The elegant photograph, taken by fashion and portrait photographer Christina Ebenezer, captures Duchess Sophie posing gracefully in a window alcove at her Bagshot Park residence.
She looks effortlessly chic in a black jumper paired with a buttery cream pleated skirt, accessorized with delicate gold jewelry and warm, natural makeup.
Sophie, known for her advocacy for women and girls, chose Nigeria-born, London-based Christina for the shoot, appreciating her creative photography style and aiming to support an emerging female artist.
The royal family shared the portrait on their official Instagram account, accompanied by a caption that read in part: “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.”
Royal fans flooded the comments section with admiration for Sophie’s timeless beauty.
One remarked, “Hard to believe that she is 60. She looks like 45,” while another added, “How is Her Royal Highness 60?! She looks fabulous.” A third wrote, “60!! Wow, she looks incredible.”
Although details of Sophie’s birthday plans remain private, she is expected to celebrate quietly with her husband, Prince Edward.
A friend said: “She doesn’t want to make a big fuss about it. She doesn’t see this as a big moment.”
