With the likes of Meghan Markle [1], Kate Middleton [2], and princesses Beatrice [3] and Eugenie [4] ruling the roost when it comes to royal fashion, it would be easy to overlook some of the more established royals; but if you do that, you'll miss out.
Sophie Rhys-Jones married Prince Edward back in 1999 (at the same chapel as Harry and Meghan [5], no less), when she became the Countess of Wessex. Though it took her awhile to find her feet when it came to royal style, the countess has now developed a signature look that really comes into its own at events like weddings, services, and Royal Ascot.
You thought Kate knew how to rock a coat dress, or team a chic hat with a modest day dress? Sophie wrote the book on that! She favors high-necked dresses with modest hemlines by designers like Emilia Wickstead and Suzannah, and, like Kate [6], she clearly has milliner Jane Taylor on speed dial. You'll see hallmarks of all your favorite royals in her chic, timeless style. Take a look back at some of her most memorable moments now for proof.
June 2018
Attending Royal Ascot, Sophie wore one of her favorite designers, Suzannah, with a bespoke hat by her go-to milliner, Jane Taylor.
June 2018
For the first day of Royal Ascot, Sophie wore an Emilia Wickstead dress with black stripes on the sleeves, and a Jane Taylor hat.
June 2018
Wearing a Roksanda colorblock dress to a service at the the National Memorial Arboretum in Stafford, England.
May 2018
At the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle [7] wearing the curve midi skirt [8] and a customised version of the threadwork bodice top [9] from London-based brand Susannah, with a bespoke Jane Taylor hat.
March 2018
At the 2018 Commonwealth Day service wearing a navy Stella McCartney coat with a Jane Taylor flower-trimmed hat and Prada pumps.
December 2017
Wearing a floral coat dress by Erdem to a Christmas Day church service.
September 2017
Wearing a pale blue coat with a bow fastening by Suzannah, and a bespoke Jane Taylor hat, to the Headley Court Farewell Parade.
July 2017
Wearing a white midi dress with a full skirt and a stand-up collar by Suzannah and Chloe shoes to the Hampton Court Flower Show.
June 2017
Wearing a pink dress with puff sleeves by Emilia Wickstead with and a large flower-trimmed Jane Taylow hat to Royal Ascot.
June 2017
Wearing a slim green midi dress by Emilia Wickstead with a Jane Taylor hat at Royal Ascot.
May 2017
Wearing a stunning high-necked cream gown with metallic threads by Suzannah to the celebration of King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway's 80th birthdays.
March 2017
Wearing a Victoria Beckham [10] ensemble to the Mencap charity lunch.
December 2016
Wearing a red long-sleeved dress by Alaia, with a black hat, at the Christmas Day church service.
September 2016
Wearing a lace one-shoulder dress by Stella McCartney to the St. John Ambulance Everyday Heroes awards, with Myleene Klass.
June 2016
In a full red skirt and white sheer-sleeved top by Suzannah with a flower headpiece at Royal Ascot.
June 2016
In a turquoise full-skirted dress by Emilia Wickstead with a circular Jane Taylor hat at Royal Ascot.
June 2016
Wearing a romantic lavender-grey gown with crossover panels to the Duke of Edinburgh Award 60s Anniversary Gala, with film producer Barbara Broccoli.
November 2015
Wearing a deep green dress with a lace top to the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards.
September 2015
Wearing a chic tomato-red midi dress by Victoria Beckham [11] to the BGC Global Charity Day.
December 2015
Wearing a mint green coat with fur trim and matching hat to the Christmas Day church service.
June 2015
Wearing a high-necked lace midi dress by Emilia Wickstead and a large Jane Taylor hat to Royal Ascot.
June 2015
Wearing a white blouse and a printed skirt to the Future Dreams Midsummer Night Party.
June 2015
Wearing a green dress with a stand-up collar and bow belt by Suzannah with a contrasting black hat by Jane Taylor, to the Order of the Garter service.
June 2015
Wearing an Alice Lee dress and a Jane Taylor hat to Royal Ascot.
June 2015
In a chic blue dress with a matching cropped jacket by Emilia Wickstead, at a Buckingham Palace garden party.
January 2015
Wearing a cream collarless coat by Prada with black LK Bennett knee-high boots and tights, during a public appearance on her 50th birthday.
July 2014
Wearing a Prada dress and cream cardigan on a royal engagement in Surrey, England.
June 2014
Wearing a black ankle-length dress by Emilia Wickstead with bespoke Jane Taylor hat to Royal Ascot.
June 2014
Wearing a cream midi-dress with 3/4 length sleeves by Emilia Wicksead, and a matching hat at Royal Ascot.
April 2014
Wearing a pale gray coat dress and Jimmy Choo shoes on a visit to the Three Choirs Vineyards in Gloucestershire, England.
April 2014
Wearing a blue drop-waist dress by Emilia Wickstead on a royal engagement in Oxfordshire.
March 2014
Wearing a fitted black dress by Antonio Berardi, as she attended a fundraising dinner with Prince Edward.
March 2014
Wearing a cream coat and matching hat to the Commonwealth Observance at Westminster Abbey in London.
June 2013
In a beige crossover dress with a pink-trimmed hat, at Royal Ascot.
June 2013
Sporting a pale pink gown with a lace top by Bruce Oldfield to the wedding of Princess Madeleine of Sweden and Christopher O'Neill.
January 2013
In a chic white dress with a matching cropped cover-up with a stand-up collar.
June 2013
Wearing a white lace shirt dress by Bruce Oldfield with a matching hat to an event to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
June 2013
Wearing a gown by Taťána Kovaříková to the royal wedding of Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and Sofia Hellqvist.
March 2013
Wearing a cobalt long-sleeved dress with an origami collar, teamed with a peacock feather hat for the Easter service in Windsor.
October 2012
Wearing a black and white dress with a full skirt to the wedding of Prince Guillaume and Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg.
September 2012
Wearing a one-shoulder pink gown by Emilio Pucci to the 2012 Paralympic Ball.
June 2012
Wearing a cream dress with a matching cropped jacket and hat to Royal Ascot.
June 2012
Wearing a pale blue ensemble with a pleated skirt to Royal Ascot.
June 2012
Wearing a navy suit and hat for the Service of Thanksgiving for the queen's Diamond Jubilee.
May 2012
Wearing a cranberry-colored dress with cutouts at the neck for an event at the Royal Academy of Arts.
March 2012
Wearing a cream silk coat over a dark dress for the 2012 Commonwealth Day Service.
July 2011
Wearing a pale pink coat with a shawl collar and matching hat to the wedding of Zara Phillips and Mark Tindall.
April 2011
Wearing a red gown with a foldover neckline to a gala dinner in London.