The Duchess of Edinburgh looked radiant in a never-before-seen dress at Royal Ascot and it seems she chose the bright white hue of her look for a special reason.
Duchess Sophie, 59, was seen on Wednesday at the famous horse race event on the day of her silver wedding anniversary to Prince Edward. She wowed in a bridal white Suzannah London dress which featured a high neckline, sheer sleeves, and an ankle-grazing skirt.
© GettyThe elegant long-sleeved dress featured a sheer overlayer which was covered in intricate white daisies which, though in a neutral hue, made a loud statement.
© GettyThe floral adornments felt reminiscent of an unexpected star - Girls Aloud's Cheryl who rocked a similar mini dress to the 2009 Brit Awards.
© GettyThe royal teamed her summer-ready 'Keres' dress with an impressive white hat from Jane Taylor and a white leather bag from Strathberry with gold hardware. For shoes, Prince Edward's wife re-wore her 'Charlotte' pumps from Emmy London which featured an unusual swirl-shaped strap.
© GettyAs always, the mother-of-two's hair and makeup was pristine. Sophie rocked an intricate low chignon to show off a pair of diamond earrings and for makeup, opted for a pink-toned shimmery eyeshadow look and satin lip.
© GettyThe loved-up royal couple were seen walking hand-in-hand as they caught up with their nieces Zara Tindall, Princess Beatrice, and Princess Eugenie.
© Mark CuthbertWhile Zara got the floral memo in a floaty Anna Mason number, Eugenie opted for a figure-flattering knitted look from Gabriela Hearst.
© Chris JacksonMeanwhile, Beatrice took direct inspiration from her aunt Sophie in the exact Zimmermann 'Matchmaker' dress the Duchess had rocked days prior at the Order of the Garter service.
© GettySophie reused her Strathberry bag for the occasion and added the gorgeous powder pink 'Artemise' hat from Jane Taylor to complement her nude Prada pumps.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh marked their 25th wedding anniversary with a set of special portraits shot by Chris Jelf.
© Chris JelfThe ever-elegant royal was seen embracing her husband in the flattering 'Tawnie Biker Cognac Suede Jacket' from Paige which coordinated perfectly with her camel striped top from Frame.
© Chris Jelf/Buckingham PalaceSophie teamed her casual ensemble with a pair of unexpected khaki flares from Galvan and wore her sandy blonde locks in a soft updo.
The Duchess switched up her look on 18 June when she attended the Peninsula London grand opening celebrations looking like a 1940s star.
© GettyDISCOVER: Carole Middleton takes on daughter Kate's wardrobe in stunning Ascot dress
Sophie dazzled in a figure-skimming fit and flare midi dress in navy with an asymmetric collar. The Roland Mouret garment was teamed with 'Panarea' bag from Sophie Habsburg and a pair of intricate leaf-shaped earrings from Guilia Barela.
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