Peep Show’s Big Suze left royal fans completely shocked as attended a vigil for the Queen alongside other members of The Royal Family.
The actress who shot to fame in the Channel 4 sitcom often appears alongside the royals but people often forget that Sophie Winkleman is a member of The Royal Family herself.
The sister of Strictly Come Dancing’s Claudia Winkleman married Lord Frederick Windsor, the son of the Prince and Princess of Kent – a first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth.
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Sophie, 42, married Lord Frederick on September 12, 2009, at Hampton Court Palace in front of members of the family, including the late Queen.
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Following their marriage, the actress who has also appeared in CSI: Miami and Death in Paradise took on Frederick’s title, with her becoming Lady Frederick Windsor.
The couple shares two children, Maud Elizabeth, nine, and Isabella Alexandra, six.
Viewers who were watching the vigal spotted Sophie and instantly took to social media, with one typing: “OMG Big Suze is at the vigil… Looking absolutely flames.”
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“Watched my first bit of royal coverage there (only English Channel in the hotel is sky news) and spotted/discovered that Big Suze from Peep Show is a royal, what a crossover,” said a second.
While a third commented: “Things I learned today: Big Suze off Peep Show is a legit royal.”
“Omg I was just watching The Queens coffin/dead body live feed and I thought I would see Big Suze from Peep show. I checked her Wiki and she is actually royalty wtf!” exclaimed a fourth.
Despite marrying into royalty and often standing alongside the late Queen, Sophie has nothing but praise for her in-laws and insists the new King would never step in if she took on a “racy role”.
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Speaking to The Times in 2020, she said: “I’ve been incredibly welcomed with open arms by all of them.
“I haven’t had a single negative experience, The Queen’s been wonderful, Prince Charles has been wonderful, Prince William’s been heaven.
“They’d never tell me off at all if I wanted to play some [racy] role, everyone’s looked after me. Oh God, please don’t make me sound too gushing.”
In 2017, the actress suffered a car crash which almost paralysed her and her in-laws were on hand to ensure she was comfortable at all times.
She told Hello magazine that the King made sure his chef personally prepared Sophie and her family two meals every day and her neighbour Prince William asked a colleague to check in on Sophie.
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
