Princess Sophie is making history with her inspiring conversations with astronauts on the ISS

The Duchess of Edinburgh, newly appointed patron of GirlGuiding, made a significant impact during her visit to Brooklands Motor Museum in Surrey today, where she spoke to the International Space Station.

The aim of this engagement was to promote the involvement of girls and young women in STEM fields.

Sophie’s visit comes just days after she was announced as patron of GirlGuiding, continuing the legacy of the late Queen Elizabeth II, who held the position since 1953.

While the King undergoes treatment for cancer and the Princess of Wales focuses on her recovery, the Duchess, who officially joined the royal family in 1999, has stepped up to perform important royal duties.

Last month, Sophie completed almost 40 jobs, a significant increase from the 18 she completed in September 2023.

Her commitment to supporting the Royal Family and supporting girls’ involvement in STEM demonstrates her commitment to driving positive change.

The Duchess of Edinburgh will make a special on-screen appearance next week on CBeebies’ Bedtime Story, to coincide with World Sight Day on October 10.

Known for her commitment to supporting the vision loss community and fighting preventable blindness, Sophie will read Specs for Rex, the adorable story of a little lion reluctant to wear new glasses for school.

In the trailer for the episode, the Duchess emphasizes the importance of eye care, stating: “Millions of us need glasses to see the world clearly.

World Sight Day reminds us all to take care of our eyes, whether we need glasses or not.”

Sophie’s involvement means she is the second member of the royal family to appear on the much-loved BBC show.

As the mother of Lady Louise Windsor and James, Earl of Wessex, her heartfelt message highlights the importance of eye health for both children and adults, making this talk both timely and meaningful.