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    ‘Proud’ Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh celebrates daughter’s huge milestone where Will & Kate's love story began
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    ‘Proud’ Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh celebrates daughter’s huge milestone where Will & Kate’s love story began

    It was an exciting day for Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh this week as she celebrated a huge milestone for her daughter, Lady Louise, alongside her husband, Prince Edward. The parents were marking a moment that will be relatable for many families – their child’s graduation day. There was also an extra royal connection to the occasion, as Lady Louise was graduating from University of St Andrew’s, where the Prince and Princess of Wales first met and began their love story.

    A dedicated post on the Royal Family’s instagram account celebrated the moment, sharing a family photo of Lady Louise in her graduation gown holding a traditional scroll, with her parents either side of her. Lady Louise reportedly used her full name rather than title for the occasion, graduating as Louise Mountbatten-Windsor with a degree in English.

    For her daughter’s big day, proud mum Sophie turned to one of the royals’ favourite designers; Gabriela Hearst. She chose a printed, long sleeve maxi dress in ‘electric navy’. The ‘Phelan Dress’ features puff sleeves and a statement pussybow tie around the neckline. Sophie added a navy blazer and wedged espadrilles – a favourite footwear choice of hers – to finish off her look.

    edinburgh, scotland july 3: sophie, duchess of edinburgh stands with her daughter after lady louise mountbatten windsor was presented with duke of edinburgh's gold award as prince edward, duke of edinburgh (not picture) host young people from across scotland and the north of england for the gold award celebrations for the duke of edinburgh's award at palace of holyroodhouse on july 3, 2026 in edinburgh, scotland. king charles iii and queen camilla are visiting scotland with members of the royal family for their annual royal week from tuesday, june 30 until friday, july 03. (photo by jane barlow wpa pool/getty images)WPA Pool

    Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh and her daughter, Lady Louise.

    portsmouth, england september 20: prince edward, earl of wessex, sophie, countess of wessex, james, viscount severn and lady louise windsor take part in the great british beach clean on southsea beach on september 20, 2020 in portsmouth, england. (photo by pool/samir hussein/wireimage)Pool

    The Duke and Duchess with their two children. From left: Prince Edward, James, Viscount Severn, Lady Louise, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.

    Earlier this week, the Princess of Wales also wore a look by Gabriela Hearst, choosing a bold blue suit to attend Wimbledon. The royal sat in the stands with tennis legend Sir Andy Murray, after surprising fans in the queue outside the grounds and even having a go working the ticket stand.

    london, england july 2: catherine, princess of wales waves to members of the public as she visits during day four of the 2026 wimbledon tennis championships at all england lawn tennis and croquet club on july 2, 2026 in london, england. (photo by andrew matthews wpa pool/getty images)

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    britains catherine, princess of wales (c) helps out in the ticket office as she pays a visit on the fourth day of the 2026 wimbledon championships at the all england lawn tennis and croquet club in wimbledon, southwest london, on july 2, 2026. (photo by andrew matthews / pool / afp via getty images) / restricted to editorial use no commercial use without prior written consent of the aeltc. just still image use no moving images to emulate broadcast. no superimposing or removal of sponsor/ad logos.

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    The Princess of Wales also graduated from the University of St Andrews, alongside her husband and Lady Louise’s cousin, Prince William. The couple ended their time at the institution just over two decades earlier, which was the location where they met and began their relationship.

    london, united kingdom march 13: (embargoed for publication in uk newspapers until 24 hours after create date and time) prince william, prince of wales and catherine, princess of wales attend the 2023 commonwealth day service at westminster abbey on march 13, 2023 in london, england. the commonwealth represents a global network of 56 countries, having been joined by gabon and togo in 2022, with a combined population of 2.5 billion people, of which over 60 percent are under 30 years old. (photo by max mumby/indigo/getty images)

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    The couple may have met as students more than 20 years ago, but they are now married and recently celebrated their 15 year wedding anniversary. During the course of their marriage they’ve welcomed three children; Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

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