The
Countess of Wessex, Sophie, who is Patron of Transform Housing and Support
services in Walton-on-Thames, discovered how the organization has been
supporting homeless and vulnerable individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic,
decided to visit. Surprisingly, the royal put on her Prada leather jacket, worn
layered over a simple white blouse. She dressed the casual ensemble up with a
pair of high-waist blue Alberta Ferretti trousers.
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During
her visit, the Countess took part in a game of chess and tried her hand at
completing a London Underground-themed jigsaw puzzle. Sophie also helped make
some pizzas and was reportedly heard bantering with residents and staff about
football.
Charity Blog said: “She was
genuinely interested to hear about my background and how Transform have
supported me.”
Lawrence
Santcross, Chief Executive said: “It was wonderful to be able to welcome
The Countess to our Elmbridge services. We were proud to demonstrate the
dedication and compassion that has been shown by colleagues while enabling clients
to transform their lives.
Transform
Housing and Support services helps provide specialist housing for homeless and
vulnerable people across Surrey, West Sussex, Berkshire, Hampshire, and southwest London.