Wednesday 14 September 2022 02:32 AM Sophie in line to be Duchess of Edinburgh as daughter-in-law who called Queen ... trends now
Sophie the Countess of Wessex is now in line to be elevated to become Duchess of Edinburgh if her husband Prince Edward takes his late father's title as Duke of Edinburgh as anticipated.
This raise in royal status for Sophie, 57, could be considered a touching tribute to the late Queen's daughter-in-law who lovingly called her 'mama'.
Queen Elizabeth II's title of Duchess of Edinburgh passing to Sophie would give her a front-and-centre role as one of a reduced number of working royals, as King Charles begins to slim down the monarchy.
The final say on rests with the King, the current Duke of Edinburgh after inheriting the role from Prince Philip, on whether he wishes to grant his youngest brother the title.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 04: Sophie, Countess of Wessex (right) and Princess Anne, Princess Royal (second-left) look on as Queen Elizabeth II (centre) cuts a cake celebrating 100 years of the Women's Institute at the Royal Albert Hall on June 4, 2015
The teary-eyed Countess of Wessex, Sophie studies the floral tributes and loving messages left to her mother-in-law, the Queen, at Crathie Kirk church near Balmoral on Saturday
Lady Louise Windsor, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Anne, Princess Royal wave to the public outside Balmoral Castle on Saturday
Prince Philip had said he wanted his youngest son to take on the title when it was the right time and his oldest son, then Prince Charles, was thought to have agreed.
However, some believed he had come round to
