Sophie, Countess of Wessex gets henna tattoo as she and Prince Edward visit Edinburgh festival

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Royal enjoyed being given a traditional eastern temporary tattoo
Countess of Wessex seemed delighted with artist Humaira Rehrel's work
She was at Heart and Soul religious festival in Edinburgh

Published: 18:31 EST, 18 May 2014 | Updated: 07:17 EST, 19 May 2014

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It’s not what she choose as part of her bridal look on the day of her wedding to Prince Edward.

But yesterday, the Countess of Wessex looked on in wonder as a Pakistani artist gave her a pre-wedding henna tattoo.

Although her wedding day is fifteen years behind her, 49-year-old Sophie Wessex looked thrilled with the results of artist Humaira Rehrel’s bridal tattoo.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex gets a henna tattoo from Humaria Raheel as she attends the Heart and Soul garden party held by the Church of Scotland, Edinburgh

All finished: The pattern is a good luck charm

Henna tattoos involve staining the top layer of the skin, with the impermanent effect lasting for up to three weeks.

The reddish-brown colour, which is commonly applied to the hands and lower arms, is dark when first applied before gradually fading.

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The Countess had the elaborate tattoo painted across the top of the hand and index finger as part of Heart and Soul in Edinburgh- an annual event that celebrates global religion.

Henna tattoos involve staining the top layer of the skin, with the impermanent effect lasting for up to three weeks. Right, the Countess of Wessex proudly displays her ink

The body art is seen as a symbol of health and good luck in the Arab world and India, where its use is most popular

HRH Prince Edward helped out in the soup kitchen at the event, which is sponsored by the Church of Scotland.

The name Henna derives from the plant which produces the paste used for tattoos.

The body art is seen as a symbol of health and good luck in the Arab world and India, where its use is most popular.

It is often applied to women during rituals before Hindu and Muslim weddings.

HRH Prince Edward helped out in the soup kitchen at the event, which is sponsored by the Church of Scotland

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Ann Paterson, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 1 hour ago

I saw them yesterday in Edinburgh.....Was truly surprised be how small Edward is!!

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pahammer, Landenberg PA, United States, 1 hour ago

I like Sophie

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katie, Denver Colorado USA, 3 hours ago

What a beautiful woman.

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tallbird, London, United Kingdom, 5 hours ago

Had this Mehndi done when I went to an Indian wedding, I think it's really pretty

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thommo, solihull, 6 hours ago

woman no one has heard of gets a tattoo. Stop the presses!!

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Tish, Sydney, 5 hours ago

You have never heard of her?? where ya been under a rock?

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TwinkleTwinkleLittleStar, Night Sky, United States, 2 hours ago

It's not a real tattoo. Do you know how to actually READ?

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tom, newcastle, 7 hours ago

that edward will get one where we cant see, to show the boys

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Noggin The Nog, Liverpool, United Kingdom, 7 hours ago

That hand just makes it look like she ran out of toilet paper.... (Probably the latest "in" thing!)

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manash, burnley, 8 hours ago

My granddaughter had a severe allergic reaction to henna tattoos whilst on holiday in Tunisia. If it had been in her eye area, this could have been serious. Beware!

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Lynne, Amersham, 7 hours ago

Why on earth would you put a henna tattoo anywhere near the eye area?

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Barbara77, Northumberland, United Kingdom, 8 hours ago

Sophies nose looks different

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nicky, Brighton, 8 hours ago

I must admit, never cared for her (or the rest of them to be honest) but lately she has shown a really down to earth side of her personality which is quite appealing.