The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh did not attend today’s Commonwealth Day service (Image: Getty)
The Duke and were notably absent . Royal fans were disappointed not to catch a glimpse of Duchess Sophie or .
However, there is a perfectly valid reason why one of them was unable to attend the annual event. According to the diary on the Royal Family’s website, the duchess travelled to the US on Saturday, March 8, to carry out engagements in New York. Meanwhile, it is not known why the Duke of Edinburgh did not attend today’s service.
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Duchess Sophie has travelled to New York to carry out engagements (Image: Getty)
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But he is expected to travel to Lincoln tomorrow, Tuesday, March 11, to visit Royal Air Force Station Waddington in his role as Honorary Air Commodore.
Although royal fans wished to see the royal couple at today’s special event, they also wished them safe travels and happy birthdays.
One user wrote on X: “I will miss seeing The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attending Commonwealth Day Service so much, but it’s definitely for a good reason since Sophie is heading to work in New York!”
A second person said: “Safe and successful trip for our #SuperSophie.”
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A third one commented: “Safe travels.”
Meanwhile a fourth one said: “Happiest Birthday to #SuperEdward. The best of fathers, the most loving of husbands and Sophie’s best friend and darling Love – Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh.”
Another one chimed: “Happy Birthday to the Duke of Edinburgh! may health and joy be with him.”