Royal fans rave as Duchess Sophie ‘swaps Palace for farmyard’ | Royal | News

Royal fans were delighted after spotting Duchess Sophie this week. The Duchess of Edinburgh traveled to Stockbridge, Hampshire, to visit farmers at Leckford Estate ahead of the Connecting Environment and Agriculture (LEAF) Open Farm on Sunday 7 June.

Sophie became honorary president of LEAF in 2016. The charity supports sustainable agriculture, an issue the royal is extremely passionate about. He visited the site on Thursday to check on preparations ahead of the big event, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The Open Farm Market has given more than 3.5 million people the opportunity to visit working farms, meet the people who produce their food and learn more about the vital role farming plays in the environment, economy and rural communities.

Sophie joined the LEAF team on the farm, helping to set up a hay bale maze and hang welcome banners around the area.

She looked stylish in her casual outfit consisting of khaki trousers, plain espadrilles, patterned blouse and beige jacket.

Royal fans were delighted to see the Duchess and rushed to social media to praise her.

One user wrote to X: “The Duchess is doing great work to promote this cause and food production.”

Another added: “Duchess Sophie swaps the Palace for a farmyard.”

A third user commented: “She looks so relatable and down to earth. From her smile to her casual yet professional outfit!”

A fourth said: “She looks so beautiful! I love her in these rustic engagements.”