Sophie described how like his father Prince Philip, Edward 'never seeks compliments for himself' in a speech at Headingley Stadium in Leeds. Meanwhile, Prince William saw an Earthshot Prize winner's development in action at the Kia Oval.
Prince Edward wiped away tears as his wife the Duchess of Edinburgh called him 'the best of fathers' and 'most loving of husbands'. Ahead of the Duke of Edinburgh's 60th birthday on Sunday, Sophie described how like his father Prince Philip, Edward 'never seeks compliments for himself' in a speech at Headingley Stadium in Leeds.
Read more:Kate photographed for first time since abdominal surgeryThomas Kingston found with 'traumatic head wound' Sophie also said the couple are 'both incredibly proud to support' the monarch, while Edward cracked a joke with young rugby league players after he was given a gift. The duke and duchess were both presented with Leeds Rhinos shirts, with Edward's emblazoned with 'HRH 60' on the back.
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