Sophie Wessex arrives at The Sovereign’s Parade at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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, 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

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 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

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

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

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)

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

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 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

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)

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

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

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