Since Queen Elizabeth II’s death, the British monarchy has been put through the wringer.
But amid all the drama, there have been some positive changes as well.
Sophie is married to Prince Edward, which makes her Anne’s sister-in-law.
Anne and Sophie have known each other since 1987, when Sophie first started dating Edward.
She’s also proved a hardworking royal, something Anne most certainly would have noticed over the years.
At least that’s what body language expert Judi James toldExpressin 2021.
After Philip’s death, Queen Elizabeth II needed her family’s support more than ever.
Sophie and Anne both stepped up and, as a result, became close friends.
Someone who was reportedly very chuffed with this new friendship was Queen Elizabeth.
Prince Edward and Sophie, as well as Prince Andrew, joined them for the six-and-a-half-hour drive.
Pictures of the royals waiting for the coffin to be carried into Holyroodhouse showed Sophie remaining close to Anne.
GB News presenter Alastair Stewart toldExpressthat Anne and Sophie were the obvious choices because of their work ethic.
While hosting the Korean War veterans reception, Anne and Sophie both wore turquoise outfits.
It also appears that Sophie follows Anne’s lead when it comes to choosing fashion accessories.
Princess Anne and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, weren’t closer because they had so much in common.
