Duchess Sophie's 60th birthday has been marked with a special photo montage and it highlights how she's a 'proper asset' to the royals

The royal family Instagram account is getting ahead of the festivities and just shared Duchess Sophie's portrait before her birthday on Monday. However, there's one tiny detail that I almost missed—and it has nothing to do with her photos.

Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh has been tipped to land a "major role" in the Royal Family as Prince William is said to rely on her. The royal, who is celebrating her 60th birthday today, could see a significant shift once William is on the royal throne.

In a series of candid photographs by Christina Ebenezer, the Duchess of Edinburgh chose a wardrobe of re-wears that hint at her new era of royal life

The royal family has wished the Duchess of Edinburgh a very happy 60th birthday. Sophie’s milestone was celebrated on the British monarchy’s official social media accounts with a video montage of photographs of the duchess on royal engagements,

The Duchess of Edinburgh married Prince Edward in 1999, with the couple having lived in Bagshot Park in Surrey ever since.