Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, radiated elegance as she attended the Reasons For Hope Gala in London, stepping out in a luxurious new gown from Zimmermann.
Praised for her warm, approachable nature, the Duchess of Edinburgh has also carved out a reputation as a style icon, marked by a striking evolution in her fashion choices.
What should have a joyous occasion came distressingly close to a royal tragedy - with a highly traumatic birth leaving the Duchess Sophie reportedly just '15 minutes away from death'.