Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh carried out an important royal engagement in Guatemala over the weekend.
On Tuesday, the official Instagram handle of the British Royal family revealed that the sister-in-law of King Charles spent the weekend in Guatemala in order to carry out a series of engagements focused on environmental preservation.
Sharing a carousel of photos from the visit, the palace detailed in the caption, "Over the weekend, The Duchess of Edinburgh was in Guatemala, engaging with organisations supporting environmental protection and human rights."
One of the stops was Tikal National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is celebrated for "its extraordinary biodiversity and archaeological importance."
Moreover, Duchess Sophie also met with two organizations dedicated to supporting at-risk children and teenagers.
The La Alianza Guatemala (ALA) helps "protect vulnerable children and teenagers," while Streek Kids Direct Project (SKD) is dedicated to "supporting young people living on the streets or at high risk of doing so."
In the photos from the visit, Duchess of Edinburgh can be seen interacting with children as well as individuals working for the cause.
It is pertinent to mention that this comes after Duchess Sophie, wife of King Charles' brother Prince Edward, marked her first visit to Peru at the request of Foreign And Development Office.