The Countess of Wessex looked a vision in blue as she represented the Queen as the Reviewing Officer at The Sovereign’s Parade at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Camberley today.
Sophie, 54, who is married to Her Majesty’s youngest son Prince Edward, wrapped up warm in a stylish coat which featured belt detail, and added a pair of heeled black suede boots to complete her look.
The royal accessorised with a pair of leather gloves, silver brooch, and a hat, which she was seen holding onto as the wind picked up this morning.
During her visit, Sophie will inspect the Parade and take the Salute, before addressing service personnel and guests and presenting awards, including the Sword of Honour, the International Award and The Queen’s Medal.
Sophie Wessex, 54, cut a stylish figure in a long light blue coat which featured belt detail, and a silver brooch as she arrived at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst today
The royal (pictured) could be seen holding onto her hat as the wind picked up as she arrived in Camberley
Sophie was joined at the Parade by His Majesty the Yang di -Pertuan Agong and Her Majesty Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia
Sophie wrapped up warm in the chilly weather conditions with a pair of leather gloves and stylish black hat
The Countess Of Wessex’s coat blew open in the wind, revealing a pair of knee high heeled black boots and a floral dress
The Sovereign’s Parade at the end of each term marks the culmination of 44 weeks training and the passing out of Officer Cadets who have completed the Commissioning Course.
This year, 242 Officer Cadets will pass out and 695 cadets will be on parade.
The Countess will meet prize winners’ families and overseas representatives after the parade.
Her Royal Highness will then be joined at the Parade by His Majesty the Yang di -Pertuan Agong and Her Majesty Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia.
During her visit, the royal (pictured) will inspect the Parade and take the Salute, before addressing service personnel and guests and presenting awards
The Sovereign’s Parade at the end of each term marks the culmination of 44 weeks training and the passing out of Officer Cadets who have completed the Commissioning Course. Pictured, Sophie arriving today
Amongst the awards the Countess (pictured) will present are the Sword of Honour, the International Award and The Queen’s Medal
The Countess looked all smiles as she represented Her Majesty the Queen at Sandhurst this morning
The royal could be seen looking animated as she engaged in conversation following her arrival
Sophie Countess of Wessex made a speech during The Sovereign’s Parade at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
The Countess of Wessex walked up the red carpet as she delivered a speech before presenting awards
Sophie wrapped up warm in a pair of leather gloves and knee high boots as she arrived in Camberley
The first Commissioning parade of the new Royal Military Academy Sandhurst was held in July 1948 in the presence of His Majesty King George VI, who decreed henceforth that the Parade was to be known as The Sovereign’s Parade.
The original Royal Military Academy (RMA) was established at Woolwich for the training of Artillery and Engineer officers in 1741.
Cavalry and Infantry officers were trained at the Royal Military College (RMC), which was founded in 1802 and moved to Sandhurst in 1812.
The RMA and RMC merged after WW2 and formed the current establishment: the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS).
The Countess – who is married to the Queen’s youngest son Prince Edward – posed for photographs
Sophie engaged in conversation as she met with prize winners families at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
The royal donned a flora blue dress which featured a frilly collar underneath her blue jacket (pictured)
Sophie, who looked a vision in blue, had a big beaming grin as she arrived at the elite academy
Sophie presented a soldier with the medal for Long and Exemplary service at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
The 54-year-old looked in high spirits as she represented Her Majesty at the elite Sandhurst military academy
The royal’s coat revealed a flash of a blue floral dress which she wore underneath her trendy ensemble
Sophie cut a stylish figure as she arrived as the Reviewing Officer at The Sovereign’s Parade at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
The Countess (pictured) is due to meet with the prize winners’ families and overseas representatives after the parade
Sophie, who could be seen holding onto her hat, added a pair of silver earrings to complement her brooch (pictured)
The royal (pictured) wore her blonde hair loosely scraped back and kept her makeup to a minimum
His Majesty the Yang di Pertuan Agong and Her Majesty Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia arrive at The Sovereign’s Parade at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
His Majesty the Yang di -Pertuan Agong of Malaysia at The Sovereign’s Parade at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Officer Cadets during The Sovereign’s Parade at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (pictured)
This year, 242 Officer Cadets (pictured) will pass out and 695 cadets will be on parade
The original Royal Military Academy (RMA) was established at Woolwich for the training of Artillery and Engineer officers in 1741. Pictured, officer Cadets during The Sovereign’s Parade at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst