Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie get stuck in a training session while visiting a boxing club in Staffordshire that aims to tackle youth violence
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh got wrapped up in their duties when they visited the Right Stuff Amateur Boxing Club in Staffordshire today.
Accompanied by her husband Edward, 59, Sophie, also 59, chatted to staff at the club, which aims to tackle youth crime and anti-social behavior by involving young people.
The couple are expected to take the lead this week as Queen Camilla takes a well-deserved break from public engagements after stepping in for King Charles as he continues cancer treatment.
And the couple seemed to enjoy this during today’s engagement as they chatted with team members and watched the kids in action – and Edward even took part in a sparring session with a young boxer.
As the aspiring boxer honed her skills, Edward held the punching bag steady so she could aim – and appeared to give her words of support during the exercise.
The Duchess of Edinburgh looked chic in a brown ensemble as she visited the Right Stuff Amateur Boxing Club in Staffordshire
The late queen’s daughter-in-law looked typically elegant, opting for a stylish brown coat and matching suede boots, while clutching a chic leather Isabel Marant bag.
The Duchess styled her blonde locks into a bun and wore a glamorous face of makeup, accentuating her eyes with dark mascara and eye shadow.
To add a touch of glitter to her outfit, the mother of two wore a gold chain with a paperclip charm.
Edward paired his wife with a relaxed formal ensemble, opting for a tweed blazer, lilac shirt and brown corduroy trousers.
The royal couple were all smiles as they saw the children taking part in an amateur boxing match.
According to the club’s website, Right Stuff was launched in 2009 after an influx of requests from young people in the area.
Edward got stuck supporting a punching bag for an enthusiastic young boxer as Sophie watched
Together with her husband, Sophie seemed cheerful when she heard about the youth boxing club
Sophie and Edward also chatted with staff at the club, which aims to reduce youth violence by involving young people
It comes after the Duchess of Edinburgh again showed her support for British sport when she attended the British Cycling National Track Championships in Manchester last month.
Sophie, 59, patron of the British Cycling Federation – the organization that runs the National Track Championships – was seen speaking to athletes and staff on the first day of the competition.
Wearing sporty stripes under a smart navy blazer from British fashion house Alexander McQueen – on sale for £1,990 on the Harrods website – the royal was certainly dressed for the occasion.
The mother of two wore a camel cashmere sweater with red horizontal stripes from American brand Frame, which she paired with navy blue cropped trousers and light brown leather boots from Prada.
She completed the look with a brown studded bag from French designer Isabel Marant.
Sophie kept her makeup simple and wore her hair up, revealing a pair of Tiffany & Co. earrings with the yellow birthstone Citrine.
At the event, which brought together Britain’s top cyclists including Olympians, Paralympians and world champions, Sophie was photographed chatting to Scottish cyclist Jack Carlin, who took both a silver and bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
She was also seen chatting to youngster Harry Radford, a track sprinter and part of the Great Britain Cycling Team, as well as event staff from the National Cycling Center in Manchester.
The royal was joined by her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, and the pair were even spotted trying out adaptive cycles together.
The couple put on a warm display as Sophie hugged her husband from behind during the engagement
The Duchess looked engaged as she chatted to young boxers at the club in Staffordshire
The Duke of Edinburgh appeared animated as he got down on one knee and chatted to the young boxers
Edward, 59, paired his wife with a relaxed formal ensemble, opting for a sage green blazer, cornflower blue shirt and navy trousers.
Sophie, patron of more than 70 charities and organizations, supports a wide range of projects and charities.
As patron of the London College of Fashion (LCF), she visited the college’s new East Bank campus in Stratford’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park last month.
There she tried out a virtual mirror that allows people to see what they would look like in countless different outfits, without having to change clothes. She showed her adventurous side when she opted for a fluorescent pink baseball jacket.
The royal beamed as she saw what she looked like in her new trendy clothes on a computer screen.
Sophie just smiled as she watched her husband take part in a sparring session with a young boxer
The royal looked typically stylish in a brown ensemble. She wore a biscuit-colored coat with a knitted dress underneath
Edward was all smiles as he spoke to young boxers in the ring at the Right Stuff Amateur Boxing Club
Edward looked excited as she watched the young boxers show off their sporting skills in the ring
During the day, Sophie also met Filip Gesse, a postgraduate costume designer, and viewed his avant-garde creations.
Sophie appeared cheerful as she chatted with Filip about his innovative designs.
The Duchess also admired a unique piece called The Monster Project by Emily Amanda Higgins.
Sophie admired the striking bright pink image and ran her fingertips over the varied textures.
The presentation took place at an invitation-only event. However, in addition to the exclusive presentation, an immersive exhibition will be open to the public at LCF’s East Bank Campus from February 12 to March 9.