The Duchess of Edinburgh attends annual Field to Food Learning Day

The Duchess of Edinburgh has made a special appearance at an educational event in Somerset days after stepping in for King Charles at a parade.

As Patron of the Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh joined children and staff at the annual Field to Food Learning Day 2024.

According to the Royal Family post she was "taking part in 'plough to plate' educational activities, learning about livestock, arable farming, horticulture, food, and machinery."

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The Duchess of Edinburgh was pictured with schoolchildren listening and engaging in activities at Bath & West Showground which focused on farming and produce.

During the day, Sophie reportedly took the opportunity to speak with teachers and staff.

Later in the day the Duchess of Edinburgh visited the largest organic dairy company in Britain called Yeo Valley.

"Her Royal Highness met staff, touring the facilities and saw first-hand the work Yeo Valley is undertaking in collaboration with Langford Estates to support regenerative farming," the Royal family Instagram post revealed.

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Sophie stopped by the Yeo Valley Organic Garden in North Somerset to learn more about their sustainable practices and spoke with head gardener Sarah Mead

Since stepping up as a full-time member of the Royal family, the Duchess of Edinburgh has taken on up to 200 engagements each year and working with over 70 charities.

Sophie has worked with charities for people with disabilities, women's rights, avoidable blindness and agriculture.

Her latest public appearance comes just days after her and husband Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, stepped in at an event for King Charles amid his ongoing health battle.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh filled in for the king at the parade marking 120 years of the Entente Cordiale.

Sophie and Edward formally watched as the French and British troops swapped roles in the Changing of the Guards ceremonies.

Just last month, the Duke of Edinburgh celebrated his 60th birthday, which his wife marked with a heartwarming speech.

At the Community Sport and Recreation Awards in Leeds in March, Sophie gushed he "has been my guide and shown me the way over the years".

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