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Royal's emotive bond with Princess Diana's work revealed ahead of big milestone


EXCLUSIVE: The Duchess of Edinburgh is known for her tireless work supporting women in war-torn countries - a cause that has seen her draw similarities to the late Princess Diana

It's this dedication to challenging issues that has drawn parallels between Sophie, who will celebrate turning 60 on January 20, and the beloved Princess Diana, often referred to as the Queen of Hearts. "Some of the work Sophie does is similar, especially her efforts to raise awareness for vulnerable women in conflict zones and for victims of genocide and sexual violence. In this special edition of OK!, we celebrate the Duchess of Edinburgh's 60th birthday by taking a look at how she has risen up the royal ranks to become one of the family's most respected and admired figures today We revisit her romance and wedding to Prince Edward, find out why their marriage has endured, and reflect on her unique bond with the much-missed Queen We also share some rarely seen photographs of Sophie at home in Bagshot Park in Surrey

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