Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh has raised eyebrows by appearing to snub a handshake on her landmark royal tour. Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, and Sophie have been touring Malta to mark 60 years of the Mediterranean island nation's independence from the UK.

Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie just embarked on a meaningful royal tour, and the pictures speak for themselves. This week, the Duke, 60, and Duchess of Edinburgh, 59, traveled to Malta to celebrate the country’s independence.

Prince Edward and his wife, Sophie the Duchess of Edinburgh, have touched the hearts of royal fans by recreating a photo of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip during a trip to Malta. The former monarch and her husband spent some time living in Malta during the early days of their marriage,

The Duchess of Edinburgh and Prince Edward have returned to the UK prepared to face a royal "snub". Sophie, 59, and Edward, 60, travelled to Malta for four days to celebrate the 60th year of its independence.