Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and Family News and Events 12: March 2025 -

[iceflower]

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attended the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury Racecourse in Berkshire today, November 29:


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Duchess Sophie is a sideline star as she steps out alongside Prince Edward

The Duchess of Edinburgh stepped out alongside her husband Prince Edward at the Coral Gold Cup Meeting at Newbury Racecourse

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[Diarist]

We attended the Gold cup yesterday afternoon. This was the Meeting that was previously know as 'The Hennessy' after its previous sponsor, the drinks company ['Hennessy Brandy'] Its current sponsor is Coral, a betting company. If I could help with some information, the meeting is still referred to by many people as 'The Hennessy'. It forms part of the 'strong part' of the 'National Hunt' [Jumping] season, which runs through to the 'Whitbread' meeting [now known by its present sponsors, a bookmaker [gambling] firm at Sandown Park racecourse. Sophie presented the Gold Cup trophy.

Andrew LLoyd Webber and nis wife, both noted owner' were also there, apparently with Sophie and Edward from my personal observations!

Although it was essentially a 'fun' engagement, to me it underlines that Sophie works hard, as a look at her recent calendar of engagements will show.

 

[VictoriaB]

Absolutely Sophie works hard. As does Edward. That’s why the current targeting of them by the Times , Norman Baker & the loathsome Graham Smith is, IMHO so unfair.

And if people have no idea what Edward and Sophie do, that is a reflection on the British media not Edward and Sophie.

 

[Kaye1850]

And if people have no idea what Edward and Sophie do, that is a reflection on the British media not Edward and Sophie.

I’ve often wondered if they would get better press attention doing more joint engagements ~ I understand they can cover more territory by splitting engagements, but it seems their events often go unnoticed.

 

[iceflower]

The Duchess of Edinburgh as Patron opened The Lighthouse Guildford today, December 1:



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Duchess Sophie embraces 'winter minimalism' with £200 sculpted jumper dress

The Duchess of Edinburgh embraced 'winter minimalism' in a £200 sculpted jumper dress as she visited The Lighthouse Guildford to officially open the new community hub.

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Duchess Sophie coos over babies and praises volunteers during Guildford charity outing - exclusive details

The Duchess of Edinburgh opened the new Guildford hub of The Lighthouse - a Surrey and Hampshire-based charity which helps to support marginalised and vulnerable members of society through its various programmes and initiatives.

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HELLO! Magazine on Instagram: "Duchess Sophie opted for a classic winter look for her engagement in Guildford today 😍 the royal opened The Lighthouse hub, which hosts a variety of charitable projects and sessions for the community ❤️ 📷: Max Mumby"

1,249 likes, 15 comments - hellomag on December 1, 2025: "Duchess Sophie opted for a classic winter look for her engagement in Guildford today 😍 the royal opened The Lighthouse hub, which hosts a variety of charitable projects and sessions for the community ❤️ 📷: Max Mumby".

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[iceflower]

The Duchess of Edinburgh as Royal Colonel visited 5th Battalion The Rifles at Bulford Camp in Wiltshire today, December 5:


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Duchess Sophie just recycled 'hip-hugging' Alaia dress she first wore in her 50s

The Duchess of Edinburgh looked stunning at the Bulford Camp in Wiltshire, wearing a skater-style, hip-hugging dress by Alaia that she first wore in 2016, when the wife of Prince Edward was 51.

www.hellomagazine.com

 

[iceflower]

On December 10 the Duchess of Edinburgh attended the Georgetown Institute of Women, Peace and Security Ukraine Documentary Screening at the Royal Society of Medicine in London:

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[An Ard Ri]

Today the Duchess of Edinburgh will visit the island of Alderney to mark the 80th Anniversary of Homecoming Day.
Royal visit as Alderney marks 80th Homecoming anniversary
Duchess Sophie switches up winter style in 'upbeat' statement trousers

 

[iceflower]

The Duchess of Edinburgh at the celebrations for the 80th Anniversary of Homecoming Day today, December 15:

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The Royal Family on Instagram: "The Duchess of Edinburgh has joined the people of Alderney to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of their Homecoming. In 1945 islanders returned home having been evacuated to mainland Britain ahead of the German Occupatio

24K likes, 178 comments - theroyalfamily on December 16, 2025: "The Duchess of Edinburgh has joined the people of Alderney to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of their Homecoming. In 1945 islanders returned home having been evacuated to mainland Britain ahead of the German Occupation in 1940. On...

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Duchess of Edinburgh joins for Alderney’s 80th Homecoming

A Royal visitor made the 80th anniversary of Alderney’s post-war Homecoming particularly special yesterday as Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, arrived to help the island celebrate and remember.

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GALLERY: Ridunians revel in Royal Visit - Bailiwick Express News Guernsey

Alderney marked a poignant milestone yesterday as a Royal visitor joined Ridunians for the 80th anniversary of Homecoming. Her Royal Highness, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh began her Alderney visit with a service taking place at St Anne’s Parish Church. Crowds awaited the Duchess, who greeted...

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[iceflower]

The Duchess of Edinburgh as Patron visited Disability Initiative in Camberley today, December 18, and didn't mind to put santa's hat on - so lovely!


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Exclusive: Duchess Sophie displays 'natural' talent during charity visit

The Duchess of Edinburgh visited Disability Initiative in Camberley for some fun-filled Christmas activities

www.hellomagazine.com

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[iceflower]

The family's Christmas card has been revealed and contains photos of the Duke and Duchess's visit to Japan this year:


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Christmas card from Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh shows unseen picture

Prince Edward and his wife Sophie unveiled two unseen snaps from their five day tour of the country in September.

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And the Duchess of Edinburgh was on Radio Christmas today:

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[iceflower]

The Duchess of Edinburgh as Patron visited The Lighthouse in Woking:

The Royal Family on Instagram: "The Duchess of Edinburgh has visited @t.lighthouse in Woking, as they prepare for their upcoming relocation. 📦 As Patron, HRH spent time with volunteers as they packed up the charity’s site, and was given a first look

25K likes, 172 comments - theroyalfamily on January 9, 2026: "The Duchess of Edinburgh has visited @t.lighthouse in Woking, as they prepare for their upcoming relocation. 📦 As Patron, HRH spent time with volunteers as they packed up the charity’s site, and was given a first look at The...

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The Lighthouse on Instagram: "HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh visited The Lighthouse Woking, taking the short walk to our new location around the corner. Our patron The Duchess viewed the new space still under refurbishment and met with the developers,

28 likes, 0 comments - t.lighthouse on January 9, 2026: "HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh visited The Lighthouse Woking, taking the short walk to our new location around the corner. Our patron The Duchess viewed the new space still under refurbishment and met with the developers, architects, and...

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The Lighthouse on Instagram: "Our patron HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh visited The Lighthouse Woking to meet and thank volunteers who are packing up our beloved building, ahead of our relocation around the corner. Photos: @edpeers @theroyalfamily

31 likes, 0 comments - t.lighthouse on January 9, 2026: "Our patron HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh visited The Lighthouse Woking to meet and thank volunteers who are packing up our beloved building, ahead of our relocation around the corner. Photos: @edpeers @theroyalfamily @t.lighthouse...

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[iceflower]

Today, January 12, the Duchess of Edinburgh as Patron of England Hockey visited England Hockey at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre in Marlow:


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Duchess Sophie shows off her hockey skills during sporty engagement

The Duchess of Edinburgh visited England Hockey at their training ground at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre in Berkshire

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Sophie takes a shot at goal as she shows off hockey skills

The Duchess of Edinburgh met the senior women’s and men’s teams at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre in Marlow, Buckinghamshire.

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Charity 'honoured' by Sophie visit to new headquarters

The Duchess of Edinburgh is patron of The Lighthouse, a charity supporting people facing hardship.

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The Duchess of Edinburgh chooses a poignant quote necklace as she kicks off 2026 in style

Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, is known for her sentimental choices of jewellery and her hard-working approach to royal life: now, hockey stick in hand, she has combined the two

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England Hockey on Instagram: "England and Great Britain Hockey were honoured to welcome HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh to Bisham Abbey National Sport Centre yesterday 🏑"

13K likes, 178 comments - englandhockey on January 13, 2026: "England and Great Britain Hockey were honoured to welcome HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh to Bisham Abbey National Sport Centre yesterday 🏑".

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[iceflower]

The Duchess of Edinburgh as Patron opened the Pre-Hospital Education Centre at Thames Valley Air Ambulance today, January 14:

Duchess visits Thames Valley Air Ambulance after 'busiest year'

The Duchess of Edinburgh observed critical care training and unveiled a commemorative plaque.

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[iceflower]

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were in Sheffield today, January 15 to visit Skills Street, to attend the ISU European Figure Skating Championship and to visit Sparkle Sheffield:


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Prince Edward meets skating royalty Christopher Dean in visit to Sheffield

HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, met skating royalty today in a visit to Sheffield for the figure skating European Championships held in the city this week.

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Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh goes monochrome in full ‘merlot’ – where to get her exact bag in 13 colours

Practical? Tick! Stylish? Tick!

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[iceflower]

The Duchess of Edinburgh as Champion, Women, Peace and Security attended the United Nations General Assembly 80th Anniversary Celebrations at Methodist Central Hall Westminster today, January 17:


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The Duchess of Edinburgh arriving at Methodist Central Hall 🇬🇧 A historic morning in Westminster! 🌍✨ Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh arrives to mark the 80th anniversary of the UN General Assembly....

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Duchess Sophie debuts waist-cinching scarlet dress – that she owns in 5 colours

The Duchess of Edinburgh wore one of her favourite dresses in a brand new colour for an engagement on Saturday, 17 January

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[iceflower]

On January 19 the Duchess of Edinburgh as Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Corps of Army Music visited the Royal Military School of Music, HMS NELSON, in Portsmouth and she visited HMS DARING, HM Naval Base Portsmouth.

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[iceflower]

The Duke of Edinburgh attended the unveiling of The King's Champion's Coronation Armour at HM Tower of London on January 28:

Royal Armouries Museum on Instagram: "A true piece of coronation history ⚔️ The Royal Armouries has acquired this complete suit of Maximilian-style suit of armour (c.1520), thanks to funding from the @Nationalheritagememorialfund It’s the only armo

421 likes, 3 comments - royalarmouriesmuseum on January 29, 2026: "A true piece of coronation history ⚔️ The Royal Armouries has acquired this complete suit of Maximilian-style suit of armour (c.1520), thanks to funding from the @Nationalheritagememorialfund It’s the only armour known to have...

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[Tatiana Maria]

The Duke of Edinburgh became the first senior royal to comment on the Jeffrey Epstein files after a CNN journalist at the World Governments Summit in Dubai asked him how he was "coping" with the fallout from the files.

He replied: "Well, with the best will in the world, I'm not sure this is the audience that is the least bit interested in that. They all came here to listen to education, solving the future, but no, I think it's all really important, always, to remember the victims and who are the victims in all this."

Prince Edward says remember victims after Epstein files released

The Duke of Edinburgh is the first senior royal to speak about the new Epstein documents.

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[iceflower]

The Duke of Edinburgh as Patron of The National Youth Theatre of Great Britain attended a performance and a reception in London today, February 5:


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[EllieCat]

Edward looks unusually stylish at the National Youth Theatre; i might not have even recognised him if Iceflower hadn't posted these pics; thanks Iceflower.

 

[tihkon2]

Edward looks unusually stylish at the National Youth Theatre; i might not have even recognised him if Iceflower hadn't posted these pics; thanks Iceflower.

Right? Wow!

 

[iceflower]

The Palace today shared an overview about the Duke of Edinburgh's recent visit to the United Arab Emirates ( January 31 to February 4)

The Royal Family on Instagram: "🇦🇪 The Duke of Edinburgh visited the United Arab Emirates to celebrate non-formal education and the opportunities it creates for young people. His Royal Highness met students taking part in the @international_award an

1,603 likes, 28 comments - theroyalfamily on February 6, 2026: "🇦🇪 The Duke of Edinburgh visited the United Arab Emirates to celebrate non-formal education and the opportunities it creates for young people. His Royal Highness met students taking part in the @international_award and watched them...

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Today, February 6, he was in Scotland:

 

[iceflower]

The Duke of Edinburgh attended the opening of FUJIFILM Biotechnologies' Single-Use Biomanufacturing Facility and Bioprocess Innovation Centre in Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees today, February 11:


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[iceflower]

Today, February 12, the Duke of Edinburgh was in Farnham to visit the University for the Creative Arts and The Farnham Pottery:


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[iceflower]

The Duchess of Edinburgh was on a two-day visit to Somalia yesterday and today, February 24:

The Royal Family on Instagram: "The Duchess of Edinburgh has visited Somalia, at the request of the @ForeignandDevelopmentOffice, to continue her work supporting survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) in the region. Her Royal Highness

5,645 likes, 134 comments - theroyalfamily on February 25, 2026: "The Duchess of Edinburgh has visited Somalia, at the request of the @ForeignandDevelopmentOffice, to continue her work supporting survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) in the region. Her Royal Highness met...

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Her Royal Highness Duchess of Edinburgh visits Somalia

The Duchess makes two-day visit to Mogadishu, meets women and girls organisations and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

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[iceflower]

The Duchess of Edinburgh is still traveling and has by now arrived in Kenya for a visit:

Today, February 25, she met with President William Ruto at the State House in Nairobi and visited Kazuri Beads that creates employment opportunities for women:


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And the Duke of Edinburgh attended the press night performance for The National Youth Theatre REP Company's production of "Dracula" at The National Youth Theatre in London today:


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[iceflower]

The Duchess of Edinburgh spent a second day in Kenya today, February 26:


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The Royal Family on Instagram: "The Duchess of Edinburgh has been in Kenya, undertaking engagements in recognition of the role women play in preventing and resolving conflicts, and to celebrate Kenyan women-leaders across sectors including security,

20K likes, 240 comments - theroyalfamily on February 26, 2026: "The Duchess of Edinburgh has been in Kenya, undertaking engagements in recognition of the role women play in preventing and resolving conflicts, and to celebrate Kenyan women-leaders across sectors including security, peacebuilding...

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The Duchess of Edinburgh visits Somalia and Kenya

The Duchess of Edinburgh has completed a two-day visit to Somalia, at the request of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, to draw attention to the...

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[iceflower]

The Duchess of Edinburgh had a number of engagements in Belfast today, March 3:


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Duchess of Edinburgh celebrates 40 years of Guide Dogs for the Blind in NI

Sophie paid her first solo visit to the region on Tuesday since 2018.

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The Royal Family on Instagram: "The Duchess of Edinburgh has visited Northern Ireland! ❤️ As Patron, HRH opened the new @nationalautisticsociety_ni centre and heard from families about the support this special space will provide. 📚 At Randalstown

8,447 likes, 91 comments - theroyalfamily on March 3, 2026: "The Duchess of Edinburgh has visited Northern Ireland! ❤️ As Patron, HRH opened the new @nationalautisticsociety_ni centre and heard from families about the support this special space will provide. 📚 At Randalstown Library, The...

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[An Ard Ri]

Some really lovely photos of the duchess during her visit to the Guide Dogs for the Blind in Belfast yesterday.
Duchess Sophie meets adorable guide dog puppies during historic visit - best photos