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The Duchess of Edinburgh looked typically stylish as she opened the new Charfleet Book Bindery in Canvey Island on Tuesday.
Sophie, 58, stepped out in an elegant khaki wrap dress, which was cinched at the waist, for the grand opening.
The royal beamed as she cut the red ribbon and got a tour of the new premises in Essex.
The mother-of-two, completed her ensemble with a white T-shirt underneath the stylish gown.
She added height to her frame in brown stilettos and she accessorised with a matching khaki handbag.
The Duchess of Edinburgh looked typically stylish as she opened the new Charfleet Book Bindery in Canvey Island on Tuesday
The historic bindery, founded in 1919, has moved to a modern facility on the edge of Canvey Island town.
Charfleet, which specialises in producing high-end notebooks and diaries, was acquired in 2015 by the former head of fashion boutique Browns, Simon Burstein.
Speaking to Print Week earlier this month Burstein said: ‘When I sold Browns in 2015 to [luxury e-commerce company] Farfetch, I had no idea I would end up owning a bindery business, but a series of serendipitous events combined with an unrealised love of artisanal bookmaking has led to where we are today, opening a brand-new state-of-the-art bindery facility.’
It comes after Sophie looked ready for summer as she stepped out in a chic floral number last week for the Order of the Garter service in Windsor.
She looked typically stylish in a pink and white midi dress from Emilia Wickstead, priced at £ 1,628, when attending the ceremony at St George’s Chapel, alongside other Royal Family members, including the Princess of Wales.
Sophie, who was also celebrating her 24th wedding anniversary with Queen Elizabeth II‘s youngest son, Prince Edward, teamed the elegant frock with a statement pink headpiece and kept her blonde locks in a neat up-do.
Sophie, 58, stepped out in an elegant khaki wrap dress, which was cinched at the waist, for the grand opening
The royal was shown how the diaries are made at the premises by a member of staff
Sophie beamed for a few snaps as she took a look around the new Charfleet Book Bindery premises
The royal beamed as she cut the red ribbon and got a tour of the new premises, which is based in Essex
If that wasn’t enough, the fashionable royal added a touch of glitz to her look with a pair of silver earrings and an array of gold bracelets.
She completed her ensemble with white strappy heels and a matching handbag, while holding a pink shawl.
Meanwhile, joining Sophie at the service, the Princess of Wales was the picture of elegance in a chic black-and-white polka dot midi dress by Alessandra Rich for the occasion.
The sophisticated high-necked gown featured voluminous sleeves with dainty button detailing.
Kate paired her stunning dress with a black-and-white hat – featuring feathering which perfectly matched the print of her dress – by her go-to designer Philip Treacy.
Sophie styled her hair back into a chic bun while her neutral makeup enhanced her flawless features
Charfleet, which specialises in producing high-end notebooks and diaries, was acquired in 2015 by the former head of fashion boutique Browns, Simon Burstein (right)
Owner Simon Burstein showed the royal around the new facility after she cut the ribbon
She added height to her frame in brown stilettos and she accessorised with a matching khaki handbag
Sophie was shown how the workers would bind the book together during her visit
(L to R) Simon Burstein, Sophie, Geoff K Cooper, Sagaboi Creative Director, Isabella Charlotta Poppius and Alistair Guy attend the grand opening of the new Charfleet Book Bindery
Keeping her jewellery minimal, the Princess opted for a pair of simple dangly pearl earrings.
The royal finished off her ensemble with a nude clutch bag and white heels with a black toe.
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, which is the oldest British order of chivalry and the oldest national order of knighthood in existence, is limited to 24 Knights or Ladies Companion in addition to the King and Prince of Wales.
It also includes ‘supernumerary members’, including foreign monarchs and other royals.
The royal gor a short lesson on how the book making process worked while she visited the location
Sophie spoke to staff during the tour of the prememes and she got an insight into book making
Sophie looked ready for summer as she stepped out in a chic floral number for the Order of the Garter service in Windsor last week
The mother-of-two (pictured right), who is married to Queen Elizabeth II’s youngest son, Prince Edward, teamed the elegant frock with a statement pink headpiece and kept her blonde locks in a neat up-do.
The Order of the Garter is a 700-year tradition founded by Edward III in 1348, and recognises contributions of great public service from those honoured – usually Lords and Ladies of the UK.
Foreign royals have been given honorary ‘Stranger Knight’ status since 1813, with controversial recipients over the years including Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany before World War I.
King Felipe was appointed by the late Queen during his July 2017 state visit while King Willem-Alexander received the honour during his state visit in October 2018.
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