"A role, described by some as ‘quasi-regent’ was being weighed up. "While a job for her husband, Sir Tim Laurence, at the naval base at Faslane was also mooted. "The reasons given for a move north for the princess are along much the same lines as those mooted for Edward and Sophie now." Sophie Wessex and Edward following in Princess Anne's steps with 'permanent' relocation (Image: GETTY) Ms Starbuck said: 'The Queen was considering an idea for Anne to live permanently in Edinburgh.' (Image: GETTY) The Government reportedly has suggested that the couple could set up shop north of the border and taken on more engagements.