Royal failure: How Sophie, Countess of Wessex failed Queen with this 'unofficial' mission
Amalie Henden
SOPHIE, COUNTESS OF WESSEX and Queen Elizabeth II are known for their close relationship, but a mission reportedly set out by the Queen last year appears to have failed.
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A family friend of the couple said last year: “The Queen likes the idea of Sophie being an unofficial mentor to Meghan.

“Sophie is often at Windsor taking the kids riding on the Queen’s horses and playing at the castle.

“It’s a quiet lifestyle, very much the kind Harry and Meghan want for their little one.”

However, if Sophie attempted to mentor Meghan, the mission seems to have failed.

"It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment.

"We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honour our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages.

"This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity.

"We look forward to sharing the full details of this exciting next step in due course, as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties.