Duchess Sophie looks ravishing in billowing silk for ritzy evening

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Prince Edward's wife looked splendid in the 'Gelato' dress by Matelier which was a billowing satin number made from a pale orange and cream abstract patterned fabric.

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The high-necked number with floaty full-length sleeves was teamed with a chic updo which showed off her lovely gold drop earrings.

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The royal also opted for a second Matelier design in her bag as she carried the 'Vintage Indigo' style with a metal handle.

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The royal also opted for a second Matelier design in her bag as she carried the 'Vintage Indigo' style with a metal handle. The Orpheus Centre is a disability charity that supports disabled people through the arts in Surrey, of which Edward is a patron.

Sophie's summer style

It was a similar pair of shoes that divided royal fans on Tuesday as the mother-of-two stepped out in Paris during the Olympics.

Sophie was taken on a private tour of La Galerie Dior off the Champs-Elysees where she paired  'Floral-Print Chiffon Midi Dress' by Victoria Beckham with a pair of heeled wedges by Penelope Chilvers.

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"I love my espadrilles and they are easy and light for summer BUT to attend the Dior Gallery in them is a no-no!," wrote one royal follower. 

A second added: "The dress is so pretty and Sophie is representing classic British style. The look, paired with the sporty footwear, is a bit casual for a private tour by Dior officials."

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Sophie also attended the Paris Olympics where her casual footwear would have been deemed more suitable. The royal stole the show at the women's cycling team sprint final as the sport's royal patron in a purple floral dress by Erdem with ruffles on the shoulders and around the neck.

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Another day dress and platformed shoe ensemble was also her combo of choice upon her arrival in Paris when she was welcomed to the French capital by Menna Rawlings, HM Ambassador to France and Monaco.

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The Duchess wore shirt dress by Max Mara and platformed espadrilles from Toms as she posed with the diplomat on the steps of L'hôtel De Charost.