Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh
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About
Upon her 1999 marriage to Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, she received the title of Sophie, Countess of Wessex. In March 2023, her husband was created Duke of Edinburgh and she has since been known as "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh." She and Prince Edward welcomed a daughter, Lady Louise Windsor, in 2003, and a son, James, Viscount Severn, in 2007. She is a supporter of over 70 charities.
Before Fame
After studying at Kent College, Pembury, and West Kent College, Tonbridge, she became a public relations employee of Capital Radio.
Trivia
Her royal duties included travels in Canada, Bahrain, Trinidad and Tobago, and numerous other countries. Her charity work involves working with people with disabilities, women's rights, and many other social issues.
Family Life
She was born Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones in Oxford, England, to Mary O'Sullivan and salesman Christopher Bournes Rhys-Jones.
Associated With
Her marriage to Prince Edward made her the daughter-in-law of Queen Elizabeth II.
