How Duchess Sophie has become the unsung hero of Christmas by taking the pressure off Kate Middleton
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The festive period is a busy time for many people, yet Sophie the Duchess of Edinburgh has been hard at work and attended several engagements in recent weeks. Whether singing carols or making mince pies, Sophie hasn't shied away from stepping up while Princess Kate has been making a gradual return to duties following treatment for cancer.
![[The Duchess walking with her arm around Yazidi survivor Awaz Abdi in November]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/11/93310355-14209265-image-a-15_1734607677491.jpg)
Back in November, the Duchess showed her supportive side when she warmly put her arm around a Yazidi survivor while attending a photography exhibition. Then, earlier this month, Sophie wore a glamorous gown and attended the Qatar State Banquet at Buckingham Palace with other Royals.
![[Sophie, Prince Edward, Princess Kate and Prince William viewing Qatari items on display in Buckingham Palace on December 3]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/11/93310349-14209265-image-a-20_1734607732704.jpg)
Days later, the Duchess of Edinburgh joined in with 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 stood by the Princess of Wales, and the following week she got stuck in with Christmas fun with the Disability Initiative charity and sang carols.
![[Sophie accompanying Qatari Energy Minister Saad Sherida al-Kaabi to the Qatar State Banquet]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/11/93310381-14209265-image-a-16_1734607682279.jpg)
She even found time to visit The Lighthouse Charity in Woking yesterday. From taking part in charity work to attending glitzy events, Sophie has become somewhat of a Christmas angel for the Royal Family. Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, during a visit to Disability Initiative's resource centre in Camberley earlier this month.
![[The Duchess joining in with festivities with Bagshot Women's Institute at St. Anne's Parish Hall on December 5]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/11/93310351-14209265-image-a-22_1734607807886.jpg)
