The Duchess of Edinburgh showcased her impeccable skiing skills as she hit the artificial slopes for her new royal patron role yesterday. Following the visit, Elizabeth Winfield, AFPST's chief operations officer, described Sophie's patronage as a 'defining moment in AFPST's journey'. 'Having Her Royal Highness meet our athletes first-hand brings powerful visibility to their resilience and achievements and reinforces why projects like Vidda are so vital. Earlier this summer, Sophie debuted a dramatic new hairstyle earlier this month as she visited Hertfordshire for an agricultural festival. However, Sophie likely visited her stylist sometime after returning from Jersey on June 24, when her locks still fell past her shoulders.