Since then, however,Sophie’s style has undergone quite the transformation.
Here’s a look at Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh’s best and worst looks throughout the years.
This simple but beautiful wedding dress remains one of her best looks to date.
This gorgeous ivory coat dress was stunning in its attention to detail.
However, her look at Royal Ascot in 2001 was not her most poised moment.
Regal and the epitome of royalty, this gorgeous bridal-inspired look continues to wow us to this day.
Worst: Wedding guest or court jester?
Taking place at the Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, the wedding was teeming with international royalty.
The complementary colors and styles of the chic mother-daughter pair brought the duchess’s look to perfection.
That said, even she has broken royal protocol in the past.
Take, for instance, the look Sophie chose to wear to the 2005 Dyslexia Institute Awards Dinner.
Take the Sovereign’s Parade as a prime example.
Even in windy December, Sophie remained beautifully composed in one of her finest looks to date.
Ever thoughtful, Sophie is not only beautiful in appearance but in kindness as well.
Individually, the parts of this look are perfectly fine.
However, they don’t quite go together.
Overall, it felt more like a casual daytime look.
Though she was still lovely, as always, this look just did not impress as she usually does.
With Princess Catherine in blue, the two royals contrasted each other in the most delightful way.
With an extra pop of sparkle to the outfit, she cemented her spot on the best-dressed royals.
Summery as they may be, critics pointed out that their inclusion with the look detracts from its potential.
Perhaps this is not the last we’ve seen of these eyebrow-raising shoes.
This 1,290 cornflower blue lace dress by Suzannah London features detailed ruffles and 100-percent silk lining.
The matching belt-shaped her figure beautifully as she seemed to practically float in her blue heels.
Also in cornflower blue, the Jane Taylor fascinator is adorned with intricate roses.
Alas, it not quite work.
Though the separate parts of this look were of high quality, their combination was questionable.
On top of that, the layering of the silky skirt didn’t totally land.
