The Duchess of Edinburgh was elegance personified as she paid students at Wells Cathedral Music School a surprise visit last week.
Sophie, 59, attended the specialist music school's performance by the Drakensberg Boys Choir, which was featured on BBC Look West on Wednesday 25 September.
In a photograph shared to Wells Music School's official Instagram page, the Duchess was seen standing with members of the choir. The wife of Prince Edward looked divine in a striking red collared dress adorned with a trio of gilded button embellishments along the front and a floaty midi skirt.
The royal's bold and beautiful gown is the 'Button-Embellished Wool and Silk-Blend Crepe Midi Dress' from Valentino Garavani.
The £4,400 piece effortlessly hugged the royal's feminine silhouette. She paired it with her beloved ballet pink 'Rosalia 65' kitten heels from Jimmy Choo, along with a Sophie Habsburg clutch handbag.
The mother-of-two swept her golden blonde hair into a neat updo, and appeared to accessorise with elegant drop earrings and a delicate silver bangle.
"What a spectacular evening with the world-renowned Drakensberg Boys Choir filling the Cathedral with their breathtaking harmonies," penned the Wells Cathedral School on Instagram. "We were honoured to welcome HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh, who joined a captivated audience for this unforgettable performance."
Duchess Sophie's romantic red fashion moments
© Getty ImagesIt's not the first time the royal has looked ravishing in red.
© Max Mumby
In April this year, Sophie stepped out at Abbey Road Studios in London wearing the most fabulous rouge dress from royally-loved brand, Beulah London.
The glamorous ankle-length gown featured long, ruffled sleeves and a slit to the knee, with Sophie wearing beige heels and carrying a gold clutch, keeping her heels, bag and makeup neutral to let her dress make a statement.
© Max MumbyIn 2022, the Duchess wore one of her most memorable royal tour looks as she radiated beauty in a vibrant strawberry-hued shirt dress during a reception to meet Philip Pierre, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia.
© GettyThe royal wore the fluid, button-down dress with cream open-toe heels, clutching a raffia handbag.
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