Incredible pictures show Duchess Sophie getting stuck into sailing during trip to Guernsey
The Duchess of Edinburgh appears to be enjoying her solo trip to Guernsey, where the King and Queen recently visited.
Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, shows off her sporting prowess as she’s pictured sailing while on a solo trip to Guernsey.
Wearing a bright blue polo shirt, navy shorts and some cool shades, the 59-year-old is pictured on board the Ocean Youth Trust South's vessel, the Prolific. Putting safety first, the royal is always spotted wearing a life jacket.
Sophie, who is Patron of the Association of Sail Training Organisations (ASTO), is attending ASTO's Guernsey to Pool Small Ships race.
The event was inspired by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's 200th Anniversary, at St Peter Port Harbour, St Julian's Pier, Guernsey.
Duchess Sophie looks calm and collected as she heads out on board the Prolific. The royal clutches on to one of the sailing lines as she looks out to sea. Sophie, who has her hair swept back in a low pony tail, is pictured sweeping stray hairs behind her ears.
(Image: PA)The Duchess of Edinburgh 'takes the helm' on board the Ocean Youth Trust South's vessel the Prolific. She looks at ease as she takes control of the boat's steering wheel.
(Image: PA)Duchess Sophie is in Guernsey to celebrate the Association of Sail Training Organisations’ Guernsey – Poole Small Ships Race. The race runs from August 13-15, from Guernsey to Poole and involves young people across 12 boats. Sophie will meet with around 140 of those who are taking part in the race.
(Image: PA)Duchess Sophie lifts a bouy on board the Ocean Youth Trust South's vessel the Prolific. She appears to pull the float in with ease as she helps the crew prepare to set sail.
(Image: PA)Duchess Sophie, who is now wearing a navy baseball cap, chats to the crew aboard the Prolific. It marks her first visit to the Baliwick since becoming Duchess in 2023. Her last visit to Guernsey was in 2022, when she came with her husband to mark the 77th anniversary of its liberation from occupation.
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