While you’re not supposed to have a favorite family member, and many will deny their partiality, people often have that one relative they like just a little bit extra. This even holds true for the British monarchy. (Royals really are just like us.) Reportedly, a certain royal family member had a special place in Queen Elizabeth II’s heart—and this chosen one may surprise you.
“With the exception of her daughter Anne, the Queen was closer to Sophie than any of the other royal women,” Seward told the publication. “It really was a genuine closeness, and Elizabeth was always Sophie’s biggest confidante.”
