The Duchess of Edinburgh is renowned for her hands-on approach to her royal duties, and during one emotive engagement with Ukrainian refugees, it's been revealed to HELLO! how compassionate Sophie "held space" for the people she met.

Sophie, 60, has been involved with The Lighthouse since 2020, a Surrey and Hampshire-based charity which helps to support marginalised and vulnerable members of society through its various programmes and initiatives.

Over the past five years, the Duchess has visited different groups over three of its four sites in Woking, Barnsbury and Aldershot.

The Lighthouse's co-founder, Erik Jespersen, tells HELLO! how the Duchess always connects with clients on a human level.

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