The Duchess of Edinburgh, is beloved by royal watchers. On Tuesday, she left fans all saying the same thing after being captured in a thrilling moment during the Paris Olympics.
A video shared on the official Instagram account of the British royal family showed the 59-year-old royal celebrating as Team GB won gold in cycling. In the clip, Sophie cried out in joy, hugging the person next to her at the result.
Accompanying the video were the words: "[Tick emoji] World Record [Tick emoji] Olympic Gold [Tick emoji] A first for @TeamGB."
"A huge congratulations to @emmafinucane_, @sophieecapewell, and @katymarchant from your very proud Patron! @britishcycling | @paris2024 | @olympics."
© Karwai TangThe comments section was flooded with messages from fans, who all admire Sophie's down-to-earth and authentic nature. "Love the way the Duchess is showing real joy. No restraint there. Good to see," one fan commented. A second penned: "Sophie is such a lovely person; her joy at the GB win was infectious."
A third fan replied, writing: "The Duchess of Edinburgh is such a tonic, and it's great to see her show her enthusiasm and excitement."
The win was particularly close to the Duchess' heart, as she is the patron of the British Cycling Federation.
Sophie and her husband Prince Edward are incredibly sporty, so it’s no surprise that her reaction to the result was steeped in genuine passion.
© GettyNot only was Sophie’s joy effervescent, but she also looked incredibly stylish for the occasion. She donned the 'Roisin' floral-print midi dress from fashion house Erdem, which she paired with white cork wedges. As for her hair, she swept her tresses back into a soft bun.
One thing that didn't go unnoticed was that Sophie appeared to be wearing a 'Swiftie'-style friendship bracelet, similar to those her niece, Princess Charlotte, and brother-in-law, King Charles, have been wearing recently.
© GettyHis Majesty was spotted donning a red and pink bracelet on his recent trip to the Channel Islands with his granddaughter, nine-year-old Charlotte, who wore pink and purple versions at Wimbledon last month.
Prince George was also seen rocking a friendship bracelet in his official birthday portrait, which was unveiled on his 11th birthday.
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