The Duchess of Edinburgh has made her stance clear on her friendship with King Charles.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are currently on an official six-day visit to Nepal, following in the historic footsteps of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
The royal couple's journey aims to strengthen ties between the United Kingdom and the South Asian nation.
Their itinerary includes visits to significant locations previously toured by other members of the Royal Family, including King Charles during his 1998 visit.
Duchess of Edinburgh makes stance clear on her friendship with King Charles
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During their visit, the Duchess of Edinburgh made a special stop at Maiti Nepal, a non-profit organisation supporting victims of human trafficking.
At the centre, Sophie met Anita, a remarkable woman who has lived there since childhood and now works in the textiles department.
The meeting held particular significance as Anita had previously encountered King Charles during his visit to the facility in 1998.
Working in the centre's textile area, Anita had prepared a heartfelt gift for the King - a handmade cushion.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are currently on a royal tour in Nepal
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The Duchess received the cushion along with a touching note from Anita, expressing how meaningful the King's visit had been all those years ago.
"I'll be absolutely sure he gets it," Sophie promised upon receiving the thoughtful gift.
When asked about King Charles, the Duchess shared her observations with others at the centre, noting: "Oh, he's still the same, hasn't changed."
The royal couple's visit included a stop at the National Botanic Garden in Godawari, where they participated in a meaningful tree-planting ceremony.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh signing the visitors book after attending the Attestation Parade in Pokhara
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The Duke and Duchess planted a magnolia tree alongside those previously planted by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in 1986.
As Edward shovelled the soil, he remarked it was the "best bit of exercise" he'd had for ages.
The couple took turns watering their newly planted tree, with Sophie noting: "This is going to make all the difference. May the tree grow."
The couple explored the Biodiversity Education Garden during their walk through the grounds.
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The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attend the Attestation Parade in Pokhara
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In a lighthearted moment, Sophie lovingly encouraged her husband to "keep going" with the planting, addressing him as "darling".
The visit took an unexpected turn when a playful dog joined the tour group, showing particular interest in the Duchess.
The enthusiastic canine jumped onto Sophie's dress in its excitement, adding an unscripted moment of amusement to the royal engagement.
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