Duchess of Edinburgh turns heads at Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Duchess of Edinburgh made a striking appearance on Friday evening as she
joined the Duke of Edinburgh for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2025 at
Edinburgh Castle.
Sophie chose the ‘Bamboo Amoeba Dress’ by Spanish label Matelier Design, a
flowing chiffon gown in bold red and black with capped sleeves and a high
neckline. She paired it with the sleek ‘Black Lunatic Caviar Clutch’ by Sophie
Habsburg and a new pair of Penelope Chilvers ‘Gamine 75’ heels, finished with
jewelled bows. A tailored black blazer draped across her shoulders and a
smooth low bun completed the refined look.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Commodore-in-Chief, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, accompanied by wife, The Duchess of Edinburgh, attended a performance of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2025 at Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland on August 15, 2025.
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Celebrity stylist Oriona Robb praised the ensemble as an ideal choice for the
occasion. “At Edinburgh Castle, Duchess Sophie’s look felt perfectly attuned
to the spirit of the Tattoo,” Robb explained. “The printed dress added warmth
and movement, while the velvet jacket echoed the richness of military regalia
and the grandeur of the setting. The block-heeled shoes and understated clutch
kept the outfit practical without losing elegance.”
Red is a colour Sophie wears rarely, but it always makes an impression. She
last embraced the shade in 2022, during the Platinum Jubilee Royal Tour of the
Caribbean, when she stunned at a reception in Saint Lucia while still the
Countess of Wessex.
