26 interesting facts about Duchess Sophie

Duchess Sophie, formerly the Countess of Wessex, is regarded as one of the most trusted and relied-on members of the royal family – but she tends to keep her private life out of the spotlight. Here are some of the most interesting facts and stories about Prince Edward's wife.

The Duchess of Edinburgh, as she is now known, married Prince Edward in the late 1990s. Given that she tends to lay low outside of her royal commitments, you may not know too much about Sophie and her life both inside and outside the royal family.

For example, did you know she had an incredibly normal upbringing – and that she has a surprising link with the late Princess Diana (outside of their royal husbands)? If you're keen to know more about Sophie, here are some of the most fascinating facts about the Duchess.