Excited to get stuck in and not afraid of meeting the farmyard animals, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh was "hands-on" at her latest royal engagement in Somerset at a 'Field to Food Learning Day' event.
Dressed for the occasion in a long chic navy coat, with golden detailing, and her golden locks tied up, Sophie accessorised her look with a brown leather clutch and opted for a simple make-up look with dusky eyes.
Sophie has served as Patron of the Association of Show & Agricultural Organisations since 2012 and appeared in high spirits and was all smiles for today's event.
The Duchess cooed over sheep in a pen, stroked pigs and little piglets in the hay, and studied a bee hive alongside young children learning about local produce and farm animals.
Visiting Shepton Mallet, Sophie walked around the stalls that showcased the region's best tasty treats including apples and jams.
Below, Express.co.uk shares some of the best pictures of Duchess Sophie at the 'Field to Farm Learning Day' event in Somerset below:
Always dressed suitably for the occasion, Duchess Sophie opted for a chic navy Bally jacket with golden detailing which was belted at the waist. Sophie teamed the jacket with a navy Gabriela Hearst Spencer Skirt. Opting to keep the jewellery to a minimum on such a busy day, Sophie chose round circular golden studs. Her brown boots matched her brown snakeskin Sophie Habsburg Bag.
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Always dressed suitably for the occasion, Duchess Sophie opted for a chic navy Bally jacket with golden detailing which was belted at the waist. Sophie teamed the jacket with a navy Gabriela Hearst Spencer Skirt. Opting to keep the jewellery to a minimum on such a busy day, Sophie chose round circular golden studs. Her brown boots matched her brown snakeskin Sophie Habsburg Bag.
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Duchess Sophie has served as Patron of the Association of Show & Agricultural Organisations since 2012. It is deemed the 'UK voice" of agricultural shows, representing agricultural, horticultural, equine and countryside events. The 'Field to Food' Learning Day aimed to educate young people about where their food comes from and the hard work farmers do to make sure everyone eats the very best of British food.
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Duchess Sophie has served as Patron of the Association of Show & Agricultural Organisations since 2012. It is deemed the 'UK voice" of agricultural shows, representing agricultural, horticultural, equine and countryside events. The 'Field to Food' Learning Day aimed to educate young people about where their food comes from and the hard work farmers do to make sure everyone eats the very best of British food.
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The event was a brilliant occasion for children to look, hear, smell and get their hands dirty! Sophie encouraged children to pet and greet all the animals, during her day out in Somerset. Volunteer supporters also helped youngsters understand what the next generation of consumers thinks about farming and food.
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The event was a brilliant occasion for children to look, hear, smell and get their hands dirty! Sophie encouraged children to pet and greet all the animals, during her day out in Somerset. Volunteer supporters also helped youngsters understand what the next generation of consumers thinks about farming and food.
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Duchess Sophie joined in with the sampling of products from the variety of exhibitions at the event. Children also met with farmers and their livestock, got up close and personal with farm machinery, tried their hand at butter making, and even milked cows at interactive exhibits. Field to Food was created to educate young people about farming and food production in engaging ways, and was devised in collaboration with educational specialists to ensure that it satisfies aspects of the National Curriculum.
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Duchess Sophie joined in with the sampling of products from the variety of exhibitions at the event. Children also met with farmers and their livestock, got up close and personal with farm machinery, tried their hand at butter making, and even milked cows at interactive exhibits. Field to Food was created to educate young people about farming and food production in engaging ways, and was devised in collaboration with educational specialists to ensure that it satisfies aspects of the National Curriculum.
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As reported in Somerset Country Gazette, Mark Cox of Mole Valley Farmers said: "We have a responsibility to make sure that the next generation has an understanding and appreciation of farming and food production, and this event provides the perfect vehicle to do just that."
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As reported in Somerset Country Gazette, Mark Cox of Mole Valley Farmers said: "We have a responsibility to make sure that the next generation has an understanding and appreciation of farming and food production, and this event provides the perfect vehicle to do just that."
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