<![CDATA[This week is the general assembly week, the annual gathering of the Church of Scotland, which will see decisions made on matters of church policy and governance, with Her Majesty The Queen is being represented by Prince Edward for the week.
The issues will be debated by around 730 Commissioners drawn from congregations across Scotland and beyond. Decisions made can have an historic…
<![CDATA[Two Royal visitors will attend the 2014 Great Yorkshire show in Harrogate this July. The Countess of Wessex will make a visit to the show on Tuesday 8th July, while The Princess Royal will attend on Wednesday 9th July.
This year, the show will begin on July 8th…
Royal Family’s WW1 commemoration events announced
30th April 2014
<![CDATA[Events to be attended by members of the Royal Family as part of commemorations for the 100th anniversary of the First World War were announced by Buckingham Palace today, with all senior members of the Royal Family taking part in remembrance activities.
The…
Family photo released to mark Prince Edward's 50th birthday
9th March 2014
<![CDATA[A family photo of the Earl and Countess of Wessex with their two children Lady Louise and James, Viscount Severn has been released by Buckingham Palace today to mark the Earl's 50th birthday.
The photograph was taken by Millie Pilkington (the same photographer who took the personal photographs of the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2011) in the dining room at…
Prince Edward pulls out of attending Sochi Paralympics
3rd March 2014
<![CDATA[In light of the recent conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Prince Edward has cancelled his visit to Sochi, where he had planned to attend the 2014 Winter Paralympics.
Buckingham Palace has said that, on the advice of Her Majesty's Government, the Earl of…
Earl and Countess of Wessex enjoy family holiday in Switzerland
21st February 2014
<![CDATA[The Earl and Countess of Wessex are currently taking a break from their busy schedules to enjoy a family holiday.
Prince Edward and Sophie, with their two children children Lady Louise, ten, and James, Viscount Severn, six,  arrived in St Mortiz, Switzerland…
Prince Edward appointed Lord High Commissioner for 2014
21st January 2014
<![CDATA[Prince Edward has been appointed ‘Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland’ for 2014, Royal Central has learnt.
The appointment, though only active for one week (General Assembly week) in Scotland, will involve Prince Edward sitting in the assembly as The Queen’s representative, reporting back to Her Majesty what has been said during…
The Countess of Wessex to Attend Sweden's Royal Wedding
19th April 2013
Sophie, The Countess of Wessex, is to attend Princess Madeleine’s wedding to British-born Christopher O’Neill.
The stylish countess will attend the ceremony with husband Prince Edward, in June, on behalf of her majesty The Queen.
Sophie and Edward have…
Style Queen Sophie [Countess Of Wessex]
25th March 2013
“This is a very exciting time for the college and HRH’s patronage strengthens the innovative work that we do and the contribution we will continue to make to the future of the fashion industry.” said LCF professor Frances Corner, shortly after the…