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The Countess of Wessex takes part in the Virtual London Marathon in support of her patronage

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4th October 2020
The Countess of Wessex took part in the Virtual London Marathon on Sunday as she joined runners in Windsor Great Park. Her Royal Highness joined Tomas Cardillo-Zallo, a runner who has a learning disability, to run part of his 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon route in support of the UK’s leading learning disability charity Mencap.   Sophie, who has been Patron of…
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The Royal Week, in pictures

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3rd October 2020
Seven days and dozens of images to tell the royal story. In a year when everything has changed, the constant of monarchy is being challenged in a new and uncertain way. As Europe’s ruling dynasties, like the rest of us, continue to feel our way through a world where all is altered, the photos taken tell a story all of their own. Here’s the royal week, just gone, in pictures. A King…
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The House of Windsor's latest bride opts for a favourite royal designer for her wedding gown

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1st October 2020
Flora Ogilvy, granddaughter of Princess Alexandra, is the latest Windsor bride to say ‘I do’ and for her big day, she opted for a gown designed by a royal favourite. Flora, who wed her partner Timothy Vesterberg on September 26th 2020, chose an ivory gown by Emilia Wickstead for her marriage. The dress featured a box neck, full length fitted sleeves and a fitted waist with a…
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Edward and Sophie kick off Black History Month during a visit to Vauxhall City Farm

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1st October 2020
The Earl and Countess of Wessex kicked off Black History Month on Thursday during a visit to Vauxhall City Farm. Their Royal Highnesses met schoolchildren who were participating in the farm’s programme of educational activities for Black History Month. Black History Month, which runs through until the end of October, provides the opportunity to recognise the outstanding contributions…
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