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Duchess Sophie Recalls Royal Hockey Drama
4 Sep
Summary
- Duchess Sophie shared a story about Queen Elizabeth during a hockey match.
- The Queen left a family dinner to watch an Olympic hockey game.
- Prince Philip also joined Sophie to watch the intense final match.
Duchess Sophie of Edinburgh recounted a humorous anecdote concerning Queen Elizabeth and the 2016 Rio Olympics women's field hockey final. While attending a family gathering at Balmoral, Sophie was captivated by Great Britain's pursuit of gold.
Initially, Sophie struggled to keep updated on the score during a formal dinner. After becoming too restless, Queen Elizabeth famously told her, "Oh, for goodness sake, just go!" Sophie then retreated to the library to watch the remainder of the match.
Prince Philip, who enjoyed sport, joined Sophie and was amused by her animated cheering. The Queen later appeared in the doorway, but the tension of the penalty shootout proved too much for her, causing her to leave. England ultimately secured their first Olympic field hockey gold medal.
Balmoral Castle, the Queen's beloved Scottish estate, has long been a place of family gatherings and respite. It remains a cherished location for the royal family, with descendants continuing the tradition of summer stays.
