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Lady Louise curtsies as she says goodbye to her grandmother The Queen

There were emotional scenes in Westminster Hall on Wednesday as members of The Royal Family bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II before she began four days of Lying-in-State. Some members of the family, including all four of the late Queen’s children, followed the coffin from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster on foot. Other royals arrived by car ahead of the cortège through…
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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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The Countess of Wessex sends joy filled congratulations to England's hockey stars

The Countess of Wessex has described England’s women’s hockey champions as ”stars” as she sent a personal message of congratulations to the team following their gold medal win at the Commonwealth Games. It’s the first time the England women’s team have claimed top spot in the competition at the games. Sophie, who is patron of England Hockey, shared her joy…
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Platinum Jubilee focus for Edward and Sophie with presentation of special medals

Several members of the Royal Family are in Scotland for Holyrood Week, including The Earl and Countess of Wessex. Edward and Sophie are known as the Earl and Countess of Forfar in Scotland, and they were in Moray on June 28 2022 to meet with volunteers and celebrate the Platinum Jubilee.  The couple first visited Gordonstoun, Edward and his late father’s alma mater, to present…
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