the knot in a secret ceremony, as revealed by Hello Magazine.Keep reading to learn more about Sam Vanderpump and Alice Yaxley's relationship.More details about Sam Vanderpump and Alice Yaxley's relationshipSam and Alice Yaxley had been dating for six months before the reality TV star decided to pop the question. Vanderpump announced his engagement on Instagram with a post, writing:"She said yes 🤩 💍 23.02.2025"Lisa Vanderpump, one of the main characters on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, congratulated the couple on their milestone. She commented:"Perfect couple... Congratulations again darling … I love you." View this post on Instagram Instagram PostBefore they got engaged, the couple had been enjoying their time together, going on trips. But at the same time, they went through a big health scare when Sam Vanderpump was fighting for his life. In Sam's words, he said that he and Alice have:"gone through such a lot in such a short period of time."He talked about how ill he was towards the end of 2024 due to a genetic liver disease, which "led to sepsis and it ended up quite bad." He also shared that he "could have died" at the time. It was going through this traumatic time that brought the pair "very, very close."He told OK! Magazine via Daily Mail:"I think I walked out of that looking at Alice and thinking, 'This is the girl I want to marry.' So, my thinking was, 'If I'm saying that now, why on earth am I waiting?'"The couple has also shared that they are expecting. Currently, Alice Yaxley is 7 months pregnant.The couple decided to get married in a small, intimate ceremony, surrounded by their friends and family. They tied the knot at the Kensington and Chelsea Register Office in West London.Alice wore an A-line Caroline Castigliano gown with a long veil, completed with a bouquet of red flowers. While Sam Vanderpump wore a black and white suit, with a dash of red from Endrick Clothing to match his bride.Sam Vanderpump and Alice Yaxley's relationship moved quickly but grew stronger through difficult times. According to Sam, the health scare brought them even closer together. Now, recently married and with a baby along the way, the couple are looking forward to beginning their lives together as a family.Also read: How old is Sam Vanderpump? Made In Chelsea star reveals grim diagnosis