‘Lovely photo’: Sophie, Countess of Wessex ‘gorgeous’ in £250 dress and duster coat
SOPHIE, COUNTESS OF WESSEX, headed to Frimley Park Hospital today with husband Prince Edward to celebrate International Nurses Day 2021. The royal wore a stunning pleated dress.
Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Prince Edward undertook royal duties today as they greeted staff and patients at Frimley Park Hospital. The royal opted for a stunning midaxi navy dress by luxury brand ME+EM.
Putting safety first, Sophie and Edward donned disposable blue face masks as they chatted to the hospital staff.
The couple were greeted by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, Mr. Michael More-Molyneux and met various different key workers at the site, which is just four miles from their family home.
The Pearl Zip Knitted Pleat Dress featured a slim-fit bodice with a high neckline.
It had a zip opening which the Countess opted to keep half-fastened.
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The pleated number also boasted long sleeves and a flared skirt in a gorgeous navy colour.
It retails from luxury brand ME+EM for £250.
The website style the model with white trainers, showing the piece is suitable for both smart and casual outings.
It also appears to be the first time the Countess has worn the stunning midaxi dress.
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The royal added a pair of tree of life drop earrings to the look, keeping the rest of her jewellery fairly simple.
Sophie added a pair of tan ankle boots for footwear to keep warm in the unpredictable spring weather.
For accessories, the royal finished the look with a snakeskin clutch bag and added a stone-coloured duster coat for extra warmth.
She left her locks styled in a natural wave and kept her eye makeup simple with a little bit of mascara.
Taking to social media to share their thoughts on Sophie’s look, fans expressed their happiness for seeing the couple back on royal visits.
One person said: “Doesn’t she look gorgeous, what a lovely photo”
Another wrote: “So glad to see all the royals back out and about, beautiful inside and out.”
“She looks so good,” a third commented.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall was also out today visiting The Whittington Hospital in London.
The royal opted for a blue dress which featured a gorgeous exotic bird print.
She added a gold chain necklace to the look and earrings with pretty gemstones.
The Duchess said: "Whenever I have the great pleasure of meeting Roald Dahl Specialist Nurses, I am always struck by your kindness, resourcefulness and boundless energy; and never fail to be moved by the stories of the lives you have touched.
“Thank you for being marvellous.”