The Duchess of Edinburgh has stepped in for King Charles on Friday to inspect the troops during a visit to Sandhurst Royal Military Academy. Sophie, 60, represented the monarch at the Sovereign's Parade as he rested following his four-day state visit to Italy with Queen Camilla.

Sandhurst has a special place in the royal family's heart as it's where both Prince William and Prince Harry carried out their military training. In Septemeber, Princess Alexandra's grandson, Alexander Ogilvy started his military career and followed in the footsteps of his royal relatives.

Following King Charles and Queen Camilla ’s state visit to Italy, the monarch was represented by Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh at a special event. The wife of Charles’ youngest brother, Prince Edward, represented the King at the Sovereign’s Parade at Sandhurst Royal Military Academy on Friday, April 11.