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The new Duchess of Edinburgh hosted a special garden party at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, paying tribute to those who have made immense sacrifices for their country.
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The Duchess of Edinburgh arrived in the gardens of Buckingham Palace on Tuesday to host a garden party for members of the Not Forgotten Association. Here, she stands for the national anthem on her arrival.
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The Not Forgotten Association is a charity that provides entertainment, leisure, and recreation opportunities for wounded, injured, or sick service members, as well as for veterans with disabilities.
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Duchess Sophie met many members of the association during the garden party, including 98-year-old World War II veteran Robert Piper. During the party, Piper told reporters that working with the charity is an important part of his life: “I feel I owe something to the community. I’m still alive and my mates never came back, so I’ve got to give something back. I’m hoping to get to 100 so I can get a card off Charles!”
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Sophie even got to meet a guide dog companion of one of the veterans in attendance.
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For the party, Sophie was elegant in a misty gray ensemble. Her coat dress was made by one of her favorite designers, Suzannah London.
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She has worn the coat and hat together on previous occasions, including a service of thanksgiving in honor of Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday in June 2016.
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For the garden party, Sophie accessorized with a pair of earrings, a pendant necklace, and delicate chain bracelets.
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The earrings that Sophie chose coordinated with the gray hues of her outfit.
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Here’s a closer look at the earrings, which feature a modern textured gold stud and a faceted, smoky gemstone drop.
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Sophie also wore a necklace with a pavé-set diamond handbag pendant charm, made by Hermes. The necklace has been in her collection for several years.
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Here’s one more look at Sophie’s elegant garden party ensemble.
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