The pain of Sophie de Wessex did not escape the eyes of the public, touched to see so much sadness in the eyes of one of the late Sovereign’s daughters-in-law: “My thoughts are with Princess Anne and Sophie of Wessex who, there is no photo, seem most affected by the loss of their mother and stepmother”, “Heartbreaking to see Sophie so upset.“Everyone also appreciated the gesture of comfort from Sophie de Wessex to Princess Anne, devastated since the death of her mother.
In recent years, Sophie de Wessex had forged strong ties with Queen Elizabeth II to the point of becoming one of her favorite daughters-in-law. Accomplice and present for the Sovereign, Sophie de Wessex was even more so after the death of Prince Philip: “Sophie traveled the 10 miles from her Bagshot Park home to Windsor Castle most days and most weekends to spend time with Her Majesty. And on days when she couldn’t make it in person, the Duchess of Wessex made a point of calling her mother-in-law at least once a day.confided an expert. Their bond is very much like that of a mother and her daughter […] It’s very special.“The Countess of Wessex’s grief effectively proves that Elizabeth II was the queen of her heart…