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The Countess of Wessex sends joy filled congratulations to England’s hockey stars

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8th August 2022

The Countess of Wessex has described England’s women’s hockey champions as ”stars” as she sent a personal message of congratulations to the team following their gold medal win at the Commonwealth Games.

It’s the first time the England women’s team have claimed top spot in the competition at the games.

Sophie, who is patron of England Hockey, shared her joy at the win in a special post on the Royal Family’s official social media.

The Countess wrote on Twitter ”Massive, massive congratulations”, adding ”well-deserved Commonwealth Gold medallists.”

And there was special praise for captain, Holly Hunt, in the royal message as Sophie continued ”Well done Holly for leading such a fabulous team. I am so happy and so, so proud of you all. You are all stars.”

England took gold with a 2-1 win over Australia.

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Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.