It’s been eaten by generations in Forfar and as she made her debut there as its countess, Sophie was more than willing to join in the fun. The Countess of Forfar tucked into a traditional bridie on her first visit to the area since receiving her new title and went on to give her lunch the royal seal of approval.
A bridie is a meat pasty which has been made in the area for years. It’s…
As they made their debut in Forfar as the area’s new Earl and Countess, Edward and Sophie got a reminder of the long royal links with the area. As they toured the town, they were shown the entry in church records marking the confirmation of the Earl’s…
The Earl and Countess of Forfar will say hello to the town that’s given them their new title today. Prince Edward and his wife, Sophie, will be in Forfar for a series of engagements, their first visit since the Queen gave her youngest son his new earldom in March…
Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, has become a dedicated senior member of the Royal Family in the last decade. She has chosen to support a number of different causes and represents The Queen across the Commonwealth. Her Royal Highness is a patron to a number of organisations and quietly but thoroughly supports them all. In a lesser capacity, she supports the Prince of Wales in the Campaign for Wool…
As she celebrated her twentieth wedding anniversary with a day out at Royal Ascot with her husband, it appeared that the Countess of Wessex was paying her own tribute to her famous day as a royal bride. For Sophie was in white and black on her big anniversary, just as she…
The Earl and Countess of Wessex celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary at Royal Ascot
19th June 2019
The Earl and Countess of Wessex are celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary at Royal Ascot alongside The Queen, their family and friends.
Edward and Sophie, who married on this day twenty years ago, were spotted in the Royal Box at the racecourse.
They did not take part…
The last major Windsor wedding of the 20th century became something of a turning point for The Queen and her family. It wasn’t just that this royal celebration was more informal and more relaxed than the spectacular ceremonial of previous royal marriages. The wedding of the Earl and Countess of Wessex, on June 19th 1999, seemed to mark a change in direction following a tumultuous decade that had…
There are celebrations in the royal household this week as the Earl and Countess of Wessex are celebrating 20 years of marriage on Wednesday.
The couple is marking the day privately alongside their two children, Lady Louise and James.
Prince Edward is the Queen and Duke of…
The traditional Order of the Garter service is taking place in Windsor this afternoon with all four of the Queen’s children taking part. The Prince of Wales, the Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex and the Princess Royal, who are all members of the Order, have joined…
Women, peace and security dominate agenda of closely guarded trip
The Countess of Wessex is making an official visit to Lebanon. It is the first such trip by a member of the British Royal Family to the country.
Sophie had already arrived in Lebanon when news of her visit was announced. The details were kept secret for security reasons.
As the Countess of Wessex arrived in the country, the UK…
