She joined an important online seminar February 16, 2021 - 17:10 CET Fiona Ward Sophie Wessex makes bold new appearance in chic power blazer
The Countess of Wessex attended an important online meeting last week to discuss the work of female peacebuilders in conflict zones with the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security.
Choosing a suitably sharp outfit for the seminar, Sophie embraced power dressing with her look, wearing a blazer and shirt and adding a pair of hoop earrings.
In the clip, which was shared by the royal family on Twitter, she said: The thing that really resonated with me when I started to understand better what it means to have more women around a peacebuilding table, was the effect of how peace can last for longer.
HELLO! that the Countess has actually worn the dress on a number of other occasions, and it certainly seems to be her favourite.
Sophie wore her bold Suzannah dress at 2015 s Order of the Garter service She s worn it four, five, maybe six times. It s definitely her favourite, she told
HELLO! s editor-in-chief Rosie Nixon during an Instagram Live session in April 2020. It s a really good standout [look]… very 1950s, kind of Kelly green, I would say!
Loading the player.
WATCH: Rosie s full interview with Suzannah
And speaking of the bold colour, she also revealed that Sophie originally had to step out of her comfort zone to choose the bright green hue, since she is usually much happier in softer shades.