Duchess Sophie surprises in gorgeous fitted leather trousers

Duchess Sophie absolutely nailed autumn chic on Friday as she stepped out for the Cornbury House Horse Trials as a guest of David and Fiona Howden.

The Duchess of Edinburgh, 59, looked splendid in a pair of leather trousers which featured a fitted waistline and wide legs.

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The unexpected bottoms were paired with a pale pink cardigan which was styled buttoned up with her go-to form-flattering blazer in a taupe hue with a navy check pattern.

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Rounding off her look was a pair of light brown heeled ankle boots. Her hair was worn down and blowdried with a pair of stylish tortoiseshell sunglasses holding her locks off her face.

The royal enjoyed watching the eventing and dressage before meeting some of the riders throughout the day.

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The royal was last seen wearing leather in May when she attended day two of the Royal Windsor Horse Show in Home Park in a fitted midi skirt from Vince styled with a structured khaki blazer from Me + Em.

Duchess Sophie's transitional wardrobe

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The Duchess loves to wear a fitted blazer in the cooler months to nip in her silhouette.

Looking back to last September, we remember the mother of two's most accomplished transitional outfit - a snakeskin skirt and blouse from Emilia Wickstead worn to visit the Stable and Wick Bakery and Farm Shop and the Gul Outdoor Therapy and Activity Centre in Salisbury.

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For warmth, Prince Edward 's wife opted for a white single-breasted blazer but made the most of the last of the sun in a pair of heeled wedges.

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Meanwhile, last February the Duchess rocked a blazer and boots combo to the British Cycling National Track Championships in Manchester courtesy of Alexander McQueen and Prada respectively.

Looking ahead to winter

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As the weather cools down, royal fans can look forward to the highlights of Duchess Sophie's impeccable winter style.

The King's sister-in-law looked particularly put together in 2022 when she stepped out for the Christmas Day service at Sandringham in two winter wardrobe must-haves - a longline wool coat and knee-high boots.

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The royal is also not afraid of using colour in her winter wardrobe. Last December, Sophie attended the Princess of Wales ' 'Together At Christmas' carol service at Westminster Abbey where she rocked a stunning vivid blue coat by Suzannah London with warm brown Gianvito Rossi suede boots.

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