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Sophie Wessex gave a cheeky eight-word answer when asked about 'upping' her royal responsibilities. Over the years, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have grown to be the rock King Charles leans on when it comes to fulfilling their regal role and the pair regularly represent His Majesty at official engagements.

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Surprising jobs Kate Middleton and Sophie Wessex had before joining the Royal Family

When it comes to being a member of the Royal Family and having a normal job, there are very few ways to make both coexist harmoniously.The high-ranking senior royals currently hold roles of constitutional importance or serve as a patron to various charities, among many other crucial duties. While many of those who have married into the Family have previously held normal jobs, there are many royals who still have ordinary jobs today.

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Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh giggles and dances with blue pom poms during first 2024 engagement

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh looked to be having fun as she took part in activities during a visit to Katherine Low Settlement in London on Tuesday, 16 January. The Duchess, 58, headed to the charity, located in Battersea, to mark its milestone 100th anniversary.The Katherine Low Settlement, also known as KLS, was opened by the late Queen Mother in 1924. The charity aims to reduce poverty and bring the communities of Battersea and Wandsworth together.

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Meghan’s frustration - ‘Prince Harry wants his old life back’

Following reports last week that Prince Harry is desperate to return to the UK, an expert has told OK! his desire to get his old life back is a source of frustration to his wife, Meghan Markle. Entertainment commentator Mark Boardman told us that the 39-year-old Duke of Sussex “longs” for his friends and would love a home in London. But he said Meghan, 42, wants him to leave that chapter behind.

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Meghan’s frustration - ‘Prince Harry wants his old life back’

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'Charlotte is sharing girlie moments with Kate - she has the perfect role model'

The Prince and Princess of Wales have worked incredibly hard to protect the privacy that their three children are afforded. But as the years go by, they are slowly introducing them to the importance of royal engagements.This gentle upbringing, largely governed by the modern principles in early years development, is something that former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond feels will serve Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis well in the future.

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'Duchess Sophie bridges divide between royal generations – William and Kate confide in her'

In the fishbowl of royal life, there are very few people those at the very top can trust, so it must be a great joy and a relief to find an ally behind palace walls. That is exactly what has happened for the Prince and Princess of Wales as they have both formed a close bond with the Duchess of Edinburgh over the years thanks to her dedication to duty, devotion to her charities and all-round discretion.

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Duchess Sophie 'could have been Queen' after Prince Edward was sent odd request

The Order of Succession is something that cannot be altered by personal preference. While the British royals understand this, it would seem that one foreign country had not grasped this as they made a rather strange offer to the Duke of Edinburgh in 1994. Huge socio-political change in the country at the time prompted them to ask the late Queen's youngest son, Prince Edward, to serve as their head of state.The unusual offer was called "charming" but had to be sensibly declined by Buckingham Palace.

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'Queen paid Sophie to quit career after marrying Edward - she was worth every penny'

A new Channel 5 documentary has seen royal experts claim that the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh received a one-off payment of £250,000 from the late Queen to end their business careers in 2002 after a series of controversies. Speaking on the programme 'Prince Edward: Will He Change the Royals?', journalist Emily Andrews explained: "The Queen effectively asked Edward and Sophie to give up their careers and become full time working royals.

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Duchess Sophie's new look sends royal fans wild as they brand her 'remarkable'

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh wowed during a public appearance in Canvey Island, where she was the epitome of sophistication and on-trend summer style. Many members of the Royal family are known and loved for their fashion sense, particularly Kate Middleton, who is often spotted in outfits by legendary British brand Alexander McQueen . Sophie, 58, attended the grand opening of the new Charfleet Book Bindery on 27 June in Canvey Island, Essex, dressed to the nines in a sleeveless khaki wrap dress by the luxury label - a relative change for her.The effortlessly stylish dress is complete with a cinched in waist and single-breasted detailing, and is finished in a military design.

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Kate Middleton adopts late Queen's key fashion rule - and it's working

Since first stepping into the public eye as the bright eyed girlfriend of Prince William back in 2001, Kate Middleton has continually delighted fans with her impeccable dress sense and timeless style. From polished hemlines to demure shoes, stunning gowns to tailored suits, Kate has continually set a high bar in the fashion world.

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Windswept royals hold on to their hats at Royal Garter ceremony

The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, and Sophie Wessex, the Duchess of Edinburgh were positively beaming as they joined the rest of the Royal Family at the Order of the Garter service today, Monday 19 June, but it was an incredibly windy affair. The two women looked elegant as they showed off their stylish looks in the London sunshine, and while Prince William, the King, Queen Camilla and the Duke of Edinburgh all wore traditional dress for the occasion, they couldn't stop holding on to their hats in the blustery weather. As the senior Royals arrived at St.

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Duchess Sophie shares sweet moment with Princess Charlotte at Trooping the Colour

As the royal family once again gathered on Saturday to mark the first Trooping the Colour parade since King Charles assumed the throne, millions of viewers around the world tuned in to see the pomp and pageantry of the annual occasion to mark the King’s official birthday. Yet while all eyes were undoubtedly on the King himself, many fans at home may not have noticed a sweet moment shared between Princess Charlotte and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, shortly after they had finished travelling in a carriage back to Buckingham Palace.

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King Charles' royal superstars Kate and Sophie will be given special honour, says expert

The Princess of Wales and The Duchess of Edinburgh are incredibly popular members of the Royal Family and take on hundreds of important duties every year.The pair both use their platforms to front hugely sensitive charity projects - whether it is Catherine's research in Early Years Development or Sophie's work in gender equality, avoidable blindness and helping those with disabilities. As frontline members of King Charles' slimmed-down monarchy, the royal ladies have seen their profiles grow steadily, with a royal expert explaining how they are the "stars" of the Royal Family.

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‘Duchess Sophie is winning all our hearts - she’s one of King Charles’ brightest stars’

Putting her best foot forward last week Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh again showed why she is such an asset to King Charles’ line-up of senior royals. Shining a spotlight on one of her key charitable interests – helping those with disabilities – the 58-year-old duchess visited Christopher’s, a Shooting Star Children’s Hospice in Guildford, Surrey. Elegantly dressed in a white frock and navy blazer, the duchess was seen smiling and laughing with young patients, taking part in arts and crafts activities, planting a tree in the grounds – and getting a kiss from an enthusiastic therapy dog.

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Megxit 'forced Sophie and Edward into central role - but they embraced challenge'

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have seen their profile continue to rise ever since they were officially included in the late Queen's line-up of senior royals.The couple are both advocates for many charities, with Sophie in particular being a key voice in the fields of gender equality, violence against women and avoidable blindness. While they have always been hard working members of The Firm, this promotion came after Prince Andrew stepped back from his role and after Prince Harry and Meghan relocated to the US.This adjustment, royal expert Jennie Bond feels, is one that they have taken in their stride.

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Duchess Sophie breaks silence after death of woman hit by police escort motorcycle

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, has broken her silence after an 81 year old great-grandmother died after being hit by a police motorbike in a royal escort for the Duchess. Helen Holland passed away after "suffering multiple broken bones and massive internal injuries" during the collision, which occurred at the junction of Cromwell Road and Warwick Road in Earl's Court, in west London, on May 10. Following the news, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said today: "The Duchess of Edinburgh is deeply saddened to hear that Helen Holland has passed away.