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Emma Shacklock

It's still summer dress weather and Duchess Sophie’s patterned maxi is a day-to-evening staple paired with woven accessories

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh hosts young people from across Scotland and the north of England for the Gold Award celebrations for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award on July 3, 2026.

The scorching hot temperatures have passed but it's still sunny and warm enough for us to enjoy our summer dresses for a while longer. They're just so easy to throw on and they're one of the simplest items to take from day to night, depending on the style.

Duchess Sophie has just added a new design to her collection that is the epitome of all-day styling and she debuted it at this year's Royal Welsh Show. She attended as Patron of the Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations (ASAO) and the show shared snaps from her visit, giving us a glimpse at her Lexy London Gudrun dress.

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