British Royals

James, Earl of Wessex has an unexpected middle name and it could have been even more unusual

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18th January 2026
Royal babies usually get rather royal names but when the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh welcomed their son, in 2007, their choices surprised many. And the unusual pick of Edward and Sophie could have even more unusual origins. The baby boy born on December 17th 2007 at Frimley Park Hospital was a fourth grandson for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Four days later, his proud parents took…
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King Charles III

King Charles and Queen Camilla head royal delegation celebrating the UK's Asian community

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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 Gloucester and Princess Alexandra, who were also keen to celebrate the occasion. Guests arrived at the Palace on Thursday, 2…
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British Royals

Bill to create new Counsellors of State begins rapid progress through Parliament

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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 birthday. In a signed message read out to the House of Lords, the message read: It said the King would be “most content…
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Prince Edward begins three-day visit to Estonia and Germany honouring longstanding commitment

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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 but had to delay the visit as it coincided with his late mother’s funeral on Monday. Though the National Mourning period…
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