In any Royal commentator’s books, the announcement in 1999 that Prince Edward would be made an Earl and not a Duke on his wedding day gave quite a shock. By tradition, male children of the sovereign receive a Dukedom on their wedding day, therefore making their new wife, the Duchess of X rather than the slightly more confusing ‘HRH Princess Michael of Kent’ as happened for Prince Michael’s…
The Countess of Wessex has given an interview to Good Housekeeping magazine discussing social media, her patronages, and raising her two teenage children.
In a rare interview, Sophie discussed her work with Childline and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty…
The Countess of Wessex helped launch a new award with the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness last week, recognising the role that ‘eye health heroes’ play in continuing eye health.
The Eye Health Heroes Programme will become an “annual development…
The Countess of Wessex headed to a royal local to meet up with old friends to show her support for businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Sophie spent an afternoon with fellow members of the Women’s Institute at a pub to hear about the impact of lockdown on the hospitality trade.
The Countess visited the Half Moon at Windlesham, Surrey, a popular spot with her husband who has…
The Countess of Wessex has written a letter of support for the Royal Norfolk Show, which had to be cancelled this year due to the pandemic.
Sophie wrote of her memories attending last year’s show in her role as Patron of the Association of Show and Agricultural…
The Earl and Countess of Wessex volunteer to package meals for NHS workers
3rd July 2020
The Earl and Countess of Wessex joined volunteers packing meals for NHS workers earlier this week as they continue their volunteering efforts throughout the pandemic.
The royals joined volunteers at a warehouse for Salute the NHS, a charitable organisation that aims to…
The Countess of Wessex has been helping out at a charity shop as she continues to support volunteers across a wide range of sectors during the coronavirus pandemic.
Sophie’s stint in the shop was also part of the Royal Family’s high profile support for Children’s Hospice Week in the UK.
The Countess spent time at the Weybridge shop run by Shooting Star Children’s…
The Countess of Wessex has been steadily working to help support those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and she has visited the Operational Support Hub of St John Ambulance to pack personal protective equipment for volunteers.
Sophie, who is Grand President…
Countess of Wessex gives speech at virtual UN panel on ending sexual violence in conflict
19th June 2020
The Countess of Wessex joined a virtual United Nations panel on Friday afternoon on the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, speaking about how the COVID-19 pandemic is hindering survivors of sexual violence from reporting crimes and moving to safety.
Sophie joined…
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 Chapel, Windsor. Subtle, elegant and classic, this was the final Windsor bridal dress of the 20th century and it saw in a new era with style.
Sophie and Edward’s big day might have been a modern marriage but it had an air of the…
