![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/king-charles-and-sophie-wessexs-playful-bond/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_JS269385751.jpg&description=King Charles and Queen Camilla will appear at a rare joint engagement with Sophie, the new Duchess of Edinburgh - and there have been many hints about the fun friendship between the monarch and his sister-in-law They rarely carry out engagements together as their busy diaries often see them at opposite ends of the country - and sometimes the world. But later today King Charles will team up with his sister-in-law Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, to host a very special event at Windsor Castle, where, along with Queen Camilla, they will celebrate the work of William Shakespeare. In their handful of public appearances together, there has been several interactions between the monarch and the duchess that have spoken volumes about their friendly, and at times playful bond. Since marrying her husband Prince Edward, Sophie has become a pillar of the Royal Family - and was even dubbed a "second daughter" of the late Queen thanks to their close relationship. But despite the Queen's sad death last year, Sophie has maintained her position as a much-loved member of Charles' slimmed-down monarchy. Here, we take a look at the bond they share... Sophie's introduction to the Royal Family came in 1999 when she married Edward in a spectacular wedding at Windsor Castle. Charles was at his younger brother's side as a supporter when he tied the knot with his bride. Sophie, a former PR exec who once worked for Capital Radio, was born Sophie Rhys-Jones and like the Princess of Wales hails from a posh background with her parents sending her to private schools. She and Edward were brought together by a mutual passion for the ancient sport of real tennis and romance blossomed between the pair. They now have two children Lady Louise Windsor, 19, and 15-year-old James, Earl of Wessex. However, Sophie's early royal life was not without controversy and problems arose when she tried to combine her life as a royal with her professional career. She was caught in a "fake sheikh" sting and accused of){kind=link}
King Charles and Queen Camilla will appear at a rare joint engagement with Sophie, the new Duchess of Edinburgh – and there have been many hints about the fun friendship between the monarch and his sister-in-law
They rarely carry out engagements together as their busy diaries often see them at opposite ends of the country – and sometimes the world.
But later today King Charles will team up with his sister-in-law Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, to host a very special event at Windsor Castle, where, along with Queen Camilla, they will celebrate the work of William Shakespeare.
In their handful of public appearances together, there has been several interactions between the monarch and the duchess that have spoken volumes about their friendly, and at times playful bond. Since marrying her husband Prince Edward, Sophie has become a pillar of the Royal Family – and was even dubbed a “second daughter” of the late Queen thanks to their close relationship.
But despite the Queen’s sad death last year, Sophie has maintained her position as a much-loved member of Charles’ slimmed-down monarchy. Here, we take a look at the bond they share…