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The Duchess of Edinburgh celebrates her 60th birthday early with a celebration cake during her visit to the London Community Center

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The Duchess of Edinburgh appeared in high spirits as she received a birthday cake during an engagement today.

The Duchess of Edinburgh beamed as she received a birthday cake during an engagement in London today.

Sophie, 59, who turns 60 on January 20, was greeted at a community shop in Lambeth with a celebratory ice cream cake.

The royal, who took photos with the candy, seemed delighted to receive the thoughtful gift.

Elsewhere, the 59-year-old busied himself with day-to-day activities at the centre, including serving a selection of delicious meals to attendees.

Community Shop is an initiative with 13 locations across the UK where people can buy quality, affordable food and socialize with members of the community.

“We are a community center where you can meet new people, enjoy delicious meals at reduced prices, and get support with life-changing programs,” the website reads.

While browsing the racks, Sophie put on a stylish display in a deep crimson knitted jumper, which she paired with a contrasting green maxi skirt and a relaxed cream coat.

The mother of two wore her bright blonde locks down for the outing and opted for a classic makeup look, complete with sheer foundation, peach blush, and a classic pink lip.

The Duchess of Edinburgh appeared in high spirits as she received a birthday cake during an engagement today.

Sophie appeared in high spirits throughout the engagement and was even seen giving a thumbs up to a member of the community.

Community Shop chief executive Gary Stott said: “We are honored to have welcomed Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Edinburgh, to Community Shop Lambeth today.

‘This royal visit highlights the vital importance of our mission and is a real boost for the Community Shop team working tirelessly to address food insecurity.

“Our Lambeth store provides a lifeline to the local community and we are proud to have created a vibrant, welcoming space where people come to share stories, learn and eat together.”

Esther Dennis, community wellbeing professional, said: “The success of our model is evident in the figures: over the last decade we have managed to save our local members more than £6 million on their purchases in our Lambeth store, allowing our community to sustain itself. and their families.

‘Money raised at Community Shop Lambeth has been reinvested into delivering 12,000 development programs for the local community.

The 59-year-old put on a stylish show in a crimson red knit sweater, a long green skirt and a biscuit-colored coat.

The 59-year-old put on a stylish show in a crimson red knit sweater, a long green skirt and a biscuit-colored coat.

The royal, who is married to Prince Edward, gave a thumbs up as she met customers in the cafe.

The royal, who is married to Prince Edward, gave a thumbs up as she met customers in the cafe.

Sophie stuck around and served food to attendees at the London-based community cafe on Wednesday.

Sophie stuck around and served food to attendees at the London-based community cafe on Wednesday.

“The Duchess of Edinburgh’s support today will help amplify our message as we continue to expand our efforts to tackle food poverty in our local community and across the country.”

It comes after the Princess of Wales shared a sweet greeting with Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, at her carol service.

The bond was evident between the couple when Kate, 43, approached Sophie for a touching kiss at the royals’ fourth annual Together at Christmas concert inside Westminster Abbey on December 6.

For the princess, it was her most important public engagement since completing chemotherapy treatment for her undisclosed form of cancer.

Once Kate saw the duchess, 59, she embraced her with a warm hug and a kiss on the cheek.

The couple looked in their element as they reunited, as the princess continued to show her closeness to the Duchess by placing a hand on her shoulder.

They were an elegant duo, with Kate sporting a chic red Alexander McQueen coat with a striking black bow; and Sophie opted for a bohemian-style floral dress and a wintery white jacket.

Sophie opted for sleek makeup for the occasion, complete with a touch of brown lipstick.

Sophie opted for sleek makeup for the occasion, complete with a touch of brown lipstick.

The 59-year-old looked interested as she browsed the shelves of the London store's supermarket.

The 59-year-old looked interested as she browsed the shelves of the London store’s supermarket.

As the couple has grown closer over the past 13 years, perhaps it is expected that they will begin to mirror each other’s style.

Sophie paired her stylish look with brown boots and a white bag, along with bright makeup and blonde locks that were kept loose with a slight curl at the end.

Meanwhile, Kate paired her festive red look with a pair of black Ralph Lauren boots, while her signature brunette locks were styled in loose waves for the occasion.

While Sophie is believed to have, on occasion, turned to the princess for fashion inspiration, it has been suggested that Kate has turned to the Duchess for help with both her duties and personal matters of late.

Since marrying into the Royal Family 25 years ago, the Duchess of Edinburgh has proven to be one of the Firm’s key figures, but lately she has stepped up in a different way, especially for Kate.

The festive period has been a busy time, but the Duchess of Edinburgh has been working hard to attend a number of engagements in recent weeks.

Whether singing Christmas carols or making mince pies, Sophie hasn’t shied away from stepping up and taking on commitments, while Kate has gradually returned to her duties following cancer treatment.

In November, the duchess showed her caring side when she warmly hugged a Yazidi survivor while attending a photography exhibition.

Pictured: Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh receives a cake ahead of her 60th birthday during a visit to The Company Shop.

Pictured: Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh receives a cake ahead of her 60th birthday during a visit to The Company Shop.

Then last month, Sophie wore a glamorous dress and attended the Qatar State Banquet at Buckingham Palace with other royals.

Days later, the Duchess of Edinburgh joined the festivities during a visit to the Bagshot Women’s Institute and made decorations.

While at the ‘Together at Christmas’ carol service at Westminster Abbey, Sophie was alongside the Princess of Wales and the following week was dedicated to Christmas fun with the Disability Initiative charity and singing carols.

And on November 27, Sophie attended the ‘The Women Who Defeated ISIS’ photo exhibition at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

The event was organized by Farida Global, which supports survivors of genocide and victims of conflict and religious persecution.

During her visit, Sophie met Awaz Abdi and shared a tender moment with the Yazidi survivor. He put his arm around the young woman to support her as they walked, deep in conversation.

The Duchess also took time to look at portraits of other Yazidi women who had been held captive by ISIS and suffered terrible horrors.

Less than a week later, Sophie was busy attending the Qatar State Banquet, where she dazzled in an elegant black dress.

She accompanied Qatar’s Energy Minister Saad Sherida al-Kaabi and wore the aquamarine tiara of Wessex.

Mum-of-two Sophie looked focused as she served attendees a variety of hot meals today

Mum-of-two Sophie looked focused as she served attendees a variety of hot meals today

Pictured: Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh looks around the store during a visit to The Company Shop.

Pictured: Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh looks around the store during a visit to The Company Shop.

Other royals in attendance included King Charles, Queen Camilla, Princess Anne, Prince William, Sir Timothy Laurence, the Duchess of Gloucester and Sophie’s husband Prince Edward.

Kate was not present at the banquet, but greeted Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the first of his three wives, Sheikh Jawaher, at Horse Guards Parade in London. He also joined them for a private lunch at Buckingham Palace later that day.

Their bond was also seen when Sophie joined Kate on the balcony of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, where they watched the Remembrance Sunday service unfold.

When they came into public view, the princess hinted to her husband’s aunt that she was feeling overwhelmed, reportedly telling her, “You’re never prepared for this…”

After reassuring the princess, the Duchess of Edinburgh placed a supportive, “motherly” hand on the future queen’s back as they walked back inside following the two-minute silence, which was broadcast live to the nation.

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