On March 10, 2023, The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attended a reception at the City Chambers in Edinburgh. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh met with members of the Ukrainian community at Edinburgh's City Chambers to mark one year since the city's formal response to the invasion of Ukraine.
King Charles III on Friday awarded his younger brother Edward the title Duke of Edinburgh, in line with the wishes of the late Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip. Prince Edward has kept his Scottish title of the Earl of Forfar, while his previous title, the Earl of Wessex, has transferred onto his son, James.
MAX MARA Custodi double-breasted brushed wool coat
ROKSANDA Adele cape-sleeves crepe midi dress
I hope the new Duke of Edinburgh is alright in his health...he looks quite thin.
ReplyDeleteSophie has a radiant face here.
I was thinking the same. He’s looking very thin. I thought it might be grief. Let’s pray, that this good news, that his late parents wishes have come to pass,will give him some peace! Bea
DeleteI noticed this on their last trip, he has always been slender but not this much. And the double brace coat makes it more noticeable
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Oh wow, we were all thinking the same thing about Edward. I hope he is okay as well.
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Not really liking the sleeves and also the length of this dress on Sophie...just seems too big and oversized. However I do love the coat. Very happy for both of them.
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Nice coat and dress for the ne Duchess. Sleeves of the dress are ok, but too long as often for Sophie.
DeleteI agree, the color is wonderful on Sophie but the length isn’t becoming on her; it’s like a small lamp with too large a shade. They both work hard and support the RF well.
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DeleteA lovely day to celebrate whilst also supporting their namesake community.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh!
There is a sense of nostalgia in the latter photos, perhaps they're both remembering the elder Duke and Duchess who paved the way for this moment.
Bepa 💚🦋
Agree with Bepa!
DeleteThe dress being longer than the coat does not looking good and her clutch does not match her shoes, dress or coat. But she does look happy.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to the new Duke and Duchess together in their ducal city! The blue shade of this dress is beautiful on Sophie. I like everything about the dress on her except the sleeves--those sleeves need to be completely redesigned and streamlined. Edward is looking quite thin these days although very healthy. That broad smile he has in 2 pictures show his real joy at being given his new title.
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Happy Birthday to the dashing, Duke of Edinburgh. Many more your majesty. JD1
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ReplyDeleteWhy do people keep saying Mary Poppins about outfits that bear absolutely no resemblance to a Mary Poppins outfit? 🤔
DeleteSophie is looking so lovingly and proud at Edward in these photo’s !!
ReplyDeleteI don't like this at all. The dress is too long for the coat. The sleeves of the dress are oversized and not elegant at all. Although she received a lot of comments during their trip to Slovakia, I prefer Maxima's white coat and the white pants instead of this.
ReplyDeleteIl cappotto di Sophie è stupendo, ma non il suo vestito che è troppo lungo e largo sui fianchi.
ReplyDeleteCongratulazioni per il ducato, trovo che Edoardo somigli molto al suo papà negli atteggiamenti e nella postura.
Rossella
The coat is beautiful, well tailored and the winter white color suits the Duchess. Such a pity for the overall look is spoiled by the too long dress. I like the dress, large intricately cut sleeves and all but it should be a bit shorter. Lovely color for Sophie.
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I do agree, the maxmara is phantastic and suits her well, but then the dress - perhaps i am oldfashioned...
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Yes, I agree. A shorter length would balance the statement sleeves. As it stands the Duchess is just swamped by all of the fabric. (V.M.)
DeleteQuelle fierté pour ce couple que j'ai toujours trouvé charmant et empathique ; j'en profite pour souhaiter un bon et joyeux anniversaire au nouveau duc d'Édimbourg !
ReplyDeleteThe tolerance I have for Sophie’s often bad choices for clothes is stretched when I see this very happy, warm couple.
ReplyDeleteThe coat is lovely, the dress improves when not worn under the shorter coat.
Mabel
I have the same opinion
DeleteI get the dramatic look for this very special & well deserved day. The colour is great on Sophie, but I wish the sleeves & hemline were a tad shorter. But she looks radiant, so who cares, really :)
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Kudos for Sophie for getting her reward. The Duke looks odd in the double breasted style - which I know is what many of the royal men wear - but Sophie is really shining. I wonder how their son felt about his new title?
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DeleteI am very happy for Prince Edward and his family for having this prestigious title finally conferred to them. I do like both, the coat and the dress, on the newly minted Duchess of Edinburgh, but not worn together. And the dress could do with a slightly shorter hemline. I have noticed,too, that the Duke seems to have lost some weight, at least that much that it is noticeable. I have no idea as for why but I hope that it is nothing caused by serious health issues.
ReplyDeleteIl figlio ora è conte di Wessex e il ducato di Edimburgo non si trasmette. Penso che sia troppo giovane per pensare a queste nomine.
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Félicitations à eux pour leurs titres de duc et duchesse de Edimbourg
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The Duke and Duchess looked handsome, lovely, and am so pleased they have finally been given the titles his Father promised him on his wedding day to Sophie.
ReplyDeleteI like the dress particularly the sleeves but think it needs to be a tad shorter - certainly when paired with this coat.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, they both look happy and appear to be enjoying themselves.
I love Sophie's coat. She looks so proud of her husband and as she should be. Well done them both a well deserved title, they are both quiet achievers, they get on with the job, little fanfare. I admire both of them.
ReplyDeleteLovely coat, but the dress swallows Sophie and does nothing to flatter her. She is better to stick with basic classic dresses that don't overpower her.
ReplyDeleteThat look that Sophie is giving Edward, is pure love, just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYes he is looking thin, I hope all is well with him. Let's hope it is grief and it will pass, it is a terrible thing. He has a wonderful family by his side.
Sophie looks lovely in this colour.
Well said, Sharni!
DeleteSo pleased to see this lovely hardworking couple final given the Dukedom of Edinburgh, as the Queen had indicated on their wedding day and Prince Philip had wanted too. I’m certain that Her late Majesty would be delighted that her old title is now borne by this favourite daughter in law. As to fashion, love the coat and the colour of the dress. The dress itself is too long and too ‘big’ generally. Hope the Duke is well. He is worryingly thin.
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The new Dss of Edinburgh looks very lovely. Both dress and coat are spot on. Their happiness shows, with their smiles. Congrats Duke and Dss of Edinburgh. css
ReplyDeleteThe Duchess seems to me a wonderful kind and empathetic lady. But when it comes to fashion she is most of the time a disappointment. If all her dresses would be knee length that would imv make already a big difference. And she has a good figure and can wear anything
ReplyDeleteBeside her fashion choices, Sophie gets more beautiful and radiant every year. Her smile warms the hearts.
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Absolument!
DeleteMaybe the Duke is slimming down to fit into the Scottish kilt they have allocated him 😊
ReplyDeleteNO, seriously, he appears to have shed some kilos and hopefully it is nothing more than a self imposed diet.
Happy Birthday to the Duke of Edinburgh and good luck to them both in their new role.
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