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'''Sophie, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha''' (born ''Princess Sophie of Schleswig-Holstein'' on 9 October 1983) is a member of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha Ducal Family as the consort of | '''Sophie, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha''' (born ''Princess Sophie of Schleswig-Holstein'' on 9 October 1983) is a member of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha Ducal Family as the consort of '''Hubertus, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha'''. She is also a member of the Schleswig-Holstein Ducal Family as the sister of '''[[Friedrich Ferdinand II, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein]]''', as well as the Romanian Royal Family as the niece-in-law of '''[[Margareta, Queen of Romania]]'''. | ||
==Life== | ==Life== | ||
Sophie was born the eldest child and only daughter of '''Duke Christoph of Schleswig-Holstein''' and '''Princess Elisabeth of Lippe-Weissenfeld'''. | |||
Sophie became Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha upon the death of her father-in-law in 2025 | |||
==Marriage and Issue== | ==Marriage and Issue== | ||
On 23 May 2009, Sophie married '''Hubertus, Hereditary Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha''' in Coburg. The couple have three children, '''Katharina, Philipp,''' and '''Madeleine.''' | |||
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| | |[[File:Saxe-Coburg_and_Gotha_Katharina.png|frameless|150x150px]] | ||
| | |[[Princess Katharina of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha|Princess Katharina]] | ||
| | |30 April 2014 | ||
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| | |[[File:Saxe-Coburg_and_Gotha_Philipp_2015.png|frameless|150x150px]] | ||
| | |[[Philipp, Hereditary Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha|Philipp, Hereditary Duke]] | ||
| | |15 July 2015 | ||
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| | |[[File:Saxe-Coburg_and_Gotha_Madeleine.png|frameless|150x150px]] | ||
| | |[[Princess Madeleine of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha|Princess Madeleine]] | ||
| | |22 February 2017 | ||
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==Sartorial Information== | ==Sartorial Information== | ||
===Tiara Collection=== | ===Tiara Collection=== | ||
As Duchess, Sophie has access to the entirety of the [[Saxe-Coburg and Gotha Tiara Collection]]. Below are the tiaras that she personally owns.<gallery> | |||
File:Tiaras Schleswig-Holstein Sophie Aquamarine Clover Tiara.jpg|(1999) Aquamarine Clover Tiara; 16th birthday gift from her parents | |||
File:Tiaras Schleswig-Holstein Sophie Diamond Fringe Tiara.jpg|(2009) Diamond Fringe Tiara; Wedding gift from her in-laws | |||
File:Tiaras Schleswig-Holstein Sophie Art Deco Tiara.jpg|(2009) Art Deco Tiara; Wedding gift from her parents | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Clothing Collection=== | ===Clothing Collection=== | ||
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|[[Duke Christoph of Schleswig-Holstein]] | |[[Duke Christoph of Schleswig-Holstein]] | ||
|Duke Peter of Schleswig-Holstein | |[[Duke Peter of Schleswig-Holstein]] | ||
Princess Marie Alix of Schaumburg-Lippe | [[Princess Marie Alix of Schaumburg-Lippe]] | ||
|Duke Wilhelm Friedrich of Schleswig-Holstein | |[[Duke Wilhelm Friedrich of Schleswig-Holstein]] | ||
Princess Marie Melita of Hohenlohe-Langenburg | [[Princess Marie Melita of Hohenlohe-Langenburg]]<br> | ||
Prince Stephan of Schaumburg-Lippe | [[Prince Stephan of Schaumburg-Lippe]]<br> | ||
Princess Ingeborg Alix of Oldenburg | [[Princess Ingeborg Alix of Oldenburg]] | ||
|[[Duke Friedrich Ferdinand I of Schleswig-Holstein]] | |[[Duke Friedrich Ferdinand I of Schleswig-Holstein]] | ||
[[Princess Caroline Mathilde of Schleswig-Holstein]] | [[Princess Caroline Mathilde of Schleswig-Holstein]]<br> | ||
Ernst II, Prince of Hohenlohe-Langenburg | [[Ernst II, Prince of Hohenlohe-Langenburg]]<br> | ||
Princess Alexandra of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha | [[Princess Alexandra of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha]]<br> | ||
George, Prince of Schaumburg-Lippe | [[George, Prince of Schaumburg-Lippe]]<br> | ||
Princess Marie Anne of Saxe-Altenburg | [[Princess Marie Anne of Saxe-Altenburg]]<br> | ||
Grand Duke Frederick Augustus II of Oldenburg | [[Grand Duke Frederick Augustus II of Oldenburg]]<br> | ||
Princess Elisabeth Alexandrine of Mecklenburg-Schwerin | [[Princess Elisabeth Alexandrine of Mecklenburg-Schwerin]] | ||
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|[[Princess Elisabeth of Lippe-Weissenfeld]] | |[[Princess Elisabeth of Lippe-Weissenfeld]] | ||
|Alfred II, Prince of Lippe-Weissenfeld | |[[Alfred II, Prince of Lippe-Weissenfeld]] | ||
Irmgard von Wehrborn | [[Irmgard von Wehrborn]] | ||
|Alfred I, Prince of Lippe-Weissenfeld | |[[Alfred I, Prince of Lippe-Weissenfeld]] | ||
Countess Franziska of Schonborn-Buchheim | [[Countess Franziska of Schonborn-Buchheim]]<br> | ||
Baron Gustav Wehrborn | [[Baron Gustav Wehrborn]]<br> | ||
Elisabeth Hammerle | [[Elisabeth Hammerle]] | ||
|Alfred, Count of Lippe-Weissenfeld | |[[Alfred, Count of Lippe-Weissenfeld]] | ||
Countess Amalia of Pallavicini | [[Countess Amalia of Pallavicini]]<br> | ||
Friedrich Karl, Count of Schonborn-Buchheim | [[Friedrich Karl, Count of Schonborn-Buchheim]]<br> | ||
Dona Teresa Dentice | [[Dona Teresa Dentice]]<br> | ||
N/A | N/A<br> | ||
N/A | N/A<br> | ||
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{| class="wikitable wiki-table" | {| class="wikitable wiki-table" | ||
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! colspan="3" | | ! colspan="3" |Sophie, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha | ||
House of | House of Schleswig-Holstein | ||
Born: | Born: 9 October 1983 | ||
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| colspan="3" |<center>'''Lines of Succession'''</center> | | colspan="3" |<center>'''Lines of Succession'''</center> | ||
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|<center>Preceded by</center> | |<center>Preceded by</center> | ||
|<center>Succession to the | |<center>Succession to the [[Schleswig-Holstein]] throne</center> | ||
|<center>Followed by</center> | |<center>Followed by</center> | ||
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|<center></center> | |<center>[[Prince Leopold of Schleswig-Holstein]]</center> | ||
|<center>in the line of succession</center> | |<center>4th in the line of succession</center> | ||
|<center></center> | |<center>[[Philipp, Hereditary Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha]]</center> | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
Face: | Face: Emily Blunt | ||
[[Category:Schleswig-Holstein]] | [[Category:Schleswig-Holstein]] | ||
[[Category:Saxe-Coburg and Gotha]] | [[Category:Saxe-Coburg and Gotha]] | ||
Revision as of 23:33, 28 December 2025
| HRH The Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha | |
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| Titles | Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Princess of Schleswig-Holstein |
| Reign | 3 April 2025 - present |
| Coronation | 5 November 2025 |
| Predecessor | Princess Elena of Romania |
| Biographical Information | |
| Born | 9 October 1983 (age 42)
Holstein, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany |
| Spouse | Hubertus, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
(m. 2009) |
| Issue | Princess Katharina |
| Name | Sophie Alexandra |
| House | Schleswig-Holstein (by birth)
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (by marriage) |
| Father | Duke Christoph of Schleswig-Holstein |
| Mother | Princess Elisabeth of Lippe-Weissenfeld |
| Religion | Lutheran |
Sophie, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (born Princess Sophie of Schleswig-Holstein on 9 October 1983) is a member of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha Ducal Family as the consort of Hubertus, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. She is also a member of the Schleswig-Holstein Ducal Family as the sister of Friedrich Ferdinand II, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein, as well as the Romanian Royal Family as the niece-in-law of Margareta, Queen of Romania.
Life
Sophie was born the eldest child and only daughter of Duke Christoph of Schleswig-Holstein and Princess Elisabeth of Lippe-Weissenfeld.
Sophie became Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha upon the death of her father-in-law in 2025
Marriage and Issue
On 23 May 2009, Sophie married Hubertus, Hereditary Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha in Coburg. The couple have three children, Katharina, Philipp, and Madeleine.
| Photo | Name | Birth | Death | Marriage |
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Princess Katharina | 30 April 2014 | ||
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Philipp, Hereditary Duke | 15 July 2015 | ||
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Princess Madeleine | 22 February 2017 |
Residences
TBA
Sartorial Information
Tiara Collection
As Duchess, Sophie has access to the entirety of the Saxe-Coburg and Gotha Tiara Collection. Below are the tiaras that she personally owns.
-
(1999) Aquamarine Clover Tiara; 16th birthday gift from her parents -
(2009) Diamond Fringe Tiara; Wedding gift from her in-laws -
(2009) Art Deco Tiara; Wedding gift from her parents
Clothing Collection
Clothing Collection
Titles and Honours
- 1983-2009 Princess Sophie of Schleswig-Holstein
- 2009-2025 Sophie, Hereditary Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
- 2025-present Sophie, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
National Honours
Saxe-Ernestine House Order (2009)
Foreign Honours
Order of the Black Eagle (2025) (Germany)
Order of Louise (2009) (Germany)
Order of Schleswig (2001) (Schleswig-Holstein)
Ancestry
Lines of Succession
| Sophie, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
House of Schleswig-Holstein Born: 9 October 1983 | ||
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Notes
Face: Emily Blunt