The royals’ greatest asset WHY SOPHIE’S THE ONE TO WATCH
It’s no secret that of all her family members, the Queen is probably fondest of her daughter-in-law Sophie, Countess of Wessex.
Over the years, the pair have become incredibly close, spending many hours in each other’s company. But what hasn’t always been recognised is that Sophie’s more than just Her Majesty’s confidante – she’s emerging as one of the family’s leading campaigners, unafraid to speak out about topics normally considered off limits for royals.
With the encouragement of her mother-in-law, Prince Edward’s wife is not only stepping up to help cover the gaps left following the departure of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, but she’s been addressing subjects like menopause and sexual violence.
Sophie first spoke out about sexual violence in
