The Duchess of Edinburgh was selected for a major event ahead of other royals after she supported Princess Kate. Duchess Sophie, 59, led the Armistice Service at the National Arboretum without her Husband, Prince Edward,60, for the first time on Monday. The Duchess attended commemorations in Staffordshire, marking the two minutes silence across the UK and Europe. A different member of the Royal Family represents the monarchy for the Armistice Service, with Sophie last attending accompanied by Prince Edward in 2020. The event, attended last year by the Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence, is he…