Duchess Sophie first met Prince Edward in 1987 and began dating him in 1993 after crossing paths at a charity event.

Although she wasn’t formally part of the royal family until their marriage in 1999, she moved within their social circle, given her relationship with Edward.

Despite her close bond with the royals, Sophie was a no-show at Princess Diana’s funeral in 1997.

Royal author Sean Smith recently claimed she chose to skip the memorial to avoid her strong resemblance to Diana being seen as disrespectful to the late Princess’s legacy.

This summer has seen several meaningful royal engagements, some of them quieter but no less impactful.

Among them was a recent visit tied to a major international conservation project, alongside ongoing efforts to support youth development, environmental leadership, and public service across borders.

Unlike the high-profile appearances of King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, or Princess Kate, Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, quietly dove headfirst into projects close to his heart.

A recent video shared by Buckingham Palace showed royal fans a glimpse of his hands-on approach to the same.

Queen Camilla has granted individual royal warrants since May 2024, after King Charles's coronation.

These warrants are granted by the Crown to businesses that supply goods or services to the royal household.

They serve as both an endorsement and a mark of prestige for these labels.

As Queen Consort, Camilla has awarded the prestigious honor to her favorite brands in the skincare and fashion industries.

However, one royal warrant granted recently in June stands out for being a touching tribute to her late mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth.

Camilla bestowed the honor on Launer London, the iconic British handbag maker, which made the late Queen's famed purses for over 60 years.

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