Overview
- Sophie says it took time to find her feet in royal life and that she had to “reduce my expectations” after marrying Prince Edward.
- She made a recent visit to the Thames Valley Air Ambulance base in Stokenchurch to meet crews as part of her public duties.
- The Duchess applies her PR background with restraint, describing her place at charities as the “icing on the cake” rather than a hands‑on adviser.
- She visited Ukraine in 2025 with official approval despite reports the government tried to discourage the trip, and further war‑zone travel is described as rumored.
- Recent coverage casts her as a quietly effective “secret weapon,” with sources saying she works closely with William and Catherine and could take on a more visible role in his future reign.