The Duchess of Edinburgh broke from protocol during a recent outing to the Olympics, as she joined fellow senior royals including Princess Anne in Paris to cheer on Team GB. Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters The Olympics are now in full swing, and several of our favourite royals, including Princess Anne and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh , have jetted off to Paris to support Team GB as they compete against some of the world's top athletes in hopes of securing a gold medal. Despite Sophie being spotted at the Games earlier this week, fans were more interested in her outfit choice - and her surprising deviation from royal protocol.
During her Paris visit, the Duchess was seen cheering on Team GB's gold medal triumph in the women's team sprint, where the team set a new world record. She wore a beautiful floral printed dress that quickly became a hit among royal fashion enthusiasts. Choosing the £1,198 Roisin dress by designer Erdem, the floral printed midi-dress perfectly blended comfort with Sophie's signature elegance.
She paired it with white High Mary Jane Leather Espadrilles by Penelope Chilvers - a brand loved by Kate Middleton. Sophie completed her look with a neatly pinned back bun to combat the warm summer temperatures, and opted for toned down, natural makeup for .