Re: Edward & Sophie's Royal Duties

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Countess of Wessex visits poppy sculpture at cathedral | Hereford Times

THE Countess of Wessex is visiting Hereford this morning to admire the iconic poppy sculpture at the cathedral.

Sophie, who is married to Prince Edward, arrived at Hereford Cathedral at 11am where the Poppies: Weeping Window sculpture is displayed.

The Countess met the sculpture's artist Paul Cummins and 14-18 NOW executive producer Nigel Hinds.

She also met former Second World War munitions workers from the Rotherwas Munitions Factory.

The royal party visited Hereford Museum and Art Gallery to experience the Herefordshire in the Great War exhibition and meet local schoolchildren who took part in the Herefordshire Schools Remembering WWI arts and writing competition.

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Court Circular 25th April:
The Earl of Wessex, Patron, the Tennis and Rackets Association, today attended the Professional-Amateur Tournament at The Queen's Club, Palliser Road, London W14.

Court Circular 26th April:
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this morning visited UTC Portsmouth, London Road, Portsmouth, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Mr. Nigel Atkinson).

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this afternoon visited Seacourt Tennis Club, Hayling Island, Hampshire, as part of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Real Tennis Tour.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this evening attended a Dinner at Seacourt Tennis Club.

The Countess of Wessex, President, Breast Cancer Haven Guardians, this afternoon held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, afterwards held a Meeting for Stoll at Buckingham Palace.

The Countess of Wessex, Chairman, Women in Business Committee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this evening attended a Reception at Central St. Giles, 1-13 St. Giles High Street, London WC2.

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On May 24th The Duke of Cambridge, The Earl of Wessex and Princess Beatrice will host a reception in Buckingham Palace gardens for the The Duke of Edinburgh Award.

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Court Circular 30th April:
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Trustees, The Prince Philip Trust Fund for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, this afternoon chaired a Meeting at St. George's House and this evening attended a Dinner in the Norman Tower, Windsor Castle.

The Countess of Wessex, Colonel-in-Chief, Corps of Army Music, today held a Meeting.

Court Circular 2nd May:
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Trustees, The Prince Philip Trust Fund for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, today attended a Lunch at Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire.

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Court Circular 3rd May:
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Lions Clubs International, Multiple District 105, British Isles and Ireland, this afternoon held a Meeting.

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Sophie Wessex opens Sage House in Sussex | Daily Mail Online
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Royal seal of approval for Shoreham?s new eye clinic - Worthing Herald

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On May 10 the Earl of Wessex as Trustee of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award visited the Castle Manor Academy in Haverhill (1-3) the Newmarket Real Tennis Club and attended a dinner at The Jockey Club Rooms in Newmarket

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ourt Circular 12th May:
The Countess of Wessex, Colonel-in-Chief, South Alberta Light Horse, this morning attended a Meeting with Officers from the Regiment.

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Today, May 17, the Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex and the Countess of Wessex held a reception for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. The reception took place in the gardens of Buckingham Palace:

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Prince Edward wears tennis whites as he enjoys a match in France  | Daily Mail Online

Prince Edward in France for Real Tennis. (Which was the sport being played when he first met a young PR executive named Sophie Rhys Jones.)
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Court Circular 20th May:
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this morning departed Farnborough Airport, Hampshire, for France.

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Soci?t? Nautique de Bayonne, Trinquet Saint-Andr?, 4 Rue du Jeu de Paume, Bayonne, as part of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Real Tennis Tour.

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The Earl and Countess of Wessex held a reception for young people, who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award, at the Buckingham Palace Gardens today, May 24. Princess Beatrice attended as well:

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They were also joined by William who was on hand to present awards.

Kensington Palace on Twitter: "Celebrating @DofE successes: The Duke of Cambridge presents Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Awards to young people at
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Princess Eugenie was also present at today's reception.

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Kate Middleton earned her DoE Awards Gold Medal while she was a student at Marlborough College.

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Memorial to wartime nurses unveiled in Staffordshire - BBC News

A service of dedication was held for the monument at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire, attended by the Countess of Wessex.

The piece commemorates the work of professional and Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) nurses in World War One and World War Two.

It carries the names of nearly 1,300 nurses who died during or as a direct result of their service.

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Yes @Izabella it is time for those women to be recognized for their often dangerous and challenging work during the war.

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Court Circular 4th June:
The Earl of Wessex this afternoon departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for China.
Mr. Timothy Roberts is in attendance.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, the Nursing Memorial Appeal, today attended a Service of Dedication at the National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, for the Nursing Memorial and was received by Mr. Graham Stow (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire).

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Court Circular 5th June:
The Earl of Wessex this morning arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport and was received by Her Majesty's Ambassador to the People's Republic of China (Her Excellency Dame Barbara Woodward).

His Royal Highness today called upon the Madame Sun Chunlan (Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China) at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, 2 Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing.

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this afternoon attended a Reception for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in The Duke of Edinburgh's Award at the Residence in Beijing.

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, afterwards attended a Meeting at the Residence.

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, subsequently attended a Meeting at the Residence.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Reception and Dinner given by Her Majesty's Ambassador to the People's Republic of China at the Residence.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, this afternoon attended the Childhood Champion Awards at Banking Hall, 14 Cornhill, London EC3.

Her Royal Highness, Chairman, Women in Business, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, later held a Meeting.
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Today, June 7, the Countess of Wessex as Patron of the Treloar Trust attended a Thank You Event at Treloar School & College in Holybourne, Hampshire and attended a Charity Reception at The York Club at Windsor Great Park

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She visited as Patron of the Children's Hospital and will later also attend a dinner at Harewood House in connection with that patronage.

As Patron of Caring for Life she also visited Crag House Farm in Cookridge, Leeds today.

Sophie at the Children's Hospital.

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I really like Sophie's navy/floral print dress today. IMO a perfect day time engagement outfit.
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The Earl of Wessex attended the National Service of Commemoration and a reception for the 1100th anniversary of the death of Aethelfaed, Lady of Mercians in Tamworth today, June 12. As Trustee of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award he visited Sunseeker International in Poole, Dorse and will attend a dinner at Brownsea Castle.

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Court Circular 11th June:
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this morning attended a Meeting at Gulliver House, Madeira Walk, Windsor, Berkshire.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, this afternoon visited Caring For Life, Crag House Farm, Otley Old Road, Cookridge, Leeds, and was received by the Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire (Dame Ingrid Roscoe).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, afterwards opened the Clinical Research Facility at Leeds Children's Hospital, Clarendon Wing, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, this evening attended a Dinner at Harewood House, Leeds.

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 Court Circular 13th June:
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh?s International Award Foundation, this morning visited the Hyde Real Tennis Club, Walditch Road, Walditch, as part of His Royal Highness?s Duke of Edinburgh?s Award Real Tennis Tour and was received by Her Majesty?s Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset (Mr Angus Campbell).

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh?s Award, this afternoon visited Canford School, Canford Magna, Dorset.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh?s Award, this evening attended a Dinner at Canford School.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Stoll, this morning opened the Centenary Lodge, Evelyn Avenue, Aldershot, and was received by Her Majesty?s Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Mr Nigel Atkinson).

Her Royal Highness, President, this afternoon held a Meeting for Girlguiding.

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Court Circular 14th June:
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh?s International Award Foundation, this morning visited Canford Real Tennis and Squash Club, Canford Magna, Wimborne, as part of His Royal Highness?s The Duke of Edinburgh?s Award Real Tennis Tour and was received by Her Majesty?s Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset (Mr Angus Campbell).

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Court Circular 15th June:
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh?s International Award Foundation, this afternoon chaired a Meeting at Windsor Castle.

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh?s International Award Foundation, and The Countess of Wessex, Global Ambassador, this evening held a World Fellowship Anniversary Dinner at Windsor Castle.

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Court Circular 18th June:
The Queen, accompanied by The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke of York, The Earl of Wessex, The Princess Royal, The Duke of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy, today held a Chapter of the Most Noble Order of the Garter in the Throne Room, Windsor Castle.
The Duchess of Cornwall, The Countess of Wessex, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence and The Duchess of Gloucester were present.

Court Circular 19th June:
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh?s International Award Foundation, this morning visited the Oratory School, Woodcote, as part of His Royal Highness?s The Duke of Edinburgh?s Award Real Tennis Tour, and was received by Her Majesty?s Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire (Mr. Timothy Stevenson).

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Today, July 16, the Earl of Wessex as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation visited Prested Hall in Feering, Colchester, Essex, in celebration of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Real Tennis Tour 2018. In the evening he attended a dinner in connection with the Duke of Edinburgh's Award also at Prested Hall:

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Editorial Photos, Celebrity, News, & Sports Images | Rex

Sophie Countess of Wessex visit to The Association of Sail Training Organisations and Sailing, Haslar Marina, Gosport, Hampshire, UK - 06 Aug 2018

Louise joins her mother on a visit to one of her patronages: Association of Sail Training Organizations and Sailing.  :)
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The Countess of Wessex and Lady Louise Windsor attend Hockey World Cup Final in London ? Royal Central
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The Countess of Wessex and her daughter, Lady Louise Windsor, attended the final of the Hockey Women?s World Cup in London on Sunday afternoon.

Their Royal Highnesses saw Ireland take a battering against defending champions The Netherlands who won match 6-0.

Ireland started the tournament as the lowest ranked team, so to make the World Cup final is no small achievement. But in the end, they were no match for the Dutch who claimed their 8th title.

The Countess of Wessex has a great interest in the sport and is the patron of England Hockey.

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Court Circular 7th August:
The Countess of Wessex, Colonel-in-Chief, Corps of Army Music, this afternoon held a Meeting

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Court Circular 9th August:
The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Edinburgh International Festival, and Patron, National Youth Orchestras of Scotland, this afternoon attended a Reception and Performance at Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Edinburgh, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Francis Ross, the Rt. Hon. the Lord Provost).

It is possible that the Wessexes are in Scotland now to visit Balmoral before the school year begins again and Edward is performing engagements for his Scottish based patronages.

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Sophie participates in the annual BGC Global Charity Day in London.

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