Last Thursday the Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh arrived in Tokyo for a state trip that has lasted five days. For less than a week, Edward and Sophie have been busy, meeting with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan , along with Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino. They have met with businessmen, learned about initiatives that strengthen the ties between the two nations, and immersed themselves in the exciting Japanese culture by visiting temples and museums. Throughout all this, Sophie has discovered that there is a perfect garment to pack on a trip like this, and it can adapt to an full agenda in a variety of surroundings: the shirt dress. The duchess brought an extensive collection of dresses in light fabrics, often with floral

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