Sophie Countess of Wessex looked elegant today arriving in Forfar with her husband Prince Edward.

This was a special trip for the couple, as it is the first time they have attended the town since receiving the titles.

Prince Edward and his wife, Sophie, received the title on his 55th birthday earlier this year

They were granted the titles by the Her Majesty the Queen.

Sophie Countess of Wessex: Prince Edward and wife in Scotland after becoming Countess

Today Sophie wore a pink dress in a pale pastel huge.

The long gown fell to just above her feet and was a good choice for the overcast summer weather.

Adding a while jacket and bright yellow shoes, the Duchess adopted a fashion forward style.

She wore a silver pendant necklace and silver dangling earrings, and in her hands clutched a berry-red and olive clutch bag.

Her blonde hair was pinned up in a coiffed style.

Sophie and Edward have a full day of activities today in Forfar, Scotland.

They will attend a lunch at the Mincipal Buildings before visiting the Strathmore Rugby Club Community Trust.

Later the will visit Pitstop, the Forfar Dramatic Society and other local businesses and organisations.

Tomorrow they will visit the Glenfiddich Whiskey Distillery and the Keith Kilt and Textile Centre.

Where does Sophie Countess of Wessex live? She lives a long way from where she got her most recent title. 

Sophie and Edward live in Windsor, at Bagshot Park.

The stunning home is a Grade II listed building with gothic inspired architecture.

The estate is a huge 21 acre pile, definitely large enough for the family of four.

Building for the property began 1631, but the home has had many additions and alterations made throughout its history.

She is a popular member of the Royal Family, so many wonder why Sophie Countess of Wessex is not a Duchess. 

However, the reason is down to the fact that Prince Edward will one day get a promotion.

Women who marry into the Royal Family take the feminine version of their partners title.

On his wedding day Prince Edward was made the Earl of Wessex, so his wife became the Countess of Wessex.

Sophie does still have the princess title, in a way. However, if she chose to use it she would be Princess Edward, in the same way there is a Princess Michael of Kent.

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