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Emma Shacklock

Duchess Sophie enjoys an ice-cream in the sunshine wearing adorable crochet bag and signature wedges

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh smiles as she visits the RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival at Hampton Court Palace on June 30, 2025.

Whilst the rest of us are melting and wondering what on earth to wear in this heat Duchess Sophie looked as elegant as ever at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival. Attending the event solo, the royal reached for one of her best summer dresses of 2025 - her ME+EM Wild Bloom frock.

You won’t be surprised to learn that this has sold out rapidly, but the brand has several other gorgeous blue floral dresses and Sophie’s accessories would complement any you have at home already too. The Duchess’s go-to brand for bags is Sophie Habsburg and she carried one I’ve not seen her wear before at the festival.

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