Condessa de Wessex brilha em visita oficial ao Sudão do Sul

As fotografias da viagem foram partilhadas nas redes sociais da família real britânica.

Sophie, a condessa de Wessex, retornou de uma visita ao Sudão do Sul e as fotografias da viagem foram partilhadas este domingo, dia 8, na conta do Instagram da família real britânica. Esta foi a primeira vez de Sophie naquele país e a visita, planeada para a semana em que se assinalou o Dia da Mulher, teve como objetivo conhecer projectos de combate à violência de género. A condessa cumpriu uma promessa, feita em março de 2019, quando garantiu participar nos esforços do Reino Unido na agenda “Mulheres, Paz e Segurança”.

Para a visita, a mulher do príncipe Eduardo apostou em looks coloridos e elegantes. Nas primeiras fotografias, Sophie usa um vestido azul com padrão de penas de pavão e uma clutch com padrão de cobra, da Sophie Habsburg Design. Também é possível ver a condessa com uma camisa azul com padrão às bolinhas, e um vestido longo estampado.

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