Since their big day, the royal couple have welcomed two children together. At 11.32pm on 8 November 2003, Edward and Sophie's first child, Lady Louise Windsor, was born, however, it was far from an easy birth for the then Countess of Wessex.

Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh posed for a new portrait for her 60th birthday, and photographer Christina Ebenezer is sharing an unseen picture.

The Duke of Edinburgh title had previously been held by the King and Prince Edward’s father Prince Philip for more than 70 years. While Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie are senior working royals, their two children Louise and James are unlikely to do the same, and currently do not use HRH titles.

As The Duchess of Edinburgh celebrates her landmark 60th birthday, we ask a leading royal expert how her star quality will continue to rise when Prince William is on the throne

Kate Middleton and Prince William lead tributes to the Duchess of Edinburgh as she turns 60 - Sophie, a favourite of the late Queen’s, has risen in public prominence over the past year

The Duke of Edinburgh is currently on a visit to Estonia - just days before his wife's major milestone on Monday.

In a series of candid photographs by Christina Ebenezer, the Duchess of Edinburgh chose a wardrobe of re-wears that hint at her new era of royal life

British royal family news reveals that Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, have been married since 1999 and have two children together.Curiously, the Duke of Edinburgh is on an overs

Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh is marking a milestone birthday! She turned 60 on Monday, Jan. 20, and friends and former colleagues have been honoring her contribution to the royal family – amid the release of the duchess' stunning new portrait.

Sophie looks happy and relaxed in the Palace-released image, captured by London-based portrait, fashion and commercial photographer Christina Ebenezer at Bagshot Park this month

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh once had to sleep in an unexpected location when staying at Sandringham House in Norfolk.

Lady Louise Windsor, 21, and her brother Viscount James, Earl of Wessex, 17, are expected to play a more prominent role in the monarchy once their cousin, Prince William, ascends the throne.