The Duchess of Edinburgh married into the Royal Family in 1999 and has been a much-loved family member ever since.

The royal family Instagram account is getting ahead of the festivities and just shared Duchess Sophie's portrait before her birthday on Monday. However, there's one tiny detail that I almost missed—and it has nothing to do with her photos.

Ahead of Duchess Sophie's 60th birthday tomorrow, Buckingham Palace has released new photos of her. And, alongside her beautiful outfits, one thing stood out to royal fans. Congratulations are in order as Duchess Sophie gears up to celebrate her 60th birthday on Monday 20 January.

A photograph of the Duchess of Edinburgh smiling has been released by Buckingham Palace to celebrate her upcoming 60th birthday. The photo of Sophie mid-laugh perched on a window seat at her home in Bagshot Park was captured by the London-based photographer Christina Ebenezer earlier this month.

Duchess Sophie is turning 60, but she’s not feeling it even a bit!The Duchess of Edinburgh is all set to ring in her milestone birthday on Monday, January 20, 2025, however, she is in no mood to tell the number loudly.

Photographer Christina Ebenezer took the picture of the Duchess of Edinburgh, and perfectly captures the senior royal's effortless charm.

Sophie looks happy and relaxed in the Palace-released image, captured by London-based portrait, fashion and commercial photographer Christina Ebenezer at Bagshot Park this month

A new portrait of the Duchess of Edinburgh has been released to celebrate her 60th birthday. In the picture, taken by London-based fashion photographer Christina Ebenezer earlier this month, Sophie looks relaxed and happy as she perches in a window seat at her Surrey home.