The Duchess of Edinburgh has revealed she identifies with one of Britain’s most beloved fictional characters, Bridget Jones.
The revelation came during a charity function where the duchess spoke with actress Sarah Solemani, who stars in the upcoming film.
Speaking on BBC’s The One Show on Thursday, Solemani shared the candid moment: “I met the Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie. It was a big charity function and she came up to me and she was just like, ‘I am Bridget Jones’.”
Despite her royal status, Sophie has often shown she relates to women across the globe.
The Duchess of Edinburgh has revealed she identifies with one of Britain’s most beloved fictional characters
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While married to Prince Edward, the 60-year-old duchess maintains a relatively ordinary life away from royal duties, including dog walking and spending time with her children.
The duchess’s down-to-earth nature was further highlighted in a recent interview with The Telegraph, just before her 60th birthday celebrations at Bagshot Park in Surrey.
When discussing her milestone birthday, Sophie playfully exclaimed “I’m 21!”
Upon being reminded of her actual age, she said: “Ooh that’s so mean, you shouldn’t say things like that! It’s a very large number.”
The Duchess of Edinburgh is celebrated her 60th birthday on January 20
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Her sense of humour aligns with a royal family trait, with many members known for their wit.
The royal balances her royal duties with a normal life, often staying with friends and spending quality time with her two children.
Sophie’s popularity as a working royal continues to grow, with fans dubbing her “Super Sophie” in recent years.
The timing of her Bridget Jones revelation comes just weeks before the new film in the series hits UK cinemas on February 13.
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Sophie attended Buckingham Palace this week at a reception for newly elected MPs and members of the House of Lords
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The duchess’s comment suggests she is among the millions of fans who will be watching the latest instalment.
Sophie attended Buckingham Palace this week at a reception for newly elected MPs and members of the House of Lords.
For the occasion, Sophie looked beautiful in a £750 cream dress from Beulah London.