
How the late Queen's 'favourite' daughter-in-law Sophie has stepped up since becoming the Duchess of Edinburgh following the King's coronation a year ago
Daily MailThought to be Queen Elizabeth II's 'favourite' family member and closest confidante, Sophie, The Duchess of Edinburgh, has evolved from a PR executive to a leading member of the Royal Family. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, on behalf of King Charles III, watching the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, London, with France's Gendarmerie's Garde Republicaine taking part to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale Last month, His Majesty, who is not yet clear of the disease and is still undergoing treatment, was given permission to return to public-facing duties because his medical team are understood to be 'pleased with the progress made so far.' The Princess Royal and Duchess proved they make quite the power duo as they hosted a reception for Korean War veterans together in March The Duchess of Edinburgh with the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska at the Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv during a visit to Ukraine For many years, Sophie, mother to Lady Louise and James, Earl of Wessex, was something of an outsider in the British Royal Family - but after decades of hard work and loyal service, she has established herself as a key figure in the monarchy. Princess Anne and Sophie look on as Queen Elizabeth II cuts a Women's Institute Celebrating 100 Years cake at the Centenary Annual Meeting of The National Federation Of Women's Institute at the Royal Albert Hall on June 4, 2015 in London The new 'Fab Four' seen together on the Buckingham Palace balcony after the Coronation.
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