G.I. Sophie! Countess of Wessex looks ready for action in a camo jacket

The Countess of Wessex put on her best camo to attend an annual competition at the Gibraltar Barracks, Blackwater in Camberley this morning. 

Sophie, 58, holds honourary military appointments with the regiments and organisations that compete against each other in a series of challenges every year. 

Sophie holds a number of honourary titles, including Royal Honorary of the Colonel 5th Battalion The Rifles (5 Rifles), Colonel-in-Chief of the Corps of Army Music, Colonel-in-Chief of Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps and Colonel-in-Chief of The Lincoln and Welland Regiment. 

Today, the mother-of-two donned a practical look to meet the soldiers ahead of the event. 

But she was still exuding natural elegance with a few well chosen accessories and a natural makeup. 

The Countess of Wessex, 58, put on her best camo to attend a annual competition at the Gibraltar Barracks, Blackwater in Camberley this morning

Sophie appeared in good spirits as she geared up to take part in some of the challenges taking place today 

Sophie was dressed for the occasion in a camo parka jacket, which she threw over a pair of khaki skinny jeans and brown boots. 

She paired it with a navy blue scarf nestled under the colour of her jacket, popping out just to add a touch of colour to the look. 

The mother-of-two added a touch of refinement with a pair of small gold hoop earrings. 

Her hair were swooped back in an updo that was both practical and flattering, while she sported a healthy, simple and efficient makeup. 

She brought her eyes out with some sparkly eyeshadow and mascara, and added definition to her cheek with a rosy blush that accentuated her natural complexion. 

A touch of pink on the lips added some femininity to her outfit. 

Sophie’s outfit is fitting, because she will be expected to try her hands at some of the challenges today, as part of the cup. 

She will also take the opportunity to meet the different units members and their commanders.  

A aide handed Sophie her hear as she prepared to wow all the competing soldiers in one of the challenges 

 The Countess looked ready for action as she arrived in Camberley this morning ahead of the challenges 

Sophie holds a number of honourary titles, including Royal Honorary of the Colonel 5th Battalion The Rifles (5 Rifles), Colonel-in-Chief of the Corps of Army Music, Colonel-in-Chief of Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps and Colonel-in-Chief of The Lincoln and Welland Regiment

Sophie added a touch of elegance with a navy scarf, a pair of gold hoop earrings and a natural makeup 

The mother-of-two doesn’t shy away from getting physical during her royal engagements.  

She even got stuck in feeding a young calf milk during her visit to Smerrill Dairy, Cirencester last week. 

She was also shown the farm machinery, tractors and around the stalls were the cows were feeding. 

Smerill Farm is located on the Bathurst Estate, and the Earl and Countess of Bathurst welcomed Sophie warmly.

Students from the Royal Agricultural University were also in attendance, and were said to have enjoyed the event.

The event allows Sophie to take part in some of the challenge and to meet with the units’ members and their commanders 

The mother-of-two looked excited as she arrived this morning, ahead of a day that will no doubt be eventful 

The Countess had soldiers roaring with laughter during the sporty day. The event allowed to speak with the regiments’ commanders 

Soldiers appeared relaxed as they prepared to face off with other factions today. Sophie looked in her element 

The royal was handed a cap and carefully put on a pair of nose cancelling headphones this morning 

All decked in her army gear, Sophie beamed as she watched one of the challenges unfold today

The mother-of-two seemed delighted to be taking part in the day busy with sporty contests at Camberley

The Countess watched on as soldiers competed in a particularly trying set of monkey bars during the challenge 

Sophie donned a natural makeup, with just a dash of mascara, a pink lip and some blush to highlight her complexion