Duchess Sophie and Prince Edward light up the Paralympic Village with love and support

Duchess Sophie and Prince Edward light up the Paralympic Village with love and support

The tireless royal family couple Duchess Sophie and Prince Edward touched the hearts of sports fans with their charm and support during the MilanoCortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh spread love and harmony by cheering on ParalympicsGB.

Sophie, 61, looked stunning as she wore a stunning red Adidas puffer jacket while striking up a conversation with an athlete.

On Wednesday, the royal family’s official Instagram account shared candid moments of the couple watching British athletes in action at several events and meeting members of the team participating in the Games.

The Duke of Edinburgh celebrated his 62nd birthday at the Winter Paralympics in Cortina D’Ampezzo, Italy, where he was accompanied by his wife Sophie.

The royal couple appeared in good spirits as they mingled with participants at the Paralympic Village.

Edward, who has been patron of the British Paralympic Association since 2003, dressed warmly in official event merchandise for the occasion.

The event began on Friday March 6 and will continue until Sunday March 15. Buckingham Palace posted the video on social media over the weekend.

The couple’s joint outing comes days after Edward was forced to withdraw due to illness from a ceremony and reception for the 2026 Queen Elizabeth Education Awards at St James’s Palace, where he was due to appear alongside King Charles, Queen Camilla, Princess Anne and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.

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