Sophie Rhysjones

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British public relations executive who impressed the media when she began to largely spend her time with Prince Edward, the son of Queen Elizabeth II at his suite at Buckingham Palace. On 1/06/1999, they announced their engagement. The early-evening wedding ceremonies on 6/19/1999, attended by just 550 family members and close friends, was held well away from London's great cathedrals and with no official representation from foreign countries. The entire British royal family was in attendance, excluding noted ex-wives and longtime loves. After the ceremony, the newlyweds took a jubilant ride in an open carriage through the historic heart of Windsor, past cheering crowds, some of whom had camped overnight to secure their prime spots. Both parties are determined to make their marriage last and avoid the highly publicized stumbles of Edward's siblings. On 12/06/2001, Sophie miscarried a two-month entopic pregnancy. Sophie, the Countess of Wessex had a baby girl by emergency Caesarian section. The baby was delivered at 11:32 PM on November 8, 2003 in Frimley Park Hospital in Surry. Eighth in line to the throne and Queen Elizabeth’s seventh grandchild, the baby was several weeks premature and weighed in at 4 lbs 9 oz. She was transferred to St. George’s hospital in Tooting, South London as a precaution. The Earl of Wessex, Edward, was on a state tour of duty in Mauritius when the baby was born, and flew home immediately. The baby was given the name of Louise Alice Elizabeth Mary Mountbatten-Windsor and will be known as Lady Louise Windsor. Link to Wikipedia biography