Buckingham Palace has officially confirmed the Royal engagement of Duchess Sophie as Princess Kate and Prince William missed the event.
As per GB News, the Palace announced that the Duchess of Edinburgh will carry out an engagement next week, while the Royal Family set to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are notably missing from the itinerary, with no official appearances announced.
Sophie is scheduled to visit Sarum Manor Care Home in Salisbury to meet with Royal Marines veteran, James ‘Jim’ Wren, who is 105 years old.
As Patron of The Java Far East Prisoner of War Club 1942, the Duchess will meet with Wren and his family over tea to hear about his remarkable service and survival during World War Two.
Wren has a very inspiring story as he survived the sinking of HMS Repulse in 1941 before being snapped by enemy forces while attempting to escape from Singapore in February 1942.
He was subsequently held as a prisoner of war for three and a half years.
After the meeting, the Duchess of Edinburgh is scheduled to observe and take part in a seated exercise class with other residents at the care home.
Her meeting will highlight the ongoing commitment to supporting veterans and older generations.
This Friday, August 15, marks 80 years since Japan’s 1945 surrender ended World War II.
King Charles III will honour the day with a recorded message, while he and Queen Camilla will attend a remembrance service at the National Memorial Arboretum.
Notably, Prince William or Princess Kate’s scheduled for official commemorations of VJ has not been revealed yet.
