The Duchess of Edinburgh is undertaking a three-day visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina to mark the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide. On the second day of her visit, the Duchess, representing King Charles, attended the Commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide at the Srebrenica Memorial Centre in Potocari, Bosnia, where she read aloud a message from the King.
The Srebrenica Memorial Centre, the site of the commemoration, is located in the former battery factory that served as the UN base in 1995 and where thousands of people sought refuge in the days leading up to the fall of Srebrenica.
Afterwards, the Duchess visited the UK-funded exhibition “In the Footsteps of Those Who Have (Not) Crossed,” which displays personal belongings of people killed by Bosnian Serb forces in July 1995, as well as items belonging to survivors.
The Duchess looks very appropriate here. Given the nature of the event, the colour and the length of the dress is right on point. I am touched by her reverence and sympathy. Well done, Sophie.
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You are very right!
DeleteI agree completely.
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It is necessary to remember this genocide and the responsibility of the Dutch UN armed forces. SOME perpetrators have been punished. In these years, unfortunately, none would have been (remember the courage and tenacity of Carla Del Ponte). Irene
ReplyDeleteThis is a very wrong comment!!
DeleteBut these type of floral maxis dont look good for official visits. Bold/plain colors are more suitable, mid-length.
ReplyDeleteHow could this happened in Europe in modern times?
ReplyDeleteAgreed - Looks like a boost of the middle ages.
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Genocide is still occurring in modern times. Evil leaders do evil things.
DeleteThe dress is okay, becoming her signature style
ReplyDeleteThe length of the dress has nothing to do with this daytime occasion. Quite a lot of the women present there wear trousers - and don't wear anything with colourful flowers on it. I think it is not necessary for Sophie to wear black like the mourners themselves - but it would have been good not to wear a floral dress. I find her really very lovely as a person and beautiful as a woman, but a sartorial taste is simply a missing component in her charming person.
ReplyDeleteI think the dress hits the perfect note here. Sophie has her own preferred style and represents her country officially here, and is speaker too. Per any other official tour, everything will be timed to the minute and organised to perfection, including double checking appropriate clothes.
DeleteDear @Anon 19:51, "Sophie has her own preferred style", does it mean that nobody can put forward an opinion about her preferred style? then Helen could close up here. Floral patterns are simply not really something one would expect at a memorial. Of course she can choose to wear it, but we can choose to opine about it.
Deleteanonymous 17:37 and 20:34 what if the flowers were printed on silk fabric, would that disqualify her from them then, I think not!
DeleteCe style de robe à motif floral est parfait afin que Sophie soit présente pour cette visite de commémoration anniversaire !
ReplyDeleteAppropriate wardrobe for this trip on behalf of the King
ReplyDeleteAt first glance I thought Sophie was wearing her Etro dress she wore when she visited the Ukraine April last year. It’s a very similar style and coloring. Begs the question,why buy and wear an almost identical dress! Both dresses as per Sophie’s style are ankle length,which shortens her. The pull string waist can be unforgiving even on someone as slim built as Sophie.
ReplyDeleteShe is representing the king and as such the UK,styling is a strong arm of soft diplomacy. No one wants to look like they grabbed the first thing out the suitcase.
Lowri.
The British royal family is highly experienced in all matters of protocol and I am positive that this dress was worn upon approval from relevant sources and that the special character of the floral pattern caused no offence, regardless of what other participants wore.
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Nice outfit, for a somber event. Evil is always amongst us, sad.
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As usual, the dress if knee length or just below knee length would be so much better. It’s described in the details as a ‘midi’ but on the Duchess it is nearer maxi length. These wedges are an improvement on the ones she usually wears.
ReplyDeleteThis dress is perfect for this visit. The length, design and colors are good. A lovely visit.
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