Prince Edward and his wife Sophie show off their skills as they hit the slopes with friends during a ski holiday in Switzerland
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh hit the slopes in Switzerland as they enjoyed a skiing holiday at the exclusive St Moritz resort.
Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, both 59, were accompanied by Suzie Watt, wife of Royal Hospital Governor Sir Redmond Watt, on their snow-filled trip in the Swiss Alps.
The royal couple arrived on Saturday with friends but without their children, Lady Louise Windsor, 20, and James, Earl of Wessex, 16.
Edward and Sophie appeared to be in good spirits as they showed off their skiing skills before sharing a chairlift with a group of schoolchildren.
St. Moritz is something of a celebrity resort for die-hard skiers, often visited by the likes of John Travolta, Liz Hurley and Ivana Trump, as well as a string of royals.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh appeared in good spirits as they hit the slopes with friends in Switzerland
The couple jetted off from Britain in style in a £42 million Dassault Falcon 7X.
The aircraft can reach a speed of almost 1,000 km/h, can carry up to sixteen passengers and has five fold-out beds, two bathrooms, high-speed internet and a Blu-Ray entertainment system.
Shortly after landing near St. Moritz, the couple left the airport in black Range Rovers and made their way to the chic ski enclave, as seen in photos that surfaced today.
Sophie and Edward have visited the exclusive ski area several times with their children, Louise and James.
In 2019, Louise, then 15, ended up on crutches after a fall during a similar family ski trip in the Swiss Alps.
Heartwarming photos from the royal couple’s latest trip show the ski-mad duo practicing their skills with friends while enjoying the beautiful clear weather.
Meanwhile, other members of the royal family today attended the thanksgiving service at Windsor Castle for the late King Constantine of Greece.
Queen Camilla, 76, led the Firm’s members after King Charles III missed the somber event as his treatment for cancer continued.
Sophie showed off her skills at the exclusive St. Moritz resort. Pictured in an athletic ensemble
Prince Edward also proved to be a natural when he hit the slopes of St. Moritz with his girlfriend Sophie
Sophie, dressed in a black padded jacket and white flared trousers. She seemed ready for action
The royals were accompanied by Suzie Watt (pictured, left), wife of the Governor of the Royal Hospital, Sir Redmond Watt
Sophie (photo) has visited the St. Moritz resort a number of times. She seemed cheerful
The duo looked confident as they hit the slopes with a group of friends and enjoyed some skiing
Suzie Watt (pictured, left), wife of Royal Hospital Governor Sir Redmond Watt, joined Prince Edward
Prince William was also supposed to give a lecture, but withdrew at the last minute due to ‘personal reasons’.
No further details have been given about William’s absence, and it is not known whether this is related to the ongoing recovery of his wife, the Princess of Wales, following her abdominal surgery last month.
The Prince of Wales is said to have called the Greek royal family to apologise, while Kensington Palace confirmed Kate is ‘doing well’ as she recovers at home.
Camilla was accompanied by Prince Andrew, his ex-wife Sarah, Duchess of York, their daughter Princess Beatrice, King Charles’ sister Princess Anne, and her daughter Zara Tindall, as well as the late King Constantine’s widow, Queen Anne-Marie, their eldest. son, Crown Prince Pavlos and other members of the Greek royal family.