Today in 1999 saw Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys Jones tie the knot, in a more informal royal wedding at St George’s Chapel. Relive their special day in this ‘Royal…
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Royal Rewind: The Earl and Countess of Wessex’s wedding at Windsor
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Sophie says Wessex children ‘highly unlikely’ to use HRH style & she ‘won’t let’ sexual violence agenda ‘slip off the table’
In an interview with The Sunday Times, The Countess of Wessex has spoken about royal family life, and her children’s future outside of ‘the Firm’. Sophie, 55, said that it…
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Prince Edward talks Wessex family pets in Q&A with students from Orpheus Centre
by Katie Balfeby Katie BalfeThis week, The Earl of Wessex joined a Zoom call with students from The Orpheus Centre’s Apollo class to answer some of their questions – and he revealed a rather…
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Countess of Wessex submits her own photo from volunteering for Kate’s ‘Hold Still’ project
As part of the National Portrait Gallery’s ‘Hold Still’ project, to document life during lockdown, The Countess of Wessex has submitted her own image. Sophie, who has been volunteering her…
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Royals share photos of their favourite flowers for virtual Chelsea Flower Show
To mark the beginning of this year’s virtual RHS Chelsea Flower Show, members of the Royal Family – including The Queen, Princess Anne and The Duke of Gloucester – have…
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Royal Family come together to celebrate nurses and midwives on International Nurses Day
by Katie Balfeby Katie BalfeMembers of the Royal Family – including The Queen – joined together today to pay tribute to all healthcare nurses around the world on the occasion of International Nurses’ Day.…
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Countess of Wessex helps coronavirus effort, preparing food for key workers
The Countess of Wessex has been playing her part in the national effort against coronavirus, by preparing lunches and food parcels for NHS and frontline workers. Sophie, who lives at…
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Cambridge children and Wessexes ‘Clap for our Carers’ to thank frontline staff – see the videos
A nationwide campaign to show NHS staff and other frontline workers they are appreciated was tonight begun, with clapping and cheers across the UK. People were encouraged to open their…
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Happy birthday Prince Edward! Earl and Countess of Wessex try jam making in Essex
Yesterday, on The Earl of Wessex’s 56th birthday, Prince Edward and Sophie spent time in Essex visiting various organisations and businesses. This is the first joint-Wessex visit we have had…
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Queen & Royal Family celebrate Commonwealth Day as Sussexes bid farewell
by Katie Balfeby Katie BalfeNumerous members of the Royal Family were present at Westminster Abbey yesterday to attend the annual Commonwealth Service to commemorate Commonwealth Day. But all eyes were on The Duke and…
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Sophie opens Countess of Wessex Studios, attends meetings plus film premiere
by Katie Balfeby Katie BalfeThe Countess of Wessex was back for her second day of royal duties after half-term, which she took off to spend with her family in St Moritz. She spent the…
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Earl of Wessex visits western Africa to support Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
Last week, The Earl of Wessex visited Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to support The Duke of Edinburgh International Award and to meet young people taking part in the…
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Sophie decorates Valentine’s biscuits with families at Shooting Star hospice
by Katie Balfeby Katie BalfeThe Countess of Wessex yesterday visited Shooting Star House, a children’s hospice in Hampton, London. The visit was carried out by her in her role as Patron of Shooting Star…
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Countess of Wessex hosts meeting with new generation of female leaders
On Thursday the Countess of Wessex convened a meeting of the Women’s Network Forum (WNF) at the London Stock Exchange. The Countess established the Forum in 2014 as part of…
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Sophie in Sierra Leone: the Countess tackles sexual violence and girls’ education
Today, The Countess of Wessex concluded a short visit to Sierra Leone, during which she focused on addressing sexual and gender-based violence, supporting survivors, and championing women’s role in peace…
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Royals dazzle at UK-Africa Investment Summit reception – Will & Kate joined by Edward, Sophie & Anne
by Katie Balfeby Katie BalfeRed was the colour of the night at Buckingham Palace, with both The Duchess of Cambridge and Countess of Wessex (who is celebrating her birthday today) wearing the shade, as…
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Prince George & Princess Charlotte join royal walk to church for Christmas with Queen
Even though most of us are wading through wrapping paper, vegetable peelings, and excess furniture today, the Royal Family headed to church at Sandringham for the traditional service. This year…