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Inside Prince William's big plans for 'secret weapon' Sophie Wessex when he's on throne
EXCLUSIVE: As The Duchess of Edinburgh celebrates her landmark 60th birthday, we ask a leading royal expert how her star quality will continue to rise when Prince William is on the throne
The Duchess of Edinburgh has rightfully climbed the ranks and has become one of the most popular working royals who backs difficult causes which previously received very little global attention. One the reasons behind Sophie's impressive rise is the role she has assumed as a talented diplomat who is frequently sent abroad to carry out politically sensitive and high-profile trips to war-torn or otherwise troubled areas of the world. Away from the spotlight, she and Prince Edward live at Bagshot Park in Surrey with their two children, Lady Louise Windsor, 21, and James, Earl of Wessex, 17, when they are not away at university and school.
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