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.

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.

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

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

Prince Edward is ... they became the Earl and Countess of Wessex. In March 2023, King Charles made Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. The couple, who reside at Bagshot Park ...

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He took the Duke of Edinburgh title in 2023, having previously been known as the Earl of Wessex. He is married to Sophie, The Duchess of Edinburgh and they have two children.

Edward’s presence signals both his growing importance in his own family, as well as the monarchy's importance to British diplomacy at a potentially rocky moment.

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

Duchess Sophie, Prince Edward's wife, chose a London-based female photographer for her new 60th birthday portrait to uplift women's creative work.

Mother-of-two Sophie, the wife of Prince Edward, is celebrating her 60th birthday milestone today. Taking to X, William and Kate wrote: 'Wishing the Duchess of Edinburgh a very happy 60th birthday today!' Alongside the sweet well wishes was an image of Sophie previously shared by the Royal Family.

The Prince and Princess of Wales were among the royal family members to send well-wishes to the Duchess of Edinburgh on Monday. Taking to Instagram Stories, Prince William and Kate posted the beautiful portrait of Sophie that Buckingham Palace shared to mark her 60 th birthday.