The Duchess of Edinburgh’s engagement
ring is a striking and classic gem that was created by a favourite
jeweller and with a love message hidden in its stones. When Prince
Edward announced his engagement to Sophie Rhys-Jones on January 6th
1999, the engagement ring was front and centre. Prince Edward and
Sophie Rhys-Jones announced their engagement on January 6th
1999(ITV still/ fair…
Sophie cuddles rabbits in the New Forest in her final engagement as Countess of Wessex
10th March 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh made some furry
friends in the New Forest after opening a new climate centre at
Beaulieu. In what was her final ever engagement as the Countess of
Wessex before The King conferred Prince Edward the Dukedom of
Edinburgh, Her Royal Highness met some…
Edward and Sophie head to the Cayman Islands to deliver special letter from The King
23rd February 2023
The Earl and Countess of Wessex have
travelled to the Cayman Islands on their latest globetrotting tour.
Their Royal Highnesses have been meeting locals from across the
Cayman Islands, and delivered a letter on behalf of Prince Edward’s
elder brother, The…
Why has the Countess of Wessex's successful overseas visit been all but ignored?
6th February 2023
You’d be remiss if you didn’t know that
the Countess of Wessex was in the Netherlands last week for a visit
focusing on women’s rights and conflict-based sexual violence
because outside of the dedicated royal watchers on social media, it
was barely covered by the press. Once again, Sophie’s vital work
was ignored when it should have been given front-page coverage.
After all, her voice…
The Earl and Countess of Wessex and
Forfar have attended Royal Variety for the first time. This is also
the first time this event has been held since the death of Queen
Elizabeth II. Their Royal Highnesses arrived at the Royal Albert
Hall, behind Prince Albert Gate…
Bill to create new Counsellors of State begins rapid progress through Parliament
17th November 2022
The bill to create new Counsellors of
State is moving forward following a request by King Charles to make
The Princess Royal, and the Earl of Wessex two of his new
Counsellors. The Monarch’s goal was announced by Lord Chamberlain,
Lord Parker, on His Majesty’s…
The Earl and Countess of Wessex will
attend the Royal Variety Performance this year, their first
appearance at one of the year’s most prestigious royal events. The
Royal Variety Charity announced the news, saying that they were
thrilled with Edward and Sophie’s attendance and added, “a
heartfelt and sincere thanks to Their Royal Highnesses for
supporting our crucial fundraising sell-out…
The Countess of Wessex sees legacy of Diamond Jubilee on visit to Malawi
12th October 2022
The Countess of Wessex is in Malawi to
see the impact of work done in Queen Elizabeth II’s name. World
Sight Day is on 13 October, and Sophie will be in Malawi to
participate in the yearly national celebrations. Her Royal Highness
will meet patients who have been…
The Countess of Wessex travels to Rwanda to continue work on conflict-based sexual violence
6th October 2022
The Countess of Wessex has continued her
visit to the African continent, with engagements in Rwanda on 5
October. Upon arrival, Sophie met with Rwanda’s Minister of State
for Foreign Affairs, Professor Nshuti Manasseh, and the Minister
for Gender and Family Promotion…
The Countess of Wessex highlights sexual based conflict violent on historic visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
4th October 2022
The Countess of Wessex has become the
first member of the British Royal Family to visit the Democratic
Republic of the Congo with her visit this week. Sophie is in the
African country on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and
Development Office and aims to address “the devastating impact of
sexual and gender based violence in conflict, while supporting and
empowering survivors and tackling…
