Duchess Sophie honours Queen Elizabeth in Nepal donning secret tribute (Image: Getty)
paid a fitting tribute to during the third day of her tour in Nepal with . Sophie stepped out in a beautiful floral skirt, symbolising a sweet nod to Her Majesty that signified that she was keeping her spirit alive.
Both next to those of the former monarch and planted in 1986. The UK has strong relations with Nepal, with the first State Visit dating back to 1960.
Since then, not only has the Queen continued to frequent the country, but and have also made both official and private trips to the South Asian country. featuring large poppies.
The regal piece, created by luxury Australian fashion label Zimmerman, retails at £750. Nicky and Simone Zimmermann founded their eponymous label in Sydney in 1991.
The fitting boasted red tones, and the colour is considered auspicious and vibrant. It symbolises success and happiness – two important values the Queen stood for. Meanwhile, back in October, Sophie wore the skirt during the Royal tour in Malta.
:
Duchess Sophie is touring Nepal with her husband Prince Edward. (Image: Getty)
Duchess Sophie wears a stunning maxi poppy dress during day three of their tour (Image: Getty)
At the time Sophie and Edward paid a visit to Villa Guardamangia, where, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip lived.
The pair stayed at the stunning property from 1949-1951, while Philip was stationed in Malta as a naval officer. It is the only house outside of the UK that the late Queen ever called home.
Last year the couple celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary and recreated pictures of the late Queen and her husband, which were taken more than 70 years ago in the Maltese villa they lived in when they were the Edinburgh’s.
Don’t miss… [FASHION] [EXCLUSIVE]
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh visit to the Gurkha Welfare Trust Welfare Centre (Image: Getty)
Duchess Sophie wears the same poppy print skirt that she wore back in Malta at the Queen’s residence (Image: Getty)
This is poignant as Sophie stood proud in the floral look and re-wore it just three months later.
Sophie continues to subtly keep Queen Elizabeth’s legacy alive through her bold statements which are curated by her show-stopping outfits and fitting chosen accessories.
Meanwhile, Sophie also embraced Nepalese culture by wowing onlookers in the floral tribute. People in Nepal often wear bright tones due to the deep cultural significance of colour in Hinduism.
Sophie has celebrated and embraced Nepalese culture and expressed her own identity through her statement looks throughout the trip so far.
The Nepal flag is crimson red, almost identical to the hue of Sophie’s regal and timeless skirt.
This acknowledges the bravery of the Nepalese people, while the flag’s two triangles also represent the Himalayas – the two major religions of Nepal, Hinduism and Buddhism.