The Duchess of Edinburgh put on a stylish display today as she visited a new Orthopaedic Centre for veterans in Shropshire.
Sophie, 58, looked relaxed as she met with staff members and patients at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital in Gobowen, Oswestry, this morning.
The Headley Court Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre, which is the first centre of its kind, opened in November 2022 and provides support for former army men and women dealing with physical issues as well as mental health issues such as PTSD.
For the occasion, Sophie repeated a white jacket from Altuzarra she first wore in March 2022 for the occasion.
She looked elegant, pairing the blazer with a crimson skirt and tan stiletto hills. .
Sophie, 58, looked relaxed as she met with staff members and patients at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital in Gobowen, Oswestry, in Shropshire this morning
The Duchess met with some of the patients receiving care at the centre and learned more about how the cent
The royal mother-of-two toured the centre and met with members of its staff, learning about the work that they do to help veterans and their loved ones.
She looked elegant in the Altuzarra number, which she debuted last year while visiting the 5th Battalion in Bulford.
The finely tailored double-breasted number emphasised Sophie’s slim waist and made her look instantly chic.
She paired it with a silky crimson midi dress that reached down to her pair of tan stilettos.
The mother-of-two accessorised with a large taupe clutch bag and added a touch of shimmer with silver jewellery, including a a fine pair of drop earrings shaped like leaves and a silver necklace with two flower pendants.
Sophie was typically beaming during the event and sported a healthy glow that complimented her natural features.
A touch of bronzer enhanced her cheekbones and gave her a sun-kissed air. She also sported a brown shimmery eyeshadow that complimented her blue eyes, and some mascara to bring intensity to the makeup look.
She finished it off with a poppy pink lip, perfect for this sunny Tuesday.
Sophie took an interest in the facilities and their equipment as staff explained to her how they were used
During her visit, she toured the premise of the recently opened centre, learning more about the ways in which is helps veterans with their recovery.
The centre includes treatment suites, examination rooms, clinical rooms and dedicated spaces for the physicians to hold virtual engagements.
There are also offices dedicated to research, clinical teaching and training space for staff, a multi-disciplinary team room, and an office for admin staff.
The Duchess debuted the blazer in March 2022 when she visited the 5th Rifles Battalion headquarters on March 22, 2022 in Bulford
The mother-of-two looked elegant in her white blazer and crimson skirt, which she paired with a taupe clutch bag
Sophie sported a sun-kissed makeup with as dash of bronzer and a shimmery eyeshadow and eyeliner
The stylish Duchess added a touch of bling with silver earrings and a necklace with floral pendants
Her blonde locks were styled in a wavy blow-dry, and she brought the look together with a poppy lipstick
On top of state of the art orthopaedic facilities, the centre, which spreads over two floors, also includes a Veteran Hubs run by the Shropshire council and various military charities.
The hub also provides support with issues such as homelessness, finance and debt management, PTSD, welfare and benefits.
Sophie has a special interest in the wellbeing of army men and women and veterans, and holds honourary military appointments.
She holds a number of honourary titles, including Royal Honorary of the Colonel 5th Battalion The Rifles (5 Rifles), Colonel-in-Chief of the Corps of Army Music, Colonel-in-Chief of Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps and Colonel-in-Chief of The Lincoln and Welland Regiment.
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