A new portrait of Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie was released ahead of their upcoming visit to Portugal
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The couple’s trip will celebrate the U.K. and Portugal’s 640-year-old Treaty of Windsor
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The portrait was taken by Millie Pilkington, a photographer who has worked with the royal family multiple times
Prince EdwardandDuchess Sophieare stepping into the spotlight with a newly released portrait that has royal fans excited.
The striking new image of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh was shared ahead of the couple’s upcoming visit to Portugal, where they are set to celebrate the longstanding relationship between the U.K. and Portugal, the British Embassy Lisbon said in a social mediaposton Thursday, May 21.
The trip will also include celebrating the 640th anniversary of the Treaty of Windsor, the social media post said.
“From Lisbon to Porto, Their Royal Highnesses will meet students and community organisations, visit historic sites, and showcase shared priorities including youth opportunity, sport inclusion, and Women, Peace and Security,” the post continued.
Ahead of the three-day trip that is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 1, the portrait shows Sophie leaning against Edward as the couple smiles softly for the camera.
The new photo was taken by a photographer, Millie Pilkington, who has worked with the Royal Family on several occasions.
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Their new portrait comes after the couple was seen in a rare group portrait to honor what would have beenQueen ElizabethII's 100th birthday.
At the center of the image stoodKing Charles, 77, alongside 78-year-old wifeQueen Camilla.
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Also featured werePrince WilliamandPrincess Kate, with William standing as the only one of Queen Elizabeth’s eight grandchildren currently serving as a full-time working royal. Charles’ siblings,Princess Anneand Edward, appeared in the portrait as well, joined by Sophie.
Former Prince Andrewwas absent from the lineup as he was stripped of his royal duties in 2019 amid controversy surrounding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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