The Duchess of Edinburgh looked effortlessly elegant as she visited a young man Center for autistic children this morning.
Sophie, 58, was taken around the Salesian Column Center in Surrey, where she learned more about how the organization supports young people in the local community.
For the occasion, the mother-of-two — who’s been a sponsor of the National Autism Society since 2003 — wore a chic tan blazer over Victoria Beckham’s pretty pink floral coordinator.
She paired the short-sleeved blouse and midi skirt with a finely tailored brown wool blazer from luxury Italian designer MaxMara.
Finishing off her neutral ensemble, Sophie opted for a brown leather clutch and nude suede shoes.
Duchess Sophie, 58, headed to the Salesian Cullum Center in Surrey where she met children with autism
She added a touch of glamor with a pair of daisy-shaped earrings and a few gold rings.
To keep her makeup minimal, Sophie opted for a soft smokey eye with a dash of mascara and eyeliner.
She completed it with some pink blush and a bright pastel pink lipstick. Keeping her hair away from her face, Sophie styled her blonde locks in a sleek half up.
During the visit, Sophie visited where she took part in a baking lesson and also witnessed some of the painting and drawing workshops offered at the charity centre.
The purpose of the royal engagement was to learn more about the center’s mission to support children with autism and help them thrive in the mainstream school system.
She took a keen interest in the cooking, baking, and painting classes taking place at the center, and stood quietly beside the teens who were in attendance.
I watched as one pupil expertly decorated a batch of cupcakes, while another put the finishing touch on a painting of a cow they made in the middle.
This past April, Sophie shared a moving statement to celebrate World Autism Day.
One of the pupils present proudly showed the King his drawings during her morning visit, with Sophie keenly interested
The statement – issued by Buckingham Palace – reads as follows:Today is World Autism Day, and as a sponsor From the National Autism Society, It’s great to see the amazing young people, adults, and organizations who are spending this week celebrating what makes them different, and promoting a better understanding of autism.
Almost everyone has heard of autism, but not enough people understand what it really means to be autistic: the different perspectives, emotions and skills autistic people can have, and how difficult life can be if you don’t have the right support.
That’s why today is so important, and this week’s World Autism Acceptance Week. It gives us the opportunity to talk about autism, and to learn more about what it’s like to be autistic, from people with autism.
“I would like to thank everyone who shared their stories and experiences, and all those who work tirelessly to support people with autism across the UK.”
The wife of Prince Edward noticed a teenager putting the finishing touches to a painting he was working on at the centre
Sophie, who was dressed in a pink Victoria Beckham outfit, posed for a photo with the teens attached to the center
Over the weekend, Sophie was pictured doing some buggy practice around Windsor Park.
The mother-of-two, 58, cut a casual cut as she indulged in her late father-in-law’s favorite sport.
Sophie and the rest of the royal family will soon be preparing for King Charles’ coronation in three weeks, and her husband, Prince Edward, has already had a taste of what’s to come.
The King was offered to aid Keshi’s coronation at a large private luncheon in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday, attended by religious leaders from across the country.
Hosted by the Dean of Westminster, this outdoor event was created to inspire people to plan their own celebratory events, to show how food can bring people of all faiths and backgrounds together.
Tens of thousands of street parties are expected over the coronation weekend, with people encouraged to gather across the country for the big coronation lunch on Sunday 7 May.
Edward, 59, curiously scanned a plate of scrumptious eggs and spinach as cook-presenter Prue Leith sliced him up.
The Duke of Edinburgh attended the lunch with Prue Lee, who praised the dish for being “seasonal”.
“The quiche was so delicious,” she said. There was no soggy bottom, the custard wasn’t overcooked and dry, and the balance of tarragon was perfect – a really good quiche.
Universal quiche. Even if it’s cold, if the ingredients are just right and the pastry is delicious and buttery, it will taste great.
I remember when quiche Lorraine was something very special 60 years ago. It is still one of the best pastries that can be made.
The quiche recipe was chosen by the King and Queen Consort because it works as a shared dish, can be served hot or cold, suits a wide range of dietary requirements and can be easily adapted to suit different tastes.
Great Britain’s Bake Off Bake Off judge Dame Pro Leith gave her coronation quiche her stamp of approval, deeming the dish “absolutely delicious.”
The coronation quiche, made with spinach, broad beans and tarragon, was baked in the kitchen of Buckingham Palace and taken to the abbey by the Duke of Edinburgh.
Palace also said it tastes delicious and has the advantage of not being overly complicated and not requiring expensive or hard-to-obtain ingredients.
When Dame Prue, the Duke of Edinburgh, cut a slice of quiche, he joked, “We’re not going to bake it.”
She replied: It tastes better as it looks.
Edward Keshi’s attempted coronation comes as more details about the upcoming festivities next month continue to be revealed.
On the entertainment side, Katy Perry, Take That, Lionel Richie and international opera star Andrea Bocelli were all signed up to take part in the event, which took place on the grounds of Windsor Castle.
Other names revealed by the BBC include Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Tervill and singer Freya Ridings who will perform a duet with producer and musician Alexis French.
Around 20,000 members of the public will attend the coronation on Sunday, 7 May, which will be broadcast on BBC1 and Radio 2 along with catch-up services.
The ceremony was described as “celebrating a new chapter in the nation’s history” and would include “themes of love, respect and optimism” while celebrating the “Four Nations” and the Commonwealth.
