Quick Info
| Profession | Member of the British royal family; former public relations professional |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 20/01/1965 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh
18/08/2026
The Duchess of Edinburgh became the royal patron of Visualise Scotland, an Edinburgh-based charity, following a joint visit to the Scottish capital with Prince Edward. The announcement came alongside a new portrait released during the royal summer holiday period.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth name | Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones |
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| Summary | Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, is a member of the British royal family and the wife of Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, the youngest sibling of King Charles III. |
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| Royal title | Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| West Kent College | Trained as a secretary |
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| Secretarial college | Attended a local secretarial college |
Personal Life
| Marriage | Married Prince Edward on 19/06/1999 at St George's Chapel, Windsor |
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| Religion | Church of England |
| Upbringing | Raised in Oxford and Brenchley, Kent |
| Health | Underwent surgery in December 2001 after an ectopic pregnancy |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh |
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| Parents-in-law | King Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh |
| Brother-in-law | King Charles III |
| Godfather | Thane Bettany |
Family
| Father | Christopher Bournes Rhys-Jones |
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| Mother | Mary Rhys-Jones (née O'Sullivan) |
| Siblings | David Rhys-Jones |
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Career
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| Business | Co-founded a public relations firm in 1996 with Murray Harkin, and continued working there for a few years after her wedding |
| Royal duties | Began taking on royal duties after her 1999 wedding; first overseas tour was to Prince Edward Island, Canada, in 2000 |
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Style Quotient
| Reputation | Widely noted for her fashion choices, including floral dresses and elegant blouses |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her name honours her father's sister, Helen, who died in a riding accident in 1960. | |
| 2. Her godfather, actor Thane Bettany, was her father's stepbrother. | |
| 3. She has been described as the only daughter-in-law of Queen Elizabeth II to avoid major scandal and never divorce. | |
| 4. Her first child, Lady Louise, was born on 08/11/2003. | |
| 5. Her second child, James, was born on 17/12/2007. |
