Countess of Wessex is twirled across the floor on a visit to Northern Ireland

Sophie Wessex showed off her best moves as she was twirled across the floor by a dancer on a visit to Northern Ireland today to mark the Queen‘s Platinum Jubilee. 

The Countess of Wessex, 57, was put through her paces at a 50s and 60s dance demonstration in Bangor. 

Crowds cheered as the Countess spun across the checkerboard floor, all while holding hands with the dance instructor who got rather close to the royal.

Sophie and her husband Prince Edward were in Northern Ireland as part of a series of coordinated visits to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were in Wales, while Princess Anne and her children attended the Epsom Derby. 

Sophie Wessex showed off her best moves as she was twirled across the floor by a dancer on a visit to Northern Ireland today to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The Countess of Wessex, 57, was put through her paces at a 50s and 60s dance demonstration in Bangor

Prince Edward and his wife Sophie started their day in Belfast, where the Royal couple were joined by throngs of enthusiastic onlookers at a 1950s-themed celebration on Royal Avenue in the city.

Afterwards, they were greeted by the Lord Mayor of Belfast Tina Black and watched a folk performance by children in traditional dress.

The couple also tried a local delicacy – the Belfast Bap – and visited stalls at the Retro Jubilee Market before heading off to Bangor for the next part of their visit.

In Bangor, the prince was seen behind the bar of a kiosk serving pints of Guinness to members of the public.

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Sophie looked stunning in a floral midi dress which featured several different colours of blue

The Countess of Wessex beamed as she carried a small black handbag and a bouquet of flowers

Sophie cut a stylish figure as she waved her stunning blonde tresses and pinned them back with a white pearl clip

The Royals met young children following watching them perform in Ireland

Edward and Sophie couldn’t contain their smiles as they watched a performance in celebration for The Platinum Jubilee

The Earl of Wessex and Countess watched a performance with Belfast’s Lord Mayor Tina Black

Then, the Royal couple faced each other in an omelette cook-off judged by professional chef Jean-Christophe Novelli. Their visit marks the third day of festivities in honour of the Queen’s seven decades on the throne.

In Belfast, the earl and countess met groups of performers, including the Belfast Busking Band, and heard stories of the city’s diverse communities over the last 70 years, which will be explored through fashion, photography, music and dance.

The earl also chatted to elderly residents, brought together by Age Friendly Belfast, to share their memories and experiences.

Meanwhile, the countess joined in with a special platinum jubilee range of craft activities, making crowns and corgis with school children, before viewing a showcase of fashion through the ages.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex arrived in Northern Ireland today for a celebration in honour of the Queen ‘s Platinum Jubilee

Prince Edward and his wife Sophie have so far visited Belfast, where the Royal couple were joined by throngs of enthusiastic onlookers at a 1950s-themed celebration on Royal Avenue in the city

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The Royal couple then moved on to their second engagement in Bangor this afternoon.

On the beachfront of Bangor, which has newly been awarded city status, the pair joined members of the public at a vintage, seaside funfair.

Having viewed vehicles from the last 70 years, The Earl visited a 1950s pop-up diner, where he had was able to try his hand at pulling a pint of Guinness.

Meanwhile, the Countess was put through her paces at a 50s and 60s dance demonstration.

In Bangor, the prince was seen behind the bar of a kiosk serving pints of Guinness to members of the public

Prince Edward seemed in high spirits as he passed over a pint of Guinness to a member of the public 

The Earl and Countess of Wessex also met the winner of a local Platinum Jubilee pudding competition.

Their Royal Highnesses also greeted Royal Navy sailors and RNLI crew.

To end their visit, the Royal couple went head-to-head in a cooking contest, chaired by professional chef Jean-Christophe Novelli, preparing omelettes. Mr Novelli declaring them joint-winners.