Barry Winkleman Latest Celebrity News & Gossip

While many will know Sophie Winkleman as the wife of King Charles' second cousin Lord Frederick Windsor, she also has links to TV royalty - being the half-sister of Strictly Come Dancing's Claudia Winkleman. Despite the family connection however, the Sanditon star has revealed that she's not interested in competing on her sister's show. Speaking to OK! in an exclusive interview, the 42-year-old said: "No, I can't go near a dancing programme.

You may recognise Sophie Winkleman from her many appearances in shows such as Two and a Half Men, Peep Show, Death in Paradise and This is Going to Hurt. But did you know that she's also a member of the Royal Family who is often seen at national events with the King and the Prince and Princess of Wales? Sophie Lara Winkleman was born in Primrose Hill, London on August 5, 1980 to Cindy Black and Barry Winkleman. Sophie is also the half-sister of Strictly Come Dancing co-host, Claudia Winkleman.

Sophie Winkleman will be well known to TV fans thanks to her role as Big Suze in popular comedy Peep Show. But many won’t know the 42 year old actress is also a member of the Royal Family who is regularly seen appearing alongside King Charles and Prince William at high-profile occasions. Sophie married Lord Frederick Windsor at Hampton Court Palace on September 12, 2009 in front of all the senior members of The Firm.

Meghan Markle isn't the only actress in the royal family. Indeed, The Firm's extended family is so expansive that you may not know that the mum of one of Prince George and Princess Charlotte's cousins is a TV star.