Duchess of Edinburgh joins Prince William for documentary screening at Battersea Power Station
The Duchess of Edinburgh was all smiles on Tuesday night as she joined her cousin Prince William for a rare joint engagement.
The royal, 58, wore a £1,350 purple printed midi dress by Erdem to attend the screening of Rhino Man at the recently refurbished Battersea Power Station in South West London.
The mother-of-two was pictured beaming at the Prince of Wales as they arrived at the engagement in a black 4×4.
Sophie paired her stylish sleeveless dress with a dark purple handbag and nude strappy sandals.
As they entered the mall, which has its own cinema, the Duchess was seen wearing a matching purple pashmina – so she was prepared for potentially cooler temperatures later on.
The mum-of-two was pictured beaming at the Prince of Wales as they arrived at the engagement in a black 4×4
What’s more, the royal family – who is married to Prince William’s uncle Edward – styled her blonde hair in loose waves and wore a pair of dangling jeweled earrings, which brought out the colors in her dress.
Meanwhile, Prince William, 40, was smart in a navy blue suit, smart black shoes and a dotted tie.
Tonight, the royals watch the documentary Rhino Man – produced by the charity Global Conservation Corps.
The poignant documentary highlights constables in South Africa who risk their lives every day to protect rhinos from poaching and extinction.
Since becoming the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh in March, 59-year-old Prince Edward and his wife Sophie have been appearing more often with the Prince and Princess of Wales.
At King Charles’s coronation, the couple sat in the front row of Westminster Abbey – alongside Kate, William, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
And just two days later, the same quartet took the lead at a Buckingham Palace Garden Party, praising volunteers across the country.
Kate and Sophie even matched their outfits that day in long-hemmed blue dresses.
Prince William listened intently as he spoke to crew members and stars of the Rhino Man documentary
Sophie had her hair styled in her signature loose waves and wore a pair of dangly jeweled earrings and gold bracelets
The mother of two, 58, was all smiles as she joined her cousin Prince William for a rare solo engagement in London’s tongiht
Prince William pictured at the United for Wildlife screening tonight at Battersea Power Station
Prince William and his aunt made a rare solo engagement tonight to attend a screening of Rhino Man
William and Sophie’s rare night out! The royal couple sat in the front row of the cinema tonight
Prince William and the Duchess of Edinburgh sat with some of the documentary’s stars
The father of three imagined himself beaming in the front of the cinema before the documentary began
Prince William, 40, was smart in a navy blue suit, smart black shoes and a dotted tie for this evening’s engagement
Shortly on their arrival, the royals were greeted by a representative from the cinema and taken to Battersea Power Station
Pictured: The Duchess of Edinburgh arrives at Battersea Power Station for the screening of Rhino Man
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh and Prince William attend a private screening of Rhino Man organized by United For Wildlife
Sophie paired her stylish sleeveless dress with a dark purple handbag and nude strappy sandals.
Prince William uses an escalator to attend a screening of the Rhino Man documentary by United for Wildlife
Before taking their seats, Prince William and the Duchess of Edinburgh spoke to some of the documentary’s stars
The poignant documentary highlights constables in South Africa who risk their lives every day to protect rhinos from poaching and extinction
Sophie had her blonde hair styled in loose waves and wore a pair of dangling jeweled earrings, which brought out the colors in her dress
Sophie was later prepared for potentially cooler temperatures as she was pictured holding a matching pashmina
With the experienced support of Edward and Sophie, William and Kate will see a smoother transition to their future destined duties as the future King and Queen.
Since marrying into the royal family, Sophie, like Kate, has long since cemented her place at the center of the monarchy – loved by both the late Queen and Prince Philip.
After she lost her husband, the Queen and Sophie walked their dogs together in the grounds of Windsor Castle. The Queen often invited her to take Philip’s place next to her in the back of the car.
Not only was Sophie a pillar of support for the Queen, but also Kate during the early stages of her relationship with William as she began her journey as a royal.
The new ‘Fab Four’ seen together on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation. the Duchess and Duke of Edinburgh stand next to the Princess and Prince of Wales
It was during the coronation weekend that the Welsh and Edinburghs emerged as key partners in the revamped ‘Firm’. They are pictured hosting a garden party as part of the celebrations
That bond was on display for all to see last month, when the Princess of Wales, 41, and the Duchess of Edinburgh, 58, were pictured together at the Buckingham Palace garden party held to celebrate the work of National Volunteers in to celebrate the aftermath. of the coronation.
Stepping out in carefully coordinated blue lace outfits, the smiling duo appeared relaxed and at ease as they mingled with the guests – just as they had done two days earlier when they stood side by side in their ceremonial attire alongside the crowd of the royal family on the palace balcony.
On several occasions over the years, the pair have mirrored not only each other’s sartorial choices, but also their body language at events ranging from state events to more casual performances at Wimbledon or Royal Ascot.