For her first official appearance of 2026, the duchess combined an ultra chic garment with unexpected shoes…
On January 12, 2026, the Duchess of Edinburgh visited the Bisham Abbey National Sports Center in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. She had swapped her heeled ankle boots for more suitable shoes.
It was her first official appearance of the year 2026. Sophie from Edinburgh visited the England field hockey team of which she has been godmother since 2006. For this sporting event, the wife of Prince Edward (younger brother of King Charles III) dropped the majestic dresses and royal regalia. She tried a sober outfit, with a plain black sweater under a blazer by Helmut Lang. For the bottom, the blonde wore 3/4 pants and the “Manzoni Bootie 85” heeled ankle boots made of suedeAquazzura. Finally, on the accessories side, Sophie d’Edimbourg chose a wool scarf with the brand’s tartan print. Aquascutumdesigner diamond earrings Adore Jewels and a gold necklace Cassandra Goad.
During this outing, Sophie from Edinburgh took part in training with the women’s team. An impossible exercise in heels! That’s why she brought another, more suitable pair of shoes.
So, the duchess opted for running sneakers Adidaswith the “Ultraboost 5” model in white with flashy yellow and pink accents. Sophie of Edinburgh is rarely seen in sports sneakers, let alone combined with a stylish blazer.
However, this look suited the star perfectly who, at 60 years old, signed an astonishing outfit.
