Countess of Wessex gave an interview to The Sunday Times Magazine

The Countess of Wessex gave an interview for 7 June 2020 issue of The Sunday Times Magazine. In the interview, The Countess of Wessex said that her children will not take on official royal roles or use their HRH titles when they come of age, and that she is raising them with the understanding that they are very likely have to work for a living. 'We made the decision not to use HRH titles. They have them and can decide to use them from 18, but I think it's highly unlikely.' said The Countess.

The Countess who has two children also stated that she and her husband try to ensure their children have a 'normal' life and go to a 'regular school' and go to friends' houses for 'sleepovers and parties'. In addition, The Countess told how her husband is 'very engaged' as a father and is 'good at barbecues' - which the children love.

The Countess also said that she hopes Lady Louise will go to university, because she's 'quite clever'. Before the schools closed, the teenager was working towards her GCSE exams. The Countess continued as the following: 'She's working hard and will do A-levels. I hope she goes to university. I wouldn't force her, but if she wants to.

The Countess was also asked if she would be taking on more royal duties following the departure of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, after they quit as senior members of the Firm earlier this year and moved to the US. The Countess admitted that she is already 'pretty busy'. She said that she hopes The Duke and Duchess of Sussex 'will be happy'.

The Countess also described herself as a "feminist" who believes in "equality for all". (Read more: The Sunday Times Magazine | The Sunday Times)