{"id":242125,"date":"2025-07-06T07:31:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T07:31:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/242125\/"},"modified":"2025-07-06T07:31:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T07:31:41","slug":"sophie-duchess-of-edinburgh-just-wore-the-dreamiest-ballerina-wedges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/242125\/","title":{"rendered":"Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh just wore the dreamiest ‘ballerina’ wedges"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Duchess of Edinburgh <\/a>has been out enjoying the sunshine this week and, during a trip to a farm in Hitchin on Friday (4 July), she introduced us to the shoe of the summer: the ballerina-style espadrille wedge. <\/p>\n

Sophie’s stylish footwear are the Valenciana Canvas Espadrille by Penelope Chilvers<\/a>, a go-to brand of the the royal and a pair she has worn before. Sophie chose the ivory colourway, with woven banding around the wedge, and an earthy-toned ribbon which fastens at the ankle in a ballet-shoe bow. The ribbons can be interchanged for different colours to mix and match with various looks and, while Sophie chose ivory, the shoe itself is also available in black. <\/p>\n

\"hitchin,<\/p>\n

Max Mumby\/Indigo<\/p>\n

Wedges are a brilliant choice for summer as they offer elevation without the discomfort an imbalance of a narrow heel – and means they won’t sink in the grass, as proven by Sophie. And, if you want to snap up a pair for yourself, they’re currently on offer online, reduced from \u00a399 to \u00a372:<\/p>\n

Penelope Chilvers Valenciana Canvas Espadrille<\/p>\n

\"Valenciana<\/a><\/p>\n

Sophie leaned on a favourite designer for her pinstriped shirt dress, wearing the Priscilla 25 Striped Summer Shirt Dress White and Blue<\/a> by Susannah London. The dress is also available in pink, but the price is a little steeper than the wedges, at \u00a3690.<\/p>\n

\"hitchin,<\/p>\n

Max Mumby\/Indigo<\/p>\n

The Duchess has turned to Susannah London multiple times already this summer, most notably for Royal Ascot. On the first day of the races, Sophie wore a dual layer dress featuring a strapless white midi-length layer beneath a long-sleeve sheer overlay. It was studded with delicate applique daisies and was actually a repeat wear from the same event the year before. <\/p>\n

\"royal<\/p>\n

Max Mumby\/Indigo\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

\"ascot,<\/p>\n

Max Mumby\/Indigo<\/p>\n

\"ascot,<\/p>\n

Samir Hussein<\/p>\n

The following day, Sophie opted for another dress by the designer, this time going bold in a punchy pink silk dress with a photographic floral print. While at Ascot, The Duchess celebrated her 26th wedding anniversary with Prince Edward. On this day, she chose a white Suzannah London tea dress (nodding to the matrimonial occasion) which was flecked with forest green accents.<\/p>\n

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