This Royal Has Seriously Chic Style, but You've Probably Overlooked Her

With the likes of Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton, and princesses Beatrice and Eugenie 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, 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, 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
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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
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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
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June 2018

Wearing a Roksanda colorblock dress to a service at the the National Memorial Arboretum in Stafford, England.

May 2018
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May 2018

At the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wearing the curve midi skirt and a customised version of the threadwork bodice top from London-based brand Susannah, with a bespoke Jane Taylor hat.

March 2018
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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
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December 2017

Wearing a floral coat dress by Erdem to a Christmas Day church service.

September 2017
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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
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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
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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
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June 2017

Wearing a slim green midi dress by Emilia Wickstead with a Jane Taylor hat at Royal Ascot.

May 2017
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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
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March 2017

Wearing a Victoria Beckham ensemble to the Mencap charity lunch.

December 2016
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December 2016

Wearing a red long-sleeved dress by Alaia, with a black hat, at the Christmas Day church service.

June 2016
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June 2016

In a full red skirt and white sheer-sleeved top by Suzannah with a flower headpiece at Royal Ascot.

June 2016
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June 2016

In a turquoise full-skirted dress by Emilia Wickstead with a circular Jane Taylor hat at Royal Ascot.

June 2016
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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
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November 2015

Wearing a deep green dress with a lace top to the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards.

September 2015
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September 2015

Wearing a chic tomato-red midi dress by Victoria Beckham to the BGC Global Charity Day.

December 2015
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December 2015

Wearing a mint green coat with fur trim and matching hat to the Christmas Day church service.

June 2015
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June 2015

Wearing a high-necked lace midi dress by Emilia Wickstead and a large Jane Taylor hat to Royal Ascot.

June 2015
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June 2015

Wearing a white blouse and a printed skirt to the Future Dreams Midsummer Night Party.

June 2015
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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
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June 2015

Wearing an Alice Lee dress and a Jane Taylor hat to Royal Ascot.

June 2015
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June 2015

In a chic blue dress with a matching cropped jacket by Emilia Wickstead, at a Buckingham Palace garden party.

January 2015
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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
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July 2014

Wearing a Prada dress and cream cardigan on a royal engagement in Surrey, England.

June 2014
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June 2014

Wearing a cream midi-dress with 3/4 length sleeves by Emilia Wicksead, and a matching hat at Royal Ascot.

April 2014
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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
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April 2014

Wearing a blue drop-waist dress by Emilia Wickstead on a royal engagement in Oxfordshire.

March 2014
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March 2014

Wearing a fitted black dress by Antonio Berardi, as she attended a fundraising dinner with Prince Edward.

March 2014
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March 2014

Wearing a cream coat and matching hat to the Commonwealth Observance at Westminster Abbey in London.

June 2013
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June 2013

In a beige crossover dress with a pink-trimmed hat, at Royal Ascot.

June 2013
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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
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January 2013

In a chic white dress with a matching cropped cover-up with a stand-up collar.

June 2013
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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
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June 2013

Wearing a gown by Taťána Kovaříková to the royal wedding of Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and Sofia Hellqvist.

March 2013
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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
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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
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September 2012

Wearing a one-shoulder pink gown by Emilio Pucci to the 2012 Paralympic Ball.

June 2012
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June 2012

Wearing a cream dress with a matching cropped jacket and hat to Royal Ascot.

June 2012
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June 2012

Wearing a pale blue ensemble with a pleated skirt to Royal Ascot.

June 2012
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June 2012

Wearing a navy suit and hat for the Service of Thanksgiving for the queen's Diamond Jubilee.

May 2012
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May 2012

Wearing a cranberry-colored dress with cutouts at the neck for an event at the Royal Academy of Arts.

March 2012
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March 2012

Wearing a cream silk coat over a dark dress for the 2012 Commonwealth Day Service.

July 2011
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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
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April 2011

Wearing a red gown with a foldover neckline to a gala dinner in London.