How Duchess Sophie and Prince Edward Became Palace Power Players

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How Duchess Sophie and Prince Edward Became Palace Power Players
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While Prince Edward and wife Sophie—celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary—steer clear of headlines, their loyalty has earned them seats in the royal inner circle.

birthday, Prince Edward and his wife, Sophie , Duchess of Edinburgh, were earning their keep as totems of stability in the British royal family.But the optics told a more intriguing story. Sophie stood next to King Charles on his left; and as they walked back into the palace, Sophie gaveIt was a tiny gesture, but one that speaks volumes about the extent to which Sophie has become, much as she was for the late, a trusted confidant and friend for the next king and queen.

Edward and Sophie will be toasting their anniversary this week with their two children, Lady Louise Windsor, 20, who appeared on the balcony with her parents this week, suggesting she may be in line for a “working royal” role, and James, Viscount Severn, 16. He spent his early adulthood being mocked mercilessly, either for his short-lived stint with the Royal Marines or his much-criticized “It’s a Royal Knockout” TV show, or his TV production company, Ardent, which specialized in making films about his family.

King Charles, Queen Camilla, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, June 15, 2024.Friends of the couple say the marriage is one of equals, its success fuelled by mutual support.

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