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St Lucia radio host questions why the Earl and Countess of Wessex are visiting the island

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25th April 2022
As the Earl and Countess of Wessex continue their Caribbean tour in honour of the Platinum Jubilee, St Lucia’s biggest radio host has criticised the Jubilee tour, asking how it benefits the islanders. Sam Flood, the host of Tells It Like It Is on Saint Lucian radio said of the visit: “I would like to know what is the purpose of this royal visit and who is paying for it. They kept a…
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A Colonel's catch up as the Countess of Wessex visits 5 Rifles

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23rd March 2022
Fresh off a solo trip to New York, the Countess of Wessex attended a military camp in Wiltshire. The 47-year-old visited the headquarters of the British Army 5th Battalion The Rifles in Bulford in her role as Royal Colonel. At the headquarters, the Countess caught up with personnel and their families over the work that has been done over the last six months. The Rifles is an infantry…
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The Countess of Wessex puts focus on women and girl's education

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9th March 2022
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 countries. Launched by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the £20million partnership will continue to help as the United…
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The Countess of Wessex discusses parenting challenges with new mums

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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…
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