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Will Hayward

Why Big Suze from Peep Show is at Queen's funeral

There are a lot of familiar faces attending the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. World leaders and politicians have gathered to pay tribute to the monarch. But there are few people at the funeral who people were surprised to see.

Not least of these was the actress Sophie Winkleman. She is best known for playing the role of Big Suze Peep Show. The genial long time love interest of Jeremy (play by Robert Webb) in the Channel 4 sitcom.

Many people have noticed he attendance at the funeral (as well as other royal occasions). This is because she is married to Frederick Windsor, who is the son of Prince Michael of Kent - a cousin of the Queen. However, she doesn’t use the title in her professional life.

The couple married in Hampton Court Palace in 2009. They have two daughters together, born in 2013 and 2016 respectively. Sophie is also the half-sister of TV presenter Claudia Winkleman.

Peep Show fans posted their delight at spotting "Big Suze" on their TVs again.

Others were hoping that Jeremy would be continuing he intermittent crusade to win her love:

Some went for a very obsecure Peep Show reference. Hats off to you if you managed to get this one:

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