Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, GCVO, GCStJ, CD (born Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones, 20 January 1965) is a member of the British royal family. Mrs Rhys-Jones had surgery to remove a tumour from her colon in May, but cancer treatment failed. Sophie is the daughter of Christopher Bournes Rhys-Jones, a retired salesman, and the late Mary Rhys-Jones, who was a secretary. The decision to give Edward the title was taken in recognition of his work with, and commitment to, the Duke of Edinburghs Award programme of which he is a trustee, as well as chairman ofThe Duke of Edinburghs International Award. The Queen remarked that the flowers "match my dress", with Alice later admitting that she was "a bit nervous" but that the Queen was "really nice". A title held by someone who becomes monarch is said to merge with the Crown and ceases to exist, so can be recreated. Who are Sophie Countess of Wessex's parents? Mrs Rhys-Jones, a charity worker and former secretary, lived with husband Christopher, 72, in the Kent village of Benenden. She booked all 203 rooms of the Verdura golf resort in Sicily to celebrate her 70th birthday with 200 friends at the weekend. Mary Rhys-Jones, 71, had been battling the disease for six months. READ MORE:Lady Louise Windsor: Sophie's popularity 'spilling onto daughter'. The Queen was visiting the school to open a new music department named in her honour, the Queen Elizabeth Music School, on King's Bruton 500th anniversary. MORE: Royal family members pictured for first time after Queen's death - all the photos. On the one hand there's no reason why she shouldn't be accepted because he's divorced and she's divorced, but then again you've got issues of the monarch . MORE: Prince Edward and Sophie react to Prince Harry and Meghan's Oprah interview, Speaking to The Telegraph, Sophie said: "She's loved it, it's really pushed her into doing things that shes had to schedule into her routine. Rooms cost up to 1,750 per night. Sophie Wessex was visibly upset today as she stepped out of Balmoral for the first time since it was announced the Queen has died. Sophie Wessexs older brother is learning his trade at the family firm C. Waterhouse & Sons in Burwash. ", Get our daily royal round-up direct to your inbox. The couple have two children - Lady Louise Windsor, 16, and James, Viscount Severn. Queen gifted favourite Sophie Countess of Wessex wedding tiara. Make sure you never miss a ROYAL story! Notably absent, however, was the couple's son, James, Viscount Severn. Sophie lived in a four bedroom home in Brenchley, Kent, which is known for also being home to English cricketer Richard Philpott. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Sophie: 'It's a very difficult situation. "She said that we had a lovely facility and that it must be lovely to play in here. Princess Eugenie, Prince Andrew and more, 13 lavish royal living rooms: Meghan Markle, Zara Tindall, King Charles and more, Sarah Ferguson hints the home she shares with ex Prince Andrew is haunted by the Queen. Sophie, Countess of Wessex, 55, married the Queen's youngest son Prince Edward, 56, in 1999 and has since become a much-loved member of the British Royal Family. Sophie and Edward tied the knot in June 1999. She quite liked it! The mother-of-two has an older bother named David. ', Royal LIVE: Prince Harry 'spotted' next to Biden on Inauguration Day, Meghan Markle blasted for 'confusing and tortuous account' in court, Princess Eugenie appears heavily pregnant in rare outing after, A palace source gave further details about the royals' vaccination, Sophie Wessex sent birthday message from the Queen as fans praise her, Prince Edward worried about Sophie suffering stigma her whole life', Sophie Wessex inspired daughter Lady Louise Windsor to 'step up. Sophie is distantly related to the Viscounts Molesworth through her paternal grandmother. Speaking to nurses from her home in Surrey, Sophie said: "Thank you so much to all of you, it doesn't matter which part of the system you are working in. This decision marked a huge break with royal protocol, with Buckingham Palace rarely commenting on personal matters. 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By "He's 89 years old, and I'm so happy that he actually got it. A lot of men, when I go out, the first thing they say to me is: You really should do a live streaming from your office, it could be a huge market for you. Watch out! The Queen was given a tour of the music facility by headmaster Ian Wilmshurst. The Countess of Wessex has opened up about her personal heartache over the death of her mother more than 15 years ago, saying she "missed out on so much". It was very quick then and I got to speak to her for longer this time, which was lovely. Sophie Countess of Wessex's father was Christopher Bournes Rhys-Jones. Make sure you never miss a ROYAL story! All structured data from the main, Property, Lexeme, and EntitySchema namespaces is available under the Creative Commons CC0 License; text in the other namespaces is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. "Hence we made the decision not to use HRH titles. It is thought, however, that James will attend the Queen's funeral, which will be held at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19th September. She tied the knot with Sophie's father, Christopher Rhys-Jones, before they welcomed two children. Sophie, 56, was flanked by her children Lady Louise Windsor, 17, and . Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie's son James makes debut with new royal title, Royal fans spot error on official website following new titles. The Court Circular read: "The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Brendoncare Foundation, this afternoon attended a Havant Club Meeting via video link.". James, Viscount Severn is largely kept out of the spotlight by his parents. Reason Prince Charles stopped inviting Middletons to Birkhall home[INSIGHT]Royal wedding: Fans speculate over awkward Prince Harry wedding moment[INSIGHT]Kate Middleton pays tribute to Princess Diana in unusual way[INSIGHT]. Moneybags philanthropist Dame Vivien Duffield knows how to throw a party. ", MORE: Prince Edward and Sophie share insight into socially-distanced visits to the Queen, WATCH: Sophie Wessex shares joy that her father has received his COVID-19 vaccine. Years later the pair would meet again when her son had caught the eye of the Duke of Edinburgh's youngest son Prince Edward. Happy news for the new Duke of Edinburgh! Share this: He went on to become the president of his old school, King's School, Bruton. "They have them and can decide to use them from 18, but I think it's highly unlikely.". Countess Sophie of Wessex, the wife of Queen Elizabeth II's youngest son, Prince Edward, was one of her mother-in-law's closest confidantes. Yesterday royal commentator Judy Wade said: "She and Sophie had a close relationship. Last year, following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, it was Sophie to whom the Queen turned - with royal insiders describing her daughter-in-law as being like "a rock". She married Sophie's father Christopher Rhys-Jones and they went on to have a son and a daughter. Sophie and Edward have unveiled much of the interiors during the coronavirus pandemic while they have been working from home, showing that it has a suitably grand design with hand-carved wooden walls, high ceilings and ornate furniture including glass kitchen cupboards showcasing a large selection of fine china. The ceremony took place in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Sophie is said to be a favourite of the Queen and is praised for her no-fuss approach to royal duties. Sophie, who started her career in public relations and worked in firms such as Capital Radio, grew up in a middle-class family with her father, a businessman. She then moved onto Kent College, Pembury, which also educated Sarah Sands, former Editor of The Sunday Telegraph newspaper. She went on to co-found her own Public Relations company which she ran before becoming a full-time working royal in 2002. It's common knowledge by now that 1992 wasn't a banner . Her mum, Mary Rhys-Jones, passed away in August 2005 at the age of 71. Holly Willoughby shares rare glimpse inside son Chester's room - look at all those toys! 07 Jul 2021, 10:30 BST. The couple live in a sprawling mansion in Bagshot Park, 11 miles from Windsor. She currently attends St Mary's School Ascot, ranked number one in the UK by the Telegraph last year. George VI gave Philip the titles of the Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth and Baron Greenwich in the Peerage of the United Kingdom shortly before his marriage to Princess Elizabeth in 1947. Compared to other royals, the Wessexes lead a relatively quiet life in Berkshire. Lady Louise accompanied her parents on the walkabout. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. The private school costs 12,930 per term to attend. Philips great-great-uncle, Prince Alfred Ernest Albert, fourth child and second son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, was also a Duke of Edinburgh in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. She is married to Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, the youngest sibling of King Charles III . She's quite a committed person anyway. It also offers woollen caskets with organic cotton interior lining made by Hainsworth & Sons, who hold a Royal Warrant. Sebastian Shakespeare for the Daily Mail The Palace stated in 1999 that the Queen, Philip and Charles had agreed that Edward would become the Duke of Edinburgh in due course. Sophie Countess of Wessex: Parents revealed - Prince Edward wife has. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. RELATED:Why Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex will never give up 30m royal home. Later the same day, the Countess also reached out to one of her patronages. WATCH: Sophie Wessex shares joy that her father has received his COVID-19 vaccine Her mother passed away in August 2005 at the age of 71, when Sophie's daughter Lady Louise Windsor was. Express. Where is Heidi Klum's model daughter Leni living instead of $9.8m Bel-Air family mansion. Rhys-Jones, whose father was a tyre salesman, is close to Sophie, and their relationship survived a hiccup after she married into the Royal Family when he cashed in on his connections by selling photos of his sons christening to Hello! She was presented with a posy by a young girl called Alice, a year three child from Hazlegrove Primary School. "We are hugely grateful for all of your hard work. 08:32 BST 19 Sep 2016. She worked as a secretary and also was involved in charitable work. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Sophie, duchess of Edinburgh, ne Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones, formerly (1999-2023) Sophie, countess of Wessex, (born January 20, 1965, Oxford, England), British consort (1999- ) of Prince Edward, the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, duke of Edinburgh. READ: Why William & Harry's return to Balmoral was so painful for royal brothers, MORE: Kate's sweet words about Prince William and Harry's show of unity. Sophie and Prince Edward are the second youngest working royal couple after Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge. READ: Touching moment Prince William helps Queen Consort during King Charles III's proclamation, MORE: Queen Elizabeth II's loving message to son Charles revealed. The Queen was visiting King's Bruton boarding school when she was reunited with Christopher Bournes Rhys-Jones, the father of her daughter-in-law the Countess of Wessex. Styling by Martha Ward. The young royal is due to turn 18 in November and will have the option to adopt a HRH title. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Why Lady Louise Windsor has missed out on new royal title - unlike brother James. Sophie celebrated turning 56 on January . But given the fact that she has been raised without the title she is unlikely to change the way in which she is known. His work is likely to impress Sophies environmentally minded brother-in-law Prince Charles because it promotes green funerals, with eco-caskets made of biodegradable materials. The mother and working royal is often seen at events with the Queen and other senior members of the so-called Firm. Lady Louise is in the Girlguides, and is a keen equestrian, excelling at carriage driving. WATCH: Kate reveals how Prince Louis consoled her following the Queen's death, MORE: The Queen's funeral: Everything you need to know about royal guests, date, location and more. Offering royal fans a rare insight into her personal life, the wife of Prince Edward explained: "To this day, I miss her very much and there are moments where I hear some music she loved or I do something I know she'd have wanted to hear about, which makes her early departure very hard. Prince William, during a call with frontline workers, praised his grandparents for deciding in favour of the vaccine. Before leaving, the monarch unveiled a plaque and signed a visitors book. Other members of the Royal Family has spoken about the vaccine against Covid-19 recently. It was originally a series of small lodges, designed for King Charles I, before being demolished in 1877. Sign up to our newsletter to get all of our celebrity, royal and lifestyle news delivered directly to your inbox. Sadly, her companion of 32 years, the late English Heritage chairman Sir Jocelyn Stevens, was not present as he had left her the previous year for another woman. Prime Minister Liz Truss was informed about the monarch's death at 4 . Sophie was expected to become the Duchess of Cambridge on her wedding day as the Queen usually bestows dukedoms on her sons when they marry. Sophie Wessex and Prince Edward united with other members of the royal family over the weekend as they stopped to view tributes to the Queen outside Balmoral . James is the couple's youngest child. Will Lady Louise now become a Princess after parents' title change? "She was not loud or extroverted, just nice, pleasant and very friendly. "And he was full of praise for the way that it had been handled and how quick and easy and simple the whole process was. One notable parent at the school is The Corrs former percussionist Caroline Corr, who is a sponsor and whose two children attend King's. Express. Sophie Wessex's parents at the home in 1999. The comments below have not been moderated, By The Queen was visiting King's Bruton boarding school when she was reunited with Christopher Bournes Rhys-Jones, the father of her daughter-in-law the Countess of Wessex. The Grade II-listed building is set within 51 acres of land, and is located just 11 miles away from Windsor, where the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh spend a lot of their time. The Good Funeral guide says: They are proud of their presence, wanting to offer the same excellent service to everybody, dukes and dustmen.. But when their engagement was announced in 1999, she and her husband said: "We have always enjoyed Prince Edward's company and feel that they make a wonderful couple.". Adam Barrett-James, 15, who is in fifth form, recalled: "She asked who was playing, and I told her it was the computer playing the music. While former PR guru Sophie. Sophie and Edward live at the royal residence of Bagshot Park in Surrey. Sophie, Countess of Wessex, the wife of Prince Edward, and once known as a "black sheep" of the family, became so close to Queen Elizabeth II that she was among the small group of family. She was born in Oxford and attended a private day school for girls after which she attended secretarial college. Will Lady Louise now become a Princess after parents' title change? 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See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Sophie, who is 14 weeks pregnant with her second child, cleared her private diary recently to be with her mother. Mary's family hailed from Ireland, where her relations made their living as farmers and shopkeepers. It may surprise some to learn that as well as being a royal bride, Sophie is herself related to royalty. I played some Chopin. Prince Edward met Sophie Rhys-Jones during. She has been described by her son as the Royal Familys secret weapon and may have praised how she has taken to royal life. The royals thanks well-wishers following the death of the Queen. The Queen bumps into Sophie Wessex's dad on visit to Somerset see the photo, The Demise Honours are given out following the death of a significant royal, The Prince of Wales is on a two-day trip to the country, The crowning of King Charles III will take place on 6 May, The King delivered a speech at the Commonwealth Day service last Monday, James recently became the new Earl of Wessex. Lady Louise, 17, is sometimes pictured riding in the grounds of Windsor Castle with her father Edward. The Countess of Wessex shares her pain of grief following mother's death, James recently became the new Earl of Wessex. Bespoke bikini designer Melissa Odabash, whose creations are worn by the Duchess of Cambridge, is asked if she has seen her clients naked during fitting sessions. This means Sophie is the future Duchess of Edinburgh. His business failure came six years after the Countesss former PR company, RJH Public Relations, also folded. Mary, whose family was originally from Ireland, worked as a part-time secretary and was involved in charity work. She celebrated her 57th birthday in 2022. She and Edward took daughter Louise, two in November, to see her grandmother on several occasions. Sophie Countess of Wessex: How many children does she have? Monday, 1st May 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Outside, the home also has its own private stables which are leased out. "There had been a lot of musicians in the line-up but when I said I'd met her, she did show some recognition. Edward actually seems to be the royal family's secret weapon, and that status is in large part thanks to his stable home life. The monarch chatted and. The couple settled in Oxfordshire before moving to the village of Brenchley, Kent. said Sam. "My piano teacher said to give it [the piano] a cheeky play, and the Queen said, 'oh do.' She has missed out on so much, and Im particularly sad that she hasnt seen my children grow up or seen how my work has grown and developed. Prince Charles confirmed he would get the jab but, during an engagement in December, he said he was"way down the list" for his jab. Lady Louise Windsor, 17, lives with her parents Sophie, Countess of Wessex, 56, and Prince Edward, 57, and her younger brother James, Viscount Severn, 13, at Bagshot Park in Surrey.Louise is said . Sophie Wessex wades into Megxit row, Royals admit they had 'lengthy chat' with Harry after Philip funeral, Queen kept busy with relentless job after Prince Philips death. The couple celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in June last year. It was sold by Sophie's parents in 2001 for 600,000, and is now believed to be worth approximately 1million. This page was last edited on 30 August 2022, at 20:50. The real reason Kate Middleton and William changed social media name, Sophie Wessex heartbreak: Law means Lady Louise won't inherit title, Real reason Meghan Markle and Harrys anniversary ignored by royals, How to make Princess Diana's favourite bread and butter pudding, Sophie Wessex family tree: Sophie and Edward have two children, Reason Prince Charles stopped inviting Middletons to Birkhall home, Royal wedding: Fans speculate over awkward Prince Harry wedding moment, Kate Middleton pays tribute to Princess Diana in unusual way, Royal feud: How William and Edward's relationship turned sour, Kate exercises Royal Family's soft power by mastering this hobby. When Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones married in 1999, they were given the titles the Earl and Countess of Wessex, but Buckingham Palace also announced that Edward would eventually one day succeed his father as the Duke of Edinburgh. It is well-known that The Earl and Countess of Wessex shared an incredibly close bond with The Queen before her death at the age of 96 on September 8. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Sophie Wessex and Prince Edward united with other members of the royal family over the weekend as they stopped to view tributes to the Queen outside Balmoral. What other family members does the Countess of Wessex have?
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