Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh's Formal Looks of 2025: A Celebration of my favourite Duchess

 

She used to be my favourite Countess and now she is my favourite Duchess. Of all the Royals (and I do adore the Princess of Wales, too), Sophie is just someone that I feel would make anyone feel comfortable and at ease. She seems so relatable and down to earth. I love the bond she seems to have with the Princess of Wales as well. The Duchess seems to be the glue of the family and the one who is always there for everyone. I don't just admire her when I see her at glamorous events or royal functions - I truly respect the work that she does under the radar and will talk more about that in future articles. But for now I want to celebrate her formal looks of 2025. 

3: French State Banquet 2025 

For the French State Banquet, the Duchess of Edinburgh opted for a full length white evening gown. She looked royal and regal in a timeless creation that suited the grandeur of the occasion. As always, she wore her own tiara, the Aquamarine tiara, which I believe was commissioned and designed for her by her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh. 

2: RIFLES Awards Dinner 2025 

Sophie looked exquisite in this midnight blue velvet gown, which she accessorised with a with a sparkly belt. Her choice was perfectly appropriate for this event and she proved once again that even though she doesn't actively seek out the spotlight, it suits her. 

1: German State Banquet 2025 

Her choice for the German State Banquet was classic floor length black evening gown, perfectly accessorised with her Aquamarine tiara and matching aquamarine earrings and also an aquamarine necklace. This is a woman that knows how to dress for a formal, diplomatic occasion. She never seeks to upstage the Queen or the Princess of Wales but always get a nod of approval from the fashion critics and, without trying, creates her own headlights. 

I look forward to talking more about the real jewels in her crown - her impactful work that she does with real passion, compassion and grace.