The Duchess of Edinburgh offered a masterclass in daytime elegance on Saturday as she stepped out for day three of her and Prince Edward 's five-day visit to Japan. Duchess Sophie, 60, was seen visiting Danjo Garan, one of the two most significant religious sites within Koyasan, a sacred mountain complex in Wakayama Prefecture, which is home to the Shingon sect of Buddhism's headquarters.

Observing the dress code relating to maintaining the sanctity of Buddhist temples, the duchess was seen going barefoot. In terms of her outfit, she kept things understated so as not to draw attention away from the purpose of the visit. She was seen wearing the 'Wales' dress by Max Mara, while her husband also removed his shoes and wore clean white socks.

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