Duchess of Edinburgh looks stylish in £195 ME+EM dress as she visits hospital during five-day trip to Canada

The Duchess of Edinburgh put on a stylish display as she arrived at Toronto General Hospital during her five-day solo trip across Canada.

Sophie, 58, opted for an elegant ME+EM floral dress and knee-high boots for day four of her visit.

She will also visit Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehab. During the visit, Her Royal Highness met with frontline healthcare workers, researchers and patients to learn more about University Health Network’s medical innovations.

The agenda includes learning more about advances in arthritis, vision and brain research, social medicine and emergency medicine, as well as innovations in cardiovascular care and the latest technologies in physical rehabilitation.

The solo overseas tour is indicative of Sophie’s importance within the royal family, after she was chosen to visit the Commonwealth’s largest country – becoming the first member of the monarchy to do so since the death of Queen Elizabeth.

The £195 dress Sophie chose for today’s outing featured a fit-and-flare silhouette, adorned with the brand’s romantic floral motif, which has been carefully screen-printed by hand.

Sophie is adorned with a diamond maple leaf pendant from Maison Birks that has been in her personal collection since 2013.

And the mother-of-two, who is married to Prince Edward, was cheerful as she chatted to hospital staff.

It comes after the Duchess attended a memorial service yesterday.

She donned a navy blue coat decorated with a poppy and a matching hat as she stepped out at St Catherine’s Cenotaph, accompanied by Ontario’s lieutenant governor.

Looking picture perfect, Sophie wore a navy blue clutch, silver hoop earrings and a brooch, while she paired her sophisticated ensemble with fall boots.

She is visiting Canada for five days, until Wednesday, as Colonel-in-Chief of the Lincoln and Welland Regiment, and patron of the Toronto General and Toronto Western hospitals, University Health Network (UHN).

On Saturday, the Duchess visited a barracks in military uniform as part of her solo trip.

Sophie was all smiles as she greeted Army personnel at the Lake Street Armory military barracks in St. Catharines.

The royal mother-of-two was at the grassroots as she attended The Duchess of Edinburgh competition, hosted by the Lincoln and Welland Regiment.

The location and challenges change every year and Sophie’s military connections come together to compete in a series of challenges.

Sophie, 58, opted for an elegant ME+EM floral dress and knee-high boots

The mother-of-two, who is married to Prince Edward, was cheerful as she chatted to hospital staff

Her £195 dress featured a fit-and-flare silhouette, adorned with the brand’s romantic floral motif, which was carefully screen-printed by hand

This competition aims to test physical and mental strength through tough tasks, but those who emerge victorious will receive a trophy – called The Countess of Wessex Cup – presented by the Duchess herself.

The royal was dressed for the occasion in a camouflage jacket with the Canadian flag on the sleeve.

The garment was even personalized with her title on the right pocket, reading ‘The Duchess of Edinburgh’ in white text.

As the armistice approaches on November 11, Sophie honors those who fought during the world wars by pinning a poppy to her uniform.

She opted for a practical look and pinned her blonde locks back. The royal wore her signature pink, glitzy eyeshadow – which matched her painted nails – and statement mascara.

However, towards the evening, the Duchess opted for a completely different dressing style, switching into a dazzling Erdem dress and Prada platform heels.

The royal family attended a dinner in support of the Lincoln & Welland Regimental Foundation. Guests were treated to a special performance by the Lincoln & Welland Association Band.

She was photographed beaming next to the Honorable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.

Sophie wore Erdem’s sparkling ‘Lindsay’ dress, made from embellished Chantilly lace. She debuted the design at the 2022 Royal Variety Performance.

She paired the graceful look with a silver clutch from Anya Hindmarch and a Service Before Self Poppy brooch.

For her last few days in Canada, Sophie will spend three days visiting three locations at UHN: Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehab.

During her visits she will meet people working on the frontline of these organizations – such as healthcare workers, researchers, hospital support workers, volunteers, staff and also visiting patients.

The Royal Family will hear about the latest developments in arthritis, vision and brain research, social medicine and emergency medicine, as well as innovations in cardiovascular care and the latest technologies in physical rehabilitation.