{"id":443287,"date":"2025-09-22T12:46:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T12:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/443287\/"},"modified":"2025-09-22T12:46:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T12:46:35","slug":"sophie-duchess-of-edinburgh-steps-out-in-striking-blue-polka-dot-dress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/443287\/","title":{"rendered":"Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh steps out in striking blue polka dot dress"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh<\/a> stepped out in a gorgeous blue midi dress<\/a> as she visited the Osaka Expo today during her royal visit to Japan (22 September).<\/p>\n

Attending the event alongside her husband the Duke of Edinburgh, the pair were seen meeting Japanese royals, as well as taking a tour around the Expo’s interactive displays.<\/p>\n

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RICHARD A. BROOKS\/AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n

The Duchess also spoke about gender equality at a UN Women Panel, along with listening to other speakers expand on the issues women face around the world.<\/p>\n

Wearing the colour of the season, Sophie<\/a> was captured wearing a stylish blue polka dot<\/a> dress from Beulah London, which featured elegant pearl detailing and stylish puff sleeves.<\/p>\n

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RICHARD A. BROOKS\/AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n

To style her blue ensemble, Sophie<\/a> teamed her polished look with summery white wedges and a blue crochet handbag<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Wearing her blonde locks in a relaxed low bun, the Duchess opted for simple gold jewellery and a natural makeup finish for her royal engagement.<\/p>\n

This isn’t the only time we’ve seen the Duchess wear this stunning frock, it seems this dress has become a timeless staple in her wardrobe.<\/p>\n

Snapped in the same dress in London during springtime this year, Sophie wore the chic polka dot number when she met with pensioners at the Royal Hospital in Chelsea in London at the end of April.<\/p>\n

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

While polka dots will always be a perennial print, it seems the pattern is very much trending right now, and we think it absolutely deserves a place in your autumn\/winter wardrobe too.<\/p>\n

So, if you love the Duchess of Edinburgh’s polka dot dress<\/a>, here are our favourite polka dresses right now, including styles just like Sophie’s.<\/p>\n

Blue Uneven Spot Print Midi Dress\"Whistles\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Whistles<\/p>\n

$99.00 at whistles.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Ghost Wilma Polka Dot Dress Navy Multi\"John<\/a><\/p>\n

John Lewis<\/p>\n

\u00a3129.00 at johnlewis.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Alexandra Jersey Midi Dress\"Boden\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Boden<\/p>\n

\u00a399.00 at boden.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Burgundy Polka Dot Midi Dress\"Nobody's<\/a><\/p>\n

Nobody’s Child<\/p>\n

$75.00 at nobodyschild.com<\/a><\/p>\n

We love the Duchess’ effortless style!<\/p>\n

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