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Daily Mail
18-05-2025
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Duchess of Edinburgh looks radiant in a floral outfit and statement hat as she attends the Royal Windsor Horse Show
The Duchess of Edinburgh appeared in great spirits today as she stepped out for the fourth day of the Royal Windsor Horse Show in Berkshire. Sophie, 60, who is Vice President of the four-day annual event held at Home Park, Windsor Castle, beamed as she took part in the British Driving Society Drive during the occasion. The wife of Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, looked typically elegant in a cream blazer and a floral garment. Looking radiant, she completed the chic ensemble with a wide brimmed hat and accessorised with gold hoop earrings. Sophie wore her blonde locks back in a sophisticated updo, while glamorous makeup enhanced her complexion. The Duchess was seen laughing enthusiastically as she wrapped herself in a blanket for the horse and cart ride. The first Royal Windsor Horse Show took place in May 1943 under the name the Windsor Horse and Dog Show. King George VI, Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) and the two young princesses, Elizabeth and Margaret were all in attendance. On Thursday, Sophie opted for a more laid back ensemble as she attended the four-day annual event. The royal appeared to throw herself into the day out, enjoying a little tipple, treating herself to some chocolate and browsing rugs and baskets at a stall on site. She was seen beaming and laughing enthusiastically as she mixed with other attendees. Sophie, the mother of James, Earl of Wessex, 17, and Lady Louise Windsor, 21, looked typically stylish opting for a dressed-down but elegant look. Sticking to a neutral palette, she paired an off-white, pleated midi skirt with a cream jumper, topping it all off with a navy military style coat complete with gold buttons. She dressed for the cool weather, donning in slouchy suede boots, and accessorised with a brown handbag which had a handle featuring a white floral design. Sophie wore her blonde hair brushed back in to a chic chignon. She sported a pair of dainty gold earrings, which brightened her complexion. The understated duchess kept her make-up simple for the occasion, wearing some bronzer and blush, as well as a slick of rose-coloured lipstick. In her role as vice president of the five-day event, Sophie mingled with the King as well as other VIPs including Crown Prince Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. While Sophie and Edwards's daughter Louise is a keen horsewoman, who often competes in equestrian events, she did not accompany her mother. The King appeared to be in good spirits as he also attended the annual event yesterday. Charles, wearing a tweed blazer, a striped tie and brown Serengeti sunglasses, was pictured on Saturday smiling and waving at the equestrian event, which was a favourite of his mother Queen Elizabeth II. The King was seen in conversation with his brother the Duke of Edinburgh – who is due to attend the Pope's inauguration today. Carrying a long walking cane, Charles was also seen in conversation with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Charles was kept entertained by the Royal Windsor Horse Show, often pointing towards the showgrounds and chuckling with joy. Equally as enthralled by the prestigious event was his sister-in-law Sophie who threw her hands up in despair as she watched the action unfold, before bursting out into laughter after glancing over at the King. The King attended the horse show last year shortly after it was announced that he would be returning to public-facing engagements, indicating the positive effect of his cancer treatment. Queen Elizabeth II was a passionate fan of the event and would frequently be seen walking among the stalls dressed informally and wearing a headscarf. The late monarch also entered many homebred horses and ponies in classes at the show. Indeed Elizabeth made her last visit to the prestigious equestrian event in 2022 - just months before her death.
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
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- Daily Mail
King Charles attends Royal Windsor Horse Show with Prince Edward - a day after rare joint appearance with Prince William
King Charles appeared to be enjoying himself as he attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show in Berkshire with his brother Prince Edward. The monarch, 76, made the outing just a day after a rare joint appearance in London with Prince William. Charles and his eldest son put on a united front as they visited Westminster Abbey for the Order of the Bath Service on Friday morning. William, 42, arrived at Westminster Abbey at around 11am dressed in full regalia - which included a red cloak and various gold embellishments - for the event which is held every four years. Meanwhile, the King donned a similar elaborate red robe with gold adornments and a full train atop his military uniform. Charles looked more casual during his appearance at the Horse Show today, wearing beige slacks, a brown tweed blazer, and striped tie. Carrying a long walking cane, as he navigated the grassy fields, the King finished off his ensemble with brown suede shoes and a pair of tortoiseshell sunglasses. Photographed alongside his older brother, the Duke of Edinburgh, 61, looked dapper in blue slacks, a green tweed blazer, and a green tie. The Royal Windsor Horse Show is a popular event among royals - earlier in the week, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh was seen attending. And it was said to be the late Queen Elizabeth II's favourite event on the royal calendar. Her connection to the show dated back to its inception: The first Royal Windsor Horse Show took place in May 1943 under the name the Windsor Horse and Dog Show. King George VI, Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) and the then-princesses, Elizabeth and Margaret were all in attendance. King Charles appeared relaxed on Saturday, following his high profile appearance with Prince William on Friday. The royal duo stepped out together just weeks after Prince Harry opened up about his strained relationship with both his father and brother. BROTHERS: King Charles and the Duke of Edinburgh appeared to be deep in conversation while at the show together King Charles was pictured smiling and waving at the crowds during his appearance at the equestrian event on Saturday Speaking to the BBC after losing an appeal over his security arrangements while he visits the UK, the Duke of Sussex claimed Charles 'won't speak to me' and alluded to the king's health by saying 'I don't know how much longer my father has left'. The Duke, 40, went to court hoping to change the decision to give him downgraded security after Megxit - however, after his appeal was thrown out. In the extraordinary interview, the California-based royal alleged his father could have 'resolved' the dispute over his security arrangements if he wanted to - after Harry claimed to have 'uncovered shocking truths' about the Royals' involvement in the decision. It was the first time that Prince William had attended the service, having been appointed to the ancient order last year by the King following his accession. Meanwhile, Charles took part for the first time as sovereign of the order, which is awarded to members of the military or civil service for exemplary work and this year celebrates its 300th anniversary. Sporting the order's billowing satin robes, father and son arrived at the Abbey's Great West Door separately on Friday, shortly after 11am to be greeted by the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle. Inside, Charles greeted William warmly, with an affectionate pat on his shoulder, before they enjoyed a brief, jovial conversation with the dean in the Chapel of Saint George. They then walked through the church with officers, knights and the Dame Grand Cross of the order before taking their seats in the Quire. The King was accompanied by his young page Guy Tryon, ten, the son of his godson, Lord Charles Tryon, and the grandson of the late Lady Dale Tryon, an Australian socialite who was a close friend of the king. The service was conducted by the Dean, who read the lesson from St Paul's epistle to the Philippians chapter 4, verses 4 - 8 and gave the address. As it took place the King and Prince William proceeded to the Henry VII Lady Chapel for the installation ceremony, which took place below the banners of living knights hanging above the stalls and was relayed to the congregation on television screens. Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier and Admiral Sir Philip Jones took the oath as Knights Grand Cross of the Order and were installed, while General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith and Lord Young of Old Windsor - Elizabeth II's former private secretary - and Sir Tom Scholar, took the oath but will not be installed until spaces arise. There is always a limited number of members. In the chapel, the Bath King of Arms bowed to those being installed before they stepped up to their stalls. The royals have a long history when it comes to the Windsor Royal Horse Show - with the late Queen Elizabeth II attending the first event in 1943, with her sister and her parents The King then presented the Book of Statutes to his son before the Prince and the Dean read the oath simultaneously. Each Knight then took the oath before bowing to the Grand Master. After both the King and the Prince had made an offering of gold and silver at the altar, Knights who had taken the oath turned towards the altar, behind Prince William, who drew his sword. The Knights followed suit, holding their swords forward before the Prince's sword was briefly laid upon the altar. William then sheathed it again, before the group processed back to the Quire to Elgar's Nimrod.
Daily Mail
16-05-2025
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- Daily Mail
The rise of the Royal monochromatic wardrobe - and the family member behind the trend as Beatrice and Sophie follow suit writes ELIZA SCARBOROUGH
In the world of royal fashion, trends may come and go, but one style principle has proven itself a steadfast favourite among the Firm's most fashion-savvy women: The monochromatic wardrobe. Opting for the same tried-and-tested silhouette in a variety of flattering shades, the royals are showing that when it comes to dressing for duty, consistency is key. It's the ultimate embodiment of the age-old adage, 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. From the Princess of Wales to the Duchess of Edinburgh, a growing number of royal women are quietly embracing a fashion formula that combines elegance with efficiency. A longstanding fan of classic cuts and demure tailoring, the Duchess of Edinburgh stepped out for the Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in an ice-blue version of the 'Yahvi' dress by one of her most trusted labels Beulah London. But this wasn't the first time she had worn the style. It was the fourth. The same design has appeared on her in yellow, cream and coral, and for good reason. It's flattering, appropriate, and photograph-friendly, three things no royal ensemble can afford to compromise on. This clever capsule approach to fashion is a style trick Sophie seems to have learned from none other than the Princess of Wales, arguably the reigning monarch of monochromatic dressing. Chief among her favourites is the timeless Emilia Wickstead 'Kate' dress which was named after her. The Princess of Wales is said to have loved the original design so much that she commissioned versions in navy, lavender and olive green. The result? A streamlined wardrobe that exudes sophistication while reinforcing a cohesive, recognisable royal image. Princess Beatrice, known for her fashion evolution in recent years, has also embraced this styling trick and has been spotted in various Beulah London dresses, following the formula of a similar cut repeated in a spectrum of colours. Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh A royal favourite? The Duchess of Edinburgh opted for her go-to dress when attending the Service of Thanksgiving on VE Day. Her ice blue version of Beulah London's 'Yahvi' design has become a winning formula for the stylish royal thanks to its long sleeves with fluted cuffs, A-line skirt and fitted bodice, making it a sophisticated, timeless piece that works in countless settings. For last year's Trooping the Colour she chose to wear the dress in sunshine yellow, which she matched with a coordinating Jane Taylor hat and previous to that she wore the design in coral for the Orbis Visionaries Reception at Abbey Road Studios in 2024. The style was first debuted at a pre-Coronation reception at Buckingham Palace in 2023 in cream and all of the colourways have since been recycled and worn countless times. Catherine, Princess of Wales Long-sleeved and belted at the waist, Emilia Wickstead's 'Kate' dress was first spotted in lavender in October 2018 when Catherine attended the Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit in London. Less than a year later an olive green version of the bespoke gown was worn to open the Anna Freud Centre in London, although the neckline had been slightly modified. Next was navy in November 2019 when the Princess of Wales attended the launch of the National Emergencies Trust. For Princess Charlotte's christening in 2015, Catherine looked pristine in an ivory Alexander McQueen coat dress. A few years later for Harry and Meghan's royal wedding celebrations it looked very similar but was actually in a pale shade of primrose yellow. Later, proving that a classic cut can stand the test of time, she donned the same piece but this time in pale blue to attend the Westminster Abbey service for the Centenary of the Royal Air Force in July 2018. The elegant longline coat dress has become one of Kate's most relied upon fashion styles, which was first adopted by Princess Diana in the 1980s. A cross over bodice design with neat lapels, nipped in waist and flared skirt by Emilia Wickstead has become a firm favourite of Catherine's. Looking radiant in a pale blue version, Kate attended the Easter Sunday Service in 2022 in the flattering silhouette. Next was a bold shade of deep coral pink with a coordinating Jane Taylor fascinator for the 2022 Buckingham Palace garden party and most recently it was seen again in burgundy for the VE Day Memorial with a slightly higher neckline and longer hemline but the same nipped in waist and full skirt. Since becoming Princess of Wales, Kate has perfected the art of power dressing, repeatedly turning to her trusty Alexander McQueen trouser suit in a rainbow of colours. Flatteringly cropped at the ankle, the tailored trousers and matching single-breasted jacket have become Kate's alternative to the fitted dresses of the past. She first chose a crisp white version in March 2022 during a Jamaica tour. A few months later it was pretty in pink for Catherine for a meeting she hosted with the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. In November 2022 when arriving in Boston the suit was repeated in navy for a formal take on the tailoring, and most recently teal was the colour of choice for Kate's wardrobe essential as she stepped out to open the Evelina London Children's Day Surgery Unit. Princess Beatrice This structured dress boasts puffy shoulders and a wide belt cinched at the waist, together with buttons along the front as well as on the cuffs. Princess Beatrice is clearly a fan of Beulah London's best-selling 'Ahana' style as she owns it in three colourways. First debuted during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in icy blue, it was later replaced by a teal version for the Variety Club Awards ceremony a few months later in November 2022. At the Princess of Wales' Together at Christmas carol concert in 2023 Beatrice chose the style with a festive twist in navy and emerald green tartan.
