King Charles has got a new ‘secret weapon’ – and it’s not Kate, Anne o | Royal | News

King Charles has got a member of the Royal Family that he can always rely on and it’s neither Duchess Sophie, Princess Anne, nor Princess Catherine, who have all been dubbed “secret weapons” before, a royal expert has claimed. The King has been relying on key working members of the Firm to juggle the workload of the now-slimmed-down monarchy.

Most of them have stepped up after the monarch’s cancer diagnosis in 2024 and have been given the two-word nickname for their devotion to the crowd. The Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal and the Princess of Wales have all been praised for their contributions. But another member of the Firm, his younger brother, Prince Edward, is allegedly a “steady hand” for the King.

Royal author Robert Jobson told the Daily Express: “In Edward, the King has found a trusted, steady hand—dependable and discreet—supported by his equally grounded wife, Sophie.

“Together, they present a wholesome, scandal-free image that has quietly bolstered the monarchy’s relatability in modern times.”

Edward’s wife, Sophie, has also been dubbed a “secret weapon” many times in the past.

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Sophie’s pivotal role within the Royal Family was very prominent in recent years as she stepped up and provided vital support to King Charles, as well as the Princess of Wales, during a challenging period in their lives in 2024, when they both announced they were diagnosed with cancer.

Her two-word nickname, used by many, is often seen accompanying articles about the Duchess, who has previously revealed her feelings towards it.

Speaking to the Mirror, Sophie said: “I like to fly under the radar. It’s all very well being a secret weapon, but if no one knows, maybe it’s too secret.”