Royal family honours Duchess Sophie as she celebrates milestone

King Charles III and the royal family have paid a special tribute to Duchess Sophie as she celebrated milestone event at Edinburgh Castle on Thursday.

The royal family released stunning video as the Duchess of Edinburgh, who's also patron of British Cycling Federation, hosted the launch event of the 2027 Tour de France.

The mesmerizing video was released with a statement: "The 2027 Grand Départs of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femme will take place in Great Britain!

It added: "Last night, The Duchess of Edinburgh attended the announcement at Edinburgh Castle.

"As Royal Patron of @BritishCycling Her Royal Highness met with representatives of British Cycling, @LeTourDeFrance and @LeTourFemmes as well as guests for the special announcement."

In the video, Sophie is seen receiving a yellow jersey for the Tour de France.

She appeared in good spirits as the exciting news was revealed that the UK will host the Grand Depart of both the men's and women's races, marking a historic moment. 

Britain has previously hosted parts of the Tour de France four times, in 1974, 1994, 2007 and 2014. It will be the first time both the men's and women's events have come to the same nation outside France in the same year.

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