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 coalition of churches from various religious denominations that support the bereaved.
“The ceremony has extra poignancy…
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…
The Countess of Wessex participates in virtual royal tour of Libya
28th October 2020
The Countess of Wessex has undertaken an important royal engagement on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth, & Development Office. The Countess participated in engagements related to the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, which was launched on 26 October by Stephanie…
The Earl of Wessex is not a title that has been used very often throughout royal history – so much so that in the time between the first creation and third creation, the county of Wessex ceased to exist in England. Royal Central is investigating the story behind this historic title and why it was left unused for so long.
The first use of the title was in around the year 1019 when Godwin…
Why are Prince Edward’s children not titled as Prince and Princess?
18th October 2020
In the UK there are very specific rules regarding who is entitled to be a Prince or Princess. Most of these rules come from Letters Patent issued in 1917 by King George V, in which the King accords the Princely title to all children of the Sovereign, to the Sovereign’s…
The Countess of Wessex has taken part in a discussion at a United Nations event about accelerating Vision for Everyone in honour of World Sight Day.
The Countess is currently self-isolating after being exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19; however, since…
The Countess of Wessex in self isolation after coronavirus exposure
9th October 2020
The Countess of Wessex has gone into self isolation after coming into contact with someone who has since tested positive for coronavirus.
Sophie is reported not to have any symptoms of coronavirus and is expected to undergo a test herself. It’s understood that the Countess hasn’t spent any time with the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh or any royal outside her immediate family circle…
The Countess of Wessex marked World Teachers Day with a visit to Stepping Stones School in Surrey on October 5th.
The Royal Family social media account shared photos of Sophie visiting with students outside at their Forest School, where they showed the royal aspects of…
The Countess of Wessex takes part in the Virtual London Marathon in support of her patronage
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…
Edward and Sophie kick off Black History Month during a visit to Vauxhall City Farm
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…
