Nautical but nice! Sophie Wessex looks elegant in navy and white for Commonwealth Day Service
- Sophie Wessex, 55, recycled £1850 Suzannah dress for Commonwealth Service
- The mother-of-two was first spotted in the ensemble at Royal Ascot last June
- She completed outfit with chic fascinator as she arrived at Westminster Abbey
Sophie Wessex looked the picture of elegance in a white and navy dress as she arrived at Westminster Abbey this afternoon for the Commonwealth Service.
The royal, 55, who stepped out ahead of the Queen and other senior members of the Royal Family, put on a typically stylish display in a recycled white ensemble which featured thick navy stripe detail, and a sophisticated high neck collar.
She first wore the £1850 Suzannah midi-dress at Royal Ascot last June, and it is designed with a high neck, long sleeves and fit and flare silhouette.
Prince Edward’s wife wore her hair blonde hair loosely scraped back, revealing a pair of dainty earrings, and she completed her outfit with a chic navy fascinator.
Sophie Wessex (pictured), 55, cut a stylish figure in a monochrome dress as she arrived at Westminster Abbey this afternoon for the Commonwealth Service
The mother-of-two added a touch of glam to her outfit with a chunky silver watch and a silver brooch which she pinned on her left-hand side
The mother-of-two joined the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex – as they carry out their last public royal duty before they walk away from the monarchy.
Sophie, who looked in high spirits, wore a silver brooch on the left-hand side of the modern ensemble, and added a chunky silver watch on her left wrist.
She finished her outfit with a pair of navy suede stiletto heels, and carried her essentials in a Beauchamps of London ‘Codrington’ clutch bag, which featured stud detail down the sides.
The royal kept her makeup minimal, and added a neutral-coloured lip and a touch of peach blusher on her cheeks.
The Countess of Wessex and her husband Prince Edward arrived ahead of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in a move which signified the latter’s impending exit from The Firm – dubbed Megxit
Sophie looked in high spirits as she and husband Prince Edward (pictured together) were escorted to their seats before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Meanwhile, her husband Prince Edward looked dapper in a dark navy-striped suit, light blue shirt and lemon tie.
The Sussexes arrived after the Earl and Countess of Wessex, and were escorted to their seats. The move signifies their impending exit from The Firm – dubbed Megxit.
Other arrivals included Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his pregnant fiancée Carrie Symonds.
Also in attendance was Geri Halliwell and her 13-year-old daughter Bluebell, singers Alexandra Burke and Craig David, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and his wife Laura Alvarez.
Home Secretary Priti Patel, Leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg and US Ambassador Woody Johnson, who gave another guest an elbow bump in the wake of the coronavirus, were also there.
The Countess of Wessex (pictured) accessorised with a pair of dainty earrings and added a silver watch on her left wrist