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Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie often spend Christmas at one royal residence (Image: Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Duchess Sophie and Prince Edward are two essential senior members of the Royal Family, with the couple often being praised for the number of royal engagements they do each year.

In 2024, the couple stepped up on multiple occasions for Prince Edward’s brother the King as he underwent treatment for cancer, with the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh receiving more praise than ever before.

However, despite being among the most senior members of the Royal Family, Sophie, 59, and Edward, 60, they were given unusual sleeping arrangements when staying with the King for Christmas Day at Sandringham.

While they are used to their impressive 120-room mansion in Surrey, the couple had to lower their expectations when staying at Sandringham for Christmas, especially as the royal home can only s