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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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The sweet nod to Mum in Lady Louise's Trooping Outfit

Lady Louise Windsor joined her parents, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. She and her brother travelled with Edward and Sophie in a carriage to Horse Guards. Louise made a strong sartorial choice for her first Trooping the Colour. Lady Louise was channelling her mother’s sense of style, as she has in the past, for this year’s Trooping. She wore…
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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 pleased to sanction the following Promotions in, and Admissions to, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of…
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St Lucia radio host questions why the Earl and Countess of Wessex are visiting the island

As the Earl and Countess of Wessex continue their Caribbean tour in honour of the Platinum Jubilee, St Lucia’s biggest radio host has criticised the Jubilee tour, asking how it benefits the islanders. Sam Flood, the host of Tells It Like It Is on Saint Lucian radio said of the visit: “I would like to know what is the purpose of this royal visit and who is paying for it. They kept a…
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