The duchess is celebrating her 60th birthday today.
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is celebrating her 60th birthday today with her nearest and dearest.
The Duchess of Edinburgh, who married Prince Edward in 1999, has been a well-loved member of the family for over 25 years.
While her birthday plans have not been publicly revealed, it is believed that she will spend her big day at her Bagshot Park home in Surrey with Prince Edward. It is believed her eldest child , while the couple’s son James may be at boarding school.
Just days ago, the Royal Family issued , with many fans quick to comment on how Sophie looks great for her age.
Here at Express.co.uk, we have found nine of the best photos of the duchess to celebrate her big day:
Duchess Sophie and Prince Edward They announced their engagement on January 6, 1999 after Prince Edward popped the question to Sophie with a stunning Asprey and Garrard white gold ring featuring a two-carat oval diamond. The ceremony in June that same year was mainly a family occasion and took place at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.
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Duchess Sophie . The elegant dress featured a v-neck coat dress made of ivory silk organza with crepe and tulle. She paired the gown with a diamond tiara from the late Queen’s private collection. It consisted of three open-work scroll motifs. Sophie’s wedding shoes were made of silk crepe by Gina.
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Duchess Sophie was delighted to become a mum. She gave birth to her first child Lady Louise Windsor on November 8, 2003, who was premature. When Sophie arrived at the hospital from her Bagshot Park home on November 8, medics realised she needed an emergency caesarean as she had an acute placental abruption, a condition in which the placental lining separates from the uterus. Louise, who weighed only 4lbs 9oz, was taken from Sophie as soon as she was born and sent to St. George’s Hospital in Tooting, London, for specialised care. as she lost too much blood. Prince Edward was overseas for work at the time.
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Sophie and the late Queen Elizabeth shared a very special bond and spent much time together. In 2022, Sophie was at the time that Sophie’s was easily visible when she stepped out at Balmoral Castle to see the flowers left for Her Late Majesty after she had died. She said: “When Edward chose Sophie he gave his mother the most amazing gift. Sophie’s relationship with the Queen grew closer and closer to the point where they were friends as well as daughter and mother-in-law.Both the late Queen and Prince Philip always looked relaxed and happy in Sophie’s company and there was a moment at Sandringham at Christmas in 2002 when Sophie stood grinning, and the Queen suddenly reached up to touch her hat with the fondest of smiles in a totally rare moment of public affection and spontaneity.”
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