Sophie Wessex got friendly with a cuddly toy during a visit to Buxted Park in East Sussex on Friday. The Countess, who is expecting her first child in early December, had come along to offer her support to a charity clay pigeon shoot.
The annual event, organised by the Lord's Taverners organisation, raises money for disadvantaged children. It aims to provide youngsters, especially those with physical disabilities, an opportunity to participate in sport.
Needless to say, Sophie didn't participate in any of the actual shooting, but her presence helped the charity raise thousands of pounds.
It's been a busy few days for the 37-year-old, as she had another royal engagement in Scotland the day before. She was accompanied by her husband, Prince Edward, as she visited His Majesty's Theatre in Aberdeen.
But despite her hectic schedule, Sophie looked just as relaxed and radiant as she accepted a bouquet of flowers from five-year-old Catherine Scott. And theatre manager Duncan Hendry seemed impressed with Edward's understanding of all things theatrical. "He's obviously very knowledgeable and interested in theatres and he was very keen to look at the back of the stage and explore there," revealed Duncan afterwards.
Photo: © Alphapress.com
Photo: © Alphapress.com
