The Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie, has maintained a lower public profile in recent weeks, with her husband, Prince Edward, undertaking several solo engagements. This follows a period of increased public duties for the couple since being given the Edinburgh titles by King Charles III in 2023.
Public royal diaries and court circular listings show the Duchess has not attended any major public events since early March 2026. Meanwhile, the Earl of Wessex has carried out visits independently, including a trip to the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.
There is no verified information linking this change in schedule to historical scandals involving Prince Andrew or Sarah Ferguson. Buckingham Palace does not typically comment on the personal schedules of working royals, and the Duchess is expected to resume public duties in the coming weeks.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are considered full-time working members of the Royal Family, supporting the King and undertaking engagements related to their numerous patronages.
