New Zealand Woman’s Weekly

Working like a charm! DUCHESS SOPHIE’S SPECTACULAR RISE

The King’s plans to slim down the monarchy mean those working royals left carrying the load are having to take on extra work.

And one of those proving time and time again why she is such an asset to the royal family is Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.

The mum-of-two has worked tirelessly as a representative of the monarchy since marrying Prince Edward 24 years ago, but has stepped up even further since the death of the Queen last year.

And in recent weeks, she’s added

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