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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Duchess Sophie Almost Stumbles While Curtsying to King Charles
PureWow editors select every item that appears on this page, and some items may be gifted to us. Additionally, PureWow may earn compensation through affiliate links within the story. All prices are accurate upon date of publish. You can learn more about the affiliate process here. You can learn more about that process here. Yahoo Inc. may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Read the original article on Purewow. It was all fun and games for Duchess Sophie this week at the Royal Windsor Flower Show until it came time to greet her brother-in-law, King Charles, and her curtsy—standard royal protocol, of course—went from the event captured the moment it happened: The Duchess of Edinburgh bowed her head and kneeled so low as she said hello to the king that she nearly lost her shoe. It happened to be an ultra-chic slip-on wedge from Penelope Chilvers—similar here—in a neutral tone. As cute as they were, something tells us Sophie may be rethinking her footwear after nearly losing her balance in a high-pressure moment like this. (She had to reach up and grip the king's arms to steady herself, a royal oops.)That said, this type of situation ended up providing a chance for Sophie's relationship with Charles to shine. In fact, His Majesty—based on the pics—even appears to laugh it off as he helps the duchess recover. Like we said, royal protocol dictates the curtsy, but that doesn't mean that the formality of it all always goes smoothly. It also reminds us of something Samantha Cohen, one of Queen Elizabeth II's former royal aides, once said about royal life: The late queen's comings and goings were always organized so perfectly, which meant she got a real kick out of moments when things went wrong. (We're curious if Charles feels the same way.) That said, a stumble or two is often the price we pay for style. After all, Sophie looked lovely in her blue floral ME+EM dress paired with a blazer from Frame. Her wedges—wobbly footing aside—served as the perfect complement. Duchess Sophie Just Wore Jewelry from One of Kate Middleton's Favorite Brands (And Her Rings Are Less Than $150)
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
King Charles Steps Out with Surprising Date Just One Day After Prince William Does the Same
King Charles has had a packed schedule lately—from military engagements to traditional ceremonies, he's been all over the place this week. And while he attended most of these events solo, there was one appearance that caught a little extra attention—not just for the flowers, but for his surprising royal companion. Spoiler: it wasn't Queen Camilla. On June 7, King Charles stepped out for the Royal Windsor Flower Show at Windsor Great Park and joining him for the outing was none other than Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh—his sister-in-law. The pair looked cheerful and relaxed as they mingled with attendees and admired the floral displays. Buckingham Palace shared a few snaps from the event, showing the King looking polished in a classic grey suit with a cream tie and crisp white shirt. Duchess Sophie, meanwhile, brought a welcome pop of color in a blue floral dress, paired with a navy blazer and a variation of her go-to wedge heels. The palace captioned the photos: 'The King, as Patron, and The Duchess of Edinburgh were at the Royal Windsor Flower Show. The theme for this year's show, held at Windsor Great Park, is 'Patterns in Nature,' inspired by His Majesty's book Harmony: A New Way of Looking at Our World.' This actually marked Sophie's second surprise royal pairing of the week. Just one day earlier, on June 6, she was spotted she was spotted accompanying Prince William at the Royal Cornwall Show. And once again, her outfit quietly stole the show: a blush pink Vince silk blouse, a luxe toffee suede skirt by Paige and knee-high leather boots. She finished the look with a green velvet Sophie Habsburg handbag and gold Giulabarella hoops—perfectly blending countryside chic with royal elegance. Sophie's been everywhere lately—and I'm kind of loving this new royal duo energy. Want all the latest entertainment news sent right to your inbox? Click here.
Daily Mail
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
King Charles and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh share a sweet embrace while attending the Royal Windsor Flower Show
King Charles was photographed warmly embracing his sister in law Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh as the two visited the Royal Windsor Flower Show on Saturday. The annual event, which is which is billed as 'a joyful one-day celebration of gardening, nature, food and traditional crafts' was inspired by an idea from his book. And the monarch - a keen gardener - certainly seemed to be enjoying his day out, as he was snapped stopping to smell the flowers during his visit to the show. Gardener Alan Titchmarsh, who is the honorary president of the Royal Windsor Rose & Horticultural Society, helped to welcome the royal party including the Duchess of Edinburgh who officially opened the event. The theme for this year's show, held at the York Club in Windsor Great Park, is Patterns in Nature' inspired by Charles's 2010 book called Harmony: A New Way Of Looking At Our World. The King's Foundation explains Charles's philosophy of harmony is aimed at understanding 'the balance, order and relationships between ourselves and the natural world' to 'create a more sustainable future'. It adds: 'The Harmony philosophy sees everything in nature as interconnected, including ourselves. 'This means taking a holistic approach to the challenges facing our planet, and looking to solve these challenges by working with nature, rather than against her.' The King looked dapper in a grey piece suit, while Sophie looked stylish in a blue maxi dress, with an appropriate floral print. Apart from looking at the displays Charles smiled and shook hands with members of the public and Sophie chatted with Chelsea pensioners. There were also expert talks, demonstrations and hands-on workshops on offer for those who attended. Saturday was the 118th edition of the show, which has Charles as its patron. Sophie's appearance today came after a recent rare double outing with Prince William on Friday. The two went to Wadebridge, Cornwall for a rare joint engagement as patrons of the Royal Agricultural Association that organises the show. The King was pictured embracing his sister in law as the two both attended the Royal Windsor Flower Show on Saturday William and Sophie appeared comfortable and relaxed in each other's presence, as the royals shared a good-natured laugh after they arrived at the agricultural show. The pair opted for smart casual ensembles, with the Duke of Cornwall picking a grey sport coat with a light blue shirt for his visit. He completed the look with a navy tie and matching accessories. Still sporting the beard that left royal fans swooning, William greeted well-wishers who had gathered outside the venue in Wadebridge in Cornwall. Meanwhile, Sophie was beaming as she waved at crowds, wearing a greige checked blazer. She paired it with a tan, calf-length skirt and a light pink shirt. She finished her outfit with burgundy boots and a forest green bag with tan accents, and accessorised with a diamond pendant necklace and timeless gold hoops. Sophie's makeup was fresh and dewy, as the mother-of-two wore a light layer of foundation, the faintest hint of blush, and a soft pink lipstick for the occasion. Upon their arrival, their Royal Highnesses were shown around the Royal Cornwall Food and Farming Pavillion as they inspected dozens of stalls stocked with artisanal food and drink from producers across the region. At the gin stand, William joked he could 'see what today's going to be like' before he and Sophie were shown a number of varieties before being given one to try. After a bit more talking, he caught the Duchess going for another sip and he joked to her: 'You're not allowed to finish it. You've got to watch her.'
The Independent
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
King and Duchess of Edinburgh visit Royal Windsor Flower Show
The King has visited the Royal Windsor Flower Show, which this year is inspired by an idea from his book. Charles, who has a passion for gardening, stopped to smell the flowers during his visit to the show which is billed as 'a joyful one-day celebration of gardening, nature, food and traditional crafts'. Gardener Alan Titchmarsh, who is the honorary president of the Royal Windsor Rose & Horticultural Society, helped to welcome the royal party including the Duchess of Edinburgh who officially opened the event. The theme for this year's show, held at the York Club in Windsor Great Park, is Patterns in Nature' inspired by Charles's 2010 book called Harmony: A New Way Of Looking At Our World. The King's Foundation explains Charles's philosophy of harmony is aimed at understanding 'the balance, order and relationships between ourselves and the natural world' to 'create a more sustainable future'. It adds: 'The Harmony philosophy sees everything in nature as interconnected, including ourselves. 'This means taking a holistic approach to the challenges facing our planet, and looking to solve these challenges by working with nature, rather than against her.' Apart from looking at the displays Charles smiled and shook hands with members of the public and Sophie chatted with Chelsea pensioners. There were also expert talks, demonstrations and hands-on workshops on offer for those who attended. Saturday was the 118th edition of the show, which has Charles as its patron.
Telegraph
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Duchess bows to the King as they visit Royal Windsor Flower Show
The King has visited the Royal Windsor Flower Show, which this year is inspired by an idea from his book. The monarch, who has a passion for gardening, stopped to smell the flowers during his visit to the show, which is billed as 'a joyful one-day celebration of gardening, nature, food and traditional crafts'. Gardener Alan Titchmarsh, who is the honorary president of the Royal Windsor Rose & Horticultural Society, helped to welcome the royal party, including the Duchess of Edinburgh, who officially opened the event. The theme for this year's show, held at the York Club in Windsor Great Park, is Patterns in Nature, inspired by the King's 2010 book called Harmony: A New Way Of Looking At Our World. The King's Foundation explains his philosophy of harmony is aimed at understanding 'the balance, order and relationships between ourselves and the natural world' to 'create a more sustainable future'. It adds: 'The Harmony philosophy sees everything in nature as interconnected, including ourselves. 'This means taking a holistic approach to the challenges facing our planet, and looking to solve these challenges by working with nature, rather than against her.' Apart from looking at the displays, the King smiled and shook hands with members of the public as Sophie chatted with Chelsea pensioners. There were also expert talks, demonstrations and hands-on workshops on offer for those who attended. Saturday was the 118th edition of the show, which has the King as its patron.
