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Prince William has ‘big plans’ for ‘charming and unpretentious’ Duchess of Edinburgh – who has ‘worked below the radar’ for years, royal expert claims

It’s no surprise that The Duchess of Edinburgh has worked her way up in the Firm, becoming one of family’s trusted senior royals and often referred to as a ‘secret weapon’. Sophie, 60, has become a household name over the years, evolving from a behind-the-scenes royal to appearances front and centre stage, …

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Sophie Wessex reveals she was determined ‘not to tread on toes’ as she joined the Royal Family – and shares ‘moving’ memory about vigil at late Queen’s coffin

The Duchess of Edinburgh has revealed that she was determined ‘not to tread on toes’ when she first joined the Royal Family. On Wednesday, Sophie visited L’Arche, a south London community of people with learning disabilities and their supporters and Community Shop Lambeth, a ‘social supermarket’ tackling food poverty.  It marked her last …

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Edward and Sophie were the Harry and Meghan of their day but after their private careers became a well-publicised disaster, they rejoined the family and knuckled down to turn the public’s view of them around – could the Sussexes now follow their lead?

They were a young couple who wanted to be ‘half in, half out’ of the Royal Family but struggled after their plans ran into difficulties, causing them to be lampooned by the press.  No, not Prince Harry and Meghan, this is the story of the late Queen’s youngest son Edward and …

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Who is the mastermind behind Meghan Markle’s style transformation? Meet the women helping the royals make the best-dressed lists

The Royal Family make fashion headlines – good and bad – wherever they go. However, these style choices are rarely made alone.  Professional stylists have become an essential part of shaping their image.  Some have been so successful that they’ve styled multiple generations of royals – for instance, the Queen Mother’s former …

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How Sophie has become Kate’s closest ally: ‘Maternal’ Duchess is a huge support to Princess of Wales – and it’s come about because of the void left by Meghan

Since marrying into the Royal Family 25 years ago, the Duchess of Edinburgh has proven herself to be one of the Firm’s key players – averaging over 100 engagements a year and becoming a champion for women’s rights. But yesterday, the royal mother-of-two, 59, stepped up to the plate in …

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The day Sophie Wessex was 15 minutes from death after losing nine pints of blood: As Lady Louise Windsor turns 21, we look back at the terrifying story of her birth and how close it was to becoming a royal tragedy

Lady Louise Windsor has been tipped as the Royal Family’s ‘secret weapon’ due to her classic ‘English rose’ appearance, academic success and interest in the military. The much-longed-for eldest child of Prince Edward, 60, and Duchess Sophie, 59, has just celebrated her 21st birthday as she continues to study English …

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