The Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie, appears with a significantly shorter bob haircut during a visit to an agricultural event in Hertfordshire. Multiple outlets report that Sophie, 61, reveals the new hairstyle while attending the Groundswell Regenerative Agriculture Festival in Hitchin. Photos described by outlets show her in a blonde bob style that is noticeably shorter than her previous hair length. The reports say the change is noticeable to attendees during the Wednesday visit, with outlets highlighting that Sophie is “all smiles” as she takes part in the event. One source notes the haircut echoes earlier “90s” styles and frames it as one of her shortest looks in recent years, while also citing that she has tried cropped or shorter styles before. Overall, the coverage focuses on the public appearance and the hairstyle change at the Hertfordshire festival, without providing additional context about the reason for the new haircut beyond the visit itself.