Sophie Winkleman Lady Frederick Windsor Best Outfits
Long Before Meghan Markle Became a Duchess, Another Stylish Actress Joined the Royal Family
Back when Meghan Markle was still best known to us as Rachel Zane, the British royal family had already welcomed a successful actress into their court. In 2009, Lord Frederick Windsor (son of Queen Elizabeth II's cousin Prince Michael of Kent) married Sophie Winkleman, an actress who's appeared in everything from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to Red Dwarf. She's perhaps best known to British audiences as Big Suze in Channel 4's cult comedy Peep Show, while American fans may know her as Zoey, Walden's British girlfriend in later seasons of Two and a Half Men.
Unlike Meghan, Sophie's not a full-time working royal, so she's continued to act since her marriage (though she took a break to welcome two daughters: Maud, 5, and Isabella, 3). For that reason, she's developed a unique wardrobe that's an intriguing mix of royally appropriate coats, hats, and dresses that work for occasions like Trooping the Colour and royal weddings, mixed with more adventurous gowns and LBDs that are suitable for her appearances at industry events and glittering galas. She is not afraid to experiment with texture and color and has sported everything from chic tea dresses (paging Kate Middleton) to caped evening gowns. Even Prince Harry appears to be a fan! Ahead, take a look back at her fashion evolution, from budding actress to leading lady . . . Lady Frederick Windsor, that is.
Sophie Winkleman at the V&A Summer Party in June 2019
Sophie Winkleman at a Performance of Cinderella at the Royal Albert Hall in June 2019
Sophie Winkleman at the Wedding of Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston in May 2019
Sophie Winkleman at the Aspinal of London Presentation During London Fashion Week in February 2019
Sophie Winkleman at the English National Opera in January 2019
Sophie Winkleman at the V&A Summer Party in June 2018
Sophie Winkleman at Trooping the Colour in June 2018
Sophie Winkleman at Hello Magazine's 30th Anniversary Party in May 2018
Sophie Winkleman at the Wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank in October 2018
Sophie Winkleman at Wimbledon in July 2017
Sophie Winkleman at Trooping the Colour in June 2017
Sophie Winkleman at the National Service of Thanksgiving in June 2016
Sophie Winkleman at the British Polo Day USA in May 2015
Sophie Winkleman at the Chanel Pre-Oscars Dinner in February 2015
Sophie Winkleman at a Pre-Oscars Event in February 2015
Sophie Winkleman at a Drinks Reception at Kensington Palace in June 2014
Sophie Winkleman at Trooping the Colour in June 2014
Sophie Winkleman at an AFI Event in June 2013
Sophie Winkleman at the BritWeek Festival in April 2013
Sophie Winkleman at the Empire Magazine US Launch Party in October 2012
Sophie Winkleman at the British Consulate Olympics Opening Ceremonies Reception in July 2012
Sophie Winkleman at the Masterpiece Midsummer Party in July 2012
Sophie Winkleman at the Cartier Queen's Cup Polo Day in June 2012
Sophie Winkleman at the Diamond Jubilee Reception in June 2012
Sophie Winkleman at the Opening Night of Billy Elliot in April 2012
Sophie Winkleman at the Chanel Pre-Oscars Dinner in February 2012
Sophie Winkleman at the Great British Film Reception in February 2012
Sophie Winkleman at the BAFTA Los Angeles Award Season Tea Party in January 2012
Sophie Winkleman at the Giorgio Armani and Vanity Fair Private Dinner in October 2011
Sophie Winkleman at the BAFTA Los Angeles TV Tea Party in September 2011
Sophie Winkleman at the Masterpiece Midsummer Party in June 2011
Sophie Winkleman at Prince Philip's 90th Birthday Celebration in June 2011
Sophie Winkleman at the Global Creative Forum Evening of Entertainment in October 2010
Sophie Winkleman at the Wedding of Lohralee Stutz and William Astor in September 2009
Sophie Winkleman on Her Wedding Day in September 2009
Sophie Winkleman at an NBC Event in May 2009
Sophie Winkleman at the Premiere of We Are Together in March 2008
Sophie Winkleman at the Premiere of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in December 2005
