It’s been a busy year for the Earl and Countess of Wessex. The couple, who normally operate with very little press coverage, have seen their roles transform this year with the departure of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex as full-time working royals.
This year the couple came more to the forefront with their royal duties. Edward and Sophie continued to champion their own individual causes…
Royal Central is taking a look at the Royal Family’s Christmas Day fashion throughout the years. In this article, the focus will be on The Countess of Wessex. The Countess married into the family in 1999 when she married The Queen’s youngest son, Prince…
The Cambridges and Wessexs Family accused of breaking lockdown rules after being pictured together in a group of nine
21st December 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Earl and Countess of Wessex may have inadvertently fallen foul of lockdown rules after their families were pictured together outdoors in a group of nine.
Strict regulations are in place in an attempt to curb the spread of the…
Where is it located?
Bagshot Park is a royal residence which is located near the village of Bagshot in Surrey. It is approximately 11 miles south of Windsor. The 51-acres occupied by this Grade II listed building are located within a designated area of Windsor Great Park.
When was it built and when was it used as a royal residence?
The original building was known as Bagshot Lodge and was…
Today marks the 13th birthday of The Queen’s youngest grandson, James, Viscount Severn. To celebrate,Royal Central is taking a look at his life so far:
James Alexander Philip Theo Mountbatten-Windsor, Viscount Severn was born on December 17, 2007, at Frimley Park…
The Earl of Wessex goes market shopping to show support for post lockdown business
5th December 2020
The Earl of Wessex visited a local market as England’s second lockdown came to an end, to show his support to traders coping with the ongoing economic challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.
Edward spent December 3rd touring Newbury Market in Berkshire which was…
Several royal women marked International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women this week, sharing personal messages and attending engagements related to empowering women.
The Countess of Wessex shared a personal tweet on the Royal Family’s Twitter account, writing, “Today I stand with survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, as we mark the International Day to End Violence…
Cooking with the Countess: Sophie's scones support Girlguiding and BBC Children in Need
13th November 2020
The Countess of Wessex gave a cooking demonstration on the Royal Family’s Twitter account this week, baking 55 cheese and bacon scones to help raise awareness for the ‘Act Your Age’ campaign.
Sophie participated in the social media challenge in her role as President…
The Countess of Wessex attended a special service at Westminster Abbey in honour of those who have died of the coronavirus on November 2nd, marking All Souls’ Day in a more poignant way this year.
This year’s service was arranged in partnership with Hope and LOSS, a…
The Countess of Wessex marks the 20th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security
1st November 2020
In 2019, The Countess of Wessex held a reception for Women Peacebuilders at Buckingham Palace, where she committed to supporting the UN’s Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, as well as the UK’s, Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative. UN Security Council Resolution 1325 was the first-ever UN Resolution that recognised the central role of women as important stakeholders…
