Duchess Sophie made a moving appearance at the Festival of Remembrance on Saturday evening, wearing a stunning crushed velvet dress from her favourite designer brand and a chic embellished handbag that added some subtle sparkle to the muted look.

Kate Middleton made a rare appearance at the Remembrance Sunday service and was supported by Sophie Wessex - with a lipreader revealing what was said between the royals in a tender moment.

Kate Middleton and Sophie, the Duchess of Wessex, stood side by side on the balcony of the Foreign Office as they watched the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph