There are no scandals.
She is happy to pick up new patronages and go out and fly the flag for the U.K. She understands what Harry and Meghan are going through."
Thus, Sophie has earned a reputation for being something of a royal peacemaker.
The day that she told Prince Edward “I do,” however, changed her life forever.
Her father was a tire importer.
Her mother was a secretary and charity worker."
Sophie ultimately headed off to West Kent College, Tonbridge, where she underwent secretarial training.
The most obvious example of this is possibly theromance between King Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort.
Camilla Parker-Bowles … fell into that category."
These adventures, however, weren’t expected of a royal bride of Sophie’s generation.
She’s had a couple of flings."
Sophie Rhys-Jones, on the contrary, didn’t grow up with any of the same royal connections.
At the time, Sophie was employed at the public relations firm, Maclaurin Communication and Media.
From there, sparks flew.
During the early years of her romance with Prince Edward, tabloids would compare her unfavorably toPrincess Diana.
I am not Diana."
The photograph had been taken in Spain, just over a decade before.
Its publication for all of Britain to see left Sophie feeling absolutely humiliated.
She was so upset."
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Prince Edward shot back a cheeky reply: “A private one, hopefully.”
Even so, the event was a modest affair when compared to other royal unions of that generation.
There was no military presence at their wedding, nor was it considered an official state ceremony.
Interestingly, privacy wasn’t the only anti-royal thing that Edward and Sophie requested at their wedding.
However, Sophie’s non-traditional path could be seen as a strength.
For one thing, as a member of the royal family, Sophie was supposed to remain apolitical.
In 2002, she officially committed herself to the call of the crown and became a full-time working royal.
With the approval of Queen Elizabeth, Sophie and Edward doubled their royal commitments.
Ultimately, this dedication to the monarchy is what allowed Sophie to thrive in her new role.
After all, before her death, Queen Elizabeth left many of her favorite royal patronages to Sophie.
Sincethe Queen’s passing, we have seen Sophie step into an expanded royal role.
