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It has long-oft been said that Sophie is a favourite of QEII, I remember reading a long while ago that she was the only daughter in law ever allowed to sit in a car/carriage with her, though I imagine this has since been changed.
And I agree about her seeing her as a second mum, they do seem close and the Queen was very accommodating when Sophie married Edward, such as understanding the need for privacy and things a bit more low-key.
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Certainly Camilla and Kate have ridden with her to various events.
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Certainly Camilla and Kate have ridden with her to various events.
That may be since. I distinctly remember reading that fact but it was around ten years ago I read it perhaps? And the whole monarchy has changed since then so I'd be very surprised if that was still the case! I seem to recall that it was Sophie being the only DIL allowed to ride in the car at Christmas or something like that, but my memory isn't that strong! |
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Happy sweet 16 to the beautiful Lady Louise Wessex
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Happy sweet 16 to the beautiful Lady Louise Wessex
Wow, I can'r believe Louise is 16 already. May she have a very happy birthday and a wonderful year to come. |
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Happy sweet 16 to the beautiful Lady Louise Wessex
Wow, I can'r believe Louise is 16 already. May she have a very happy birthday and a wonderful year to come. I wish an official portrait to mark her birthday had been released. I know - the Wessexes value their privacy; they aren't THE family, and maybe Louise didn't want it, but - still!! |
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My fondest childhood memory is ... not having to pay bills and taxes 🤓
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Happy sweet 16 to the beautiful Lady Louise Wessex
Wow, I can'r believe Louise is 16 already. May she have a very happy birthday and a wonderful year to come. I wish an official portrait to mark her birthday had been released. I know - the Wessexes value their privacy; they aren't THE family, and maybe Louise didn't want it, but - still!!    |
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I wish an official portrait to mark her birthday had been released. I know - the Wessexes value their privacy; they aren't THE family, and maybe Louise didn't want it, but - still!!
This is part of their appeal - they never make a fuss about themselves or about their children. The children come along but are not featured with photo series. You get to see them but they are not shoved into your face. They are not overly styled. They don't look for attention. They have internalized the principle of the firm "work hard, but don't fuss". |
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I wish an official portrait to mark her birthday had been released. I know - the Wessexes value their privacy; they aren't THE family, and maybe Louise didn't want it, but - still!!
This is part of their appeal - they never make a fuss about themselves or about their children. The children come along but are not featured with photo series. You get to see them but they are not shoved into your face. They are not overly styled. They don't look for attention. They have internalized the principle of the firm "work hard, but don't fuss". Excellently stated!  |
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I wish an official portrait to mark her birthday had been released. I know - the Wessexes value their privacy; they aren't THE family, and maybe Louise didn't want it, but - still!!
That's why I like her so much. And she so charming. They just want their kids to have a normal upbringing, as much as possible, it seems. This is part of their appeal - they never make a fuss about themselves or about their children. The children come along but are not featured with photo series. You get to see them but they are not shoved into your face. They are not overly styled. They don't look for attention. They have internalized the principle of the firm "work hard, but don't fuss". Excellently stated! |
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Louise reminds me so much of her grandmother (at that age) in that first picture. Looks like it was an enjoyable visit for all. |
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Sweet engagement, and Louise seems a hundred times happier in nice casual gear doing something outdoors-y
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Sipping Nescafe from a stained mug in the kitchen every morning became a ritual. Then they took turns making breakfast from Pop Tarts purchased from the all night garage, or nibbled on left over pizza from the Dominos trattoria.
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nice pictures and I love that Louise is being included in stuff. I agree she looks so much like HM here!
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  Something in the first photograph makes me think of cousin Zara, but the second is so like cousin Harry.
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