The Royal Family has a "secret weapon" to which Kate Middleton will be "frequently turning" amid her cancer treatment, a royal expert has claimed. Since tying the knot in 1999, the popularity of Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh , has been on a steady rise. Their wedding was a far cry from the grand Royal nuptials of the Prince and Princess of Wales or the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, opting for a more low-key celebration.
This approach has been mirrored in their personal lives and relationship. As they mark their 25th wedding anniversary, Edward and Sophie, now the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, are frequently hailed as two of the Royal Family's most crucial "secret weapons". Edward, aged 60, wed Sophie Rhys-Jones, 59, in an intimate ceremony at St George's Chapel, Windsor on 19 June, 1999, and their bond has only grown stronger since.
Former BBC Royal correspondent, Jennie Bond, has detailed the Duchess's charm and her down-to-earth nature, which she believes are key to her success. "Sophie is a natural, humble woman - clearly still very much in love with her husband - and a woman who has grown into her role without fuss or fanfare," Jennie revealed. And Sophie's kindness extends beyond her immediate family, with reports suggesting she offered support to both Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle during pivotal moments in their Royal journeys.
"Sophie has become one of the most loved members of the royal family, forging a deep and mutually affectionate relationship w.