The Duchess of Edinburgh had her numbers card at the ready as she joined pensioners in Chelsea, London, for a game of bingo last night at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Looking delightful in a blue polka dot dress, it was eyes down for Sophie as she gathered with the group of 80 pensioners for three rounds of the game.

Tuesday night Bingo at the Chelsea Pensioners Club fosters camaraderie and is a cherished weekly activity that helps alleviate loneliness, promotes mental well-being, and strengthens the sense of community within the historic institution. The club, which has a licensed bar, a games room and a quiet reading room, serves as the social hub of the Royal Hospital, which is is home to nearly 300 Chelsea Pensioners who previously served in the British Army.

Fans have flocked to social media to comment on the Duchess's appearance. One wrote: "Oh wow! Sophie looks amazing! Divine! Lovin’ the color and cut for her."

Another commented on Sophie's drink: "I hope that's an extra large G&T that Sophie's enjoying."

One fan wrote: "Lovely video of the amazing Duchess of Edinburgh and the Chelsea Pensioners."

A video uploaded onto the Royal Family's official Instagram showed Sophie concentrating on her bingo card and greeting guests.

Sophie chatted to Ted Fell, 86, of the Royal Artillery, who introduced her to his fellow bingo players before the games began. She was also welcomed by the Governor of the Royal Hospital, General Sir Adrian Bradshaw.

It has been a busy week for the Duchess of Edinburgh. The Duchess, 60, was in Aldershot, Hampshire on April 28 where she officially opened the latest hub of The Lighthouse - a charity which helps and encourages people in need.

She first became involved with the charity in November 2022 and has given much of her time volunteering at The Lighthouse, last visiting their Woking site shortly before Christmas last year.

The charity, which has a handful of hubs across Surrey and Hampshire, also helps a number of different people including those who experience loneliness. During her visit, the Duchess, who looked typically chic in a dark-coloured suit with a white shirt, was given a tour of the space, met volunteers and spoke with guests who have already received practical support from the centre.