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Duchess Sophie offers rare insight on her role as Royal Family's 'secret weapon'

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh visits the Central School of Ballet on June 24, 2025 .

Since marrying Prince Edward in 1999, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh has consistently been praised as a reliable and under-the-radar asset to the Royal Family. She's one of those royals who quietly undertakes a large number of engagements and raises awareness for important issues close to her heart.

In recent years, she's stepped up more than ever to support the monarchy and is considered something of a secret weapon for the Royal Family. However, in a new interview during her poignant visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina earlier this month, the Duchess herself has questioned this particular moniker.

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