The Royal Family has been out in full
force this week in Scotland, with the Earl and Countess of Forfar
carrying out engagements in the country. Edward and Sophie—who were
gifted their Scottish titles in 2019 on Edward’s 55th
birthday—carried out a series of engagements in Forfar, Angus and
Edinburgh, with their first stop at the links at the Forfar Golf
Club. The Forfar Golf Club is…
Sophie talks about Prince Philip in new BBC interview: "He has left a giant-sized hole in our lives"
17th June 2021
The Countess of Wessex sat down for a
wide-ranging interview with BBC Radio 5 Live on Wednesday morning,
speaking about her late father-in-law, her work on behalf of rape
survivors, and life during lockdown. Speaking to radio host Naga
Munchetty, Sophie was brought to…
The Countess of Wessex speaks out about menstruation, menopause, and pregnancy as she takes up new patronage
21st May 2021
The Countess of Wessex has become the new
patron of Wellbeing of Women, a women’s health charity dedicated to
saving and changing the lives of women, girls, and babies. The
charity also helps to improve the health and wellbeing of a woman’s
life through research…
The Earl and Countess of Wessex have paid
a visit to Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey to mark International
Nurses Day. During their visit, Edward and Sophie were introduced
to more than 40 nurses who’ve been recognised for their hard work
throughout the coronavirus pandemic. The royals viewed the
hospital’s new wellbeing garden, which was created through
donations by the NHS Charities…
The Sussexes and Wessexes show that royalty is a tradition, not a trade - reinventing it never succeeds
12th May 2021
While the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s
decision to leave the UK for America might seem like a royal first
to many, the discussions of leaving ‘The Firm’ have been held more
frequently, and more recently, than you may expect. On the face of
it, the Duke and Duchess…
Saving lives - The Countess of Wessex becomes a vaccine centre volunteer
25th February 2021
The Countess of Wessex has begun
volunteering with St John Ambulance and the NHS at a vaccination
centre in Greater London as part of the Royal Family’s wider
support for the coronavirus vaccine rollout. Sophie’s first shift
was Thursday, where she helped record…
The Countess of Wessex presents the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design
23rd February 2021
The Countess of Wessex presented the
Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design to Priya Ahluwalia on
Tuesday evening. In a Zoom call, Sophie and Ahluwalia chatted about
her fashion line. Ahluwalia is the designer behind an eponymous
menswear line inspired by her Indian-Nigerian heritage. She also
uses vintage materials and champions diversity and sustainability
in her practices.
The Countess of Wessex supports football charity in special anniversary year
5th February 2021
The Countess of Wessex joined in a
special video call on Thursday, marking the 20th anniversary of the
Foundation of Light charitable organisation. The Foundation of
Light, founded by the former chairman of Sunderland AFC, is one of
the largest football charities in the…
The Earl and Countess of Forfar pay digital visit to their Scottish county
28th January 2021
The Earl and Countess of Wessex and
Forfar paid a virtual visit to their Scottish county on Wednesday,
conducting online chats with frontline workers who have been
serving Forfar during the coronavirus pandemic. During their
virtual visit, Edward and Sophie met with NHS…
It’s been a busy year for the Earl and
Countess of Wessex. The couple, who normally operate with very
little press coverage, have seen their roles transform this year
with the departure of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex as full-time
working royals. This year the couple came more to the forefront
with their royal duties. Edward and Sophie continued to champion
their own individual causes…
