Who is The Countess of Wessex?
HRH The Countess of Wessex
Born as: Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones
Birthday and Birthplace: January 20, 1965 in Oxford
Royal House: The House of Windsor (The British Royal Family)
Parents: Christopher and Mary Rhys-Jones
Spouse: Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex (wedding day: June 19, 1999 at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor)
Children: Lady Louise Windsor (b. 2003) and Viscount Severn (b. 2007)
Official Residence: Buckingham Palace
Other Residences: Bagshot Park
Education: West Kent College
Career: Sophie worked in public relations before her marriage to Prince Edward. She now supports her husband and The Queen in performing royal duties.
source: The Official Website of the British Monarchy; image credit: Newscom
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