On Thursday morning, the Countess of Wessex took to the basketball court in Finsbury Park in North London for a game of wheelchair basketball. She was there to launch the new community-led six-week basketball courses the Inspire A Generation initiative now offers. The programme seeks to help local communities have more opportunities for people to access and play wheelchair basketball. Announced in…
The Countess of Wessex speaks out about menstruation, menopause, and pregnancy as she takes up new patronage
21st May 2021
The Countess of Wessex has become the new patron of Wellbeing of Women, a women’s health charity dedicated to saving and changing the lives of women, girls, and babies. The charity also helps to improve the health and wellbeing of a woman’s life through research…
The Earl and Countess of Wessex head to Somerset for day of engagements
19th May 2021
As restrictions on everyday life continue to lift and the world starts to return to pre-pandemic levels, the Earl and Countess of Wessex headed to the West Country on Monday to visit a vaccination centre as their first stop on a day of engagements in Somerset.
Their…
The Earl and Countess of Wessex have paid a visit to Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey to mark International Nurses Day.
During their visit, Edward and Sophie were introduced to more than 40 nurses who’ve been recognised for their hard work throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
The royals viewed the hospital’s new wellbeing garden, which was created through donations by the NHS Charities…
The Earl of Wessex carried out a number of engagements over the past week, ranging from thanking COVID-19 vaccination centre volunteers to meeting young people taking part in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Perhaps the most poignant engagement was Edward’s visit to…
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that The Gambia has successfully eliminated trachoma, the world’s number-one infectious cause of blindness, and the Countess of Wessex has congratulated the country for its achievement.
Ahead of the WHO’s…
The Countess of Wessex becomes like "another daughter" to The Queen as she provides a tremendous amount of comfort
20th April 2021
Sophie Rhys Jones joined The Royal Family back in 1999 when she married The Queen’s youngest son, Prince Edward. Now styled as the Countess of Wessex, Sophie has come particularly close to The Queen, and has even been described as becoming “another daughter” to the monarch.
Over the years, the former PR executive has taken on more responsibility for the family. Following the…
"It was so gentle like somebody took him by the hand and off he went" - Sophie speaks of Prince Philip's final moments
11th April 2021
The Countess of Wessex has spoken movingly about the Duke of Edinburgh’s final moments before his death.
Speaking outside a private service at the Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor, Sophie said her father-in-law’s death was “so gentle.”
The…
The Countess of Wessex has revealed that The Queen is “thinking of others before herself” following on from the Duke of Edinburgh’s death on Friday.
Speaking outside a private service at the Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor, Sophie said that the…
The Earl of Wessex has spoken of his shock at the death of his father, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died on Friday at the age of 99.
Speaking outside a private service at the Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor, Prince Edward said that Prince Philip’s loss will be felt far wider than just The Royal Family.
Standing alongside the Countess of Wessex and Lady Louise, the Earl said…
