Princess Beatrice and Duchess of Edinburgh involved in awkward fashion blunder

​Princess Beatrice, Duchess Sophie

Princess Beatrice's awkward fashion blunder as she wears same dress as Duchess Sophie

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Gabrielle Wilde

By Gabrielle Wilde


Published: 20/06/2024

- 16:07

Princess Beatrice suffered a fashion faux pas on day two of Royal Ascot

Princess Beatrice had an awkward fashion moment during day two of Royal Ascot when she turned up in a dress that the Duchess of Edinburgh had worn just days before.

The daughter of Prince Andrew looked gorgeous as she donned a floral pink dress and matching fascinator as she arrived at the racecourse yesterday.


Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Princess Beatrice

Princess Beatrice attended alongside her husband Eduardo

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The princess looked full of smiles as she spent the day mingling with Zara Tindall, Prince William and other members of her family.

On Monday, the Duchess of Edinburgh donned the same dress at the annual Garter Day service at Windsor Castle.

Princess Beatrice

Princess Beatrice looked stunning at the royal races

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The senior royal wore the Zimmermann dress to the annual event and paired it with a matching hat from Jane Taylor, worn previously at the Trooping of the Colour in 2022 and a garden party last year.

Alongside her niece Beatrice, Sophie also stepped out at Royal Ascot on Wednesday but luckily did not wear the matching dress on the same day.

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The Duchess wore the same dress earlier in the week

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Sophie looked stunning as she arrived for a day at the races and donned a white dress covered in daisies.

It was no doubt a very special occasion for the royal and this week marked her 25th wedding anniversary to Prince Edward.

The pair celebrated the milestone by posting a sweet snap where Edward is pictured with his arms around Sophie’s waist, with the duchess’s hands resting on her husband’s, and their heads close together.

The couple are dressed down in the relaxed shot taken by photographer Chris Jelf in the gardens of their Bagshot Park home in Surrey, with Sophie’s tan suede jacket complementing the colour of Edward’s tweed gilet.

Sophie, Beatrice, Eugenie

Luckily Sophie didn't wear her matching dress to the racecourse

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There was a strong royal turnout at the event yesterday despite the absence of the King and his daughter-in-law the Princess of Wales.

On Saturday Princess Kate returned to public life at Trooping the Colour after she was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.

Beatrice and Eugenie did not attend Trooping the Colour but have mingled with other Royal Family at Ascot.

The Princess Eugenie looked stunning in a pale pink dress and a matching hat with a big pink tassel as she smiled for the cameras

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Princess Beatrice spent the day mingling with the Royal Family

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Queen Camilla also attended the royal races and she looked gorgeous in a royal blue dress with white frills on the front.

She was joined by her son-in-law Prince William in a full morning suit and top hat.

The appearance shows the close bond that the pair have developed in recent years.

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