There’s a reason for the phrase, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”—and when it comes to royal interactions with kids, it totally applies. Royals like Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have all embraced a simple but powerful move when connecting with little ones. And now, Duchess Sophie is putting it to good use once again.
During her surprise visit to the Royal Cornwall Show with Prince William on June 6, 2025, the Duchess of Edinburgh stopped by the Food and Farming Pavilion in Wadebridge, England—a celebration of Cornwall’s finest artisan food and drink producers. While mingling with guests, she was photographed doing something subtle but meaningful: crouching down to speak to a child at eye level.
