Duchess Sophie is creating new challenges for Duchess Catherine as she takes on a new title. According to reports, Duchess Catherine is feeling the pressure as Duchess Sophie reaches a major milestone. The Duchess of Edinburgh has significantly increased her royal duties during Catherine's absence.

After Duchess Catherine was made aware of her health concerns. Official records known as court circulars, which detail the activities of active members of the royal family, show that Sophie has doubled her responsibilities in the year since King Charles and Duchess Catherine made the issue public.

Sophie has actually stepped up her royal engagements during Princess Catherine's absence, with recent reports claiming that she has completed 37 engagements this month alone, compared to just 18 in September 2023. Notably, Sophie has recently made headlines for her trip to Tanzania, where she was promoting the Queen's Commonwealth Mission.

During the visit, King Charles expressed his deep gratitude for Sophie's efforts in a letter he wrote specifically for the occasion. In his message, he acknowledged the Duchess' work as part of an international agency focused on preventing blindness and highlighted her commitment to tackling neglected issues.

Charles stressed how grateful he is for Sophie's hard work and passion, stating that such dedication paves the way for achieving inclusion and equality within the Commonwealth. It's important to remember that last year, Duchess Sophie completed around 114 engagements, making her one of the busiest members of the royal family.