Sophie Wessex's sassy eight-word reply when quizzed about 'stepping up' Royal duties
dailyrecord.co.ukSophie Wessex had a cheeky eight-word response when asked about increasing her Royal responsibilities. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have become steadfast pillars for King Charles, consistently fulfilling their Royal obligations.Prince Edward and his wife Sophie are known for their low-key approach to their numerous engagements and charity work across the nation, continuing their efforts even as the monarch and Princess of Wales undergo cancer treatment, which has temporarily prevented them from attending public events.
Today, the duo is set to represent the King at one of their most prominent engagements yet at Buckingham Palace.Later today, they will review the troops during the Changing of the Guard in the palace forecourt, where, in an unprecedented move, French soldiers will participate alongside British forces.
This special ceremony commemorates the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale, the significant diplomatic accord between Britain and France that set the stage for their alliance in both World Wars.In light of the pared-down monarchy, much attention has been given to Edward and Sophie's increased visibility in public life, particularly after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from their Royal duties and Prince Andrew was removed from public engagements.
A few years back, during an interview with The Telegraph, the couple addressed questions about their "stepping up". Sophie, who has been a working Royal for over two decades, humorously responded: "What did people think we were doing beforehand?" Sophie and Edward tied the knot on 19 June 1999 in St George's Chapel and have since welcomed two children, Lady Louise, now 20, and her younger brother, James Earl of Wessex, 16, reports the Mirror.Of
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