Meghan Markle is “self-obsessed” and her potential role has been filled by another “dedicated” member of the Royal Family who has stepped up in the wake of the Sussexes departure, a royal expert has claimed.

The Duchess of Edinburgh has been described as an “achiever” as her notable status has been made clear at official royal events.

Sophie was spotted standing next to Queen Camilla on the Buckingham Palace balcony for Trooping the Colour and also featured at the top table next to Emperor Naruhito at the State Banquet for the Japanese royals last month.

The opportunity to move into the inner circle arose when Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced they would be stepping down as working royals to move to the US.

Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams said in contrast to “self-obsessed” Meghan, Sophie prefers to “get on with it”.

“[The Duchess of Edinburgh] is down to earth which is pivotal, but without attracting adverse publicity,” he told the Mail.

“It is Sophie who has been the achiever. In recent years she has visited Kosovo, South Sudan, Iraq and Ukraine as well as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other African countries meeting victims of gender-based sexual violence.

“Sophie is active on the ground in this area, as shown in her visit to Sierra Leone in 2020, which is an excellent example of what working members of the royal family can achieve.”

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