Sophie Wessex

2022 - 9 - 11

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'Queen's favourite': Sophie Wessex's adorable bond with 'mama ... (Daily Express)

SOPHIE, the Countess of Wessex shared an adorable bond with Queen Elizabeth II, whom she affectionately dubbed 'mama', due to a multitude of common ...

Scottish mourners paid tribute to the Queen by lining the route of her coffin procession in their thousands as she left Balmoral for the last time. Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone and her deputies Liam MacArthur and Annabelle Ewing also lined the street to show their appreciation to the Queen. As the Queen's coffin passed the Scottish Parliament, Scotland's political leaders assembled to pay their respects. But over time, helped by the Queen’s guidance, she had learnt to ‘manage expectations’.” [Sophie Wessex](/latest/sophie-countess-of-wessex), often branded the Firm’s “secret weapon” by courtiers, was joined by Camilla, now the Queen Consort, for an intimate, family farewell. [Royal Family](/latest/royal-family) rushed to Balmoral on Thursday to spend their final moments with the beloved monarch.

The Countess of Wessex visits public tributes to Her Majesty, the ... (goodhousekeeping.com)

Sophie was seen holding her daughter's hand as members of the Royal Family stopped to view tributes to Her Majesty.

She was seen holding her mother's hand, displaying support for one another. She was seen crouching down, looking at flowers and also reading notes that have been left. Lady Louise Windsor, the daughter of Sophie and Edward, was also in attendance for the service and to visit the tributes at Balmoral.

How Sophie, Countess of Wessex became Queen Elizabeth II's ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

The Countess was a 'rock' to the monarch over the years, particularly after the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.

It is very special." [became even more important in recent years](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2021/04/18/queen-turns-sophie-countess-wessex-step-shadows/) when the Duke of York was forced to step back from royal duties and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex left Britain for America. [speak publicly about the death of the Duke of Edinburgh](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2021/04/11/queen-described-death-prince-philip-having-left-huge-void-says/) - a sign, according to experts, of the level of trust and affection with which she had come to be regarded. The Countess was the first member of the Royal family to [the death of the Duke of Edinburgh](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2021/04/09/prince-philip-dead-duke-edinburgh-dies-aged-99-what-happened/), it was Sophie to whom the Queen turned - with royal insiders describing her daughter-in-law as being like “a rock”. [by the loss of their mother](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/09/08/queen-dead-age-96-royal-family-balmoral-buckingham-palace/) and by the outpouring of public sympathy.

Inside 'favourite' Sophie Wessex's unique bond with the Queen (OK! Magazine)

Sophie, Countess of Wessex shared a close relationship with her late mother-in-law Queen Elizabeth II, reportedly becoming her 'favourite' relative over ...

Queen Elizabeth II was said to have had 'great affection' for her daughter-in-law, with an insider telling The Sun: “Edward happened to marry someone for whom his mother has great affection. Royal commentator Duncan Larcombe previously said: “Sophie Wessex has emerged as the Queen’s unlikely ‘rock’ as the monarch adjusts to life without Prince Philip. [Lady Louise Windsor](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/lady-louise-windsor), 18, also said to have been the late monarch's favourite grandchild. [Queen's close bond with her grandchildren from Harry to Zara and Lady Louise](https://www.ok.co.uk/lifestyle/queen-bond-grandchildren-prince-harry-27948708) [Princess Anne looks sombre as she's seen for first time since Queen's death](https://www.ok.co.uk/royal/princess-anne-queen-death-sighting-27958816) [Zara Tindall wipes away tears as she's joined by Royals at Balmoral church service](https://www.ok.co.uk/royal/zara-tindall-balmoral-church-service-27958878) [Prince Andrew seen for first time since Queen's death as Royals attend church service](https://www.ok.co.uk/royal/breaking-andrew-queen-death-church-27958185) [Share your tributes and special memories of Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.ok.co.uk/royal/royal-news/share-your-tributes-special-memories-27947971) [among the Royals at Balmoral Castle on 10 September ](https://www.ok.co.uk/royal/sophie-wessex-the-queen-service-27959173)attending a church service in honour of Queen Elizabeth II, who sadly passed away on 8 September. “Like so many families during lockdown, Her Majesty was unable to see her favourite daughter-in-law, but as restrictions started to lift, Sophie was one of the few people inside her COVID bubble. “Since the Duke’s death in April, Sophie has driven the 10 miles from her Bagshot Park home to Windsor Castle every few days and most weekends to spend socially-distanced time with Her Majesty. "And on days she can’t get there in person, the Duchess of Wessex has made a point of calling her mother-in-law at least once a day," as reported by [Sophie](https://www.ok.co.uk/royal/sophie-wessex-the-queen-service-27959173), who also shares son James, Viscount Severn, 14, with Edward, grew even closer to her late mother-in-law last year, following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh. Sophie would reportedly make the 10-mile journey from her home to Windsor Castle frequently, in order to spend time with Her Majesty. [Sophie, Countess of Wessex](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/sophie-countess-of-wessex) shared an exceptionally close bond with her mother-in-law, [Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/the-queen). The 57 year old, who is married to the Queen's youngest son Prince Edward, 58, was often described as Her Majesty's "favourite" relative, with her and Edward's daughter,

The Countess of Wessex visits public tributes to the Queen at Balmoral (MSN UK)