Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, marks 60th birthday with stylish new portrait
The Duchess of Edinburgh is commemorating her 60th birthday with a brand-new portrait.
Sophie was photographed by London-based fashion photographer Christina Ebenezer earlier this month.
The royal is seen laughing as she sits on a window seat in her Surrey home.
According to a post by the royal family's official Instagram account, the photograph was taken at Bagshot Park.
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"The Duchess of Edinburgh was interested in Ebenezer's creative style of photography and wanted to support a rising female photographer," the caption explained.
"As The Duchess looks ahead to turning 60, Her Royal Highness has a renewed sense of excitement and commitment to her work around gender equality and looks forward to further embracing and championing this issue in the years to come."
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The royal was pictured mid-laugh, wearing a smart black turtleneck jumper and a chic pleated cream skirt.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will celebrate Sophie's 60th together. PA Images via Getty Images
Sophie is set to celebrate her 60th birthday at her home privately alongside her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh.
According to the BBC, the Palace says upon her 60th birthday, Sophie will remain committed to her gender equity work.
The Duchess of Edinburgh has wrapped up a busy year. She and Prince Edward increased their royal duties, while King Charles and the Princess of Wales underwent cancer treatment for the majority of the year.
In November, the pair attended Remembrance Day. Sophie stood by Kate's side and placed a hand on her shoulder as they exited the balcony together in a poignant moment.
The royal is now also patron of Capability Scotland, a role previously held by the late Prince Philip, the former Duke of Edinburgh, for more than six decades of its 75-year existence.
The duchess also took over as royal patron of Plan International UK, a charity previously supported by her late father-in-law, Philip.
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