Married to Elizabeth’s youngest, Countess Sophie starred in a scandal when a reporter asked if her husband was gay
Elizabeth II has always had problems with her daughters-in-law. Diana Spencer, Charles’ ex, and Sarah Ferguson, Andrew’s divorcee, shocked the queen with behavior deemed inappropriate for a prince’s wife.
The wife of the youngest, Edward, also displeased the monarch. Commoner Sophie Rhys-Jones, named Countess of Wessex after her wedding, has gaffed with the press.
In an informal conversation with a reporter, he called Elizabeth “old”. Then she tried to fix it: “Old dear”. The reporter posted.
At that time, the ruler was over 70 years old. Even though she was very old, she didn’t like the way she was mentioned.
Sophie has been experiencing the queen’s coldness for some time. Another media incident happened when she was asked about her husband’s sexuality.
Edward was the subject of gossip, touted as a closed gay. They said his marriage was a farce to stifle homosexuality that could never be assumed.
Surprised by a reporter’s indiscretion, Sophie said the rumor was a lie. The tabloid skewed her response. The made-up title – “My Edward is not gay” – horrified Elizabeth.
At the request of the top of the monarchy, Sophie stopped giving interviews. Gradually, she managed to get closer to the queen. She was forgiven for her mistakes and began to rely on her mother-in-law’s sympathy for her.
In later years, they were close friends. The countess called the monarch “mom”. Elizabeth liked to entertain her for long teas at Buckingham Palace.
Coincidentally or not, the Queen’s favorite niece, Lady Louise, is the eldest daughter of Sophie and Edward. The 18-year-old has yet to decide whether she will be a princess.
She has been entitled to the title since birth, but she doesn’t seem interested in getting it back.
Recommended by her grandmother, the girl gave priority to studies and the arts. You keep a healthy distance from the intrigues of the London court. Sophie supports her daughter’s desire to be free of her.
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