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Sophie cuddles rabbits in the New Forest in her final engagement as Countess of Wessex

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10th March 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh made some furry friends in the New Forest after opening a new climate centre at Beaulieu. In what was her final ever engagement as the Countess of Wessex before The King conferred Prince Edward the Dukedom of Edinburgh, Her Royal Highness met some furry friends. The Fort Climate Centre is committed to raising awareness of climate change and its potentially…
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The Earl and Countess of Wessex attend glittering Royal Variety Performance

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2nd December 2022
The Earl and Countess of Wessex and Forfar have attended Royal Variety for the first time. This is also the first time this event has been held since the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Their Royal Highnesses arrived at the Royal Albert Hall, behind Prince Albert Gate of Kensington Park, in the evening of Thursday, 1st December. They were welcomed by residents of Brinsworth House…
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The Countess of Wessex sees legacy of Diamond Jubilee on visit to Malawi

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12th October 2022
The Countess of Wessex is in Malawi to see the impact of work done in Queen Elizabeth II’s name. World Sight Day is on 13 October, and Sophie will be in Malawi to participate in the yearly national celebrations. Her Royal Highness will meet patients who have been helped by eye-saving treatments and visit a local clinic to hear more about the latest eye treatments and surgeries.  Ten…
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Sophie hugs mourners in Manchester as she and Prince Edward light a candle in memory of The Queen

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15th September 2022
The Earl and Countess of Wessex were in Manchester Thursday afternoon to pay tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Paying their respects to Edward’s late mother, the royal couple viewed the book of condolences set up by the city and saw cards and floral displays set up in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who died one week ago. The royal couple then carried out a walkabout in St. Ann’s…
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