It should come as no great surprise thatSophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, lives a pretty lavish life.
She is, after all, a member of the royal family.
However, Sophie didn’t always live a life of luxury.
In fact, as a child, her life was fairly ordinary.
She grew up in a middle class family in the small village of Brenchley.
Her family home was a quaint four-bedroom farmhouse.
She went on to work in public relations.
After Sophie and Edward married in 1999, her life turned upside down.
Let’s take a peek inside the lavish royal life of Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.
In 2015, she wore a Diane von Furstenburg dress along with a Helmut Lang jacket.
She accessorized with Prada shoes and Monica Vinader earrings.
Altogether, theDaily Mailestimated this one outfit was worth over 1,200 ($1,500).
For instance, both have been spotted in Emilia Wickstead, Suzannah, Alexander McQueen, and Erdem.
In other words, Sophie has very good style.
No wonder her wardrobe is so impressive!
Among her pieces is the Anthemion tiara, which she wore on her wedding day.
It is reportedly worth 1 million.
She also frequently wears a necklace that features the initials of her husband and two children.
However, some of Sophie’s jewels are fairly controversial.
Apparently, Sophie accepted two extravagant sets of jewels from the Bahraini royal family.
Former Foreign Office Minister Denis MacShane said that Sophie should give up the jewels for a good cause.
Yes, we are talking about her engagement ring.
The royals are known for going all out when it comes to engagement rings.
However, it turns outSophie might have the most valuable ring of all.
Sophie was pictured relaxing with her family on the beach during the vacation.
Apparently, the family visited the local Taverna Galini in Agios Stefanos almost every night.
Sophie has attended numerous royal banquets, garden parties, premieres, and charity galas.
In fact, her life seems to be an endless series of glamorous events.
Sophie has also attended plenty of glitzy events during her royal trips abroad, too.
A year earlier, she and her husband spent time in the Caribbean.
Their tour included meeting locals and viewing performances.
Back in 2018, the pair visited Sri Lanka, where they opened a school and met with fans.
Sophie and her husband, Prince Edward, live at Bagshot Park, a huge royal estate in Surrey.
The home was given to the couple by the late Queen Elizabeth II as a wedding gift in 1999.
The property sits on 51 acres of land and has an estimated 120 rooms not too shabby!
According toHello!the home is thought to be worth around 30 million ($38 million).
The grounds include a pool, a terrace, and a tennis court, along with extensive manicured gardens.
According toHistoric England, “its architecture [reflects] that of the main house.”
For Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, and Prince Edward, it was no different.
Sophie wore pearl earrings and a matching necklace, which had been commissioned by Edward as a wedding gift.
As designer Shaw explained toTatler, the dress was actually designed to conceal a second, secret dress.
You will also monitor and replenish food supplies and equipment for the household," read the job listing.
The cook would also be responsible for cooking for events and parties.
However, for Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, it’s just a normal part of everyday life.
Apparently, the tradition began after Sophie learned to ride to bond with the queen.
“Sophie set herself a series of tasks.
With a glass of fine wine, naturally.
Naturally, Sophie had to pay a visit to a local winery during her 2023 trip to Canada.
She is, it seems, less of a fan of whiskey.
“That’s quite strong!”
she said, laughing (viaDaily Mail).
For her wedding, the Queen Mother gave Sophie her bejeweled hair clip.
She has also given her fair share of lavish gifts.
For instance, in 2023, theMirrorreported that Sophie gave Kate Middleton a 325 ($413.31) jumpsuit.
“[Sophie] got our black Sadie jumpsuit for herself and then asked for one for Kate.
She said ‘Kate wants one, can I get one as well?'”
Apparently, Sophie chose to employ nannies who trained at the famous Norland College.
Kate Middleton later hired a nanny from the same college.
Though, having endured years of back pain, she also knows when to rest.”
Sophie is also a big fan of Pilates, which she allegedly actually practices in public classes.
Plus, she is also known to enjoy riding, cycling, and skiing.
