All news on the topic: Duchess of Edinburgh

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Royals hold first Garter Day at Windsor since Andrew was stripped of honour
The Royals have held their first Order of the Garter at Windsor Castle since disgraced Andrew was stripped of the honour.
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Buckingham Palace hosts lavish summer garden party with cakes, tea and royal encounters
The Prince of Wales told a yoga teacher who survived the Southport attack “you’re so brave,” and she said it was “like meeting an old friend again” after they chatted at a garden party.
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Prince Edward forced into £4,000-a-week Sandringham cottage as Prince Andrew refuses to leave Wood Farm
Prince Edward and Sophie had to use a ’holiday let’ in Sandringham because Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor refuses to vacate their vacation home.
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Royal rift deepens as Andrew ‘drags his heels’ on move, leaving Edward and Sophie locked out of Wood Farm retreat
Prince Edward and his wife Sophie had to use a "holiday let" at Sandringham — because Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is refusing to leave
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Court hears case of police officer who hit pensioner while escorting Duchess of Edinburgh
A police motorcyclist hit and killed a pensioner while driving over the speed limit and through a red light as he escorted the Duchess of Edinburgh through London, a court heard.
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Princess Anne makes surprise visit to Kyiv and honours children lost to war
Princess Anne has placed a toy bear as a poignant tribute at a children’s memorial in Ukraine, during an unexpected visit to the war-ravaged country, where she also met Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Edward's strange request for him to become King - but he had to decline it
Prince Edward, who is celebrating his 60th birthday today, is now 14th in line to the throne, meaning his chances of becoming King are very slim, but it seems he could have once taken the title elsewhere
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Princess Kate's surprising job before becoming a royal - with unusual request
Princess Kate had a very normal job before her marriage to Prince William - and she wasn't the only one. Find out what Queen Camilla and the Duchess of Edinburgh also did before joining the royals
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Kate's title was 'nearly given to Sophie' but she got unexpected choice
Since becoming members of the Royal Family, the Princess of Wales and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, have had several royal titles, and it seems Sophie nearly got one that was later given to Kate
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Sophie gave blunt response when asked if she would 'step in' for Meghan
The Duchess of Edinburgh has been a key member of the royal family since her wedding to Prince Edward in 1999 - and she is considered a 'secret weapon' by those in the know
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Charles' family shows public support with sweet gesture after health scare
King Charles may be taking a break from public duties while he undergoes treatment for an enlarged prostate, but other royals who have carried on with engagements appeared to have signalled their support for the monarch
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Sophie calls for tampons to be taken 'out of closet' as she slams period-shaming
Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, has visited a girls' school in London, where she joined a workshop to raise awareness of menstrual issues and said that tampons and sanitary pads should be kept "out of the closet"
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Meghan's 'clear message she didn't need Sophie's help as mentor'
According to a book, the late Queen was keen to get Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, to act as a mentor to Meghan Markle and show her the ropes of royal life when she married Prince Harry - but it claims Meghan thought she didn't need Sophie's help
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Royals set to step up amid King and Kate health scares including 'secret weapon'
With both King Charles and Kate Middleton set to be away from public duties due to hospital surgery and Prince William also stepping back, it will be up to four other royals to pick up the slack
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Queen Camilla breaks silence amid Kate and King Charles health scares
With King Charles and the Princess of Wales set to be absent for royal duties while they recover from hospital treatment, many of the other working royals have been showing it's business as usual
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Prince William's poignant way of introducing Sophie Wessex shows close bond
The closeness of Prince William's bond with Sophie Wessex was shown through a simple introduction at a royal engagement they both attended in a candid moment that was spotted by royal fans
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Endgame bombs sure to spark royal fury - 'lazy Kate and William's dark side'
It seems no royals are immune from criticism in new book Endgame by biographer Omid Scobie with King Charles, Prince William and Kate Middleton even coming in for fierce digs
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Sophie Wessex's incredible hidden gesture to Prince George at Queen's funeral
The young royals may have found the state occasion of the Queen's funeral overwhelming but thankfully, Sophie Wessex was on hand to help them
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Sophie Wessex breaks royal protocol with striking beauty look at major event
This recent fashion choice made by Sophie stood out from what royals are normally seen wearing, leaving some wondering if it was a break with official protocol, but she's done it beffore
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Sophie Wessex's thoughtful gift for Kate Middleton amid 'naughty' friendship
There are 17 years between Sophie Wessex and Kate Middleton, but the two married-in royals are said to have a lot in common, which led to a thoughtful gift being exchanged between the two
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Royal fans left confused as Sophie missing from BBC's Remembrance coverage
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie, did not stand alongside Queen Camilla or Kate Middleton at today's Remembrance Day service - meaning she was not shown during the TV coverage of the event
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Duchess Sophie stuns in racy skirt and edgy boots on royal engagement
Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, visited the Brooklands Museum in Surrey today where she met with young scientists, engineers and mathematicians - and wore a very daring outfit
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Kate finds new royals 'to confide in' after Harry and Meghan drama - expert
Prince William and Kate Middleton will have been able to turn to another couple within the Royal Family for support amid the drama with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and the late Queen's death, according to a royal expert
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Sophie's close bond with Wales kids - including heartbreaking moment with George
Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, enjoys an incredibly close relationship with the Wales family - and has been pictured supporting Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis on a number of public occasions
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Sophie's life-changing moment led her to become royal thanks to BBC star
Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, is an incredibly popular member of the Royal Family - but the way she came to meet her future husband Prince Edward was entirely down to chance