The Duchess of Edinburgh mastered transitional dressing as she attended the Cornbury House Horse Trials at Cornbury Park on Friday. Sophie, 60, teamed a brown tweed blazer over a crisp white shirt and a sweeping navy maxi skirt, accessorising with a chunky tan belt to accentuate her waist. The ensemble was perfect for the sunshine and showers. The royal mum-of-two has been a regular at the equestrian event for the past three years and was joined by her niece, Zara Tindall , who competed at the trials. Sophie's outing comes ahead of another long-haul overseas trip.

The Duchess returned from her visit to Canada on Tuesday, where she attended the Spruce Meadows Masters Tournament and met with veterans and military personnel. She will join her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh , for a trip

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