Much like Princess Kate, Duchess Sophie was a normal citizen prior to marrying into the Royal Family. In fact, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, had a successful career before she married Prince Edward. As a result, Sophie had to "reduce her expectations" in many respects after marriage.
Prior to her 1999 wedding to Prince Edward, Sophie Rhys-Jones was a PR professional. Initially, Sophie had reportedly hoped to continue with her career, while managing her responsibilities as a royal. Unfortunately, an embarrassing faux pas with a client led to Sophie giving up her job for good, via Tatler.
