Inside Claudia Winkleman’s private life – including relative who married into royalty
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Claudia Winkleman has always been a one-of-a-kind delight to watch, best known for her presenting role on Strictly Come Dancing. Her status as a true icon of British TV was further cemented when she took on the role of hosting the UK version of The Traitors on the BBC.
![[Lord Freddie Windsor poses with his bride Sophie Winkleman in the Base Court]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_180052395-8e6b-e1735746413291.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Fans of the show lap up her outfits, from her cosy knitwear to her chic red gloves, while she amps up the drama brewing between the Faithfuls and the Traitors. However, her own life is just as fascinating as the goings-on of the Traitors castle, including the fact that she’s technically related to royalty through one of her relatives.
![[Sophie Winkleman in Peep SHow]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PRI_177496303-e43d.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Here’s what you need to know. Through Claudia’s sister Sophie Winkleman, the Strictly presenter is technically related to royalty. Actress Sophie, also known as Lady Frederick Windsor, might be recognised best for playing Big Suze in Peep Show. Want to get all the latest news and predictions for the best and most dramatic show this new year? Join our The Traitors WhatsApp channel for live episode coverage, behind-the-scenes gossip and a place to recover from all the cliffhangers.
Simply click on this link, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in! Don't forget to turn on notifications!. Sophie is Claudia’s half-sister through their father Barry Winkleman, who married children’s author Cindy Black after the Strictly presenter’s parents divorced when she was a child.
