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Countess of Wessex's best mum moments with children James and Louise

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Sophie, Countess of Wessex, is a woman of many talents. She is a philanthropist, a fashion ambassador, and a member of the royal family dedicated to her charity work. But most importantly, she is a wonderful mum-of-two! Click through our gallery to see the most loving moments from the Countess with her two children, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn... 

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Dressed in a beige coat with a matching beige and brown scarf, Sophie showed her wonderful relationship with her son James as they adorably pressed noses together while visiting the Christmas Racing Weekend at Ascot racecourse in 2015. The pair were later spotted playing as they watched the races at the special event. 

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Sophie laughed as she played oversized jenga with her daughter, Lady Louise. The family hosted a tea party at Buckingham Palace for the Brownies 100th anniversary back in 2014, for which little Louise was clearly a member and Sophie is the president! The event also included tennis, arts & crafts and some delicious cupcakes up for offer, not to mention a special Brownie-themed cake.

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Prince Edward and Sophie had a great day after taking their kids to the zoo! The Earl and Countess of Wessex fed a meerkat while encouraging their son, James, to join in while at Bristol zoo in 2016. In the photo, the family looked like they shared a joke, with James laughing at his parents' antics. 

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Sophie proudly took a video and photos of her son as he played on a inflatable slide at the Royal Windsor Horse Show at Home Park in May 2017. Dressed in a casual jacket and jeans while James wore a checked shirt and jeans, the pair looked like they had a great time at the show, which was also attended by the Queen, Autumn Phillips and her daughter, Savannah. 

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Sophie gave her proud son a hug after arriving at Buckingham Palace to complete her Diamond Challenge cycle ride back in 2016. The Duchess cycled 445 miles from Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh to London in seven days for her 'Diamond Challenge', which marked the 60th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.  

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Sophie cheered and hugged her daughter, Lady Louise, as they watched England beat the Netherlands in the gold medal match in the Unibet EuroHockey Championships at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre. The Countess looked delighted to be as the event as the pair cheered on England, even waving a flag in support of the team!  

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Dressed in a long brown jacket and white blouse, Sophie looked delighted as her daughter, little Lady Louise Windsor, received a Christmas present from her grandparents, Prince Philip and the Queen. Dressed in a cute frock, baby Louise was fixated on the gift as the group smiled at her adorable reaction! 

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The Countess of Wessex was all smiles as she was greeted by her family - Prince Edward, James and Louise, as she completed her amazing challenge to cycle 445 miles in just seven days. The youngsters looked delighted to see their mum, and rushed to give her an embrace as Edward looked on. 

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The Countess of Wessex looked stylish in a beige coat as she walked down some stairs with her son, 10-year-old James, also known as the Viscount Severn. The youngster looked smart in a blue checked shirt and tie, and had a smile on his face as he held his mum's hand, cute! 

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Prince Edward and Sophie smiled for photos with newborn baby James after leaving Frimley Park Hospital in 2007. James, known as Viscount Severn, is the couple's second child. Bundled in a white blanket and cap, little James was oblivious to the cameras as he remained fast asleep during all of the fuss! 

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The Countess of Wessex looked glowing after leaving hospital with her husband and their two-week-old baby girl, Lady Louise Windsor. The little royal were born prematurely on 8 November 2003, and was delivered via an emergency C-section. She was then transferred to a neo-natal unit, which is why two weeks passed before the pair took their baby girl home. 

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The Countess of Wessex laughed as she helped her daughter, Lady Louise, try out the various arts and crafts activities as she opened up newly refurbished Girlguiding head office. Sophie wore her Guides uniform, for which her mum is president and the Queen is patron, as she took part in the activities. 

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She might be a royal, but that doesn't mean she's afraid to get stuck in with the action! Sophie proved herself to be a pro when it comes to playing with remote control cars, as she and her on James played with the futuristic controls at a Land Rover stand. 

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Royal turned tourist! Proud mum Sophie couldn't help but take snaps of Lady Louise as she took part in the Champagne Laurent-Perrier Meet of the British Driving Society. The 14-year-old took over from her grandad, Prince Philip, to lead the procession, and drove a restored carriage which was drawn by the Queen's Fell ponies. 

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Sophie smiled at her cheeky son as he jumped on a merry-go-round at a fun fair. The royal was dressed down in jeans, a cream jacket and leather boots, and kept her blonde locks held back in a low ponytail while on mum duty, while young James was dressed in navy trousers and a matching navy jumper. 

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The Countess helped James to take a look at the Trooping the Colour during the annual ceremony in 2013. The little royal seemed to be using his hands as binoculars as they stood with their family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. They were joined by most of the royal family, including the Queen, Prince Charles, Princess Anne and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. 

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Lady Louise played with lemurs while at Bristol zoo with her family. Dressed in pink trousers and a blouse, the young royal and her mum enjoyed spending time together while looking at all of the animals! Meanwhile, Sophie rested a blue tassled bag on her lap as she knelt down to get a closer look at the cute zoo residents! 

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The Countess of Wessex and Lady Louise attedned day four of the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Dressed for the weather, Sophie wrapped up in a scarf and khaki jacket as she held hands with Louise, who wore an oversized bakerb oy hat and navy waterproof coat. The young royal also carried a cute Cath Kidston handbag. 

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Sophie and Lady Louise sat on the grass and were chatting with one another while watching the cross country phase of the Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park in 2015. Sophie looked casual in a pair of navy trousers and striped T-shirt with a pair of white sunglasses, while Louise also dressed down in jeans and a white polo shirt. 

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The family looked embroiled in the action at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in May 2017. Prince Edward, Sophie and Lady Louise were watching the Pony Club event, and were snapped in a moment that caused Sophie and Louise to looked shocked, while Edward buried his face in his hands!

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