Sophie Wessex: Last News

In the lead up to the coronation, King Charles has approved a slew of new royal titles including some for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's two children.

The new Duchess of Edinburgh Sophie Wessex, is said to be "relieved" that her change in title means that she'll no longer be expected to curtsey to Meghan Markle. King Charles bestowed the title of Duke of Edinburgh on his brother Prince Edward in honour of the late Queen's wishes.The title had previously belonged to the late Prince Philip, for whom the dukedom was created in 1947 upon his marriage to the then-to Princess Elizabeth, who held the title of Duchess of Edinburgh before acceding to the throne in 1952.

The new Duchess of Edinburgh is believed to be "relieved" now that she doesn't have to curtsy to Meghan Markle after she was given her new title.

Prince Edward designed the necklace and earrings that wife Sophie wore on her wedding day. Edward, who had been the Earl of Wessex for more than 20 years until he was made Duke of Edinburgh on Friday, met Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1987 when she was working at Capital Radio. The pair did not start dating until 1993, however, and they eventually tied the knot six years later at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on 19 June, 1999.

The King has handed his late father’s title the Duke of Edinburgh to his brother Prince Edward, honouring the late Queen and Philip’s wishes. Charles conferred the title on the former Earl of Wessex in celebration of Edward’s 59th birthday on Friday.

Victoria and David Beckham's daughter Harper Seven may only be 11, but the little fashionista is already proving she's one of the best-dressed celebrity children.On Wednesday, fashion designer Victoria Beckham took to Instagram in light of International Women's Day. The former Spice Girls star chose to shine a light on the most important young woman in her life, her mini-me Harper.

Prince Louis delighted royal fans with his antics during the Christmas Day walkabout which saw him described as “pure chaos”.

Princess Anne was unable to attend the Christmas Day service at Sandringham with other members of the Royal Family due to a cold, it is understood.

King Charles is said to have ruled out cutting the number of working royals despite long-held predictions he wanted a narrow-down monarchy, it has been reported.

It's very unlikely that Prince Andrew will be booted out of his house in Windsor after the Queen made plans for him well before her death last month.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex appeared to get emotional as she read a book of condolence for the late Queen Elizabeth II during her royal visit to Ethiopia. Dressed in a smart blazer over a white top, Sophie, 57, collected herself as she looked down at the book and brought a hand to her mouth as she flipped through the pages, at the Residence of the British Ambassador to the east African nation in Addis Ababa.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex has made history, after becoming the first member of the Royal Family to travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Buckingham Palace announced on Monday that Sophie, 57, is carrying out an official visit to the African country at the request of the Foreign Office.The Palace said that the countess’s visit will focus on addressing the devastating impact of sexual and gender-based violence in conflict, while supporting and empowering survivors and tackling the stigma they face.

Prince Harry has also always had his grievances with the media, spearheaded by the death of his mother, Diana, the Princess of Wales. A palace insider told royal correspondent and author Valentine Low how they recalled that Harry was "always messaging, making phone calls. It was nonstop".

In the Queen's final hours, the royal family raced to be with her in a well-documented dash to Balmoral. Prince Harry cut a lonely figure as travelled alone - and more details have come out about that fateful day.

Prince Harry reportedly missed his flight to Balmoral with the other royals when the Queen died over a fight about his wife Meghan Markle.

King Charles became heir to the throne at just three-years-old when his mother was crowned Queen following the death of George VI.

She commented that the Royal Family should show sympathy to Harry "after all he's been through" following the death of his mum, Princess Diana.Danniella said on Twitter: “Poor prince Harry my heart breaks for that kid, not allowed his uniform or to salute…“Cant they just b****y let it go, his then king's son and it’s gran's funeral as well hate seeing him being treated like a second class citizen after all he's been through with losing his mother."(sic)Queen Elizabeth II was saluted twice during the service. The first time was outside Westminster Abbey, while the second was before her coffin was taken from Wellington Arch to Windsor. Andrew and Harry kept their hands to their sides while King Charles III and the Duke of Sussex's brother Prince William saluted the late Queen. A Royal expert has since commented on the treatment of Harry and Meghan Markle at the funeral, and said that he thinks the pair will return to America “fuming” over their poor reception. Expert Tom Bower said, speaking to GB News: “I thought the whole way the rest of the Royal Family treated Meghan and Harry today showed that they had very little sympathy towards them. “And, in return, Meghan and Harry looked quite angry that they were not being treated with the respect they think they deserve. “They are going to go back to Montecito fuming and the autobiography [of Prince Harry] will soon be dug out and released. “I would have loved to have known what Sophie Wessex said to Meghan Markle as they drove in the limousine between Westminster Hall and the church.” Following the death of the Queen, Prince Harry and Meghan, alongside Prince William and Kate, appeared outside Windsor Castle to greet wellwishers and see people’s tributes to the late

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's funeral was held on Monday 19 September at Westminster Abbey, and then her coffin was driven to Windsor where Zara and Mike Tindall's daughter Mia made a surprise appearance. MORE: Prince George comforted by great aunt Sophie Wessex during Queen's funeralMia, seven joined her parents to commemorate the Queen's life at St George's Chapel. The couple also share Lena, four, and one-year-old son Lucas who were not in attendance, likely because they are too young.

Queen Elizabeth II's youngest grandchild James Viscount Severn looked heartbroken as he attended the Queen's funeral to say his final goodbye to his grandmother. Lady Louise Windsor and her brother James, Viscount Severn have joined senior royals at the state funeral of their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. Lady Louise, 18, and 14 year old James accompanied their parents, Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex, at the emotional ceremony at Westminster Abbey.

Sophie Wessex put a loving arm around Prince George as they exited Westminster Abbey following a poignant service for the late Queen Elizabeth II. During the historic state funeral, young George, nine, was seen wiping away tears as he bid a farewell to his late “Gan Gan”. George was joined his sister Princess Charlotte, seven, and other members of the Royal Family as part of the procession, following the Queen’s coffin from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey.