The Royal Family gathered for the Order of the Garter ceremony this week, and a sweet moment between Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, was caught on camera.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, was praised for her warm interaction with Catherine, Princess of Wales, during the ceremony. In the endearing scene, Sophie, wearing an elaborate hat and floral gown, was seen chatting with Princess Kate, who donned a butter yellow button-up dress and matching hat. As Princess Kate waved to the cameras, she spoke softly to Sophie, and both women shared a chuckle.
The pair was quickly hailed as "our favourite duo" on social media. One X user tweeted: "The Duchess of Edinburgh and the Princess of Wales waiting for their husbands to arrive to Garter Day Service." Another pointed out Sophie's thoughtful gesture, writing: "The way they talk to each other, you can see the genuine respect they have for each other! So sweet."
Fans also admired their outfits. Sophie accessorised with a simple gold cross necklace, while Princess Kate wore dangling silver earrings and her brunette hair loose down her back. One fan said: "The Princess of Wales and Duchess of Edinburgh at this year's service for the Order of Garter at Windsor. Beautiful outfits!" Another added: "The Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Edinburgh look absolutely smashing at the Order of the Garter ceremony in Windsor. I particularly love Sophie in florals."
"Catherine and Sophie showcasing their warm friendship, as they chat in the sunshine," another user echoed. And one more X user commented: "The Princess of Wales and Duchess of Edinburgh were having a jolly time as they waited for the start of the Order of The Garter Service in Windsor today."
