Sophie, Countess of Wessex's most stylish moments

<a href="/tags/0/countess-of-wessex"><strong>Sophie, Countess of Wessex</strong></a> has such elegant and beautiful style. Like <a href=/tags/0/kate-middleton><strong>Duchess Kate</strong></a> and <a href=/tags/0/meghan-markle><strong>Duchess Meghan</strong></a>, Sophie is a royal style icon. <p>The wife of <a href=/tags/0/prince-edward><strong>Prince Edward</strong></a> certainly knows how to rock a hat and she can go from casual elegance to a glitzy gown and tiara with ease. Since marrying into the <a href=/tags/0/british-royals><strong>Royal Family</strong></a> over two decades ago, Sophie has consistently dazzled with her grace and charm. It's the reason why she is one of the poster girls of sublime royal fashion. <p><strong>Scroll through the gallery (or click through if you're on desktop) to see the best style moments from the Countess of Wessex.</strong> <p>Photos: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images, Danny Martindale/WireImage, Karwai Tang/WireImage
<h2>Royal wedding, 1999</h2> <p>Sophie and Prince Edward wed on June 19, 1999 at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. <p>The breathtaking bride wore a wedding gown designed by <strong>Samantha Shaw</strong> and a diamond Anthemion tiara on loan from <a href=/tags/0/queen-elizabeth-ii><strong>the Queen</strong></a>. <p>The sophisticated ensemble was finished with black-and-white pearl earrings and coordinating drop earrings. The latter piece was a gift from her groom. <p>Photo: &copy; Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images
<h2>Royal Ascot, 2001</h2> <p>There was no missing the Countess of Wessex on the first day of 2001 <a href=/tags/0/royal-ascot><strong>Royal Ascot</strong></a> in this joyful colourblock skirt suit and statement hat. <p>Photo: &copy; UK Press via Getty Images
<h2>Norwegian royal wedding, 2002</h2> <p>Sophie and Edward looked like a movie star couple at a reception hosted by the Norwegian government for the wedding of <a href=/tags/0/princess-martha-louise><strong>Princess Märtha Louise</strong></a> and <a href=/tags/0/ari-behn><strong>Ari Behn</strong></a> on May 23 in Trondheim. <p>The countess's red dress and pearls are the definition of classic. <p>Photo: &copy; Sion Touhig/Getty Images
<h2>Norwegian royal wedding, 2002</h2> <p>The next day, Sophie and Edward dazzled at the wedding of Martha Louise of Norway and Ari at Nidaros Cathedral in their finest black-and-white ensembles. <p>She donned a zigzag gown with the Anthemion tiara. <p>Photo: &copy; Sion Touhig/Getty Images
<h2>Evening tour of the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, 2003</h2> <p>The countess, who was pregnant with her first child, <a href=/tags/0/lady-louise-windsor><strong>Lady Louise Windsor</strong></a>, glowed in a mauve coat and matching dress in July when she stepped out with Edward. <p>Photo: &copy; Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images
<h2>The Central School of Ballet open evening, 2004</h2> <p>Sophie, Countess of Wessex showed off a classic ensemble (and her knowledge of ballet) in London. <p>Her cardigan and dress combination was supremely chic. <p>Photo: &copy; Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images
<h2>Grace Kelly: Style Icon exhibition preview, 2010</h2> <p> At the Victoria & Albert Museum on April 15, Sophie demonstrated what a fashion icon she is in a statement LBD and coordinating heels. <p>Photo: &copy; Mike Marsland/WireImage
<h2>Paralympic Ball, 2012</h2> <p>Sophie, Countess of Wessex was sensational in a coral pink gown with asymmetrical neckline at the 2012 Paralympic Ball in London. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
<h2>Easter, 2013</h2> <p>Pretty as a peacock! The Countess of Wessex and Lady Louise Windsor looked lovely at <a href=/tags/0/easter><strong>Easter</strong></a> Matins Service at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle on March 31. <p>Sophie highlighted her knack for special headwear in this peacock fascinator paired with royal blue dress. <p>Photo: &copy; Samir Hussein/WireImage
<h2>Swedish Royal Wedding, 2013</h2> <p>The Earl and Countess of Wessex turned heads as they left the wedding ceremony of <a href=/tags/0/princess-madeleine><strong>Princess Madeleine</strong></a> of Sweden and <a href=/tags/0/chris-oneill><strong>Christopher O'Neill</strong></a> hosted by the bride's parents, <a href=/tags/0/king-carl-gustaf><strong>King Carl XIV Gustaf</strong></a> and <a href=/tags/0/queen-silvia><strong>Queen Silvia</strong></a>, at The Royal Palace in Stockholm. <p>This was another special tiara moment from Sophie. She stepped out in Her Majesty's Five Aquamarine tiara and paired it with her royal honours and a blush gown. <p>Photo: &copy; Danny Martindale/WireImage
<h2>Centenary Annual Meeting of the National Federation of Women's Institute, 2015</h2> <p>Sophie joined the Queen and <a href=/tags/0/princess-anne><strong>Princess Anne</strong></a> at the Royal Albert Hall in 2015, wearing a sophisticated white dress by <a href=/tags/0/emilio-pucci><strong>Emilio Pucci</strong></a>, which boasted a knotted waist detail. <p>She teamed the frock with shoes by <a href=/tags/0/lk-bennett><strong>L.K. Bennett</strong></a> and delicate jewelry. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images
<h2>Coronation Festival evening gala, 2013</h2> <p>The fashionable royal was unforgettable in a feather-trimmed white dress at the Coronation Festival. <p>Photo: &copy; Dominic Lipinski-WPA Pool/Getty Images
<h2>Christmas Day church service, 2016</h2> <p>Sophie joined <a href=/tags/0/prince-philip><strong>Prince Philip</strong></a> and many members of the Royal Family for <a href=/tags/0/christmas><strong>Christmas</strong></a> Day church service at Sandringham. <p>The mother of two was a lady in red, sporting a delightful lace frock by <a href=/tags/0/alaia><strong>Alaia</strong></a> and a beautiful statement hat by <a href=/tags/0/jane-taylor><strong>Jane Taylor</strong></a>. She carried a matching clutch bag. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
<h2>Christmas Day church service, 2017</h2> <p>Another year, another splendid ensemble! Sophie attended service at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham and turned heads in a vibrant purple and pink coat dress by <a href=/tags/0/erdem><strong>Erdem</strong></a>, which she paired with classic navy pumps, a burgundy clutch and a subtle-yet-chic fascinator. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
<h2>Royal Ascot, 2018</h2> <p>The Countess of Wessex charmed on the third day of Royal Ascot in a pleated shirtdress and feathered fascinator. <p>Photo: &copy; Karwai Tang/WireImage
<h2>Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall Gurdwara visit, 2018</h2> <p>Sophie proved blue is really her colour when she and Edward stepped out for a royal engagement to the Sikh temple in Southall in 2018. <p>Photo: &copy; Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
<h2>Trooping the Colour, 2019</h2> <p>What a lovely family! (L-R) Lady Louise Windsor, the Countess of Wessex, <a href=/tags/0/james-viscount-severn><strong>James, Viscount Severn</strong></a> and Prince Edward took in the flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during 2019 <a href=/tags/0/trooping-the-colour><strong>Trooping The Colour</strong></a> in bold ensembles. <p>Sophie and Louise wore similar navy fascinators. <p>Photo: &copy; Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
<h2>State Visit, 2019</h2> <p>Sophie, seen here with Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, <strong>David Lidington</strong>, brimmed with elegance during a state banquet at Buckingham Palace on June 3. <p>She debuted a remodelled version of her go-to Anthemion tiara. It was paired with a purple pleated gown and her royal honours. <p>Photo: &copy; Victoria Jones- WPA Pool/Getty Images
<h2><em>Sulphur and White</em> premiere, 2020</h2> <p>The mom of two wowed in a silky emerald <strong>Galvan</strong> dress and <a href=/tags/0/jimmy-choo><strong>Jimmy Choo</strong></a> pumps at the <em>Sulphur and White</em> premiere in London on Feb. 27. <p>Photo: &copy; Chris Jackson/Getty Images
<h2>Corps of Army Music Parade and Renaming Ceremony, 2020</h2> <p>In her role as Colonel-in-Chief, the countess stepped out for a royal engagement on Dec. 10 in Twickenham wearing a winter white coat and striking burgundy hat. The outfit was perfect for the holiday season. <p>Photo: &copy; Pool/Max Mumby/Getty Images
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