Sophie
Sophie has become the figure within the family who is the comforter to its members and a reassuring and inspiring presence for the country. She is a modern woman and yet a throwback to happier Royal times. She is now the 'glue that binds'.
During some of the darkest days of the Royal Family, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, has quietly risen to become the respected and much-loved face of a family in turmoil.
In this inspiring biography, bestselling author Sean Smith tells the remarkable story of Sophie Rhys-Jones; a young woman with a winning smile who captured the heart of a Prince and, subsequently, the nation.
From her fun-filled days in rural Kent and nervous beginnings at the Palace, to becoming a powerful voice on world issues and being acclaimed as a 'trailblazer' by Hillary Clinton; this is an intimate portrait of a woman who has made significant achievements while enduring the pressures of life as a wife, mother and Royal. Whether it's keeping important secrets, navigating tabloid exposés or surviving near-death experiences, Sophie has done so with dignity and strength.
Inside, discover the secret of Sophie's long-lasting love for Prince Edward; the unshakeable bond she had with the late Queen; her great friendship with the future Queen, Kate; and her frosty relationship with Princess Diana. And how, while the Royal Family gathers itself after the deaths of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip; the cancer battles of King Charles and the Princess of Wales; amid a media obsession with Harry and Meghan - not to mention Prince Andrew - it is Sophie who is saving the day.
SEAN SMITH is the UK's leading celebrity biographer and the author of the No. 1 bestseller Cheryl, as well as Sunday Times bestselling books about Tom Jones, Robbie Williams and Kate Middleton.
His books about the most famous people of our times have been translated throughout the world. He enjoys writing about the Royal Family, arguably the biggest celebrities in the country. Uniquely, he has written books about Kate, Meghan and Sophie.
The film Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story was based on his biography of the Harry Potter author. Described by the Independent as a 'fearless chronicler' he seeks to find the real person behind the public image.
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