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Duchess Sophie surprises in gorgeous fitted leather trousers

Prince Edward's wife was a vision in an autumn wardrobe staple

Katie Daly
Lifestyle Writer
September 14, 2024
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Duchess Sophie absolutely nailed autumn chic on Friday as she stepped out for the Cornbury House Horse Trials as a guest of David and Fiona Howden.

The Duchess of Edinburgh, 59, looked splendid in a pair of leather trousers which featured a fitted waistline and wide legs. 

Duchess Sophie in leather trousers and blazer© David Hartley
Duchess Sophie looked so chic in leather

The unexpected bottoms were paired with a pale pink cardigan which was styled buttoned up with her go-to form-flattering blazer in a taupe hue with a navy check pattern. 

Duchess Sophie standing with two people in field© David Hartley
Duchess Sophie lapped up the last of the sun

Rounding off her look was a pair of light brown heeled ankle boots. Her hair was worn down and blowdried with a pair of stylish tortoiseshell sunglasses holding her locks off her face.

The royal enjoyed watching the eventing and dressage before meeting some of the riders throughout the day.

Sophie in a leather skirt walking with Prince Edward© Getty
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh wore a leather skirt in May

The royal was last seen wearing leather in May when she attended day two of the Royal Windsor Horse Show in Home Park in a fitted midi skirt from Vince styled with a structured khaki blazer from Me + Em.

Duchess Sophie's transitional wardrobe

Duchess Sophie in a snake print outfit© Getty
Duchess Sophie looked sensational in snake print

The Duchess loves to wear a fitted blazer in the cooler months to nip in her silhouette. 

Looking back to last September, we remember the mother of two's most accomplished transitional outfit - a snakeskin skirt and blouse from Emilia Wickstead worn to visit the Stable and Wick Bakery and Farm Shop and the Gul Outdoor Therapy and Activity Centre in Salisbury.

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh in snake print© Mark Cuthbert
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh visited the Gul Outdoor Therapy and Activity Centre

For warmth, Prince Edward's wife opted for a white single-breasted blazer but made the most of the last of the sun in a pair of heeled wedges.

The Duchess of Edinburgh walking in striped top and navy suit© Getty
The Duchess of Edinburgh attended the British Cycling National Track Championships

Meanwhile, last February the Duchess rocked a blazer and boots combo to the British Cycling National Track Championships in Manchester courtesy of Alexander McQueen and Prada respectively.

Looking ahead to winter

Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Lady Louise Windsor attends the Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church on December 25, 2022© Mark Cuthbert
Sophie wore brown leather boots alongside daugher Lady Louise

As the weather cools down, royal fans can look forward to the highlights of Duchess Sophie's impeccable winter style.

The King's sister-in-law looked particularly put together in 2022 when she stepped out for the Christmas Day service at Sandringham in two winter wardrobe must-haves - a longline wool coat and knee-high boots.

: Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh attends The "Together At Christmas" Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 08, © Getty
Duchess Sophie looked amazing in a bright blue coat to attend the Together At Christmas carol concert

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The royal is also not afraid of using colour in her winter wardrobe. Last December, Sophie attended the Princess of Wales' 'Together At Christmas' carol service at Westminster Abbey where she rocked a stunning vivid blue coat by Suzannah London with warm brown Gianvito Rossi suede boots.

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