The Edinburghs

The Countess of Wessex marks International Women's Day on her historic visit to South Sudan

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8th March 2020
The Countess of Wessex brought her groundbreaking trip to South Sudan to a close with an event supporting female leadership. As she concluded her time in the country, Sophie attended a day organised by groups working to encourage women in the country to realise their full potential. The event was run by ”Born to Lead”, a group of local civil society activists who are supported by Oxfam. At…
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The Sussexes

Prince Harry joins Lewis Hamilton to open Silverstone museum

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8th March 2020
The Duke of Sussex has teamed with Formula One world champion driver Lewis Hamilton to officially open the new museum at the Silverstone racetrack. [getty src="1205430980" width="594" height="393"] As Prince Harry arrived in an electric Mercedes, he was greeted by the former world champion Formula One driver Damon Hill and current drivers George Russels and Alex Albon. Prince Harry…
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Remains of Anglo-Saxon princess discovered in Kent

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7th March 2020
The remains of Princess Eanswith, also written as Eanswythe or Eanswide, have been discovered hidden inside the wall of a church in Kent. Historians say that the bones and teeth that were found are almost certainly those of the 7th century Princess and saint. Dr Andrew Richardson, from the Canterbury Archaeological Trust, told the BBC: “It now looks highly probable that we have the only…
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The Countess of Wessex becomes first member of the Royal Family to visit South Sudan

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6th March 2020
The Countess of Wessex is visiting South Sudan this week, focusing on issues related to girls and women’s rights, to coincide with International Women’s Day. “The Countess’s visit, during International Women’s Week, will promote the rights of women and girls, through education, inclusivity at leadership level and by tackling sexual and gender-based violence,” according to…
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