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Duchess Sophie surprises in most unexpected coat

Prince Edward's wife wore a jacket no one saw coming

Katie Daly
Lifestyle Writer
November 23, 2024
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The Duchess of Edinburgh surprised royal followers on Friday as she stepped out for a DEBRA event held at The Beaumont hotel in London wearing a coat no one saw coming.

Duchess Sophie, 59, posed for a photo in her role as the patron of the charity supporting people living with epidermolysis bullosa, wearing a red-toned brown longline coat made from a ribbed corduroy material. 

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The unusual outerwear coordinated perfectly with her long floaty knit dress in the same autumn-ready hue. Prince Edward's wife also wore black patent pumps and carried a petrol blue bucket bag.

For hair, the royal chose a soft blow-dry tucked behind one ear to show off her lovely gold hoop earrings.

Duchess Sophie's coat collection

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh in khaki long coat© Getty
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh attended a memorial service

Earlier this week, the Duchess stepped out in another gorgeous coat. It was a poignant outing for the mother of two as she attended a memorial service marking the 50th anniversary of the Birmingham pub bombings.

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh stood among people in khaki coat dress© Getty
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh wore a coat just like Kate's

For the sombre occasion, Sophie wore the 'Kristen' khaki crepe coat dress from Claire Mischevani which featured a bow-adorned high neck and a floaty A-line skirt.

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales with Prince George of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince Louis of Wales outside church© Getty
Princess Kate wore an Alexander McQueen number in 2022

The royal had fans looking twice as Sophie looked neigh-on identical to the Princess of Wales in a similar style worn on Christmas Day in 2022.

Kate wearing green coat and fedora hat in Sandringham© Getty
Kate styled her coat with a hat

Kate was seen leaving the church service at Sandringham wearing a similar khaki structured coat from Alexander McQueen which was styled with Gianvito Rossi boots and a wide-brimmed hat from Philip Treacy.

Meanwhile, Sophie opted for boots from L.K. Bennett and a pair of chocolate brown leather gloves.

: Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh attends The "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 08, © Getty
Duchess Sophie looked amazing in a bright blue coat

Prince William's aunt also made a statement with her outerwear last Christmas when she headed to Kate's 'Together at Christmas' carol service at Westminster Abbey in a ravishing blue number.

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The royal looked glowing in her cornflower blue coat by go-to designer Suzannah London which was accessorised with tan heeled boots from Gianvito Rossi and a lovely cream knit dress.

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