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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Rebecca Russell

Special award Sophie Wessex was given which cemented her place as the Queen's 'rock'

The public have seen The Queen's four children at a number of events following her death at Balmoral Castle on September 8.

These have included viewing the floral tributes around the UK, walking behind her coffin from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall and mounting a vigil around her coffin on two separate occasions. However, another treasured member of the family who has been as constant presence is The Countess of Wessex.

Sophie was often referred to as The Queen's 'second daughter' owing to their incredibly close bond. Earlier this year she was granted a very special award by the late Queen which showed the level of respect Her Majesty had for her daughter-in-law.

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