Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh , is pretty far from home at the moment. On yet another international tour, the hard-working royal is spending nine days on diplomatic engagements in South and Central America, a week that will see her visit Peru, Panama and Guatemala at the behest of the Foreign Office. Sophie is also planning to visit Belize as part of the Royal Family’s international engagement. And while the Duchess of Edinburgh might be 10,000 kilometres away from Bagshot House , she has found a subtle way to keep her family close with a sweet nod to her husband, Prince Edward .

Sophie spent her first full day in Peru on Wednesday, with a characteristically busy schedule that has seen her delight in the local wildlife while raising awareness of issues close to her heart and dear

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