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…
