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The Countess of Wessex cancels engagements due to coronavirus

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19th March 2020
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…
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The Countess of Wessex becomes first member of the Royal Family to visit South Sudan

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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…
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The Countess of Wessex opens new ballet studios named in her honour

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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…
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Earl of Wessex expands reach of the Duke of Edinburgh Award

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14th February 2020
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…
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