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Floral fantasy! Countess of Wessex elegantly wears a £157 ME+EM maxi dress to meet Malawi’s health minister on a solo royal tour of Africa
- Sophie Wessex, 57, met Malawi’s health minister at an eye clinic
- She also sat down with patients who have recovered their sight
- The clinic focuses on trachomatous trichiasis, a condition caused by infection
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The Countess of Wessex looked elegant when she met the Minister of Health of Malawi in the town of Salima, on the occasion of another leg of her solo journey through Africa.
Sophie 57, who is married to Prince Edward, wore a £157 pink floral dress from ME+EM for the occasion.
It’s her first time wearing it – the royal was spotted watching the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham earlier this year in the ditzy print dress.
She paired the dress with a pair of nude wedges and opted for a practical updo – which would have come in handy in the warm African heat.
The Countess of Wessex looked elegant as she met Malawi’s health minister in the town of Salima, on the occasion of another leg of her solo African tour (pictured)
Compassionate Countess: Sophie was seen sitting down with patients who had their sight restored by surgeons at the clinic
The mother of two met with the Member of Parliament the Honorable Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda at the Maganga Clinic in the city of Salima along with specialist surgeon Gladys Ntwana.
The visit to the town focused on the eye clinic practice, and the Countess also met health professionals who help people regain their sight after illness.
She sat on the floor with patients at the clinic, who had undergone trachomatous trichiasis eye surgery — a procedure the clinic specializes in.
Trachomatous trichiasis is a condition in which repeated infections on the inside of the upper lid cause the upper lid to turn inward so that eyelashes scrape over the eyeball and can cause blindness.
Sophie was seen smiling and shaking hands talking to patients who had regained their sight through the clinic
She sat cross-legged on a mat with locals eager to talk to her about their experience with the disease
The royal listened carefully as she was told about the plight of the locals who suffered from eye disease trachoma
Mother of two sat down to listen to others about regaining their sight – she wore her hair in the 29 degree heat
Even in the heat, the royal looked composed and elegant in a mid-range dress from ME+EM
After meeting with the Minister of Health, the Honorable Khumbize Kandodo Chipond, the royal family met with health professionals and patients in the city
Sophie was stunned by her frugal fashion choices during her tour, opting for budget-friendly outfits from Zara and recycling dresses she’s been seen in before.
Today’s visit followed a hotel event where the Countess celebrated the success of surgeons eradicating the eye disease across Malawi.
Yesterday, she attended the reception at the Sunbird Waterfront Hotel to celebrate the country’s success in curbing the infectious disease.
The mother then gave a speech to mark the success of the Trachoma Elimination Program.
Sophie visits Malawi in her role as a global ambassador for the IAPB and as a former vice-patron of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust.
Sophie had a casual up-do and minimal silver jewelery with the dress, she looked elegant but low-key
Sophie toured the clinic and spoke to surgeons about the progress they are making in eliminating blindness caused by trachoma
Health workers line up to greet mother of two, who is visiting Malawi as part of her solo Africa tour