Duchess of Edinburgh witnesses military skills showdown in Canada

The Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie, embarked on a solo trip to Canada, and her visit has been filled with a series of engaging and meaningful activities. 

The Royal Family's Instagram page recently shared a series of pictures from her visit, capturing the essence of her journey.

The caption read, "The Duchess of Edinburgh is in Canada! Yesterday, The Duchess watched her military affiliations compete in a series of physical and mental challenges for The Countess of Wessex Cup, which was set up in 2012."

One highlight of her visit was her attendance at The Countess of Wessex Cup competition. 

This annual event, established in 2012, showcases her military affiliations as they compete in a range of physical and mental challenges. 

"The annual competition, which involves a variety of military skills including navigation, observation, open water rescue, and obstacle courses, aims to develop bonds of friendship and mutual understanding between the regiments," the caption continued.

These challenges encompass various military skills, including navigation, observation, open water rescue, and obstacle courses, fostering a sense of camaraderie and mutual understanding among the regiments.

It concluded, "This year’s contest was hosted by 2022 winners, the Lincoln and Welland Regiment, of which HRH has been Colonel in Chief since 2004."

This year's competition was hosted by the Lincoln and Welland Regiment, who were the winners in 2022. 

The Duchess of Edinburgh has held the role of Colonel in Chief for this regiment since 2004, and her involvement in the event was a testament to her dedication to her military affiliations.