Duchess Sophie sparks fan frenzy with ‘absolutely regal’ look

Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh joined her husband Prince Edward and the King at the State Banquet in honour of the Emperor and Empress of Japan.

The Duchess of Edinburgh looked stunning in her emerald green gown and tiara. (Image: Getty)

Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh sparked a royal frenzy with her “absolutely regal” appearance at a glamorous banquet on Tuesday.

Sophie donned a stunning emerald green evening gown paired up with the Lotus Flower Tiara – a loan from her sister-in-law Queen Camilla.

The headpiece, which was created especially for Elizabeth, the Queen Mother in 1923 by the House Garrard, was last used in 2022 by Kate, the Princess of Wales.

The Duchess of Edinburgh had never worn the tiara before, favouring instead either her wedding tiara or the custom-made Wessex Aquamarine tiara – but royal fans welcomed the change and praised her “perfect” look.

One social media user wrote on X, the site formerly known as Twitter: “Sophie looks so major.

“Is it okay for me to say it was high time she was loaned big tiaras and gems? She looks absolutely regal.

“Her papa must be so proud of her. She’s beautiful and all those sparklies suit her perfectly.”

Another user said: “Love the necklace and earrings. So regal and perfect for her and for the occasion!”

The Royal News Network account commented: “Sophie, The Duchess of Edinburgh, in the Lotus Flower Tiara for the first time!!!

“I’m so excited that she has a tiara that she can perhaps wear from time to time!! She deserves it!”

The Duchess would normally favour either her wedding tiara (pictured) or the Wessex Aquamarine Tiara. (Image: Getty

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Some users noted the tiara choice was particularly suited as the Duchess of Edinburgh was the second most senior royal woman in attendance right after Camilla.

One user said: “She is wearing the Lotus Flower. After all, she is the second most senior female royal at this event, just after the Queen. Can’t have her in a lesser tiara.”

Sophie completed her outfit with another favourite piece, the late Queen Elizabeth II’s Pear-Shaped Diamond Drop demi-parure.

The Duchess has turned to the necklace-earring combination on multiple occasions, most notably during the state banquet in honour of Donald Trump during his visit to the UK in 2019.