Duchess of Edinburgh shares sweet moment with a little girl as she attends Mother's Union meeting in Chelmsford

The Duchess of Edinburgh took part in a colouring session with a little girl today as she visited a Christian charity that supports families in the UK and around the world. Sophie, 60, stunned in an all black ensemble on Thursday as she visited Mothers' Union in Chelmsford to celebrate its 150th anniversary and learn about its English for Women project.

The mother-of-two radiated glamour with a monochromatic black ensemble, consisting of fitted blazer and stylish V-neck top. She styled her golden tresses in soft, cascading curls, complimenting her fair appearance with gold earrings and thin pendant necklace.

Sophie dazzled with a full makeup look, donning a sleek cat-eye with a golden shimmer on her lid. She finished the glam look with a swash of rosebud pink lipstick. The Duchess, who has recently become patron of Mothers' Union, learnt about its new initiative which aims to help non-English speaking women in the community integrate by breaking down language barriers.

The women-only sessions seek to support people who have fled conflict or challenging situations by building their English speaking skills, as well as broadening their understanding of British culture through small topic-led conversations. Becoming patron of the charity will see Sophie following in the footsteps of her mother-in-law, the late Queen Elizabeth.

The Duchess of Edinburgh looked glamorous today as she arrived in Essex to visit the Mother's Union charity, of which she has recently become a patron (pictured). Sophie, 60, stunned in an all black ensemble on Thursday as she visited the Christian organisation in Chelmsford to celebrate it's 150th anniversary and learn about it's English for Women project.

The late monarch had long been a patron of the Mothers' Union, as had her mother, the Queen Mother. The charity's first royal patron was Queen Victoria. The union, which was founded in 1876 by Mary Sumner, boasts four million members in 84 countries across the globe.

Mary founded the charity to provide support for Christian mothers from all walks of life. The union's worldwide president, Kathleen Snow, said: 'The duchess will bring strength and inspiration for the work we all do,' as reported by The Reading Chronicle.

'We are especially grateful for Her Royal Highness's experience and commitment to championing the most marginalised, particularly those who are impacted by violence and abuse in conflict, a cause we are passionate about, because conflict disproportionately affects women and children.

'As a woman-led movement, we also greatly welcome the duchess’s commitment to promoting the development of women into leadership. During the event, Sophie was snapped up chatting and joking with members of the charity. In one adorable picture, the Duchess was pictured beaming as she chatted with a little girl who was keen to show off her artwork.

The mother-of-two sported an radiated glamour with a monochromatic black ensemble, consisting of fitted blazer and stylish V-neck top. Princess Elizabeth chatting to young members at a meeting of Mothers’ Union at Central Hall in London in 1949. Sophie dazzled with a full makeup look, donning a sleek cat-eye with a golden shimmer on her lid. She finished the glam look with a swash of rosebud pink lipstick.

The late monarch had long been a patron of the Mother's Union, as had her mother, the Queen Mother. The charity's first royal patron was Queen Victoria. In one adorable picture, the Duchess was pictured beaming as she chatted with a little girl at the centre in Essex.

The Duchess was visiting the Essex charity to learn about its English for Women project, an initiative aimed at helping local non-English speaking women to feel less isolated by bridging language barriers. The union's worldwide president, Kathleen Snow, said: 'The duchess will bring strength and inspiration for the work we all do'.

It comes just a couple of weeks after the royal embarked on a royal visit to Nepal alongside her husband, Prince Edward. It comes just a few weeks after the royal embarked on a royal visit to Nepal alongside her husband, Prince Edward. Sophie and Edward, 60, donned bright flower garlands as they visited Gurung community centre and museum in Ghandruk, a hill village near Pokhara, during the sixth day of their official visit to Nepal.

The Gurung villages share historic links to the British Army, and many young Nepalis from the area are recruited into the Brigade of Gurkhas, which are units of the British Army. Sophie and Edward's visit celebrates close relations between the UK and Nepal, with King Charles previously visiting in 1998 before Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip trip in 1961.

Sophie, dressed in hiking gear, mirrored the locals and put her hands together to greet community members during the tour. Meanwhile, Edward, who also opted for practical attire in a khaki puffer jacket and navy trousers, followed suit while walking behind his wife.