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Duchess Sophie Receives a Brand-New Title (& It’s Right Up Her Alley)

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As a senior member of the British royal family, Duchess Sophie holds countless titles for meaningful charities, ranging from sports organizations to the U.K. version of Girl Scouts. And now, the Duchess of Edinburgh, 59, is adding another royal title to her collection. 

The royal family recently revealed that Duchess Sophie has been named royal patron of a global children’s charity called Plan International U.K. They announced the exciting news on their Instagram Story, where they re-shared a post from the org’s official IG page.

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The original post featured a photo of Duchess Sophie sitting alongside young women who rely on Plan for support. The caption shared a brief glimpse into the impact that her involvement will make. 

“We’re delighted to announce our new Royal Patron, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh ( @theroyalfamily),” it read. “As a champion of women’s rights, The Duchess visited the Chad-Sudan border last month to witness firsthand the impact of the conflict and met with young women and girls supported by Plan International UK.”

The caption continued, “Today on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we are reminded of the importance having champions raising greater awareness about the barriers facing girls in times of crisis. We look forward to working together with The Duchess to drive forward equality around the world.”

Sounds like a perfect fit for Duchess Sophie. 

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