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Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, are considered to have one of the most solid royal marriages of recent generations, and during their official tour of Southern Asia earlier this month, they said they were still “best friends” after 25 years as husband and wife.The couple, who married at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle in summer 1999, say their relationship is built on a lot of humour, support and an unwavering dedication to royal service. And with Edward’s 61st birthday coming up on 10 March, he will no doubt receive more carefully-crafted yet genuine words of adoration from Sophie, his “rock”, although unlike last year, they will likely be delivered in private.

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Senior royal looks unrecognisable in sweet snap from their school days

Sophie, Duchess Of Edinburgh, may be a familiar face in the Royal family now, but Prince Edward's wife was once an ordinary schoolgirl with working parents. A throwback photo from her school days shows a very different Sophie to the one we know today.The adorable snap captures a seven year old Sophie during her time at Little Stream Dulwich College Prep School, sporting a bob haircut with a fringe.This prestigious school, known for its excellent facilities, is where Sophie started her education journey and boasts famous alumni like Tana Ramsay and Game of Thrones star Ellie Kendrick.

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Queen Elizabeth's 'true favourite' in the Royal Family who she called 'Mama'

After losing her own mother, Mary, when she was 40, the Duchess of Edinburgh’s unique bond with the late Queen Elizabeth was something she cherished very deeply. “With the exception of her daughter Anne, the Queen was closer to Sophie than any of the other royal women,” says biographer Ingrid Seward.

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Inside Sophie and Prince Edward's jaw-dropping £30m mansion with 120 rooms and private lake

They may not live in a castle or royal palace, but the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh’s family home at Bagshot Park in Surrey is far from modest.The Grade II- listed mansion was given to the couple by Queen Elizabeth II to commemorate their 1999 wedding, and they are now said to rent it from the Crown Estate for a whopping £90,000 per year. The house is reportedly worth around £30m in today’s money, and royal biographer Ingrid Seward tells us, “It’s got 120 rooms, a private lake and stables, and there are 51 acres of land.

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Royal's emotive bond with Princess Diana's work revealed ahead of big milestone

The Duchess of Edinburgh has been tirelessly working on deeply moving and critical causes, travelling to some of the most war-torn regions in the world. In a historic move, she became the first Royal to step foot in Ukraine since the Russian invasion three years ago, making the visit in April 2024. Previously, in March 2020, she was the pioneering Royal who visited Sudan shortly after a ceasefire was announced.

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Royal left with 'tears dripping off her chin' over heartbreaking comment

Not only is she one of the hardest-working royals, with more than 200 engagements a year, but the Duchess of Edinburgh has also made history by visiting some of the most dangerous places on Earth. On International Women’s Day in March 2019, Sophie boldly announced she would be taking a stand on sex crimes in war-torn regions, initially teaming up with actress Angelina Jolie through the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative.To date, her mission has taken her to many troubled countries that no other royal has ever visited.

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Duchess Sophie's brutal 'don't give up the day job' review shocked Royal Variety performer

The Royal Variety Performance takes place on Friday 22 November in London, with King Charles in attendance. Back in 2022, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh and her husband Prince Edward were among the guests, but Sophie wasn't exactly thrilled by one particular act and her unexpected remarks about a performance raised eyebrows. During the night, comedian and radio presenter Frank Skinner performed the song Three Lions with his mate David Baddiel, but it didn't quite hit the right note with Sophie.

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Kate Middleton comforted by Duchess Sophie in sweet moment at Remembrance Sunday service

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh were seen sharing a touching moment at the end of the Remembrance Sunday service. Sophie was seen affectionately placing a hand on Kate's back in a comforting gesture as they turned to head inside at the end of the solemn service.The Royal ladies observed the ceremony from the central balcony of the Foreign Office.Today, the nation was led by King Charles in commemorating those lost in conflict, observing a moment of silence to honour the servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. Charles, donning his Royal Navy uniform as Admiral of the Fleet, paid tribute at the Cenotaph before saluting the war memorial.

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Kate Middleton stands with 'royal sister' Duchess Sophie at emotional Remembrance Sunday service

The Princess of Wales made two consecutive appearances this weekend to pay tribute to the war dead - the first on Saturday evening at the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall and the second at the emotional Remembrance Service at the Cenotaph on Sunday morning. As the Princess watched the King and other senior members of the Royal Family lay wreaths from the centre balcony of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, she was joined by the Duchess of Edinburgh.

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Duchess Sophie wears jewellery with very special meaning at poignant royal event

Duchess Sophie looked solemn at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday evening, joining other senior royals for the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance. She was stunning in a bespoke black velvet Suzannah Grandad dress, paired with Christian Dior patent leather pumps.

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Duchess Sophie 'could have been Queen' after odd request made to Prince Edward

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.

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Duchess Sophie following in Kate Middleton's footsteps to read CBeebies Bedtime Story

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh is set to inspire little ones and adults alike with a heartwarming CBeebies bedtime story next week. For World Sight Day on Tuesday, October 10, Sophie will be reading Specs For Rex by Yasmeen Ismail, which tells the tale of a young lion reluctant to wear his new glasses. In a touching trailer, she shared: "Millions of us need glasses to see the world clearly.

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Sophie Wessex's rarely-seen son, 16, in nervous wait for major news

James, the Earl of Wessex and son of Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, is set to receive his GCSE results tomorrow.The 16 year old royal, who typically keeps a low profile, will join countless other teenagers across the country in receiving these important exam results. His older sister, Lady Louise Windsor, received her GCSE results four years ago, but they were not made public. It's expected that James' results will also remain private.

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Kate Middleton shows true colours with revealing gesture to Sophie Wessex

Despite the ongoing public feud between Prince William and Prince Harry, it seems that the bond among the royal ladies remains strong. At the most recent Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, along with Princess Charlotte, were seen warmly greeting Prince Edward, Sophie Wessex, and their children, Lady Louise and James.The two families shared plenty of hugs and smiles as they geared up to watch the swimming events at the Aquatic Centre.

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Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh's 'comfy and stylish' summer espadrilles currently have 20% off at Amazon

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, is giving us all a lesson in affordable fashion. She was spotted at the Paris 2024 Olympics sporting a pair of chic platform espadrilles from popular high-street footwear brand TOMS, which are the perfect blend of 'comfort' and 'style' for the summer months. Currently in Paris supporting Team GB as Patron for cycling and hockey, her Royal Highness has nailed the 'Parisian chic' look.

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Sophie Wessex horrifies fans as she breaks royal 'rule' in very public display

The Olympics are now in full swing, and several of our favourite royals, including Princess Anne and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, have jetted off to Paris to cheer on Team GB as they compete against some of the world's top athletes in hopes of bringing home a gold medal. However, it was Sophie's outfit choice - and her surprising break from Royal protocol - that caught the attention of eagle-eyed fans during her appearance at the Games earlier this week. For her Parisian outing, the Duchess was seen celebrating Team GB's gold medal win in the women's team sprint, where the team set a new world record.

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Unlikely royal relied on heavily by King Charles - but there could be a fly in the ointment

As King Charles undergoes treatment for cancer, he’s relying on other working royals to undergo engagements. One family member who has been seen ‘stepping up’ is the Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie Wessex.

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Duchess Sophie takes part in extreme drinking game at Sandringham - leaving Edward in hysterics

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh proved she's a good sport as she participated in an extreme drinking game on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk.The Royal was on the estate with her family for the Sandringham Horse Driving Trials over the weekend. Sophie, 59, appeared to be good spirits as she took part in the game a carriage driving event on Saturday, 29 June. She was cheered on by husband Prince Edward, 60, and daughter Lady Louise Windsor, 20, who were both left in hysterics at her efforts.

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Prince Edward and Sophie are Royal Family’s ‘secret weapons’ as they celebrate 25 years of marriage

From the moment they married back in 1999, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh’s popularity has steadily increased. Unlike the enormous royal weddings of the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, their celebration was understated – with the couple going on to conduct their lives and relationship in a very similar vein. Now, as they celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary, Edward and Sophie are repeatedly being branded two of the Royal Family’s most important “secret weapons”.

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Prince Edward and Sophie embrace in affectionate new portrait to mark 25 years married

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have released a stunning new portrait to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary, marking 25 years since they tied the knot. In the sweet snap, Edward is pictured with his arms affectionately around Sophie’s waist, as the duchess’s hands rest on her husband’s and she leans into him.The couple dressed down in the relaxed shot taken by photographer Chris Jelf in the gardens of their Bagshot Park home in Surrey, with Sophie opting to wear a tan suede jacket to match Edward’s tweed gilet.

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Lady Louise Windsor, 20, competes in carriage competition as proud mum Sophie looks on

Lady Louise Windsor, the daughter of Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, showed off her skills during a carriage competition in Windsor. Her doting mum was spotted on the sidelines cheering her 20-year-old daughter on as she raced across the field in the precarious cart on Father's Day (Sunday, 16 June). For those that don't know, carriage racing, also known as carriage driving, is a competitive sport where horses are attached in harnesses at the front of the four-wheeled carriage and driven by the competitor.This sport can see the carriage being pulled by a single horse, a pair, a tandem or a four-in-one team.