# Duchess of Edinburgh continues Zambia tour after luggage mishap

> Duchess of Edinburgh visits Zambia's wildlife conservation site despite missing luggage, showcasing eco-projects and cultural ties.
- Title: Duchess of Edinburgh continues Zambia tour after luggage…
- Summary: Duchess of Edinburgh visits Zambia's wildlife conservation site despite missing luggage, showcasing eco-projects and cultural ties. Duchess of Edinburgh…
- Keywords: sophie, zambia, conservation lower zambezi, seahawks, nfl, royals, british high commissioner, aeroplane clothes, ivory tusk, pangolin scales, rhino horn, canine detection unit
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- Published: 2026-09-16T14:44:38+00:00
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- Topics: sophie, zambia, conservation lower zambezi, seahawks, nfl, royals, british high commissioner, aeroplane clothes, ivory tusk, pangolin scales, rhino horn, canine detection unit
## Duchess starts Zambia tour
Sophie began her third day in Zambia after a travel mishap caused her luggage to go missing.
## Conservation work
She visited Conservation Lower Zambezi, a non-profit tackling poaching and protecting wildlife.
## Wildlife displays
Sophie saw an ivory tusk confiscated from the National Park and a homemade gun.
## Canine detection unit
She learned about dogs trained to detect illegal wildlife products like ivory and pangolin scales.
## Women's ranger unit
Sophie met Zambia's first all-women ranger unit during her conservation visit.
## Honey gift
She presented Zambia's president with honey from three locations: Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, and Bagshot Park.
## Chitenge fabric
Sophie gifted traditional chitenge fabric refashioned into a cashmere scarf from Elgin.
## Zebra view
She got a close-up view of zebras in the President's garden in Lusaka.
## Quartz gemstone
Sophie tried shaping and polishing a quartz gemstone at a local workshop.
## Sustainability focus
She learned about the business's emphasis on sustainability and direct sourcing from Zambian mines.
## Artists and survivors
Sophie met artists and survivors of gender-based violence at Imvelo Studios.
## Women business leaders
She spoke with Zambian women business leaders about resilience and empowerment.
## Aeroplane clothes
Sophie wore 'aeroplane clothes' due to a delay in her royal luggage.
## Zambian flag color
Her green outfit matched Zambia's national flag color.
## Eye health summit
She attended a reception ahead of the Global Summit for Eye Health in Antigua.
## Sight loss story
Sophie shared her daughter's experience with strabismus and successful treatment.
## Key takeaway

Duchess of Edinburgh completed third day of Zambia tour with conservation work after luggage loss forced her to wear 'aeroplane clothes'.