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The Countess of Wessex supports football charity in special anniversary year

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5th February 2021
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

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26th December 2020
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 came more to the forefront with their royal duties. Edward and Sophie continued to champion their own individual causes…
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Royal Residences: A brief history of Bagshot Park

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19th December 2020
Where is it located? Bagshot Park is a royal residence which is located near the village of Bagshot in Surrey. It is approximately 11 miles south of Windsor. The 51-acres occupied by this Grade II listed building are located within a designated area of Windsor Great Park. When was it built and when was it used as a royal residence? The original building was known as Bagshot Lodge and was…
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Royals voice determination to end violence against women

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27th November 2020
Several royal women marked International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women this week, sharing personal messages and attending engagements related to empowering women. The Countess of Wessex shared a personal tweet on the Royal Family’s Twitter account, writing, “Today I stand with survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, as we mark the International Day to End Violence…
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