The Prince and Princess of Wales led the birthday tributes for the Duchess of Edinburgh this morning.
Sophie, the wife of Prince Edward and mother of two, is celebrating her milestone 60th birthday today. William and Kate took to X to extend their warm wishes, writing, "Wishing the Duchess of Edinburgh a very happy 60th birthday today." Their message was accompanied by a photograph of Sophie, previously shared by the Royal Family.
A new portrait was released to mark the occasion, taken this month in Bagshot, England. In the elegant photograph, Sophie is seen wearing a monochrome ensemble, consisting of a pleated cream maxi skirt paired with a black knitted jumper. She is captured laughing while sitting by a window, her glossy blonde hair styled straight, complementing her minimal and natural makeup look.
Shortly after, the Royal Family's official X account also shared a birthday message for Sophie, echoing the well wishes and including a link to her page on the Royal website. The post highlighted her biography and contributions to various causes. Alongside the message, a slideshow of images showcased Sophie at different royal engagements, celebrating her dedication to public service.
The tribute follows Sophie’s recent reflections on her early days in the Royal Family. She revealed that she was determined not to "tread on toes" when she first joined. On Wednesday, just days before her birthday, she visited a South London community supporting individuals with learning disabilities. During her visit to Community Shop Lambeth, a social supermarket addressing food poverty, she engaged with locals and learned about their initiatives. This engagement marked her final official duty as a 59-year-old, ahead of her 60th birthday celebrations on Monday.
