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Unlikely royal relied on heavily by King Charles - but there could be a fly in the ointment


EXCLUSIVE: King Charles has been relying on an unexpected ally amid his ongoing cancer treatment, yet they also have other responsibilities says a leading royal expert

Sophie has been seen devoting more time to high profile engagements in recent years, and was seen attending the Sovereign's garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla last month. “I think she is also much admired for carrying out overseas tours, often highlighting extremely difficult subjects such as violence against women in conflict zones, without very much attendant publicity. The Duchess of Edinburgh attended the Sovereign's Garden Party (Image: PA)“I think Charles will always be grateful for the huge support and affection Sophie gave to his mother, the late Queen…who came to regard her as another daughter.”

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