The Duchess of Edinburgh teamed up with former Strictly Come Dancing contestants Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola to host a tea and cake collaboration with Mencap at St James’ Palace, London, earlier this week.
Mencap is a charity that works with people with learning disabilities, of which the Duchess has been Patron since 2004. Aaron Chown, Chief Royal Photographer at the Press Association, shared a delightful carousel of pictures of the event on his Instagram page.
Sophie showcased her sartorial style ethos by donning a beautiful red dress by one of her favourite high-end brands, Beulah London. The royal stepped out in the ‘Yahvi’ style in a deep ruby red and teamed it with Jimmy Choo ’80’ pumps in ‘Garnet’. Prince Edward’s wife sported a sleek and straight hairstyle and added diamond drop earrings.
Sophie’s royal rewear
The ‘Yahvi’ dress is a regular fixture in her wardrobe. It features fluted sleeves, a fitted waistline and a modest round neck. Timeless in cut, it works for countless engagements, which is why the royal owns the same design in four other shades.
Yellow
In 2025, Sophie was a vision in her butter yellow dress when she visited a dementia research laboratory in Edinburgh.
The then 60-year-old brought the sunshine in the cheerful design, which blended dopamine dressing with tailored elegance.
Baby blue
Also in 2025, for the VE Day celebrations, Sophie brought out a pale blue version of the dress, accessorising with a beautiful hat of the same colour from Jane Taylor, as well as a pair of baby blue heels, a dark blue clutch and a long silver-toned diamond necklace with a double-scroll gold and diamond pendant from Collins & Sons.
© GettyBridal white
Looking like the epitome of elegance in angelic white for a reception for the newly-elected members of Parliament and members of the House of Lords in 2025, Sophie was pictured chatting to Nigel Farage in the ‘Yahvi’ once again.
© Getty ImagesThe fitted bodice with long trumpet sleeves gave her a glamorous stance.
Coral
In 2024, Sophie wore the same design, turning heads when she visited Abbey Road Studios in London.
© Max Mumby/IndigoThe royal was seen walking over the iconic crossing in the coral version of the thigh-split dress, wearing Prada high heels and a snakeskin clutch.
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