Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh (born Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones; born 20 January 1965) is the wife of Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh. She assists her husband in his royal duties.
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| Born | Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones 20 January 1965 Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, United Kingdom |
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| House | Windsor (by marriage) |
| Father | Christopher Rhys-Jones |
| Mother | Mary O'Sullivan |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Education | West Kent College |
Rhys-Jones was born at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, the daughter of Christopher and Mary Rhys Jones. She was raised in Brenchley, Kent.
She married Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh in 1999,[1] they have two children, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Earl of Wessex. The family's country residence is Bagshot Park in Surrey.
Titles
19 June 1999-10 March 2023 Her Royal Highness Countess of Wessex, Viscountess Severn
10 March 2023 Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh, Countess of Wessex, Viscountess Severn
In Scotland: Her Royal Highness The Countess of Forfar
In Northern Ireland: Baroness of Greenwich
References
- "History - Prince Edward's wedding (pictures, video, facts & news)". BBC. Retrieved 27 December 2011.