Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, flew in by helicopter to meet islanders and share a message from the King on a poignant day of celebration and remembrance.

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Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh met up with 150 sailors who were sailing from Guernsey to Poole as part of a cross-channel race.

From taking the helm of a yacht to meeting some young sailors, Her Royal Highness packed a lot into her short visit to the island.

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh's visit to Guernsey in pictures

Her Royal Highness steered the 23-metre Prolific yacht and also met some of the young people taking part in the Guernsey to Poole Small Ships Race.

Duchess of Edinburgh takes helm of yacht ahead of cross-channel race

Sophie met the president and first lady of Ukraine and delivered a message to them on behalf of the King.

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The country's prime minister urged the Wessexes to use their influence to achieve "reparatory justice".

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