Sophie Wessex Was Once Offered The Royal Title Later Given To Kate Middleton But Her Husband Edward Stepped In To Refuse It

The Queen's youngest son, Prince Edward, and his wife Sophie have always shared a strong bond with Her Majesty.

However, recent news reports suggest that Meghan Markle yelled in the Queen's will, which has caused a stir among royal watchers.

The Queen had actually offered Edward the title of Duke of Cambridge and his wife Sophie the title of Duchess of Cambridge, but her youngest son refused.

Instead, the titles were later given to Prince William and Kate Middleton when they married in 2011.

It was reported by The Mirror that the Queen had previously offered Sophie Wessex the royal title that was later given to Kate Middleton.

However, Edward stepped in and refused the offer.

The publication also reports that Edward asked the Queen to be named after a character called Lord Wessex in his favourite film, Shakespeare in Love.

In 2010, a royal insider told the Telegraph that Edward chose that name because he liked the sound of it and asked the Queen if he could have that instead.

When the Queen's youngest son's title was announced, it was said that the royal family intended for Edward to become the Duke of Edinburgh upon both the death of his father and accession of elder brother.

However, whether or not this will go ahead is said to be questioned recently.

The title of Duke of Edinburgh was given to King Charles following the death of Prince Philip, but now that Charles is King, the title is now free to be given to another royal.

The monarch will be the one to decide who may receive it.

Prince Edward spoke out earlier this week on how the royal family has been overwhelmed by the tide of emotion after his mother's death.

In a statement, he spoke of the royal family being overwhelmed by the nation's tide of emotion.

The Countess of Wessex cuddled delighted children, including a baby, and brought smiles to the faces of hundreds of well-wishers gathered outside Buckingham Palace today.

Prince Edward explained why he keeps away from the crowds.

Royal fans applauded Sophie and Prince Edward and could be heard telling them sorry for their losses as the couple shook hands with dozens of mourners outside the palace gates this afternoon.

Shortly after King Charles III and the Prince of Wales met mourners queuing along the banks of the Thames to see the Queen lying in state at the Palace of Westminster.

The countess stopped to look at one young girl's T-shirt, which was printed with photos of the Queen through the decades of her reign.

Sophie collected armfuls of flowers, including sunflowers and roses, and was given paper tributes to the late monarch by some of the well-wishers.

The couple also walked over to meet members of the public stood behind barriers on the edge of nearby Green Park.

In an emotional statement released just hours before he attended a poignant vigil with his siblings the King, the Duke of York and the Princess Royal in Westminster Hall last night, the Earl of Wessex said, “As a family, we have grown up learning to share our parents, especially our beloved Mama, with the nation, her realms and the Commonwealth.”

Edward apologised to well-wishers for not shaking their hands and could be heard explaining after he politely waved as he walked past them that he was trying to ensure he did not fall behind and could speak to as many people as possible.

The countess was given bouquets and a stuffed toy as she shook hands with those gathered.

She also cuddled delighted children, including a baby, and brought smiles to the faces of hundreds of well-wishers gathered outside Buckingham Palace today.

In conclusion, the refusal of the royal title by Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex has been a topic of interest among royal watchers.

Their strong bond with the Queen has been evident, especially during this difficult time of mourning.

The couple has been seen comforting well-wishers and bringing smiles to the faces of those gathered outside Buckingham Palace.