The King has conferred the Dukedom of Edinburgh on his younger brother, Prince Edward, as he celebrates his 59th birthday.
Prince Edward, formally known as the Earl of Wessex, is now the Duke of Edinburgh, with Sophie becoming the Duchess of Edinburgh.
Their son, James, is now the Earl of Wessex, having previously been referred to as Viscount Severn.
Edward will hold the title, previously…
Edward and Sophie head to the Cayman Islands to deliver special letter from The King
23rd February 2023
The Earl and Countess of Wessex have travelled to the Cayman Islands on their latest globetrotting tour.
Their Royal Highnesses have been meeting locals from across the Cayman Islands, and delivered a letter on behalf of Prince Edward’s elder brother, The…
Dramatic details surrounding the birth of Lady Louise Windsor revealed for the first time
9th February 2023
Dramatic details surrounding the premature birth of Lady Louise Windsor have been revealed for the first time by Queen Elizabeth II’s former press secretary, Ailsa Anderson.
Speaking to Hello Magazine’s A Right Royal Podcast, Mrs Anderson recalled the events…
Why has the Countess of Wessex's successful overseas visit been all but ignored?
6th February 2023
You’d be remiss if you didn’t know that the Countess of Wessex was in the Netherlands last week for a visit focusing on women’s rights and conflict-based sexual violence because outside of the dedicated royal watchers on social media, it was barely covered by the press.
Once again, Sophie’s vital work was ignored when it should have been given front-page coverage. After all, her voice…
The Earl of Wessex had a busy Monday in Blackpool and Preston, carrying the legacy of his late father’s project. He met with many Duke of Edinburgh scheme participants to find out how their experience in the programme has been.
Prince Edward visited several…
For more than 20 years, it was assumed that one day Prince Edward would assume the Dukedom of Edinburgh.
Prince Philip’s youngest son was lined up for the title by the man himself and the decision was shared on the day that Edward married Sophie Rhys-Jones in June…
If ever a wedding dress summed up its wearer, it was the gown chosen by Sophie for her marriage to Prince EdwardÂ
6th January 2023
On January 6 1999, Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones announced that they were engaged to be married. To celebrate the occasion, 24 years on, Lydia Starbuck takes a look back at the Countess of Wessex’s striking wedding dress.
If ever a royal wedding dress summed up its wearer, it was the gown chosen by Sophie Rhys-Jones for her marriage to Prince Edward on 19 June 1999 at St George’s…
Sealed with a £105,000 diamond ring - the engagement and marriage of Prince Edward to Sophie Rhys-Jones
6th January 2023
On 19 June 1999, Prince Edward, the youngest son of The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, married Sophie Rhys-Jones at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. The two had met at a tennis event in 1993.
They announced their engagement on 6 January 1999. Edward proposed to Sophie…
The Earl and Countess of Wessex continued to be stalwart supporters of The Queen throughout the majority of 2022 and performed equally in support of King Charles III by the year’s end.
Though their royal work doesn’t always make headlines or grace the front covers of…
The Countess of Wessex honoured with prestigious award for work against sexual violence in conflict
6th December 2022
The Countess of Wessex has been honoured with a prestigious award for her work to eradicate sexual violence in conflict.
The Countess was presented with the Hillary Rodham Clinton Award at a special ceremony at Georgetown University in Washington on December 5th 2022.
The other winners included Olena Zelenska, the First Lady of Ukraine.
In a speech at the ceremony, the Countess of Wessex…
