The Duchess of Edinburgh will carry out a solo royal engagement this morning at Hampton Court Garden Festival in Surrey.
Sophie is scheduled to attend the Creative Youth and the Community Brain Fashion Show at the prestigious horticultural event.
The Community Brain utilises various forms of arts, local history, social enterprise and community-led regeneration initiatives.
Their work focuses on restoring significance and fostering pride in local areas through creative projects.
The Duchess of Edinburgh will carry out a solo royal engagement this morning at Hampton Court Garden Festival in Surrey.
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Sophie's appearance at today's event comes whilst her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, continues his seven-day tour of Canada.
Prince Edward, 61, began his official visit on June 26 and is not expected to return to the UK until July 2.
Over the weekend, the Duchess demonstrated her maternal support by accompanying her daughter Lady Louise to the Sandringham Festival of Carriage Driving.
On Sunday, she appeared at the equestrian event wearing a striking red dress by the Italian brand Giuliva Heritage.
Sophie's attendance at the carriage driving festival highlighted her commitment to supporting her children's interests.
Sophie is scheduled to attend the Creative Youth and the Community Brain Fashion Show at the prestigious horticultural event.
GettyLady Louise, who has inherited her late grandfather Prince Philip's passion for the sport, competed at the Norfolk event whilst her mother watched from the sidelines.
The vibrant red ensemble chosen by the Duchess for Sunday's outing marked a stylish appearance before today's scheduled engagement at Hampton Court.
Her presence at both events underscores her active role in royal duties whilst Prince Edward fulfils his commitments abroad.
Prince Edward has been engaging warmly with Canadian citizens during his current tour.
Whilst visiting Charlottetown, he encountered local resident Barbara Bernard who made an unusual request.
Prince Edward, 61, began his official visit on June 26 and is not expected to return to the UK until July 2.
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"I asked him if he wanted a hug," Barbara told reporters. "He said 'OK' and gave me one. He was a very good hugger."
The touching moment was captured in photographs that circulated widely on social media.
One user commented: "That's so sweet!" whilst another wrote: "How really cute! Nice she got to hug him, he really seems like a warm, charming guy after all so why not!"
The Duke's Canadian itinerary has included participation in the Atlantic Canada Education Forum at the Shaw Building and a youth luncheon at Government House.
He also visited Abegweit First Nation at Scotchfort before attending a formal dinner.
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