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Duchess Sophie channels Princess Kate's power dressing in tailored outfit

The Duchess of Edinburgh made a royal visit to HMS Daring

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Fiona Ward
Acting Fashion and Beauty Editor
April 12, 2023
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The Duchess of Edinburgh has embraced sharper, more tailored fashion choices recently, much like the Princess of Wales – and her latest look was no different.

Sophie looked elegant as ever during her visit to HMS Daring at the King's Naval Base in Portsmouth on Tuesday, wearing a well-cut blazer from ME+EM – a favourite brand of both Kate and her sister-in-law the Duchess of Sussex.

Duchess Sophie wears a chic ME+EM blazer© Max Mumby/Indigo
The Duchess of Edinburgh visited HMS Daring wearing a chic ME+EM blazer

She teamed her look with a pretty cream blouse and her favourite Lucia Odescalchi earrings, with her blonde hair pulled back into a low ponytail to show them off. 

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Sophie's new blazer is the 'Italian Wool Military Button Blazer' from the mid-luxury British brand, which costs £325 and is still available to buy in all sizes, despite its royal recommendation. 

ME+EM Italian Wool Military Button Blazer

Sophie has been HMS Daring's sponsor since 2006, having helped to launch the ship on the Clyde in Glasgow, and has paid the vessel regular visits since then.

Her visit came after her stylish outing on Easter Sunday with the rest of the royal family when she chose a statement hat to attend church, teamed with a bold berry pink coat and suede boots.

Edward and Sophie attended the Easter Sunday church service with their son, James© Getty
Sophie chose a statement hat for the royals' Easter Sunday service

The Duchess has sported a number of chic outfits lately, perhaps reflecting her new royal role. 

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Earlier in April, she looked beautiful in an Altuzarra double-breasted white blazer and a chic burgundy midi skirt as she stepped out to open The Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital in Shropshire. She finished the look with chic Prada heels.

Sophie Wessex in a smart blazer with a burgundy skirt and pouch© Shutterstock
Wearing another chic blazer look earlier in April

Reports have suggested that Sophie enlisted the help of friends Pandora Delevingne and Georgie Pincus to help her with her wardrobe in recent years, and her fashion choices have certainly been impressing royal fans recently.

"She has looked amazing lately!" wrote one on Instagram of her latest look. Another added: "Sophie looks fabulous!"

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