The Wessexes/Edinburgh's Engagements and Court Circular Entries Part 2

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The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this morning visited Thames Primary Academy, Severn Road, Blackpool, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire (the Lord Shuttleworth KG).

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this afternoon visited the Oracle Youth Centre, 49 St Anne's Road, Blackpool.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, afterwards visited Pioneer Tec Residential Care and Education, Preston.

Court Circular || 30 January 2023

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The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, today attended a Meeting at Award House, 7-11 Saint Matthew Street, London SW1.

His Royal Highness, Royal Honorary Colonel, Royal Wessex Yeomanry, this afternoon received the Lord de Mauley upon relinquishing his appointment as Honorary Colonel and the Rt Hon Simon Hart MP upon assuming the appointment.

The Earl of Wessex this evening attended the Radio Times Centenary Reception at Claridge's Hotel, Brook Street, London W1.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Addington Fund, this morning visited Smerrill Dairy Farm, the Bathurst Estate, Kemble, Cirencester, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire (Mr Edward Gillespie).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Cirencester Housing for Young People, 29-31 Querns Lane, Cirencester.

The Countess of Wessex afterwards visited Cirencester Signpost, Ashcroft Church, 21 Ashcroft Road, Cirencester.

- Court Circular || 31 January 2023

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More of Prince Edward's attendance at the Radio Times Centenary Reception.

The Earl of Wessex attends Radio Times annual Covers party | Daily Mail Online

nside the venue he was joined by famous faces including Sir Lenny Henry, Sir Michael Palin, and Sue Barker.

This September marks the Radio Times' 100th anniversary, with the event also welcoming cover stars from across the decades including Sir Tony Robinson, and newsreader Angela Rippon.   

At the event Edward received two commemorative Radio Times covers featuring the the Queen; the first ever to feature the then Princess Elizabeth in October 1940 and Radio Times' Platinum Jubilee cover from May 2022.

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The Countess of Wessex, Patron, the Scar Free Foundation, this morning visited the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2, to mark the United Nations International Women and Girls in Science Day, and was received by Ms. Geraldine Norris (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Toronto General and Western Hospital, this afternoon held a Meeting.

The Countess of Wessex, Chairman, Women in Business Committee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, later chaired a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.
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  Court Circular  || 8 February 2023

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The Earl of Wessex, Patron, the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, this afternoon attended a Luncheon at Coutts and Company, 440 Strand, London WC2, and afterwards attended a performance of Much Ado About Nothing at the Duke of York?s Theatre, St Martin's Lane, London WC2.

The Countess of Wessex, Chairman, Women's Network Forum, this afternoon chaired a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Chartered Management Institute, later attended a Conference to mark National Apprenticeship Week at County Hall, Belvedere Road, London SE1.

Court  Circular || 9 January 2023

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The Earl of Wessex, Patron, this evening attended a Concert for the Windsor Festival at Windsor Castle.

- Court Circular || 10 February 2023

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The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning departed from London Heathrow Airport for the Cayman Islands and were received upon arrival at Owen Roberts International Airport, Grand Cayman, by the Governor of Cayman Islands (His Excellency Mr Martyn Roper).

Their Royal Highnesses this evening attended a Reception at Government House, Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman.

Captain Andrew Aspden RN and Mrs Angus Galletley are in attendance.

- Court Circular || 20 February 2023

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The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Central Caribbean Marine Institute, this morning visited the Central Caribbean Marine Institute Coral Nursery, Little Cayman, Cayman Islands.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Lunch given by the Premier of Cayman Islands (the Hon, Wayne Panton) at Southern Cross Club, Guy Banks Road, Little Cayman.

The Earl of Wessex, Patron afterwards visited the Central Caribbean Institute Research Centre, Little Cayman.
His Royal Highness, Patron, Central Caribbean Marine Institute, this evening attended a Reception on Little Cayman to launch the Coral Fund.

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Central Caribbean Marine Institute, later attended a Dinner at Southern Cross Club, Guy Banks Road, Little Cayman.

The Countess of Wessex, Global Ambassador, 100 Women in Finance, this morning participated in a Panel Discussion at the Ritz Carlton, Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman.

Her Royal Highness, Global Ambassador, 100 Women in Finance, this afternoon attended a Lunch at WaterColours, 719 West Bay Road, Grand Cayman.

The Countess of Wessex later visited YMCA Field of Dreams, Fairbanks Road, George Town, Grand Cayman.

Her Royal Highness, Global Ambassador, 100 Women in Finance, this evening attended a Dinner at the Ritz Carlton, Seven Mile Beach.

- Court Circular || 21 February 2023

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The Earl of Wessex this morning visited George Town Yacht Club, 612B North Sound Road, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, and departed by boat to visit the Coast Guard Base.

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 afternoon attended a Reception at Government House, Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award.

The Countess of Wessex, Global Ambassador, 100 Women in Finance, this morning attended a Reception at Government House.

Her Royal Highness later attended the Annual Agricultural Show at West Bay, Grand Cayman.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex later departed from Owen Roberts International Airport, Grand Cayman, for Turks and Caicos Islands and were received upon arrival in Grand Turk by the Governor of Turks and Caicos Islands (His Excellency Mr Nigel Dakin).

Their Royal Highnesses this evening attended a Reception at the Governor's Residence, Grand Turk.

- Court Circular || 22 February 2023

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The Earl of Wessex this morning visited Ed Gartland Youth Centre, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this afternoon attended a Luncheon at the Palm Hotel, Grace Bay Beach, Princess Drive, Providenciales.

The Countess of Wessex this morning visited Blue Haven Marina, Leeward Settlement, Providenciales.

Her Royal Highness afterwards attended the Turks and Caicos Women's Leadership and Empowerment Meeting at the Palm Hotel, Grace Bay Beach.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex later departed Providenciales International Airport for Nassau, Bahamas.

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, and Her Royal Highness, Global Ambassador, this evening attended a Reception at the Breezes Hotel, West Bay Street, Nassau, for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award.

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, afterwards attended a Dinner at Lyford Cay Club, 1 Lyford Cay Drive, New Providence.

- Court Circular || 23 February 2023

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The Earl of Wessex this morning visited the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Base, Coral Harbour, Nassau, the Bahamas.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited the Success Ultimately Reassures Everybody Programme in Carmichael Road, Nassau.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex this afternoon visited the Governor General's Youth Award's Camp at Maillis Farm, Adelaide Road, Nassau.

The Countess of Wessex this morning visited Willie Mae Pratt Centre for Girls, Fox Hill Road, Nassau.

Her Royal Highness afterwards attended a Women Empowerment Meeting at Atlantis, One Casino Drive, Paradise Island.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this evening departed Lynden Pindling International Airport for the United Kingdom.

- Court Circular || 24 February 2023

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The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from the Bahamas.

Captain Andrew Aspden RN and Mrs Angus Galletley were in attendance.

- Court Circular || 25 February 2023

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The Earl of Wessex

Prince Edward beams amid rumours he is set to meet Ariana Grande this week | Daily Mail Online

Prince Edward looked particularly smart when attending a fundraising gala in London on Tuesday - as reports emerge he may be meeting one of the world's biggest popstars this week.

The Earl of Wessex, who turns 59 this Friday, joined guests at the National Youth Theatre's annual fundraising gala at The Londoner Hotel, which raises funds for the the charity to continue its work.

Dressed in a dapper black suit with a crisp white shirt and a bow tie, Queen Elizabeth II's youngest son appeared to be in high spirits.

And his chipper disposition may be explained by rumours he is set to visit the set of the film adaptation of the musical Wicked next week, which stars pop sensation Ariana Grande.

The Sun reported the father-of-two is due to visit the set in his capacity as patron of many arts charities and organisations.

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Discussion of the title changes for Prince Edward can be found in this thread linked below. Please continue the discussion there

New Titles for the Wessexes

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Sophie cuddles rabbits in the New Forest in her final engagement as Countess of Wessex ? Royal Central

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Edward's beaming smile could power all of Edinburgh for a week! I've noticed that there hasn't been a great deal of activity from the other members of the BRF today especially TM and the Wales. Perhaps it was a coordinated effort to give the new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh the spotlight today.

Prince Edward Remarks on ?Overwhelming? Birthday as the New Duke of Edinburgh - YouTube

'Prince Edward Remarks on ?Overwhelming? Birthday as the New Duke of Edinburgh'

Prince Edward thanks people for welcoming him and his wife Sophie to Edinburgh on a day which he describes as ?special and slightly overwhelming?.

His comments come as King Charles grants Prince Edward and Sophie the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh title.

The royal couple were in the city to attend an event marking the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine. Report by Roshni Patel.

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The Duke of Edinburgh, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh?s Award, this morning held a Meeting with young Award participants at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

- Court Circular || 13 March 2023

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The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this afternoon visited Balfour Beatty plc, West Service Road, Raynesway, Derby, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire (Mrs Elizabeth Fothergill).

His Royal Highness, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, later visited Stonebridge City Farm, Stonebridge Road, Nottingham, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire (Sir John Peace).

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this evening attended a Dinner near Newark.

- Court Circular || 14 March 2023

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The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this morning visited Portland College, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire (Sir John Peace).

- Court Circular || 15 March 2023

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The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this morning held a Nigerian National Award Operators Board Meeting with Board Members in Nigeria via video link.

- Court Circular || 16 March 2023

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The Duke of Edinburgh, President, Sport and Recreation Alliance, this morning visited Heatham House Youth Centre, Whitton Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, and was received by Mrs Rosemary Prescott (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

His Royal Highness, President, Sport and Recreation Alliance, this afternoon presented the Community Sport and Recreation Alliance Awards at Twickenham Stadium.

- Court Circular || 17 March 2023

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The Duke of Edinburgh this morning met groups of local volunteers at Farnham Riverside and planted a tree for The Queen's Green Canopy, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux).

His Royal Highness, Patron, Mouse-Free Marion Project, this evening attended a Reception at South Africa House, Trafalgar Square, London WC2.

The Duchess of Edinburgh this afternoon received General Gwyn Jenkins (Vice Chief of the Defence Staff).

Her Royal Highness this evening attended a Reception for the Justice Ministers' Conference at Lancaster House, Stable Yard, St James's, London SW1.

- Court Circular || 20 March 2023

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The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this morning held a Meeting via video link with Israeli National Award Operators in Israel.

- Court Circular || 22 March 2023

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The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this morning chaired a Trustees' Meet. -

- Court Circular || 23 March 2023 -

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His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh becomes the Royal Patron of the Mouse-Free Marion Project - Mouse-Free Marion

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh becomes the Royal Patron of the Mouse-Free Marion Project

Above picture:  His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh is flanked by Mark D. Anderson (CEO, BirdLife South Africa; left) and Keith Springer (Mouse-Free Marion Project?s Operations Manager; right) at a reception at South Africa House in London on 20 March 2023

The Mouse-Free Marion (MFM) Project hosted its first international event at a reception, along with the South African High Commissioner to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, His Excellency Jeremiah Nyamane Mamabolo, in South Africa House, London on 20 March 2023.  At the reception, attended by 80 invited guests, Mark D. Anderson, CEO of BirdLife South Africa and Chair of the MFM Project Management Committee, announced that His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, who was in attendance, had very kindly agreed to become the Royal Patron of the Project.  The Duke is the younger brother of the United Kingdom?s King Charles III.  Mark noted that Marion Island and the nearby Prince Edward Island together make up the Prince Edward Islands.  He also noted the Duke?s love for the natural environment and his commitment to conserve seabirds and other biodiversity.  It is most fitting that the Duke is supporting the MFM Project in an island group that was named after his sixth-generation ancestor and namesake, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn (and Queen Victoria?s father) by the British explorer Captain James Cook in 1776.