The Duchess of Edinburgh cut a sophisticated figure as she arrived at an agricultural show in Ipswich today.
Sophie, 58, opted for a smart tweed blazer for her afternoon at Suffolk’s annual School Farm and Country Fair.
Arriving at Trinity Park, the mother-of-two – who is patron of the Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations – was all smiles as she greeted the event’s organisers.
Opting for a smart yet practical ensemble, the royal paired her grey tweed blazer with a white blouse.
The pretty summery button-down top had a frilly collar and sleeves which peeked out from under Sophie’s jacket.
The Duchess of Edinburgh, 58, was all smiles as she arrived at Suffolk’s annual School Farm and Country Fair this afternoon
The royal then paired this with some beige cotton trousers with a slight kick-flare fit at the bottom.
Matching the tone of her trousers perfectly, Sophie opted for a pair of suede heeled boots for her engagement today.
To complete her neutral-toned ensemble, the royal was pictured wearing a light grey leather handbag with a delicate gold chain detail.
Keeping her look casual, Sophie styled her blonde hair in a low-ponytail and wore a stunning pair of silver leaf-shaped dangly earrings.
Along with a shimmery silver smokey eye, the Duchess – who was given her new title last month – let her freckles shine through her makeup today and added a slick of rosy-toned lipstick.
During her engagement, the mother-of-two was taken on a tour of the show and took a particular interest in a beekeeper’s display.
As well as admiring some of the farm animals outside, Sophie also engaged with local schoolchildren – who were learning about what the animals eat.
Agriculture is one of the many causes Sophie is passionate about and she has also served at the patron for the Border Union Agricultural Society since 2012.
Flowers for the Duchess! Sophie clutched a posy of pink and purple tulips she had been gifted by a fan
Mini royal fans! The Duchess laughed and smiled at the adoring crowd of schoolchildren waving Union Jack flags
The Duchess took the time to stop and chat to the young royal fans despite the chilly weather – illustrated by one schoolboy’s West Ham beanie hat
Goodbye for now! Mother-of-two Sophie waved to the young crowds of royal fans as she departed
The animated Duchess gawped at the sights as she sat with two young schoolgirls while they looked at the animals
Sophie looked right at home as she joined some of the children and staff to have a look at the farm
The Duchess squinted as she looked at the animals in the pen when the sun finally came out for her
As some of the schoolchildren chatted to a man selling eggs at the fair, Sophie stood behind and appeared amused by his sales technique
The Duchess crossed her arms and took a look at the adorable Shetland ponies as they grazed on hay in their pen
The mother-of-two looked elegant as she tucked her blonde locks behind her ear during the visit
The royal, 58, visited The School Farm and Country Fair in her capacity as patron of the Agricultural Association
The Duchess showed her maternal instincts as she was handed a baby dressed in a white knitted cardigan to have a cuddle
Sophie also ventured outside with some local schoolchildren to take a closer look at some of the farm animals
The mother-of-two, 58, took a keen interest in this beekeeper’s stand at the annual country fair
Sophie pictured pointing to one of the bees on display as she engaged with local people at the Suffolk show
Opting for a smart yet practical ensemble, the royal paired her grey tweed blazer with a white blouse
What’s more, Sophie is also patron of The Addington Fund, a charity which helps struggling farmers, and visited a dairy farm in Gloucestershire earlier this year.
In recent years, she has also worked on the ‘Campaign for Wool’ campaign, which promotes the use of British wool in the fashion industry and was spear-headed by her brother-in-law King Charles.
Earlier this week, Sophie visited a youth centre for autistic children in Surrey.
For the occasion, the mother-of-two – who has been a patron of the National Autistic Society since 2003 – wore a smart tan blazer over a pretty pink floral co-ord by Victoria Beckham.
The purpose of the royal engagement was to learn more about the centre’s mission to support autistic children and help them thrive in the mainstream school system.
Sophie’s biege trousers perfectly completed her light grey handbag, which had a delicate gold chain detail
The mother-of-two also engaged with local schoolchildren – who were learning about what the animals eat
She took a close interest in the cooking, baking and drawing lessons taking place at the centre, standing quietly next to the teens who were present.
Sophie and the rest of the royal family will soon be gearing up for King Charles’ coronation in three weeks, and her husband Prince Edward has already gotten a taste of what’s to come.
The royal was offered a helping of the coronation’s quiche at a special Big Lunch at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday, attended by faith leaders from across the country.
Hosted by the Dean of Westminster, the outdoor event was organised to inspire people to plan their own celebratory events, showing how food can bring together people of all faiths and backgrounds.
Tens of thousands of street parties are expected to be held during the coronation weekend, with people encouraged to come together across the country for the Coronation Big Lunch on Sunday May 7.
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