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Sophie, The Duchess of Edinburgh<\/a> has proved she is ever the style chameleon on 14 November when she stepped out amid her visit to South and Central America lasting from 10 to 19 November. Duchess Sophie, 60, was photographed ahead of a meeting with the president of Peru, Jos\u00e9 Jeri, at the Government Palace. Having already spent four days in Peru, the royal will also visit Panama and Guatemala at the request of the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, before heading to Belize, as part of the royal family’s engagement with the Realms.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On Friday, she was seen making a statement in a gorgeous printed dress. According to Royal Fashion Daily<\/a> on Instagram, Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh<\/a>‘s wife wore the ‘Violetta Draped Gathered Crepe Midi Dress’ by Erdem, which retails for \u00a31,595 and features a black and white floral design, a boat neckline, and long sleeves.<\/p>\n

\"The\u00a9 GettyThe Duchess of Edinburgh met with the president of Peru, Jose Jeri
\nSophie’s printed look
\n \"Duchess\u00a9 GettyOn the same day, the Duchess of Edinburgh headed to at the British Embassy in Lima<\/p>\n

The chic dress, which also featured accents of mint green in the print, was paired with the ‘Moneypenny’ clutch by Sophie Habsburg, one of her signature accessories, in a deep petrol blue hue, as well as Jimmy Choo’s ‘Rosalia 65’ pumps in black and white. For her jewellery, she wore pieces that have become staples of her trip thus far \u2013 the ‘Woodland Single Oak Leaf Bracelet’ by Asprey London, Giulia Barela’s ‘Africa’ ring, and a new addition, a pair of drop earrings by Adore Jewels.<\/p>\n

Sophie’s style switch-up<\/p>\n

The look was a far cry from the cargo trousers and Wellington boots<\/a> she donned on 12 November as she was seen walking through the rainforest on a biodiversity nature walk, led by professional Amazon guide, Rey Mozombite, to explore the plant species and wildlife living there, from ground level to canopy. Her ensemble was made complete by the ‘Monday’ style floral blouse by Penelope Chilvers.<\/p>\n

\"The\u00a9 PA Images via Getty ImagesThe Duchess of Edinburgh was spotted during a biodiversity nature walk<\/p>\n

“This look from the duchess is a great example of how practical outdoor dressing can still feel considered and quietly elegant,” Gabrielle Mai<\/a>, a global fashion stylist with seven years of experience, told us. “The lightweight floral blouse brings softness without fuss, perfectly suited to a humid, forested setting, while slim neutral trousers keep the silhouette clean and functional.”<\/p>\n

Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: Duchess Sophie’s most iconic fashion moments<\/p>\n

Sophie’s Peruvian wardrobe<\/p>\n

Having kept up with Sophie’s every look on her South and Central America tour as HELLO!<\/strong>‘s Lifestyle Writer, I know that she has worn more than just these two outfits. Keep scrolling to see more\u2026<\/p>\n

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Shoe change<\/p>\n

\"The\u00a9 PA Images via Getty ImagesThe Duchess of Edinburgh watched local children dance during a visit to 20 de Enero Community<\/p>\n

Prior to her Amazon rainforest trek, Sophie received a tour of BAP America (the oldest river gunboat in the world, which was built in Liverpool in 1904). She wore the same look but swapped her wellies for Toms espadrilles.<\/p>\n

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Green florals<\/p>\n

\"The\u00a9 GettyThe Duchess of Edinburgh attended a UK-Peru reception during her visit to South and Central America<\/p>\n

On 13 November, Sophie visited Britanico, the British-Peruvian Cultural Association, for a UK-Peru Reception. She wore Max Mara’s ‘Wales’ dress with an ivory blazer by Eleventy Milano and heeled espadrilles by Penelope Chilvers.<\/p>\n

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Pretty pink<\/p>\n

\"The\u00a9 GettyThe Duchess of Edinburgh paid the Divino Ni\u00f1o Jesus Vision Centre a visit<\/p>\n

On 12 November, the royal was greeted upon her arrival at Divino Ni\u00f1o Jesus Vision Centre in the Amazonian city of Iquitos. Sophie is an advocate for those with visual impairments and serves as a global ambassador for the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. She wore the same Toms shoes with Lexy London’s ‘Deborah’ floaty dress.<\/p>\n

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Family tribute<\/p>\n

\"Gavin\u00a9 GettyGavin Cook, the British Ambassador to Peru, joined Sophie at the dinner<\/p>\n

On 11 November, Sophie seemingly paid tribute to a member of the royal family<\/a> as she attended a dinner to celebrate the UK’s first year of implementing the Biodiverse Landscape Fund programme, at Casa de Fierro restaurant in Iquitos. She chose the ‘Sienna Floral Bouquet’ dress by Beulah London, a nod to her niece Princess Beatrice<\/a>‘s four-year-old daughter, Sienna. The Biodiverse Landscape Fund (BLF) has seen the UK government plow \u00a3100 million into projects in six of the world’s most important biodiversity hotspots to help reduce poverty, protect nature, and address climate change.\u00a0<\/p>\n