Archduchess Sophie

 is a character on The Empress. She is portrayed by Melika Foroutan.

Biography
Sophie is the mother of Emperor Franz Joseph.

Throughout The Empress
Sophie's son Emperor Franz Joseph and Princess Elisabeth "Sisi" fall in love and get married. Sophie took an instant disliking to Elisabeth,

Appearances

 * Season One


 * One's Place in the World
 * The Arrival

Quotes
"They must see your face. There are moments when a ruler shows strength."

- Sophie talks to Franz

"There are things even we can't change. The people's rage. It is like an illness. An ulcer. And ulcers must be cauterised."

- Sophie justifying the execution of revolutionists

"If something won't bend, it must be broken."

- Sophie telling Margarete she is not concerned

"There is no such thing as surprises, just poor planning."

- Sophie talking to a servant