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Sophie was styled as "Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex" from her marriage in 1999 to 2023. On 10 March 2019, her husband was created Earl of Forfar, according her the title by courtesy of Countess of Forfar. She was at times referred to as the Countess of Wessex and Forfar, such as at the funerals of her father-in-law and mother-in-law.
Jan 19, 2024 · Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images. The Queen is said to have ‘trusted’ and ‘relied’ on Sophie Wessex to a greater extent than many in her inner circle, including even the then Duchess of Cornwall. Some royal experts claimed she saw Sophie as ‘more like a daughter’ than a daughter-in-law.
Apr 30, 2024 · Sophie, countess of Wessex. Born: January 20, 1965, Oxford, England (age 59) Notable Family Members: spouse Prince Edward, earl of Wessex. Sophie, duchess of Edinburgh (born January 20, 1965, Oxford, England) is the British consort (1999– ) of Prince Edward, the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, duke of Edinburgh.
Upon her marriage, Miss Rhys-Jones became known as Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex. On 10 March 2023 - Prince Edward's 59th birthday - it was announced that The King had conferred the Dukedom of Edinburgh on his brother, with Her Royal Highness becoming The Duchess of Edinburgh.
Sep 20, 2022 · She called the Queen ‘Mama’, she became a rock to her after the death of Prince Philip, and she’s widely regarded as a ‘safe pair of hands’ for The Firm, but Sophie, Countess of Wessex ...
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Mar 10, 2023 · Prince Edward's wife, Sophie, the Countess of Wessex is an under-the-radar royal style icon. Here's what you need to know about her.
Jun 15, 2021 · Sophie, Countess of Wessex, has given an emotional interview about the Duke of Edinburgh and described how the pandemic has “slewed” the grieving process. “The immediate loss isn’t felt in...
