Sophie and her husband replacing Meghan Markle and Prince Harry?

“She projects calm maturity and, fascinatingly, her body language during this memorial visit looks very similar to the air of quiet, dignified sadness that the Queen has always presented at similar events.”

Judi went on to say: “With her eye slightly narrowed and wrinkled at the corners to show sad reflection and her lips clamped to show stoicism, the way Sophie stands with her hands clasped in front of her torso creates an identical sense of un-showy, underplayed emotion as the Queen always does at these events.

“It’s probably little surprise that Sophie’s growing profile is making her look increasingly like the ‘safe pair of hands’ of the Firm, an easy stand-in for the Queen during the pandemic and a reassuring presence for some of the younger royals.”

Royal fans were quick to notice her  new look as one wrote: ‘I love seeing all the family members.’

Another said: ‘About time the Earl and his gracious countess had a more front line in royal life. A good asset to the Royal Family.’

The Royal Family said of the event: ‘Their Royal Highnesses laid wreaths at the Armed Forces Memorial in a tribute to all those who have given their lives in service to their country.’