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A trip to a Golden Jubilee city for Edward and Sophie

The Earl and Countess of Wessex had jubilees front of mind on a visit to Lancashire on Wednesday. Edward and Sophie paid a visit to the city of Preston, which was granted city status 20 years ago during The Queen’s Golden Jubilee, becoming England’s 50th city during The Queen’s 50th year on the throne. During a walkabout at Preston’s indoor market, one resident told the Lancashire…
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Wimbledon fashion through the years: The Countess of Wessex

There are some Royal Family members who have made only a handful of appearances at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. Then, there are some who make appearances almost yearly, and the Countess of Wessex is one of those members. With the 2022 championships now here, Royal Central is looking back at the fashion the Countess has worn out on the court. 2013 Embed from Getty Images 2014 Embed…
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Celebrating Communities in Northern Ireland as the Wessexes mark the Jubilee

Several senior members of the Royal Family have been travelling on Friday and Saturday of this Platinum Jubilee weekend to represent The Queen in all Four Nations. The Earl and Countess of Wessex headed to Northern Ireland to take part in community events and Jubilee celebrations. The Earl and Countess went to Belfast on Saturday morning to take part in a 1950s-themed street party on…
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A new title for the Countess of Wessex

The Countess of Wessex has received a new title from The Queen. Sophie has been named a Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St John, as announced in The Gazette. The roll reads: “ORDER OF ST JOHN FOR THE FAITH AND IN THE SERVICE OF HUMANITY. “The QUEEN has graciously…
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The link With Queen Victoria of Sophie's new patronage

The Countess of Wessex has taken on a new patronage that has had a notable royal patron in its past. The Countess of Wessex has been named the new Patron of the Dispensaire Français in London. The group released a photo of Sophie visiting their London offices on 20 April. While visiting, she met with doctors and staff to discuss their work and then had coffee with volunteers and clients…
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