The Countess of Wessex is the youngest of the Queen’s children-in-law, but one of her most trusted confidants. She joined the family ranks when she married Prince Edward in 1999 and is now one of its busiest members. But her life of privilege didn’t start with the royals, as she also hails from high society roots.
Where did Sophie Wessex go to school?
Much like each Royal Family member, Sophie Wessex (born Sophie Rhys-Jones) comes from an affluent background.
She is a distant relative of Henry IV of England and had an education reminiscent of other royals.
The eventual Countess started her schooling a Dulwich Preparatory School in Kent.
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She then moved on to famed girls only independent school Kent College, in Pembury.
One of her friends at the school, Sarah Sienesi, would later become the Countess’ Lady-in-Waiting.
She rounded off her education with a course at West Kent College, Tunbridge, where she trained as a secretary.
The Countess never attended university and instead embarked on a career in public relations.
Mr Rooke said: “It’s always more relaxed covering the Earl and the Countess than it is covering other members of the royal family because there’s fewer people around and you’re sort of part of the party.
“It’s very different from going with 60 or 70 members of the media.
“The Countess is incredibly professional, and she realises that it’s extremely important to have her work covered.
“She’s always aware of us, if you haven’t quite got a picture, she’ll go out of her way to make sure you get it.”
