Overview
- Sophie Winkleman, known as Lady Frederick Windsor, told The Times that the lifelong spotlight on senior royals is “a form of torture” and “just brutal.”
- She said constant scrutiny breeds distrust and pressure from birth, adding that none of the family chose fame.
- Winkleman defended the institution’s public service, praising the King’s Trust, noting Princess Anne’s near-500 engagements a year, and highlighting the Duchess of Edinburgh’s recent visit to Sudan.
- The actress married Lord Frederick Windsor in 2009, has two daughters, and regularly attends events such as Royal Ascot and Trooping the Colour.
- Her comments also revived attention to her advocacy on children’s welfare and technology in schools, including warnings about classroom AI and data harvesting.