Sophie, Countess of Wessex and wife to Prince Edward celebrates her 50th birthday on January 20.
The former public relations executive is a well-respected and much liked member of the Royal Family. The Countess is particularly liked by the Queen who awarded the Countess the Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order medal in 2010, the Queen’s highest seal of approval.
The Countess is a regular on the royal engagements track and impresses with her relaxed charm and light touch. The Countess is also a hard worker, representing Childline, the National Autistic Society and project dedicating to helping rehabilitate female prisoners, as well as as patron of the London College of Fashion.
And at 50, with style to boot, there’s certainly no stopping her! We wish her the happiest of birthdays.
Sophie on deck for royal duties.
Sophie with Edward on their engagement.
Sophie with Edward and her daughter, Lady Louise.
Sophie shares a laugh with the Duchess of Cambridge, nee Kate Middleton.
Sophie meets soldiers as part of her royal duties.
Sophie’s style has evolved since she first became a Countess.
Sophie and Edward on their wedding day in 1999.
Sophie and Edward on their wedding day in 1999.
Sophie and Edward on their wedding day in 1999.
Edward and Sophie on the cover of The Weekly in 1999.
Ladies in pastel, the Countess with The Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Cornwall.
Sophie in 2002.
Sophie, Countess of Wessex.
Sophie, Countess of Wessex.
