It was the crowning moment of a historic
day when the Royal Family appeared on the balcony to greet the
cheering crowds gathered below Buckingham Palace. Despite the rain
that dampened the celebration, thousands came out from the two
sides of The Mall and, walking orderly behind MET police officers,
reached the space in front of Buckingham Palace and around the
Queen Victoria…
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…
King Charles and Queen Camilla head royal delegation celebrating the UK's Asian community
5th February 2023
The King and Queen attended a reception
at Buckingham Palace this week to celebrate the Asian community
living and working in the United Kingdom. Their Majesties were
joined at the palace by the Princess Royal, the Earl of Wessex, the
Duke of Kent, the Duchess of…
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 of Kensington Park, in the evening
of Thursday, 1st December. They were welcomed by residents of
Brinsworth House…
The Earl of Wessex takes on the role of chaperone for day 2 of President Ramaphosa's State Visit
26th November 2022
On the second day of South Africa’s
President State Visit to the United Kingdom, it was up to the Earl
of Wessex to take on the role of chaperone. His Royal Highness led
President Cyril Ramaphosa through two visits that have a lot to do
with the partnership work…
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 Earl of Wessex is set to chair the
14th Forum for the Duke of Edinburgh International Award, which
will take place in Romania. The forum was formally opened on
Tuesday, 11 October, and will last for the next four days. His
Royal Highness arrived in Easter Europe on…
Prince Edward begins three-day visit to Estonia and Germany honouring longstanding commitment
21st September 2022
The Earl of Wessex is “honouring a
longstanding commitment” as he visits Estonia and Germany this
week. Prince Edward had been due to visit both countries in his
role as Royal Colonel of 2nd Battalion The Rifles and Royal
Honorary Colonel of the Royal Wessex Yeomanry…
The Earl and Countess of Wessex made a
surprise appearance outside of Buckingham Palace on Saturday,
September 17. Their Royal Highnesses emerged from Buckingham
Palace to greet well-wishers and thank them for their tributes and
homages to Her late Majesty. As soon as they emerged form the
Palace, the crowds cheered for them, as Prince Edward & Sophie
approached them for a…
