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Sophie talks about Prince Philip in new BBC interview: "He has left a giant-sized hole in our lives"

The Countess of Wessex sat down for a wide-ranging interview with BBC Radio 5 Live on Wednesday morning, speaking about her late father-in-law, her work on behalf of rape survivors, and life during lockdown. Speaking to radio host Naga Munchetty, Sophie was brought to tears talking about the late Prince Philip, who passed away in April. She called the loss a “giant-sized hole in our…
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Opinion

The Sussexes and Wessexes show that royalty is a tradition, not a trade - reinventing it never succeeds

While the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to leave the UK for America might seem like a royal first to many, the discussions of leaving ‘The Firm’ have been held more frequently, and more recently, than you may expect. On the face of it, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the Earl and Countess of Wessex may not appear to be too similar in their personal circumstances. But if we…
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The Countess of Wessex supports football charity in special anniversary year

The Countess of Wessex joined in a special video call on Thursday, marking the 20th anniversary of the Foundation of Light charitable organisation. The Foundation of Light, founded by the former chairman of Sunderland AFC, is one of the largest football charities in the United Kingdom and provides millions of dollars back to Sunderland, South Tyneside and County Durham. According to a press…
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The Wessex Year in Review

It’s been a busy year for the Earl and Countess of Wessex. The couple, who normally operate with very little press coverage, have seen their roles transform this year with the departure of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex as full-time working royals. This year the couple…
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Cooking with the Countess: Sophie's scones support Girlguiding and BBC Children in Need

The Countess of Wessex gave a cooking demonstration on the Royal Family’s Twitter account this week, baking 55 cheese and bacon scones to help raise awareness for the ‘Act Your Age’ campaign. Sophie participated in the social media challenge in her role as President of Girl Guiding UK, which is partnering with BBC Children in Need for the ‘Act Your Age’ campaign. All funds raised will…
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