Duchess Sophie has become the “secret weapon of the royal family” as she and her husband Prince EdwardThe role of the king within the monarchy is evolving. royal commentator Afua Hagan told Us weekly.
“She does her job really well, makes great contacts with people at her engagements and does a lot of it behind the scenes,” says Hagan Us. “Now we see Prince Edward acting in his own way too.”
The insider went on to say that Edward, 60, feels “really privileged” to attend public royal events “on behalf of.” King Charles III And Prince William. “Maybe he’s the royal family’s other secret weapon,” Hagan speculates.
After Charles’ cancer diagnosis in February, the king asked his siblings for help. Princess Anne and Edward have attended more events while Charles, 75, undergoes treatment and carries out his royal duties behind closed doors. (Prince Andrew hasn’t come forward to help after he was stripped of his royal titles in 2019 amid a sexual assault scandal that he vehemently denied.)
The relationship between King Charles III and his brother Prince Edward has changed over the years. The late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip welcomed their firstborn Charles in November 1948. The couple then welcomed daughter Anne in August 1950 and sons Andrew and Edward in February 1960 and March 1964. Philip died in April […]
Us reported earlier this month that Edward and Sophie, 59, were named the new “chosen couple,” while William, 42, and Princess Kate Middleton are also out of action for the time being. (William has stepped back from his public duties as Kate, 42, also undergoes treatment following a cancer diagnosis.)
Since then, Edward has been given his biggest role yet: leading the royal family’s Anzac Day celebrations, which took place on Thursday, April 25.
Although he was given more responsibility, Us reported earlier this week that Edward recently struggled with a “snub” from his older brother Charles. When the king announced his new royal appointments on Tuesday, April 23, Edward’s name was noticeably absent. (Kate was made a Royal Companion of the Order of the Companions of Honor, while William was made a Grand Master of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath.)
“[They] “I knew Charles was preparing to announce the new honors and he also told William and Kate in advance,” a royal insider said Us on Thursday. “[William and Kate] We were really grateful and it gave them motivation to get recognition, especially with such great awards.”
Samir Hussein/WireImage King Charles III. is more than just the country’s monarch to his younger siblings Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. Charles is the firstborn of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Shortly after welcoming Charles in November 1948, the couple expanded their family with the addition of Anne in August 1950 […]
Edward was “hoping” to receive an honor, the source added. “He was dedicated to art, and that is often overlooked in his theater work.”
The insider went on to say that Sophie “supported” her husband as they took on a bigger role within the company.
“They’re really hoping it leads to something bigger and shows they’re up to the task,” the source added. “It was disappointing, the snub, but they are still as loyal as ever. Charles has done nothing but sing her praises lately, and that has brought them even closer as brothers.”
With reporting by Dominique Hines