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Sophie, The Duchess of Edinburgh
The Duchess of Edinburgh is the wife of Prince Edward, the late Queen Elizabeth II's youngest son. The couple met at a tennis event in 1993 and married at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in 1999. After her wedding, she was known as the Countess of Wessex. In March 2023, Edward and Sophie were given the title of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. The pair share two children - Lady Louise Windsor and James, Earl of Wessex.
See also: Prince Edward, Lady Louise Windsor
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Duchess Sophie's secret 'nod' to Princess Kate in most cinched Prada blazer
The Duchess of Edinburgh seemed to take style cues from the Princess of Wales at an exhibition viewing at Royal Horticultural Halls
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The Duchess of Edinburgh was expected to attend the Easter Sunday service with senior royals such as King Charles and Queen Camilla, but dropped out due to illness
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Unearthed photos from 2006 show Prince Edward's wife attending a party in a daring sheer outfit, long before the 'naked dress' trend hit the red carpet
Duchess Sophie and daughter Lady Louise Windsor's undercover copycat moment
Lady Louise Windsor has been known to borrow various items from her mother Duchess Sophie's wardrobe - and this handbag moment went unseen…
10 times royal parents have bent the rules for their children
From visiting the Chelsea Flower Show to sitting in the royal box at Wimbledon
Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie's unexpected upgrade to five-star accommodation amid Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Easter shake-up
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were forced out of their usual place to stay due to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor occupying it
All the royals who missed royal Easter Sunday service
Meet all the royals who failed to join the Prince and Princess of Wales at the Easter Sunday service at St George's Chapel
Tall James Earl of Wessex makes very rare appearance at Easter Service
While James and his father, Edward, joined the royal gathering led by the King and Queen, his mother Sophie and sister Louise did not attend
Prince Edward and Sophie shuffle Easter accommodation plans as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor causes Sandringham complications
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were unable to stay in their usual Easter home, Wood Farm due to complications with the former prince's living arrangements
Duchess Sophie's fashion icon moment in Princess Diana-coded 'revenge' dress
The mother of Lady Louise Windsor and James, Earl of Wessex, looked gorgeous in this fashion throwback from 2002
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The Duchess of Edinburgh's 80s fashionista look in £2.5k dress
Prince Edward's wife, the Duchess of Edinburgh, stepped out in a Gabriela Hearst printed dress to open Radley College's new Music School
Duchess Sophie stuns alongside Lady Helen Taylor at glittering Jane Goodall gala in London
The gala brought together a host of distinguished guests
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The Duke of Edinburgh does not own his home at Bagshot Park in Surrey with Duchess Sophie – he rents it from King Charles
Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie could be earning an extra £130k a year through their home
The couple's main residence is Bagshot Park, a 120-room mansion in Surrey
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Although Prince Edward was at Wednesday night's State Banquet, the Duchess of Edinburgh was absent after a busy week of travel
Duchess Sophie channels heritage chic in £800 classic Gucci pumps
The Duchess of Edinburgh landed in New York for a meeting with the UN about women's rights following her visit to the Winter Paralympic Games with her husband, Prince Edward
'Grounded' Lady Louise Windsor's potential post-university plans revealed
Ailsa Anderson, Queen Elizabeth's press secretary, opened up about Lady Louise's plans on Best Quality Designer Handbag 's A Right Royal Podcast
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The mother of Lady Louise Windsor and James, Earl of Wessex, loves the 'Yahvi' dress by Beulah London and has an array of colours
Duchess of Edinburgh ushers in spring in Victoria Beckham power suit
Prince Edward's wife, the Duchess of Edinburgh, looked lovely in a power blue power suit as she attended the DEBRA Global EB Task Force Event at Hever Castle
Duchess Sophie debuts midi dress with £750 Jimmy Choo heels
Prince Edward's wife, the Duchess of Edinburgh, hosted a reception for the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness
Duchess Sophie reveals truth about being a working royal in rare interview
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The Duchess of Edinburgh's It-girl moment in £1k Jimmy Choo boots
Prince Edward's wife met representatives from Guide Dogs during a visit to the Bloomfield Walkways Community Centre in Belfast
Duchess Sophie meets adorable guide dog puppies during historic visit - best photos
The Duchess of Edinburgh paid a visit to Belfast for the first time in eight years, visiting a community centre and meeting members of the public
The Duchess of Edinburgh elevates shirt dress with £600 heels
Prince Edward's wife, the Duchess of Edinburgh, stepped out to meet the president of the Law Society of Kenya, in a Max Mara look
Duchess Sophie makes a spring statement in floral dress - with pockets
Prince Edward's wife, the Duchess of Edinburgh, debuts a new floral dress by Lexy London that evokes springtime style
Best royal fashion moments in February 2026, according a fashion writer
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Duchess Sophie's 'quiet' style agenda with designer heels
Prince Edward's wife, the Duchess of Edinburgh, has a wardrobe full of quietly elegant pieces, but these designer heels are her secret weapon
How Duchess Sophie, 61, makes the 'grandma cardigan' look highly modern
The mother of Lady Louise Windsor and James, Earl of Wessex has a genius cardigan hack that we can all follow
The Duchess of Edinburgh shines in £700 Jimmy Choo heels
As patron of the National Autistic Society, Prince Edward's wife stepped out for a dinner at Trinity restaurant in Clapham
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The Duchess of Edinburgh keeps her youthful, glowing look thanks to one rule she sticks to when it comes to her diet – read our breakdown here
Duchess Sophie dons 'playful' sheer dress for special occasion
Prince Edward's wife, Duchess Sophie, looked beautiful for a reception at Windsor Castle
Duchess Sophie's unmistakable sequin dress is pure Olympic figure skater style
Prince Edward's wife wore a beautiful, romantic sequin dress that looks as if it could have been worn for the Winter Olympics 2026
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Prince William continues his visit in Saudi Arabia and more
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Prince Edward's wife was seen in Méribel watching the ISSC championship in her role as patron of the UK Armed Forces Winter Sports Association
Duchess Sophie schools us on 'confident' dressing for your 60s – in slinky Armani gown
The Duchess of Edinburgh donned one of her most opulent designer dresses for a reception at St James's Palace on Tuesday, 3 February