The Edinburghs

Sophie hugs mourners in Manchester as she and Prince Edward light a candle in memory of The Queen

By
15th September 2022
The Earl and Countess of Wessex were in Manchester Thursday afternoon to pay tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Paying their respects to Edward’s late mother, the royal couple viewed the book of condolences set up by the city and saw cards and floral displays set up in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who died one week ago. The royal couple then carried out a walkabout in St. Ann’s…
Read more
British RoyalsPalaces & Buildings

Royal garden party season comes to a close at Holyroodhouse

By
30th June 2022
The short royal garden party season has come to a close for 2022. The Prince of Wales, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, and The Princess Royal hosted guests at the Palace of Holyroodhouse for the final party of the season. The Royal Family did not travel just for the party, members of the family are in Scotland to mark the annual Holyrood week. Taking place between the end of June and the…
Read more
British RoyalsThe Edinburghs

Edward and Sophie attend record breaking attempt at Big Jubilee Lunch

By
5th June 2022
Continuing on with their very busy schedule for the Platinum Jubilee weekend, The Earl and Countess of Wessex were in Windsor to take part in a momentous Big Jubilee Lunch. Edward and Sophie were at a community lunch on the Long Walk at Windsor Castle. They joined over 3,000 people at almost 500 tables stretching 800 metres long on the walkway to take part in the Big Jubilee…
Read more
The Edinburghs

A new title for the Countess of Wessex

By
12th May 2022
The Countess of Wessex has received a new title from The Queen. Sophie has been named a Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St John, as announced in The Gazette. The roll reads: “ORDER OF ST JOHN FOR THE FAITH AND IN THE SERVICE OF HUMANITY. “The QUEEN has graciously pleased to sanction the following Promotions in, and Admissions to, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of…
Read more