Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, has a reputation for being one of the most active senior working royals, with more than 70 patronages to her name. Now the Duchess has taken on one more: she was named royal patron of the Armed Forces Para-Snowsport Team today. Aaron Chown - PA Images // Getty Images The Duchess on the slopes at the indoor ski park. The Armed Forces Para-Snowsport Team, known as AFPST, supports wounded, injured, and sick serving personnel and veterans through adaptive skiing, snowboarding, and Nordic disciplines. Aaron Chown - PA Images // Getty Images Sophie meets with athletes and their families at the Snow Centre.