Get our daily royal round-up direct to your inbox Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Prince Edward's wife, who has been widely praised for her work during the pandemic, is taking over Guide Dogs patronage from Princess Alexandra. The two royals opened the new Guide Dogs South West regional centre in Bristol this week to officially mark the handover. Sophie has been described as the royal family's 'secret weapon' and the Queen has relied on her more than ever in the past two years. The Duchess of Cambridge is also understood to be firm friends with her as they've teamed up for joint engagements.

Source: Daily Mirror July 09, 2021 13:00 UTC