Prince Edward's wife, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, was recently hailed as the "unsung hero of Christmas." After reportedly supporting her "royal sister" Kate Middleton throughout cancer treatment, it was also reported that Sophie was a "peacemaker" between Prince Harry and Prince William. Now, another report is highlighting just how much the late Queen Elizabeth II loved Duchess Sophie.
Royal expert and biographer Ingrid Seward spoke to OK! magazine about the late Queen's special relationship with Duchess Sophie. "With the exception of her daughter Anne, the Queen was closer to Sophie than any of the other royal women," Seward told the outlet. "It really was a genuine closeness, and Elizabeth was always Sophie's biggest confidante."
