As the Earl of Wessex turns 56, he was
greeted by mini police and Diddy Men on his birthday during a day
trip to Liverpool. The Earl was in Liverpool to officially open the
Merseyside Police’s new Rose Hill headquarters. While there
alongside the Countess of Wessex, the pair heard more about the
work of community leaders, charities, and emergency services
throughout the region. There was…
ICYMI: The Earl and Countess of Wessex send best wishes to Team GB Paralympians
7th March 2022
The Earl and Countess of Wessex spoke
with Paralympians from Team Great Britain ahead of the opening of
the Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing. Edward and Sophie spoke
with three Paralympians, skiers Menna Fitzpatrick, guide Katie
Guest, and Shona Brownlee, over a video…
The Earl and Countess of Wessex paid a
visit to the new airbase used by the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance
Service earlier this week. At the new airbase, located in North
Weald, Edward and Sophie were given the chance to thank first
responders for the work they undertook…
As one of the hardest working couples in
the British Royal Family, the Earl and Countess of Wessex have had
a very busy 2021. There were several significant family events, as
well as countless engagements where they represented The Queen.
Edward and Sophie regularly carry out engagements, while their
children, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn do not.
January As much…
On Saturday, Her Majesty Margareta,
Custodian of the Crown of Romania and Prince Radu were welcomed at
Bagshot Park for a meeting with the Earl and Countess of Wessex.
The Surrey home is Edward and Sophie’s official residence, and the
royals gathered to discuss The Duke…
"None of us can slow the passage of time" - The Queen's poignant message
17th November 2021
The Earl of Wessex has delivered a
message from The Queen at the General Synod of the Church of
England, which included the poignant line, “None of us can slow the
passage of time.” The Queen had been set to attend the General
Synod, which is the legislative body of…
Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex,
visited RAF Waddington on Wednesday, 28 September, to mark the
retirement of the E-3D Sentry from RAF service after 30 years. A
Royal Parade was held along with a flypast conducted by an 8
Squadron E-3D Sentry. The aircraft has seen extensive use during
operations with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
These operations range from countering…
The Earl and Countess of Wessex have
spent a day in Northern Ireland, culminating with a visit to the
famous Balmoral Show. Their first engagement was a tour of the new
facilities at the South Lake Leisure Centre in Craigavon. They met
with the staff and patrons of the…
It was a family affair as members of the
British royals visited the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The Earl and
Countess of Wessex, The Princess Royal, The Duke and Duchess of
Gloucester and Princess Alexandra paid a visit to the horticultural
show on its opening day, September…
The Earl and Countess of Wessex paid a
visit to Home-Start Corby on Wednesday to thank the staff and
volunteers for their hard work during the coronavirus pandemic.
Home-Start, a network that provides support to new parents and
young families during challenging times, has branches across the
United Kingdom. In 2020, they supported over 56,000 families.
During their visit, Edward and Sophie…
