Duchess Sophie’s new boho skirt is the ‘royally stylish’ way to beat the heat

The mother of Lady Louise Windsor and James, Earl of Wessex, wowed onlookers in her fabulous bohemian skirt by Lexy London

Duchess Sophie wearing floral dress and sunglasses

he Duchess of Edinburgh wowed onlookers at the Devon Country Show last week, rocking a brand new outfit that had a distinctively bohemian edge.

The 61-year-old royal wore a delightful, paisley-printed skirt by Lexy London. Identified by the Instagram fashion account, Royal British Fashion, the dazzling skirt had a price tag of £160 from the independent brand and was made in a bold terracotta colour.

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh tours the Devon County Show at Westpoint arena, on May 21, 2026 in Exeter, England. The 2026 Devon County Show is a three-day celebration of agriculture, food, and country life bringing together rural tradition, entertainment, and major livestock championships (Photo by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)© Getty Images
Duchess Sophie wore a new boho skirt at the Devon County Show

Described as a ‘true workhorse in your wardrobe’, the flattering shape is the comfortable way to wear a skirt in the blistering heatwave the UK is currently experiencing. Despite the flowing hem, the skirt has a fixed waistband that nestled comfortably on her hips, and the Kent-born royal accessorised it with a low-slung, gold glittering belt.

Sophie teamed her Lexy London skirt with a pair of cowboy boots, designed by Penelope Chilvers© PA Images via Getty Images
Sophie teamed her Lexy London skirt with a pair of cowboy boots, designed by Penelope Chilvers

Sophie teamed the easy-breezy style with a button shirt by Veronica Beard, a corduroy jacket and her trusty cowboy boots by Penelope Chilvers.

Sienna Miller in a white Bardot dress© Getty
Sienna is a longtime fan of the boho skirt

Also known as a gypsy skirt, loved by the world’s most well-known boho queen, Sienna Miller, this style is ideal for when the weather gets warmer, as the often voluminous cut traps cool air, while the open bottom acts as an almost escape route for heat. Respectable, royal style, but make it weather-friendly.

Sophie’s busy week

Prince Edward’s wife has had a busy week, also stepping out at the Chelsea Flower Show. The blonde royal attended alongside Edward and opted for a candy pink outfit from luxury brand Theory, in the form of a pair of tailored trousers, with a matching trench coat in the same pastel hue.

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh wears a pink long jacket and matching trousers© POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Sophie wore candy pink at the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show

The trench featured a tie-waist belt, which Sophie removed for a more streamlined look, and the wide-leg cut of her trousers also helped to create an elongated silhouette.

Sophie in soft pink trench© Getty Images
Sophie carried a new raffia bag by Radley London

Underneath, the Duchess added the ‘California’ shirt by Soler London, which featured a bright pattern and a collared neck. It seems to be a favourite of Sophie’s lately, as she also wore it with a corduroy pencil skirt on day three of The Royal Windsor Horse Show the week before.

For the Flower Show, Sophie dressed down her ensemble with wedge espadrilles by Penelope Chilvers and a new bag from Radley, the ‘Golborne’ style, featuring raffia sides.