While on a visit to Kenya in honour of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, the Earl of Wessex recognised the achievement of the Platinum Jubilee in perhaps one of the most historic places in royal history: Aberdare Open Fields, the treetops where The Queen received the news of her accession.
The Earl planted a tree as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy Initiative. In honour…
Mini police and Diddy Men greet Prince Edward on his birthday
11th March 2022
As the Earl of Wessex turns 56, he was greeted by mini police and Diddy Men on his birthday during a day trip to Liverpool.
The Earl was in Liverpool to officially open the Merseyside Police’s new Rose Hill headquarters. While there alongside the Countess of…
Amid the week of International Women’s Day, the Countess of Wessex attended a reception at Downing Street for the launch of the Girl’s Educations Skills Partnership, a new initiative to improve girls’ access to education and employment in developing…
The Earl and Countess of Wessex spoke with Paralympians from Team Great Britain ahead of the opening of the Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing.
Edward and Sophie spoke with three Paralympians, skiers Menna Fitzpatrick, guide Katie Guest, and Shona Brownlee, over a video call to learn more about their training processes and how they’ve each made their journeys to the Paralympics.
Edward…
The Earl and Countess of Wessex paid a visit to the new airbase used by the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Service earlier this week.
At the new airbase, located in North Weald, Edward and Sophie were given the chance to thank first responders for the work they undertook…
Prince Edward spent Monday night with Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page and Gone Girl actress Rosamund Pike in support of one of his patronages, the National Youth Theatre.
Wearing a striking burgundy velvet blazer and tartan trousers, the Earl of Wessex attended the…
The Countess of Wessex discusses parenting challenges with new mums
26th February 2022
The Countess of Wessex officially opened the newly-refurbished Jigsaw Hub community space and baby bank area of The Lighthouse in Surrey this week.
The newly-refurbished Jigsaw Hub in Woking doubles as a community space for families and a baby bank that provides supplies like clothing and toys and other equipment to families with children under five.
“I certainly got so much out of my time…
Earl of Wessex to follow in Prince Philip's footsteps
24th February 2022
Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, will follow in the footsteps of his late father, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and will become the new president of the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
Show management announced the Earl would take over as president of the 79-year-old…
Sophie marks her birthday by helping out at a vaccination centre
20th January 2022
The Countess of Wessex celebrated her 57th birthday on Thursday and marked it by volunteering with St. John Ambulance.
Sophie had a shift at an NHS vaccination centre in Surrey run by SJA. She was seen throughout the day talking with other volunteers and helping…
Countess of Wessex visits Qatar to promote eye healthcare
13th January 2022
The Countess of Wessex has been visiting Qatar this week, the first royal overseas visit of 2022, to raise awareness about eye healthcare.
Sophie, Global Ambassador for the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, arrived in Qatar on Monday to view projects associated with Orbis in the Middle East. Her visit continues through to Thursday, meeting with charities and organisations in…