Three years after she wed Prince Edward, the Duchess of Edinburgh recycled her bridal tiara at another royal wedding.
Sophie (née Rhys-Jones) was pictured in Trondheim on 24 May 2002 for the wedding of Princess Martha Louise of Norway – who is now married to American shaman Durek Verrett – and her late first husband Ari Behn.
In a departure from her go-to floral or feminine lace styles, Sophie opted for a unique gown made up of champagne satin and black triangular shapes travelling from the left side of her body.
© Gamma-Rapho via Getty ImagesShe also appeared to break unspoken royal style rules with the strapless design baring her shoulders, but she carried a matching cream shawl to cover up during the church service.
In terms of accessories, Sophie added a pearl choker and matching earrings, completing her look with her wedding tiara.
© Gamma-Rapho via Getty ImagesSophie had worn the Anthemion Tiara on her big day on 19 June 1999 in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. All eyes were on the former PR boss as she walked down the aisle in a silk organza coat dress embellished with 325,000 pearls and crystal beads and designed by Samantha Shaw.
© Anwar HusseinAtop her blonde pixie cut sat the gifted headpiece from the late Queen Elizabeth II, which was thought to have been made with detachable jewels from part of Queen Victoria’s Regal Circlet made in 1853.
Sophie went on to recycle the tiara for many other big occasions, including Crown Prince Haakon and Mette-Marit's nuptials in 2001, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden's wedding with Daniel Westling in 2011, and Prince Albert II of Monaco's big day with Princess Charlene in 2011.
© GettyWhen she's not attending royal weddings, Sophie's style is epitomised by sharp tailoring, which she carried through from her business attire in pre-royal life, alongside feminine midi dresses and the occasional boho ensemble.
© GettySophie – who shares two children Lady Louise, 17, and James, Viscount Severn, 13, with Prince Edward – opened up about her style icons during a virtual call with the British Fashion Council in 2021.
Duchess Sophie: 5 top facts
© Victoria Jones/Shutterstock1. PR girl
Sophie built a successful career before marrying Prince Edward. She worked for Capitol Radio and later launched her own public relations agency, RJH Public Relations, which she ran with her business partner for five years.
2. Dog lover
Sophie is a well-known dog lover and is the patron of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. In January 2025, she visited the organisation's training centre and had adorable puppy cuddles with a nine-week-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy.
3. Bahamas proposal
Prince Edward proposed to Sophie after five years of dating during a holiday to the Bahamas in 1998. He presented her with a two-carat oval diamond, flanked with two-heart shaped gemstones.
4. Stepping up
As the Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie is a full-time working member of the royal family. She has augmented her duties since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back from royal duties and Prince Andrew relinquished his official roles. Alongside this, she balances being a devoted mum to her two children: Lady Louise Windsor, 21, and James, Earl of Wessex, 17.
5. Princess wedding
Her 1999 wedding to Prince Edward was low-key but still attracted 200 million TV viewers. Her silk dress was adorned with 325,000 crystals and pearls, and her Anthemion tiara was selected from the late Queen’s private jewellery collection.
When asked whose style she most admires, the royal replied: "Angelina Jolie - I always think she looks amazing - and also Queen Rania of Jordan always looks stunning."
