Duchess Sophie of Edinburgh, renowned for her unwavering loyalty to the Queen and the Royal Family, received heartfelt birthday wishes from the royal household following Prince Harry’s conspicuous absence on her special day.

The official royal Instagram account shared a captivating image of Prince Edward’s wife elegantly adorned in a stunning blue floral ensemble, complete with a matching hat, to commemorate the occasion.

Expressing their felicitations, the message conveyed sincere congratulations to the esteemed Duchess of Edinburgh.

Today marks Sophie’s 59th birthday, celebrating over two decades since she joined the Royal Family through her marriage to Prince Edward in 1999.

In contrast, Prince Harry commemorated his 39th birthday amidst the spirited atmosphere of the Invictus Games in September.

Engaging in jovial festivities, he delighted in a volleyball match while relishing German beer and indulging in sausages and schnitzels the preceding day.

Athletes and spectators alike united in singing happy birthday to the Prince, presenting him with a grand cake in a jubilant gesture of celebration.

However, the absence of public well-wishes from the official Royal Reports was notably conspicuous.

Throughout the day, Buckingham Palace’s social media channels were abuzz with posts highlighting King Charles, Prince William, Princess Kate, and Duchess Sophie of Edinburgh, yet Prince Harry remained unacknowledged.

Evidently, the Royal Family has signaled their intention to reserve public birthday greetings solely for active members.

Among the distinguished recipients of recent public birthday acknowledgments are King Charles and Queen Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate, Prince Edward and Countess Sophie, as well as Princess Anne.