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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

Royal Expert Reflects on the Major "Mistake" Duchess Sophie Made, Which Ruined Her Relationship With Princess Diana

Princess Diana and Duchess Sophie with blonde bobs.

Duchess Sophie is a crucial member of the Royal Family, who is often described as Princess Kate's "royal sister." However, Prince Edward's wife wasn't always as popular with every Royal Family member, according to one royal biographer. In fact, Sophie apparently had a relatively icy relationship with Princess Diana.

While promoting his new biography Sophie: Saving the Royal Family, author Sean Smith discussed the moment that changed everything between Duchess Sophie and Princess Diana. "One mistake Sophie did make was having the same Diana-style blonde bob, which didn't suit her as well as it did the princess," Smith told GB News. "Inevitably, it would lead to superficial comparisons."

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