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At Royal Ascot 2025, the Duchess of Edinburgh leads the best dressed attendees, showcasing elegant outfits and stylish hats, with Princess Beatrice and Zara Tindall also making notable appearances, highlighting the event's long-standing tradition of fashion and sophistication.
Omid Scobie criticizes Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, for their reaction to Harry and Meghan's Oprah interview, calling it a "royal screw up." Scobie accuses the couple of being ignorant and casually bigoted, and claims they have struggled to gain media attention. He also takes aim at Sophie for allegedly ignoring Meghan at the late Queen's state funeral. In his new book, Scobie further attacks Kate, calling her "cold" and criticizing her workload. Royal experts have criticized Scobie's character assassination and sensationalism.
Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, attended the state funeral of former Italian President Giorgio Napolitano in Rome. The Duchess appeared somber as she joined other officials for the official ceremony. She attended the event without her husband, Prince Edward. Giorgio Napolitano, who served as Italy's president for two mandates, passed away at the age of 98. The funeral included a non-religious service at the Lower House, honoring Napolitano's atheist beliefs. Sophie's appearance marked a solo visit, and she was seen wearing a respectful black dress.
Fans of the royal family claimed that the Duchess of Edinburgh allegedly scolded Princess Charlotte to “sit down” during the Trooping the Colour ceremony. However, some social media users claim that the Duchess didn’t scold her great-granddaughter, but simply remarked on the festivities. Lip readers have stated that the senior royal was not telling the Princess of Wales off. Prince Louis, 5, also entertained crowds with his animated face during the event. Prince Harry and Meghan Markel were reportedly not invited by King Charles III amid the Duke of Sussex’s lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers.
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie, has become an important member of the Royal Family, according to royal experts. She recently attended a rare joint engagement with Prince Charles, highlighting her role as one of the hardest working members of the family. Her considerable charm and low-key approach, similar to Princess Anne, has made her a great addition to The Firm. Sophie has matured greatly and is becoming a big star in The Royal Family, with a natural warmth and good presence on walkabouts.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, expressed her condolences after an elderly woman was killed by a motorcycle that was part of the U.K. royal’s police escort. The woman, Helen Holland, 81, was struck by the motorcycle at a west London intersection on May 10. The head of the Metropolitan Police’s Royalty and Specialist Protection Unit addressed the tragic incident. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating the crash.
An 81-year-old woman, Helen Holland, who was hit by a police motorcycle escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie, in London has died. The police watchdog is investigating the crash. The duchess expressed her "deepest condolences" to the family of the deceased. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is examining CCTV footage and police body camera footage as part of its investigation. The duchess has recently returned from a visit to Iraq.
A police motorcycle escorting Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, was involved in a collision with an elderly woman in London, who is in critical condition in hospital. The duchess did not witness the collision and her car was not involved. The incident occurred just days after the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, which Sophie attended. The circumstances of the collision are being investigated.
According to a new book, the Queen suggested that Meghan Markle ask Sophie, Countess of Wessex, for help before her wedding day, but Meghan dismissed the advice, saying "I've got Harry." The Queen had hoped that Meghan, a divorced, mixed-race American actress, would be a great asset to the monarchy, but their relationship with the rest of the family began to disintegrate after the couple stepped back from duties in 2020. Sophie, who has become a trusted senior royal, was recently elevated to the rank of Duchess and is no longer required to curtsey to Meghan.