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The Earl of Wessex wishes Paralympians luck ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

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21st August 2021
The Earl of Wessex sent a message of support to British Paralympians as the 2020 Paralympic Games are scheduled to begin this week in Tokyo. In a video shared to the Royal Family social media accounts, Edward sends his best wishes to the competitors, and says that he hopes that the surreal aspects of these Games, “in particular the lack of any spectators,” won’t detract from the main…
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Earl of Wessex visits school opened by his late father

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7th May 2021
The Earl of Wessex carried out a number of engagements over the past week, ranging from thanking COVID-19 vaccination centre volunteers to meeting young people taking part in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Perhaps the most poignant engagement was Edward’s visit to Christ’s College and Pond Meadow schools in Guildford, Surrey, which was officially opened by his late father, Prince Philip…
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The Wessex Year in Review

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26th December 2020
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…
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Ten facts about James, Viscount Severn

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17th December 2020
Today marks the 13th birthday of The Queen’s youngest grandson, James, Viscount Severn. To celebrate,Royal Central is taking a look at his life so far: James Alexander Philip Theo Mountbatten-Windsor, Viscount Severn was born on December 17, 2007, at Frimley Park Hospital to Prince Edward and Sophie, The Earl and Countess of Wessex. He is the younger brother of Lady Louise Windsor but is…
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The Earl and Countess of Wessex mark Eid by volunteering at Shah Jahan Mosque

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25th May 2020
The Earl and Countess of Wessex have been volunteering at the Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking to celebrate Eid. The couple also recorded a message to show their support for the Muslim community and thank them for their help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today marks the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid celebrations for Muslims across the world. #EidMubarak #eidmubarak2020 The Earl and Countess…
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