Per theroyal family’s official website, Edward is 13th in line to the throne.
The countess was born in Oxford, England in 1965.
She maintained her career even after she married Prince Edward in 1999.
They were wed in June 1999 at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor.
AsTatlerreported, there were no official state ceremonial or military activities as part of the festivities.
The bride’s gown appeared simple and elegant much less fluffy than the other recent royal brides.
In truth, though, her Samantha Keswick creation was silk organza ornamented with 325,000 crystals and pearls.
When Prince Andrew married Sarah Ferguson, she became the Duchess of York.
Lady Louise developed an eye condition called esotropia, which was later corrected by surgery.
When visiting a hospital in India, she connected with the mothers who’d recently delivered premature children.
“She understood why some women were quite traumatized by the experience.
That connection was very beautiful.”
Sophie has also worked tirelessly in support of World Sight Day to help fight trachoma.
No, she puts in the legwork, too.
Shebloggedher cycling experiences and waxed rhapsodic about the scenery.
The countess was ready for such a challenge because she’s generally considered athletic and a lover of sports.
Like many members of the royal family, she shares a love of skiing and horses.
Over the years, Sophie developed a stronger relationship with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
She knew how to handle him.
… She made him laugh, and was not fazed by his abruptness."
After his death, Sophie toldthe BBCthat grieving his death would take a long time.
She hugged Prince George after the funeral service and was seen embracing Catherine, Princess of Wales.
She even comforted a few bishops who wept at the sight of the queen’s casket.
Coming from a PR background, she’d taught herself to blend into the background.
“It’s about my charities but I recognise that I’m on display,” she told Express.
Given that the queen found similar comfort in the countess, this isn’t too surprising.
