The Countess of Wessex has cancelled her
upcoming trip to Jersey due to the coronavirus pandemic. Her Royal
Highness had been due to visit the island next Tuesday to support
and learn about local charities. Sophie is Royal Patron of the
NSPCC and was supposed to visit their base on Jersey to see how
they are supporting children on the island. An NSPCC spokesperson
said: “A visit by…
Birth and Childhood Prince Edward Antony
Richard Louis is the third son and youngest child of Queen
Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He was born on
10 March 1964 at Buckingham Palace and was christened two months
later at Windsor Castle. [getty…
The Countess of Wessex marks International Women's Day on her historic visit to South Sudan
8th March 2020
The Countess of Wessex brought her
groundbreaking trip to South Sudan to a close with an event
supporting female leadership. As she concluded her time in the
country, Sophie attended a day organised by groups working to
encourage women in the country to realise their full…
The Countess of Wessex becomes first member of the Royal Family to visit South Sudan
6th March 2020
The Countess of Wessex is visiting South
Sudan this week, focusing on issues related to girls and women’s
rights, to coincide with International Women’s Day. “The Countess’s
visit, during International Women’s Week, will promote the rights
of women and girls, through education, inclusivity at leadership
level and by tackling sexual and gender-based violence,” according
to…
The Countess of Wessex has been screened
for symptoms of coronavirus as she arrived in South Sudan on
Tuesday for an official visit. As she disembarked from her plane,
the Countess was screened with a thermometer to check her
temperature was at a normal level. Visitors…
In the middle of a day packed with five
royal engagements, the Countess of Wessex stopped to pose for a new
portrait for one of the organisations she supports. Sophie has been
snapped for an official photo for St. John Ambulance and she shared
the promise of the new image on…
The Countess of Wessex opens new ballet studios named in her honour
27th February 2020
The Countess of Wessex was in Southwark
on Thursday morning to open new ballet studios which are named in
the 55-year-old royal’s honour. Sophie arrived at the Central
School of Ballet in a warm pink coat and red-patterned dress to
officially open The Countess of Wessex Studios. The studios are
named in tribute to The Queen’s daughter-in-law who is one of the
hardest members of…
The Earl & Countess of Wessex are hiring an Assistant Private Secretary with an attractive £45k-a-year salary
23rd February 2020
The Earl and Countess of Wessex are
looking to employ an Assistant Private Secretary to be based at
their Windsor residence of Bagshot Park. The full-time permanent
role, which is being advertised on The Royal Family’s website, will
come with an attractive…
The Countess of Wessex will receive a
special tribute later this month when a building at the new
premises for the Central School of Ballet is named in her honour.
Sophie, who has been patron of the Central School of Ballet and its
appeal to move to Paris Garden in…
On Wednesday, The Earl of Wessex
presented the premier league with its Duke of Edinburgh license
certificate. Now, young players at Fulham Football Club, Manchester
United, Swansea City AFC, Watford Football Club, and Wolverhampton
Wanderers will have the opportunity to receive their Duke of
Edinburgh Bronze Award. This will allow Under 14 and Under 15
players the opportunity to take part…
