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Sorry, Kate and Meghan. Sophie Wessex Is the True Royal Power Player

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After a controversial few years when she first married Prince Edward, Sophie Wessex has become one of the Queen’s most trusted confidantes.

Tom Sykes
Tom Sykes 

European Editor at Large

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Tom Sykes

Tom Sykes

European Editor at Large

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tom.sykes@thedailybeast.com

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