The Royal Family has been out in full force this week in Scotland, with the Earl and Countess of Forfar carrying out engagements in the country.
Edward and Sophie—who were gifted their Scottish titles in 2019 on Edward’s 55th birthday—carried out a series of engagements in Forfar, Angus and Edinburgh, with their first stop at the links at the Forfar Golf Club.
The Forfar Golf Club is…
When Sophie Rhys Jones married Prince Edward on June 19th 1999 at St. George’s Chapel, she carried a bouquet with more than a hint of the past about it. The couple who starred in the last big Windsor wedding of the 20th century had gone for something of a medieval…
If ever a royal wedding dress summed up its wearer, it was the gown chosen by Sophie Rhys-Jones for her marriage to Prince Edward on 19 June 1999 at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. Subtle, elegant and classic, this was the final Windsor bridal dress of the 20thcentury…
On 19 June 1999, Prince Edward, the youngest son of The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, married Sophie Rhys-Jones at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. The two had met at a tennis event in 1993.
They announced their engagement on 6 January 1999. Edward proposed to Sophie with a two-carat oval diamond flanked by two heart-shaped gemstones set in 18 carat white gold. The ring was made by Asprey…
Sophie talks about Prince Philip in new BBC interview: "He has left a giant-sized hole in our lives"
17th June 2021
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…
Prince Edward speaks out about Harry and Meghan: "The rift has been difficult for everyone"
11th June 2021
Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, has spoken with CNN about the current tensions in the Royal Family. It was just over a year ago the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced they would step back as senior royals. Since then, the couple has moved to California and given a…
The Earl of Wessex spoke of his late father’s memory on what would have been his 100th birthday, revealing that The Queen has been doing “remarkably well” in the months since his passing.
In an exclusive, and wide-ranging, interview with CNN’s royal correspondent Max Foster, Edward spoke of his “self-effacing” father and revealed that, despite the milestone, “I don’t think he…
In a poignant speech given to the Women’s Institute, the Countess of Wessex has spoken on the early death of her mother. She spoke at the National Federation of Women’s Institutes annual meeting, which was shared virtually from London this year.
Sophie’s…
The Earl of Wessex has described the prospect of becoming Duke of Edinburgh one day as ”bittersweet”.
In his first ever joint interview with the Countess of Wessex, given to Camilla Tominey at the Daily Telegraph, Prince Edward underlined that he isn’t…
Prince Edward enjoys visit to firm involved with coronavirus vaccine technology
29th May 2021
On Thursday, staff from Malvern Panalytical enjoyed a visit from Prince Edward as he toured the company based at Enigma Business Park. The Earl of Wessex was introduced to a number of employees and learned about the roles they play in developing new technologies and services. During a socially distanced tour, he had the chance to ask employees some of his own personal questions.
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