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Duchess Sophie's Easy, Breezy Summer Uniform Is a Floaty Floral Dress With Designer Espadrille Wedges
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The heat wave sweeping the U.K. has finally died down, but Duchess Sophie effortlessly delivered a master class in dressing for sweltering temps while still looking regal. Her solution? A colorful floral dress and comfy espadrille wedges. The Duchess of Edinburgh has been seen in numerous variations of the warm-weather uniform over the past month, and it's a formula that works for so many summer events. On Tuesday, July 1, Sophie attended the Hertfordshire School's Food & Farming Day, bringing back the bright blue dress she wore to Wimbledon in 2019. The short-sleeved Peter Pilotto style was perfect for a day outside with students, and she paired it with her favorite Penelope Chilvers "Valencia" wedges, as seen in photos shared by royal photographer Tim Rooke on X. View Deal View Deal Earlier in the week, she turned to royally approved British label Me+Em—a favorite of Princess Kate's—while attending the RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival. Sophie's baby blue outfit was fitting for a flower show, with the duchess choosing the brand's "Wild Bloom" maxi dress with short sleeves, a keyhole neck and a pink and orange floral print. Once again, the Duchess of Edinburgh wore Penelope Chilvers espadrilles, walking through the festival in the brand's white leather Mary Jane wedges and carrying a summery crochet bag by Sophie Habsburg. And for an outing at a ballet school last week, the duchess wore a bright green maxi dress by Zimmerman. The loose wrap-style dress featured a white floral pattern, and what better to wear while watching dancers perform than a lace-up espadrille? Sophie wore—you guessed it—another pair of Penelope Chilvers wedges, repeating the same white peep-toe style she wore for an afternoon tea in Windsor last month. View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal
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08-07-2025
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King Charles Posts Stunning Photo of Himself Standing All Alone in the Rain
When it comes to the royal family, there's never a shortage of iconic photos. Whether it's Prince William and Kate Middleton looking stunning or Queen Camilla and Duchess Sophie serving timeless elegance, the royal archives are basically a style goldmine. King Charles is no exception and Buckingham Palace just dropped another stunning photo of the monarch that has royal fans talking. The post, shared on Monday, July 7, marked the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 bombings in London. To honor the day, King Charles shared a heartfelt written message (complete with his signature) but it's the second slide that truly stood out. The image shows the monarch standing alone in a dark suit during his visit to the memorial site. While others linger in the background, the photo captures a quiet, emotional moment that really speaks volumes. 'Today, as we mark twenty years since the tragic events of 7th July 2005, my heartfelt thoughts and special prayers remain with all those whose lives were forever changed on that terrible Summer's day,' Charles wrote. 'While the horrors will never be forgotten, we may take comfort from the way such events rally communities together in solidarity, solace and determination. It is this spirit of unity that has helped London, and our nation, to heal,' he continued. 'As we remember those we lost, let us therefore use this 20th anniversary to reaffirm our commitment to building a society where people of all faiths and backgrounds can live together with mutual respect and understanding, always standing firm against those who would seek to divide us.' Just last week, royal watchers were treated to another round of King Charles content—this time in a lighter mood. During the historic Ceremony of the Keys at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, he looked especially dapper in a beige blazer, matching trousers, and a bold green-and-red striped tie. The caption read: 'Today, the historic Ceremony of the Keys took place in the Gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Dating back centuries, this tradition symbolises Edinburgh welcoming its monarch.' Want all the latest entertainment news sent right to your inbox? Click here. King Charles's Body Language Speaks Volumes in New Photo With Queen Camilla
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
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The story behind Duchess Sophie's royal rings as the mystery of her bare finger sparks questions
While reports of Duchess Sophie stepping out this week without her wedding band have made recent headlines, staunch royal observers will recall the touching story behind her rings. On Monday, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, was photographed without her wedding ring during her visit to the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival. The 60-year-old was spotted enjoying an ice cream cone on the first day of the event, but eagle-eyed fans quickly noticed her bare ring finger. The following day, she was spotted wearing just her trilogy engagement ring, which she normally wears layered next to her gold wedding band. Social media users have speculated why she chose not to wear the rings, though it is not the first time the Duchess has been seen without them. It's possible that practical reasons such as resizing, maintenance or the extreme heatwave in the UK could explain the absence of the rings. It has been 26 years since Sophie and the late Queen's youngest son, Prince Edward, married at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle on June 19, 1999. They tied the knot in front of 500 guests and 200million viewers who tuned in to watch the event on television. It has been 26 years since Sophie and the late Queen's youngest son, Prince Edward , married at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle on June 19, 1999 After six years of dating, Sophie and Edward revealed their engagement on January 6, 1999. The engagement ring, reported to be worth upwards of £70,000, features a two-carat central oval diamond flanked by two heart-shaped diamonds, designed by Garrard, the same jeweller who created Princess Diana's iconic sapphire ring. The ring symbolises 'enduring love' and the 'trilogy' design represents the past, present, and future. Edward had proposed to Sophie just before Christmas while they were on holiday on Windemere Island in the Bahamas, but agreed to keep it secret so he could ask her father for permission. 'We are the best of friends, and we happen to love each other very much,' Edward said, as Sophie showed off her diamond engagement ring at a photocall in the gardens of St. James' Palace. Sophie's gold wedding band is made from the same Clogau nugget as royals such as Princess Anne and the late Queen Elizabeth II. There is a tradition with the Royal Family for wedding rings to be made from a single Welsh gold nugget from the Clogau gold mine. Only a sliver of the original nugget remains. In November 1981, the Royal British Legion presented the Queen with a 36-gram piece of 21-carat gold for future royal wedding rings. Sophie is pictured wearing her gold wedding band in March, 2022 Last year, she swapped out her pair of rings for alternatives, including an 'Africa' ring from Giulia Barela worth around £128. Edward and Sophie are pictured in Malta in 2024 This nugget was used for Sarah, the Duchess of York, in her marriage to Prince Andrew in 1986. Sophie also received a ring from this nugget upon her marriage to Edward in 1999. Their rings were made in a traditional design by Crown Jeweller David Thomas of Asprey and Garrard. Sophie often mixes and matches which jewellery she wears. Last year, she swapped out her pair of rings for alternatives, including an 'Africa' ring from Giulia Barela worth around £128 which she wore when she visited Malta. Sophie also removed the ring on visits throughout the coronavirus pandemic, for hygiene reasons. The most expensive royal engagement rings MailOnline has compiled a rich list of the Royal's engagement rings, which reveals those with the greatest value and most rare stones. The Princess of Wales: Value: £500,000+ Ring: Originally Princess Diana's engagement ring, the 12-carat oval-cut Ceylon blue sapphire is surrounded by 14 round-cut solitaire diamonds, set in 18-carat white gold. Announcement: When William and Kate got engaged, on November 16, 2010, while on holiday in Kenya, he revealed that he had been carrying the sapphire and diamond engagement ring he inherited from his mother, Princess Diana, in his rucksack. The couple had been dating for eight years before William popped the question in a log cabin at the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, where they had been staying on safari. 'We had been talking about marriage for a while, so it wasn't a massively big surprise,' William said in the couple's engagement interview with ITV News' Tom Brady. 'I took her up somewhere nice in Kenya and I proposed. 'I had been carrying it around with me in my rucksack for about three weeks before that and I literally would not let it go. Everywhere I went I was keeping hold of it because I knew if it disappeared, I would be in a lot of trouble…. 'It's my mother's engagement ring so I thought it was quite nice because obviously she's not going to be around to share any of the fun and excitement of it all – this was my way of keeping her close.' Queen Camilla: Value: £240,000 Ring: Once belonging to the late Queen Mother, the five-carat emerald-cut diamond is flanked by three baguette diamonds on each side, in an Art Deco style design. Announcement: On February 10, 2005, 35 years after they met, and a decade after their affair rocked the Royal family, Charles and Camilla finally announced their engagement. It is not known where the future King proposed but Camilla has confirmed that he got down on one knee to pop the question. The couple tied the knot in a civil ceremony at Windsor's Guildhall on April 9, 2005. The Duchess of Sussex: Value: £150,000+ Ring: Designed by Prince Harry, Meghan's yellow gold engagement ring features a cushion-cut diamond, from Botswana, which is estimated to be between 2.5 and 3 carats. The central stone is flanked by two diamonds which belonged to his mother Diana. She has recently reset the ring onto a slim, diamond-paved band. Announcement: Harry and Meghan announced their engagement on November 27, 2017, after meeting on a blind date in London. The prince proposed while they were cooking roast chicken at his home in Kensington Palace. 'It was just an amazing surprise,' she said. 'It was so sweet, and natural and very romantic. He got on one knee.' 'She didn't even let me finish,' he added. 'She said: 'Can I say yes.' 'It was a really nice moment. Just the two of us.' Princess Eugenie: Value: £100,000+ Ring: A rare soft pink Padparadscha sapphire, named after the colour of a Lotus blossom, surrounded by ten round-cut diamonds, with two pear-shaped side stones, on a yellow gold band. Announcement: Buckingham Palace announced the engagement of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank, former manager of Mayfair's Mahiki nightclub, on January 22, 2018, after they had got engaged on holiday in Nicaragua. In a series of tweets, her mother Sarah Ferguson congratulated her daughter and her fiancé saying the couple 'float with laughter and love' and the announcement was 'Total joy!'. 'We love Jack, and I am so excited to have a son, a brother and a best friend,' the duchess added. 'Eugenie is one of the finest people I know and so together it will be pure harmony.' Princess Anne: Value: £70,000 Ring: Three-carat oval-cut sapphire ring with three smaller diamonds. Announcement: Divorced from her first husband Captain Mark Phillips, father of her two children Peter and Zara, Princess Anne's second engagement to Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence was private and low-key. The couple met when he was serving on the Royal Yacht Britannia and they married in a small ceremony at Crathie Kirk in Scotland on December 12, 1992, as the Church of England didn't allow divorcees to get married. Despite it being her second marriage, the Queen, Prince Philip, the Queen Mother, Princess Margaret and Prince Edward all attended the wedding. The Duchess of Edinburgh: Value: £70,000 Ring: Three-carat white gold diamond ring, nestled between two, smaller pear-shaped stones, made by Asprey and Garrard, now Garrard & Co. Announcement: Buckingham Palace was bounced into announcing the engagement of Edward and Sophie, on January 6, 1999, after a story in the Sun newspaper announced that they were getting married in the summer. Edward had proposed to Sophie just before Christmas while they were on holiday on Windemere Island in the Bahamas but agreed to keep it secret so he could ask her father for permission. 'We are the best of friends, and we happen to love each other very much,' he said, as Sophie showed off her diamond engagement ring at a photo call in the gardens of St. James' Palace. Princess Beatrice: Value: £60,000+ Ring: Platinum engagement ring with pavé diamonds on the band, featuring a 2.5-carat round centre diamond flanked by two smaller diamonds. The ring has an added sophistication of pavé diamonds on the band to bring an additional dimension Announcement: The Duke and Duchess of York announced the engagement of their eldest daughter Beatrice and family friend Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi on September 26, 2019. The couple got engaged during a weekend in Italy. 'We are extremely happy to be able to share the news of our recent engagement,' the couple said at the time. We are both so excited to be embarking on this life adventure together and can't wait to be married. 'We share so many similar interests and values and we know this will stand us in great stead for the years ahead, full of love and happiness.' Zara Tindall: Value £60,000 Ring: Zara's ring showcases a 1.5 carat solitaire diamond with a four-claw split shoulder design which itself is set with several diamonds. Announcement: It was on December 21, 2010, that Zara and Mike Tindall announced their engagement by posting a photograph of Zara's left hand resting on Mike's stomach. The former rugby player had been planning to propose for years but finally got down on bended knee when she was watching television. 'I had been thinking about it for ages, waiting to ask,' he later revealed, 'but then my brother got engaged, and so did a certain Duke of Cambridge. 'I was upstairs, plucking up the nerve to do it, while Zara was downstairs watching television. It was all about shock value – I wanted to catch her when it was quiet, and she wasn't expecting anything. 'And it definitely worked! 'She was completely in shock. Then, when she stopped laughing, she said, 'Yes.' That was a relief.' The couple got married at Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh the following July and now have three children Mia, Lena and Lucas.
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01-07-2025
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Kate, Anne, Sophie & the Queen All Wore *This* Jewelry Trend for Garter Day
It may not be a tiara-worthy occasion, but Garter Day—which takes place annually at Windsor Castle and is more formally known as the Order of the Garter service—is still a major event for the royals, which means sparkly jewelry is required. Still, we weren't expecting all the Windsor women (Queen Camilla, Kate Middleton, Duchess Sophie, even Princess Anne) to mirror each other with a simple and consistent aesthetic: the case of Queen Camilla, she replicated the earrings she wore on Saturday for Trooping the Colour—a pair of pearl and diamond clip-ons that are thought to be one of her favorites, according to the Court Jeweller. (She also wore a four-strand pearl choker necklace, also seen at Trooping and another one of her beloved go-tos.)Then, there was Kate Middleton, who unexpectedly—and happily—appeared by Prince William's side after taking last year off to prioritize her health. William took part in the processional today, while Kate met him at St. George's Chapel in a copycat look, not from Trooping the Colour, but rather the 80th anniversary celebrations of VE Day, which took place in May. The Princess of Wales once again re-wore her white Self-Portrait dress along with a couple of costume jewelry pieces that are vintage (pearl earrings, but also her five-strand pearl necklace) from London-based designer, Susan there was Duchess Sophie, who was a vision in ballet pink. Once again, there was a pearl combo—her earrings, which also feature diamonds, but also her necklace (a pearl drop pendant). Finally, Princess Anne. The sister of the king, she is known for her commitment to royal business as usual—not to mention her work ethic. (Hardest working royal is often the phrase most assigned to Anne.) Even she donned an understated set of pearl and diamond earrings, rounding out the royal what gives? Why the royal alignment—or is it simply a case of pearls being so classic and timeless that everyone reaches for them for a formal occasion such as this? In the case of Camilla and Anne, they've worn their pearl and diamond selections to Garter Day before. (Just peep these pics from 2022.) But pearls are also steeped in royal tradition. Queen Elizabeth II famously loved them and made a three-strand pearl necklace part of her signature royal 'uniform'—so rarely was she seen without them. Per the Gem Society, pearls are also long associated with good fortune and wisdom, a natural connection to the proceedings of today. Or maybe everyone just texted each other to coordinate. Either way, the royal jewelry trend was clear. Want all the latest entertainment news sent right to your inbox? Click Princess Charlotte Twinned with Her Mom Today, But it Was Her Jewelry That Turned Heads
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08-06-2025
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A Surprising "Royal Power Duo" Has Emerged as Prince William Displays "Growing Bond" With Unexpected Relative in Rare Joint Engagement
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Following reports that Prince William has "big plans" for two young royals, the Prince of Wales has found himself at the center of a "new royal power duo." However, some are calling William's "rare joint engagement" somewhat surprising, especially as it involves an unexpected royal relative. On June 6, Prince William attended the Royal Cornwall Show with his aunt, Duchess Sophie, who is married to Prince Edward. Hello! magazine suggested there was a "growing royal bond on display during the rare team-up." The outlet also noted, "It marked a rare moment of public collaboration between the two working royals." While visiting the event, William and Sophie sampled some local alcohol, with varying results. "We've come from the chutneys straight into booze," William joked, via Hello! magazine. "I can see what today's going to be like." The Prince of Wales also remarked, via the BBC, "I've been caught out with whiskey a few times—I think I can do it, then it catches you out." Duchess Sophie is the royal patron of the Association of Agricultural Show Organizations and vice president of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, meaning her appearance at the event alongside William made a lot of sense. Discussing the duo's "rare joint engagement," the Express wrote, "William and Sophie were treated to an air display by parachutists and welcomed by hundreds of cheering well-wishers as they attended the annual event to celebrate the very best of Cornish heritage and tradition through agriculture, food, and drink." Royal fans seemed to be delighted that Sophie had joined William for the important event. "The Duchess is an absolute asset to the Royal Family—so graceful and elegant," one commenter wrote on social media, via GB News. According to the outlet, another fan shared the sentiment, writing, "Great to see the Prince of Wales with his aunt. I think that they have so much fun together."
