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 went to Dulwich Prep Cranbrook, which produced the like of Gordon Ramseys wife Tana Ramsey and Game of Throned actress Ellie Kendrick. Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, GCVO, GCStJ, CD (born Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones, 20 January 1965) is a member of the British royal family. While the rustic property is much smaller than her royal home of Bagshot Park, it is still rather impressive take a look, WATCH: Sophie Wessex unveils kitchen inside Surrey home. Yesterday royal commentator Judy Wade said: "She and Sophie had a close relationship. DISTRAUGHT Sophie Wessex was being comforted by Prince Edward last night after her mother died from stomach cancer. Express. In a speech delivered at the National Federation of Womens Institutes annual meeting, the Queen's daughter-in-law touched on how her mother' early death has affected her. 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. 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. In another room, pupils were playing compositions they had made themselves using digital technology for their GCSE's. Sophie grew up in Brenchley, Kent, and later attended West Kent College, training as a secretary. 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. 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. Happy news for the new Duke of Edinburgh! Why Lady Louise Windsor has missed out on new royal title - unlike brother James. 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. Queen died before William, Andrew, Edward and Sophie Wessex arrived at As pressure builds on minor royals to pay their way, the Countess of Wessexs brother has seen his own career take a grave turn. Who is Sophie Countess of Wessexs daughter Lady Louise?