The Duchess of Edinburgh gave a rare glimpse into her off-duty wardrobe as she wrapped up her official tour of Nepal this week.
Sophie, who enjoyed a six-day trip in South Asia with her husband Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, opted for cool and casual elegance in a khaki-hued ensemble as the couple were welcomed by locals at the Gurung community centre and museum on their final day.
The Gurung villages have historic links to the British Army with many young Nepalis from the area being recruited into the Brigade of Gurkhas. The Duke and Duchess' visit celebrates close relations between the UK and Nepal. Previously, King Charles visited Nepal in 1998, while Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visited in 1986.
Duchess Sophie's hiking outfit
© GettyDressing for the Nepal climate, Sophie, 60, kept cool in a pair of khaki cargo trousers, layering with a zip-up hiking jacket and a grey ribbed jumper.
The royal added a grey scarf, slipping into chunky brown boots for practicality.
© GettyThe mother-of-two swept her blonde hair into a bouncy ponytail, exuding effortless elegance as she made a departure from her usual floral-adorned dresses and chic raffia espadrilles.
The Duchess of Edinburgh's tour wardrobe
© GettySophie has showcased a variety of flattering, feminine fits during her tour of Nepal.
One of her most striking pieces was worn at Dwarika's Hotel for a meeting with prominent Nepali women's rights activists. The royal stunned in a striking floral midi dress from Etro.
© GettyThe £1,250 designer dress featured a floral print on black fabric with a V-shaped neckline, long sleeves, and frilled skirt to create a classic hourglass silhouette.
The royal was gifted a beautiful cream pashmina upon arrival which she draped over her shoulders, adding to the elegance of her recycled Jimmy Choo 'Rosalia' heels, which retail for £675.
© GettyAs Prince Edward and Sophie toured the Godawari National Botanic Garden on the second day of their official royal tour of the Himalayan nation, the Duchess delighted in a floral-adorned maxi skirt from Zimmerman.
This isn’t the first time she has worn this eye-catching piece - the Duchess memorably donned it during a trip to Malta in October 2024, pairing it with an elegant sheer blouse for a tour of Villa Guardamangia in Pieta.
