Sophie recalls watching hockey gold with Queen and Philip
Sophie recalls watching hockey gold with Queen and Philip

The Duchess of Edinburgh has made a surprise radio appearance, recalling a personal family memory of watching the Team GB women's hockey team win gold at the Rio Olympics.

A teaser clip of the pre-recorded conversation on BBC Radio 5 Live was shared on Tuesday, showing the duchess remembering how she watched the final on television at Balmoral Castle with the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

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It is believed the duchess was close to her mother-in-law and father-in-law. She would likely have been enjoying a summer holiday at Balmoral, as the royals do every year.

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The appearance marks 10 years since the Team GB women's hockey team secured gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

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