She's a natural! Sophie Wessex showcases her maternal instincts as she wears military-inspired camouflage jacket to visit Salisbury barracks
- Sophie Wessex visited the Corporals mess at Ward Barracks, Bulford
- She could be seen cooing over the youngest members of the military families
- Wore a camouflage jacket for her first official engagement of the New Year
Sophie, the Countess of Wessex looked in heaven this afternoon as she cooed over youngsters during a visit to the Corporals mess at Ward Barracks, Bulford.
The mother-of-two was delighted as she met with the military member's families during her engagement on Wednesday afternoon.
The 51-year-old royal was introduced to Fiona Cox and her daughter Thalia whom Sophie scooped into her arms without hesitation.
Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, showcased her maternal instincts as she met six-month-old Caleb Tyson during her visit to the Corporal's Mess in Ward Barracks, Bulford
She could later be seen beaming at six-month-old Caleb Tyson who seemed equally keen on the Countess.
Sophie did not let the side down this afternoon arriving at the barracks in full military garb on Wednesday.
The royal wore a pair of sand coloured trousers which complemented her camouflage jacket worn especially for the occasion.
The Countess visited the barracks in Salisbury to open the Corporals Mess and greet family members.
The Countess visited the barracks to open the mess and meet with family members and she seemed especially delighted by the younger guests
This is Sophie's first engagement of 2017 and the first time she has been spotted since attending church on New Year's day.
The five Rifles battalion in Bulford have been getting settled after moving from their former barracks in Germany last year.
Their relocation is part of a larger scheme to see British soldiers bought back from Europe bases.
As the Countess arrived this afternoon she was greeted by members of the barracks who sounded their horns upon her arrival.
Sophie opted for a military style jacket this afternoon and could be seen scooping up Fiona Cox's daughter Thalia during her visit
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