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Duchess Sophie makes worrying move in outing without Prince Edward

Duchess Sophie sparks tension days after marking important milestone with Prince Edward

By TN Web Desk
July 02, 2025
Duchess Sophie makes worrying move in outing without Prince Edward
Duchess Sophie makes worrying move in outing without Prince Edward

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, one of the most beloved couples in the royal family, recently marked an important milestone in their relationship.

The couple – who share Lady Louise and Earl James – celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary together, seemingly sparked some concerns after Sophie’s latest outing.

Duchess Sophie, dressed in a pastel blue floral summer dress, stepped out on Monday afternoon to attend the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, as Prince Edward flew out of the U.K. for an important mission.

The 60-year-old exuded a graceful and chic vibe even as she enjoyed an ice cream cone on a hot summer’s day. While fans gushed over Sophie’s look, some eagle-eyed fans noted how the Duchess was missing a key piece of jewellery that ties her to husband Prince Edward.

Sophie’s oval-cut diamond engagement ring worth $150K and her gold wedding band was missing during the outing. Many fans were left surprised by the missing accessories but their worries were quickly put at ease.

Fans suggested that Sophie may have ditched her rings as the sweltering weather could cause discomfort. And while the royal normally wears her usual stack, she is no stranger to swapping it out for a stylish piece.

Last year, Sophie wore a Giulia Barela ring ‘Africa’ instead of her usual rings for an outing. Moreover, she has also taken off her rings during the coronavirus pandemic for hygiene reasons.

Prince Edward proposed to Sophie in January 1999 with the triple diamond ring after the pair had been together for six years. They tied the knot in six months later at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.