Prince Edward 's wife, 57, was very close to her. Sophie, who started her career in public relations and worked in firms such as Capital Radio, grew up in a middle-class family with her father, a businessman. Express. MORE: Duchess Kate wants her son Prince George to sign up to Scouts. Sophie Countess of Wessex's father was Christopher Bournes Rhys-Jones. The Countess of Wessex, who blended into the royal family after her marriage and ran her duties with all diligence, did not have it easy with some people who referred to her humble . Kate Middleton pregnant: Will we see Royal Baby 4 as odds cut? said Sam. The daughter of a bank manager, she had an "ordinary" background and author Andrew Morton claimed she had misgivings about her daughter marrying a royal. Dame Vivien, whose father was Selfridges owner Sir Charles Clore, had celebrated her 60th by flying 120 pals to Florence. Despite being a day fit for celebrations, the Countess carried out several engagements via video link, as reported by the Court Circular, which registers the work by senior royals. I played some Chopin. The couple live in a sprawling mansion in Bagshot Park, 11 miles from Windsor. DON'T MISSSophie Wessex praised for really important work breaking down taboo [REACTION]Lady Louise Windsor: Sophie reveals daughter's grief at Philip loss [ANALYSIS]Sophie Wessex and Edward open up on lockdown visits to Queen & Philip [INSIGHT]. 'We are still a family no matter what': The Earl and Countess of Wessex A lot of men, when I go out, the first thing they say to me is: You really should do a live streaming from your office, it could be a huge market for you. Watch out! Sophie, who is 14 weeks pregnant with her second child, cleared her private diary recently to be with her mother. The Countess of Wessex says she's received "very wonderful birthday Sophie grew up in Brenchley, Kent, and later attended West Kent College, training as a secretary. ", Sophie even revealed that Louise's newfound confidence has encouraged her to return to a beloved sport. The couple have two children - Lady Louise Windsor, 16, and James, Viscount Severn. READ: Touching moment Prince William helps Queen Consort during King Charles III's proclamation, MORE: Queen Elizabeth II's loving message to son Charles revealed. Lady Louise is in the Girlguides, and is a keen equestrian, excelling at carriage driving. Will Lady Louise now become a Princess after parents' title change? "Whether you are general practitioner nurses or whether you are healthcare assistants, we all know how much this whole pandemic has put on you. Sophie Wessex: Why son James, Viscount Severn hasn't been seen since Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie's son James makes debut with new royal title, Royal fans spot error on official website following new titles. Sophie Wessex's parents at the home in 1999 Now, the Countess and Earl live at Bagshot Park with their two children James Viscount Severn and Lady Louise. Sophie Rhys-Jones was born in Oxford, on January 20, 1965. Edwards wife, the Countess of Wessex, will become the Duchess of Edinburgh a courtesy title which was held by the Queen. "And he was full of praise for the way that it had been handled and how quick and easy and simple the whole process was. Recorded under January 20, the Court Circular read: "Today is the Anniversary of the Birthday of The Countess of Wessex. Sophie, Countess of Wessex, 55, married the Queen's youngest son Prince Edward, 56, in 1999 and has since become a much-loved member of the British Royal Family. She has missed out on so much, and Im particularly sad that she hasnt seen my children grow up or seen how my work has grown and developed. Sophie, Countess of Wessex, is advising me on how best to treat my blighted box hedges as her husband, Prince Edward, pours from an elegant black and white china teapot . Queen Elizabeth II and Sophie, Countess of Wessex: The Closest Royal She was born into a middle-class family. Prince Charles confirmed he would get the jab but, during an engagement in December, he said he was"way down the list" for his jab. Sophie to become Duchess of Edinburgh as Edward takes his father's title THE Duke of Edinburgh's title will pass to his youngest son, the Earl of Wessex - but not until Charles accedes to. Other members of the Royal Family has spoken about the vaccine against Covid-19 recently. Yesterday royal commentator Judy Wade said: "She and Sophie had a close relationship. The Queen remarked that the flowers "match my dress", with Alice later admitting that she was "a bit nervous" but that the Queen was "really nice". 01:07 BST 19 Sep 2016 Sophie and Edward have unveiled much of the interiors during the coronavirus pandemic while they have been working from home, showing that it has a suitably grand design with hand-carved wooden walls, high ceilings and ornate furniture including glass kitchen cupboards showcasing a large selection of fine china. But on Charless eventual accession to the throne the title can be regranted anew to Edward. By Sophie Wessex's parents at the home in 1999. Once derided as 'black sheep,' Sophie became Queen's rock The Countess lived there with her brother David and their parents Christopher and Mary, until she married into the royal family. When Sophie married into the royal family in 1999, it was reported that the area's property prices increased by an average of 171 per cent. In recent years, she was widely known as 'the Queen's favourite' and when visiting Balmoral or Sandringham, she was often spotted in the coveted spot in the back seat of the Rolls-Royce with the Queen on Sunday morning rides to church. It was sold by Sophie's parents in 2001 for 600,000, and is now believed to be worth approximately 1million. SOPHIE, Countess of Wessex, has given a rare glimpse into her family's touching afternoons with the Queen. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. SOPHIE HEARTBREAK AT MOTHER'S DEATH - Mirror Online A palace source gave further details about the royals' vaccination, saying the jabs had been administered by a household doctor at Windsor Castle, where the elderly royals are self-isolating. Christopher, who turns 90 this year, is a retired sales director for an importer of industrial tyres and rubber goods. Duchess Sophie and Prince Edward's royal family record revealed! The Grade II-listed building is set within 51 acres of land, and is located just 11 miles away from Windsor, where the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh spend a lot of their time. Sophie Countess of Wessex is one of the most popular members of the Royal Family. The Countess of Wessex revealed during the emotional. The Grade II-listed building is set. When Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones married in 1999, they were given the titles the Earl and Countess of Wessex, but Buckingham Palace also announced that Edward would eventually one day succeed his father as the Duke of Edinburgh. Former racecourse commentator Rhys-Jones, 53, who declines to comment on his unlikely career move, used to be a publican but his hostelry, The Royal Oak, at Brookland in Kent, called last orders in 2012 with debts of more than 100,000. Living with her family just ten miles away from Windsor Castle at Bagshot Park, the Countess would visit the Queen regularly, becoming the closest of confidants. "She is being comforted by her husband but she is deeply saddened.". The Countess of Wessex has told how she is 'so happy' her 89-year-old father has received the Covid-19 vaccine - branding it an 'early birthday present'.'. While former PR guru Sophie. The mother-of-two has an older bother named David. Mary Rhys-Jones, 71, had been battling the disease for six months. The Queen died before Prince William, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex arrived at Balmoral on Thursday afternoon. She booked all 203 rooms of the Verdura golf resort in Sicily to celebrate her 70th birthday with 200 friends at the weekend. "She said that we had a lovely facility and that it must be lovely to play in here. Lady Louise accompanied her parents on the walkabout. Mary gave birth to their son David in 1963, and Sophie arrived two years later. Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex are still . Make sure you never miss a ROYAL story! Yes, I have, she whispers. She is married to Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, the youngest sibling of King Charles III . Queen died before William, Andrew, Edward and Sophie Wessex arrived at Sophie and Prince Edward are the second youngest working royal couple after Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge. Queen gifted favourite Sophie Countess of Wessex wedding tiara. Christopher Rhys-Jones - Wikidata I can reveal that David Rhys-Jones has trained as an undertaker and now works at a funeral parlour in East Sussex. She worked as a secretary and also was involved in charitable work. This decision marked a huge break with royal protocol, with Buckingham Palace rarely commenting on personal matters. In another room, pupils were playing compositions they had made themselves using digital technology for their GCSE's. Prime Minister Liz Truss was informed about the monarch's death at 4 . Mrs Rhys-Jones, a charity worker and former secretary, lived with husband Christopher, 72, in the Kent village of Benenden. Duchess Kate wants her son Prince George to sign up to Scouts, 13 fun photos of the royals at Cheltenham Festival through the years, 12 best photos of the royals celebrating Easter Sunday through the years, Queen's close friend given honour in late monarch's Demise Honours, Prince William follows in late Queen's footsteps during poignant visit to Poland, How King Charles' coronation breaks from tradition from the Queen's, King Charles faces a difficult milestone this weekend, Why Sophie and Edward's son James will NOT inherit Duke of Edinburgh title, New joy for Prince Edward following title change. RELATED:Why Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex will never give up 30m royal home. Make sure you never miss a ROYAL story! Sophie is distantly related to the Viscounts Molesworth through her paternal grandmother. Prince Edward and Sophie: Is Prince Edward still married? Express. The Queen was visiting the school to open a new music department named in her honour, the Queen Elizabeth Music School, on King's Bruton 500th anniversary. Sophie Wessex family tree: The shock royal in Sophie's bloodline - Express Mary's family hailed from Ireland, where her relations made their living as farmers and shopkeepers. Her untimely death came when Sophie's daughter Lady Louise was not yet two years old. Mary, whose family was originally from Ireland, worked as a part-time secretary and was involved in charity work. Her mum, Mary Rhys-Jones,. The home was kept as private as possible when Sophie went into the spotlight, but her parents Christopher and Mary were photographed outside of the property when their daughter and Edward's engagement was announced.