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

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…
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Platinum Jubilee focus for Edward and Sophie with presentation of special medals

Several members of the Royal Family are in Scotland for Holyrood Week, including The Earl and Countess of Wessex. Edward and Sophie are known as the Earl and Countess of Forfar in Scotland, and they were in Moray on June 28 2022 to meet with volunteers and celebrate the Platinum Jubilee.  The couple first visited Gordonstoun, Edward and his late father’s alma mater, to present…
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St Lucia radio host questions why the Earl and Countess of Wessex are visiting the island

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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Earl of Wessex takes Queen's Green Canopy to a place of royal history

While on a visit to Kenya in honour of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, the Earl of Wessex recognised the achievement of the Platinum Jubilee in perhaps one of the most historic places in royal history: Aberdare Open Fields, the treetops where The Queen received the news of her accession. The Earl planted a tree as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy Initiative. In honour…
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