Proficient at skiing and often seen on the slopes, Duchess Sophie was spotted in Meribel, France, to attend the Inter-Services Snow Sports Championships in her role as Patron of the UK Armed Forces Winter Sports Association.
Duchess Sophie, 57, presented medals in a stylish, ski-appropriate wardrobe, rocking Sweaty Betty ‘Moritz Soft Shell Ski Trousers’.
The trousers are no doubt a firm favourite of the royal, as she’s often been pictured in them on the slopes. She paired the white trousers with a red and blue crew neck jumper with a picture of a bear on it, by the brand Perfect Moment, costing £207.
To complete the look, the Duchess wore a pair of oversized sunglasses and white ski boots. Sophie was seen presenting medals to the Downhill athletes before attending a dinner at Hôtel L’Eterlou in celebration of the event.
Aside from being a patron of The UK Armed Forces Winter Sports Association, skiing is a sport close to the Duchess of Edinburgh’s heart.
Before marrying Prince Edward, the royal did a season as a ski rep in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana.
Duchess Sophie’s trip abroad comes as King Charles is battling his recent cancer diagnosis.
Sophie’s husband, the Duke of Edinburgh is set to attend two royal engagements this week, on Thursday, Feburary 8 – a talent showcase at The Savoy Hotel in central London as patron of the Production Guild of Great Britain and a reception at the Institute of Physics in north London.
Buckingham Palace released a statement which said King Charles began “regular treatments” on Monday for his cancer and will postpone public duties during it.
The Monarch, 75, “remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible” the statement added.
