Queen Elizabeth II's great-grandchildren Prince George and Princess Charlotte paid tribute to ... making her way into Westminster Abbey ahead of Sophie, Countess of Wessex. Kate reached out ...

At one point during the ceremony, Sophie, 57, handed a handkerchief ... according to the BBC. See Princess Charlotte's Grown Up Gesture for Queen Elizabeth at the Late Monarch's Funeral About ...

Phil told Fabulous: "The late Queen once said that Sophie was 'good for our Ed' and ... and playdates at Bagshot for George, Louis and Charlotte, during the times when Kate needed to rest after ...

Sophie's connection with the Queen was evident when she wore the brooch at the monarch's funeral in 2022 as a final farewell to the ruler. "The exquisite brooch not only reflects Sophie's deep ...

Queen Mother. Of Sophie's patronage, Kathleen Snow, worldwide president of Mothers' Union, said in a statement: "The Duchess will bring strength and inspiration for the work we all do.