Overview
- Edward spent the day at the Paralympic Village in the Italian Dolomites with Sophie, speaking with athletes and appearing in good spirits.
- The Royal Family’s official X account posted birthday wishes to the Duke of Edinburgh.
- Edward and Sophie did not attend the Commonwealth Day service in London due to their Paralympics commitment in Italy.
- Edward has served as BPA patron since 2003, and a 2025 tally placed him third among working royals with 313 engagements, with Sophie fourth at 235.
- German reports citing the Daily Mail described the visit, and Focus alone claimed Edward commented on the Epstein-related issue involving Prince Andrew, a report not corroborated elsewhere in this coverage.