The Royal Family released a new photograph of Duchess Sophie on Saturday to mark her upcoming 60th birthday.

In the photo of the Duchess of Edinburgh, taken by Christinae Benezer, the royal can be seen smiling as she sits on a windowsill in her Bagshot Park home in Surrey.

Touching her face with her hand, the duchess wore a long white pleated skirt for the photoshoot, with a long-sleeved black jumper.

Since the image was released on the Royal Family’s official social media channels yesterday, royal fans have been sent into a frenzy, with many people saying that the duchess does not look like she is about to turn 60.

Instead, royal fans have praised the duchess, saying she looks much younger than her age. Sophie also received praise in the comments for her hard work for the Royal Family.

One fan wrote: “How is her royal highness 60?! Looks fabulous.”

A second said: “Hard to believe that she is 60. She looks like 45.”

A third commented: “60? Wow Sophie you look amazing and so much younger!! Happy Birthday!!”

Another said: “I can’t believe she is 60, she looks great!”

The duchess is set to celebrate her 60th birthday on Monday at her Bagshot Park home in Surrey with her nearest and dearest, including her husband Prince Edward.

It has not been confirmed exactly what her plans are for her big day on January 20.

As reported by various publications, it is likely her daughter Lady Louise Windsor, 21, will be with the duchess on her big day as the new term is yet to begin. Sophie and Prince Edward’s son James is likely to be at his boarding school.