The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have revealed the secret to their 25-year marriage during their current tour of Nepal - being best friends who rely on humour.
Prince Edward sweetly declared "Because we're best friends" when asked about their enduring relationship, with Sophie nodding in agreement.
The Duchess emphasised the importance of humour in their partnership, particularly during royal tours.
"Oh, there's always got to be humour," she said. "Especially when you're travelling and you've got no idea what's about to happen. You've got to laugh."
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The couple, who married in June 1999, made the candid remarks during their six-day tour of the country.
The royal couple made history by becoming the first members of the Royal Family to attend the annual Gurkha attestation parade.
During the landmark ceremony, they joined new recruits and their families as 274 young Nepalis swore allegiance to King Charles.
Prince Edward delivered an emotional speech to those present, saying: "Always remember you are a soldier in the British army but you are a son of Nepal. Be proud of both."
Prince Edward and Duchess of Edinburgh during a visit to the Gurung community centre and museum in Ghandruk
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The Duchess found the ceremony particularly moving, noting: "That moment they placed their hands on the table and they looked at the picture [of the King]—you could really see the intent in their eyes. It was very real and very tangible."
During their visit to Godawari National Botanic Garden, the Duke and Duchess planted a magnolia tree near two historic specimens.
The royal couple's tree stands just metres from those planted by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip during their 1986 visit to Nepal.
Prince Edward noted it was fascinating to "follow in a long trail of family visits."
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Sophie revealed the couple's playful side, sharing that they maintain a friendly rivalry over their tree-planting endeavours.
"We've got a bit of a competition between the two of us as to, if we plant a tree, whose then does better over the years," the Duchess said.
The Duke and Duchess expressed their hopes that their royal tour would shine a light on important organisations and causes.
"There's some brilliant organisations and there's some brilliant people, who for the most time their work is unsung," the Duke said.
He added that if they could "shine a bit of a light on the work that they're doing" and help organisations "tell their story better," that would fulfil their aims.
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