Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Missed Princess Diana's Funeral Due to Emotional Distress from Resemblance

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A new book reveals Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, did not attend Princess Diana's 1997 funeral due to her striking resemblance to Diana, which was thought to be upsetting for the crowd. Sophie, then dating Prince Edward, chose to stay away out of consideration for public sentiment, and the royal family supported her decision.
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