The Duchess of Edinburgh took off from Heathrow towards the snow-capped peaks of Méribel, France, on February 5 as patron of the UK Armed Forces Winter Sports Association in spectacular alpine style.
Once ashore at Three Valleys Station, a favorite venue for elite snowsports competitions, their day began with a front-row view of the Inter-Services Snowsports Championship.
The annual tournament pits athletes from the Army, Royal Navy and RAF against each other in skiing, snowboarding, telemark events and plenty of military camaraderie on the piste.
The Duchess later joined forces with athletes, coaches and volunteers at a celebratory reception to mark the association’s 75th anniversary.
Sohpie mingled with competitors at all three services and even gave a speech to more than 300 guests in honor of their dedication.
The evening concluded at the Hôtel l’Éterlou, where HRH hosted drinks with service members and supporters.
Sophie and her husband, Prince Edward, will reunite for the 14th Paralympic Winter Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo from March 7.
