Sophie Wessex represents Queen in NYC, admirers laud 'Royalty at its very best'

Sophie Wessex, Queen's youngest daughter-in-law, is winning hearts in New York.

The 57-year-old recently marked appearance at the UN Commonwealth celebration held at UN The Yale Club in New York on Monday.

Wife to Prince Edward, Sohpie keenly delivered a keynote speech at the event. For the day, the countess donned a full-length printed navy gown.

Before joining others at The Yale Club, Sophie visited the United Nations Women and Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS) to “discuss the upholding of the human rights of women and girls in conflict”.

The countess, who visibly left a mark amongst royal fans through her appearances, received praises from netizens.

One wrote: "What an asset she is the HMTQ - just love this beautiful lady’s soft but steel demeanor and heart of service! Wonderful causes!!"

Another commented: "Love this Royal. Down to earth, lovely nature, no falseness."

One simply wrote: "I love her." 

Another added: "HRH looks so amazing in these photos. Love her dress and hair. So beautiful!"

A fourth commented: "HRH looked beautiful today. Loved the leather dress!"

"Sophie is truly a wonderful woman, the causes she supports around the rights of women & girls in conflict is both deeply meaningful and inspirational. Thank goodness there are women like her in the world. This is ‘Royalty’ at its very best," noted fan.