Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, attends her late mother-in-law's favourite event, the Royal Windsor Horse Show, after returning from Ukraine

Brave Sophie becomes the first British royal to visit Ukraine since the start of the war The Duchess of Edinburgh, 59, was effortlessly elegant for Wednesday's event The Duchess of Edinburgh sported an elegant ensemble as she attended day one of the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Wednesday. Sophie, 59, was effortlessly elegant in a navy dress - adorned with golden buttons - and a checkered blazer while enjoying the event known to have been loved by her late mother-in-law, the Queen. The Duchess of Edinburgh sported an elegant ensemble as she attended day one of the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Wednesday The Royal Windsor Horse Show, which opens today, has been one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the royal calendar, not just because of the quality of the entertainment but because of its close connection with King Charles's mother. Sophie, 59, was effortlessly elegant in a navy dress - adorned with golden buttons - and a checkered blazer while enjoying the event known to have been loved by her late mother-in-law, the Queen Snaps from the day also showed the mother-of-two looking focused as she took in today's event She wore her blonde tresses down in a relaxed smile and opted for dewy, natural make-up today Sophie appeared to be in high spirits as she enjoyed today's events on day one of the Royal Windsor Horse show The royal carried at £695 leather shoulder bag to accessorise, and tied the look together with blue suede boots Sophie's chic blazer served as the perfect weather for Wednesday's warm but cloudy Spring day The royal was effortlessly elegant for the equestrian event as she donned a sophisticated ensemble The Duchess of Edinburgh contrasted her navy dress with a light brown blazer and tanned leather handbag The Queen is said to have replied: 'I think if you check, I will be allowed to come in!'