The Duchess of Edinburgh is back into working royal life after a summer break and showed off her incredible wardrobe once again on Thursday evening, as she was spotted at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel in Calgary, Alberta, which is part of her visit to Canada. The blonde royal looked gorgeous in her 'midaxi' dress by one of the royal ladies' favourite designer brands, Erdem. Sophie looked super tanned as she smiled at waiting photographers in the dazzling dress, which was designed in an eye-popping, ultra-pretty, midnight blue shade. The striking frock was one she had worn before, and was first released in 2022.
The brand's 'Clarisia Belted Embroidered Linen Midi Dress' is adorned with subtle blooms and really looked fantastic against the blonde royal's sun-kissed skin. The inspiration behind this dress was "a love letter to the archetypes of Englishness", according to the designer, and the easy, breezy linen-blend was cut with a floating A-line silhouette, cinched with a chunky waist belt.
Kate has worn Erdem many times in her royal career
The Princess of Wales first wore one of Erdem's designs on her first major royal tour of Canada in 2011 and has rocked so many further looks ever since.
An Erdem look is often easily spotted by the presence of bold florals
The fashion designer is known for his love of florals and is renowned for his feminine printed dresses and colour block coats.
The designer Erdem was awarded an MBE in 2020
In 2020, the designer even made it to the late Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday Honours 2020 list.
London-based Erdem Moralioglu was awarded an MBE for his services to fashion and said he was "incredibly flattered" to be included in the prestigious list.
Kate wearing Erdem at the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey in 2023
Taking to Instagram at the time, the designer penned: "I have been truly privileged to be able to do what I love whilst building an independent British label. I can’t think of a more wonderful way to celebrate our 15-year anniversary. I would like to say thank you to my brilliant team and everyone who has supported me."
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Duchess Sophie looked incredible for a joint outing with her husband, Prince Edward, at the Coral Gold Cup Meeting at Newbury Racecourse on Saturday, 29 November
