Their bond extends into the sartorial world too. Royal watchers have long noted that Sophie and Beatrice, 37, occasionally step out in the same labels, and even the same garments.
Both women have become champions of sustainable outfits and consider fashion as a reflection of the monarchy’s increasingly eco-conscious direction.
This show of family solidarity comes at a challenging time for Beatrice and her sister Eugenie, whose public image has remained under scrutiny following the fallout from Prince Andrew’s royal downfall.
With their father stripped of his HRH status, military honours and royal patronages, and Sarah Ferguson no longer holding her duchess style in any official royal capacity, the York sisters have faced intense public pressure and continued media scrutiny.
Against that backdrop, Sophie’s subtle tribute feels especially poignant – a reminder that while the royal landscape has shifted dramatically, the Duchess of Edinburgh remains a reassuringly steady presence.
And on a night dedicated to protecting the world’s most precious natural landscapes, her thoughtful nod to family ties showed once again why she has quietly become one of the Firm’s most respected modern royals.
