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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rosie Shead

Duchess of Edinburgh was ‘emotional’ to assume title once used by late Queen

The Duchess of Edinburgh said it was “emotional” to assume her new title, as it had previously been held by her mother-in-law, the late Queen Elizabeth II.

During a visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina to mark the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide, Sophie discussed both her work and the personal significance of becoming the Duchess of Edinburgh in an interview with the Mirror.

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