Welcome to Part Two for the Earl and Countess of Wessex official engagements and Court Circular Entries starting Oct. 1, 2021
The old thread can be found here.
Edward & Sophie's Royal Duties (http://www.royalinsight.net/forum/index.php?topic=91102.0)
The menopause is not a topic you would necessarily expect a member of the Royal Family to talk about, but it is an issue Sophie has taken up after becoming patron of Wellbeing of Women.
More: Countess of Wessex backs campaign, saying women leaving work over menopause is 'tragic' | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/countess-of-wessex-backs-campaign-saying-women-leaving-work-over-menopause-is-tragic-12426126?dcmp=snt-sf-twitter)
:hearts:
So good that this topic is being addressed
The Earl of Wessex and Forfar this afternoon visited Broomlee Activity Centre, West Linton, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Tweeddale (Professor Sir Hew Strachan).
His Royal Highness, Honorary Member, the Incorporation of Coopers of Glasgow, this afternoon presented The Earl of Wessex Awards at the Trades Hall, 85 Glassford Street, Glasgow, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow (Councillor Philip Braat, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost).
The Earl of Wessex and Forfar this evening attended a Valedictory Dinner at Merchants House, 7 West George Street, Glasgow.
- Court Circular || 5 October 2021
The Earl of Wessex and Forfar this morning visited the Workshop Aberfeldy, Units 1B and C, Dunkeld Road, Aberfeldy, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross (Mr Stephen Leckie).
His Royal Highness subsequently visited Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery, Aberfeldy.
The Earl of Wessex and Forfar, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this afternoon visited Megginch Castle, Eroll, to mark the Thirtieth Anniversary of the Perth and Kinross Duke of Edinburgh's Association.
The Countess of Wessex, Chairman, Women's Network Forum, this afternoon chaired a Meeting.
Her Royal Highness, Global Ambassador, this evening held a Reception at St James's Palace, to celebrate the Twentieth Anniversary of 100 Women in Finance.
- Court Circular || 6 October 2021
The Earl of Wessex, Honorary President, Real Champions Club, this evening attended a Real Tennis Tournament and Dinner at the Queen's Club, Palliser Road, London W14.
The Countess of Wessex, Global Ambassador, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, this morning visited an Eye Screening Centre at Perseid School, Bordesley Road, Morden, and was received by Mr Christopher Cotton (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
- Court Circular || 7 October 2021
The Countess of Wessex this afternoon visited NECA Community Garden, Brockley Avenue Allotments, South Shields, South Tyneside, and was received by Mr Gavin Black (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear).
Her Royal Highness, Patron, Foundation of Light, this evening attended the Twentieth Anniversary Gala Awards Dinner at the Beacon of Light, Stadium Way, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear (Mrs Susan Winfield).
- Court Circular || 8 October 2021
The Earl of Wessex, Master, the Worshipful Company of Fuellers, this afternoon attended the Installation Court at Fishmongers' Hall, London Bridge, London EC4.
His Royal Highness, Master, the Worshipful Company of Fuellers, this evening attended a Dinner at Fishmongers' Hall.
- Court Circular || 11 October 2021
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this morning attended a Meeting at Legal and General Group, 1 Coleman Street, London EC2.
His Royal Highness, President, Sport and Recreation Alliance, later attended the Annual General Meeting at Prince Philip House, 3 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1.
The Earl of Wessex, Patron, British Paralympic Association, this afternoon held a Lunch at St James's Palace.
The Countess of Wessex, President, the Shire Horse Society, this morning attended a Meeting via video link.
- Court Circular || 12 October 2021
As Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Corps of Army Music, The Countess of Wessex today visited the Royal College of Military Music in Hampshire to open the new Higher Training Wing.
HRH raised a flag to mark the opening of the new building, and met student Bandmasters.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1448332722515156994?s=20
The Earl of Wessex this afternoon met front-line staff of the emergency services involved in the Covid-19 response at the Headquarters of Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, Sadler Road, Winsford, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire (Lady Redmond).
His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this evening attended a Dinner at Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester.
The Countess of Wessex, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Corps of Army Music, this morning visited the Royal Military School of Music at Gibraltar Barracks, Minley, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Mr Nigel Atkinson).
- Court Circular || 13 October 2021
Countess of Wessex throws support behind #LoveYourEyes campaign ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/wessex/countess-of-wessex-throws-support-behind-loveyoureyes-campaign-167046/)
QuoteThe Countess of Wessex has thrown her support behind the #LoveYourEyes campaign launching today on World Sight Day (14 October).
In an effort to show her support, the Countess visited Perseid School in London to encourage everyone to get their eyes tested. The school educates children from 3-19 with learning disabilities and special education needs.
Her Royal Highness, who serves as an IAPB Global Ambassador, said: ?The key thing I have learnt with all my work from Vision 2020 and IAPB is that the vision sector has really come together over the years, especially for World Sight Day. What is really inspiring to see is that best practices are so easily shared through IAPB. These best practices can hopefully influence everything else and improve the lives of millions around the world who have poor vision.?
The Earl of Wessex this morning met local business men and women and market stall holders at Northgate Street, Chester, regarding post-Covid-19 recovery and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire (Lady Redmond).
His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Reception at the Town Hall, Chester.
- Court Circular || 14 October 2021
Quote from: TLLK on October 14, 2021, 03:07:16 PM
Countess of Wessex throws support behind #LoveYourEyes campaign ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/wessex/countess-of-wessex-throws-support-behind-loveyoureyes-campaign-167046/)
Anything to help young children to learn and grow as decent human beings is a huge positive step in the right direction of what royals are all about.....I have always admired the Countess of Wessex as she is a very hard working lady, some in the family that are no longer in the family could learn so much from her about dignity and grace.
The Earl of Wessex as Patron of the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester has sent a message for its 45th anniversary:
https://youtu.be/b0OjndJSrvU
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this afternoon chaired a Meeting via video link.
- Court Circular || 19 October 2021
HRH The Countess of Wessex becomes Royal Patron of Race Against Dementia - Race Against Dementia (https://www.raceagainstdementia.com/2021/10/hrh-the-countess-of-wessex-becomes-royal-patron-of-race-against-dementia/)
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this afternoon chaired a Meeting via video link.
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Race Against Dementia, this afternoon attended a Meeting followed by a Reception at the Royal Automobile Club, 89 Pall Mall, London SW1.
- Court Circular || 21 October 2021
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this morning chaired a Meeting via video link.
- Court Circular || 22 October 2021
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this morning participated in an International Council Meeting via video link.
The Countess of Wessex this morning visited the Halow Project, Guildford Pavilion, the Sports Group, Woodbridge Road, Guildford, and was received by Commander Susan Lochner, RN (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).
Her Royal Highness afterwards visited Changing Perceptions for the Meath Epilepsy Charity, 133a High Street, Godalming, Surrey.
- Court Circular || 2 November 2021
Like their nephew and his wife, the Wessexes are the parents of school age children and took time off at the fall half term.
They're back to work this week.
Sophie Wessex and Prince Edward return to royal duties after half-term break - details | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20211103125456/sophie-wessex-prince-edward-return-to-royal-duties/)
The Earl of Wessex this afternoon visited Rotherham Ethnic Minority Alliance, the Unity Centre, St Leonard's Road, Rotherham, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire (Mr Andrew Coombe).
His Royal Highness later visited Bluetree Printing Group, Manvers Way, Wath upon Dearne, South Yorkshire.
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this evening attended a Dinner near Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
Court Circular || 3 November 2021
The Earl of Wessex this morning visited Danum Gallery, Library and Museum, Waterdale, Doncaster, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire (Mr Andrew Coombe).
His Royal Highness afterwards visited Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Auckley, Doncaster, and opened the new Sea Lion Complex.
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Organisation for Social Change, Awareness and Responsibility, this morning attended a Meeting via video link.
Her Royal Highness later attended a Reception at Aviva Tower, 1 Undershaft, London EC3, for Victims of Terrorism.
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association, this afternoon held a Luncheon at St. James's Palace.
- Court Circular || 4 November 2021
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this afternoon chaired a Meeting via video link.
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Treloar Trust, this afternoon opened the renovated Florence Treloar Hall at Treloar School, College and Trust, Powell Drive, Holybourne, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Mr Nigel Atkinson).
- Court Circular || 5 November 2021
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and The Countess of Wessex, Chairman, Women in Business Committee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this afternoon held a Luncheon.
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, afterwards received Ms Ruth Marvel (Chief Executive Officer).
His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Trustees, The Prince Philip Trust Fund for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, later chaired a Meeting at St George's House, and this evening attended a Dinner at Windsor Castle.
The Countess of Wessex this evening attended a Reception for winners of the Queen's Awards for Enterprise at Windsor Castle.
- Court Circular || 10 November 2021
I so want to be Sophie today as she visits the guide dog training facility.
Bilder und Fotos - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.de/search/2/image?events=775735218)
The Countess of Wessex lays a wreath during the annual Bedworth #ArmisticeDay Parade in Warwickshire ? which is marking its 100th anniversary this year.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1458858739197517833?s=20
The Countess of Wessex this morning attended the Armistice Parade and Service in Bedworth and, having been received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Warwickshire (Mr Timothy Cox), laid a wreath at the War Memorial.
Her Royal Highness, Patron, this afternoon visited Addington Fund, 9 Barford Exchange, Wellesbourne Road, Barford, Warwickshire.
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, afterwards visited the Guide Dogs National Centre, Banbury Road, Bishop's Tachbrook, Warwickshire.
Her Royal Highness, Patron, Chartered Management Institute, this evening attended the President's Dinner at the Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7.
- Court Circular || 11 November 2021
The Earl and Countess of Wessex were present this evening at the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.
- Court Circular || 13 November 2021
The Earl of Wessex, Immediate Past Master, the Worshipful Company of Fuellers, today attended The Earl of Wessex Future Energy Conference and Reception at the Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1.
- Court Circular || 15 November 2021
Today, The Earl of Wessex is attending the 11th Session of the General Synod, the national assembly of The @ChurchofEngland, on behalf of The Queen.
As the legislative body of The Church of England, any legislative measures passed there are formally confirmed by The Queen.
The Earl delivered HM's message to the Opening Session of the 11th General Synod
'None of us can slow the passage of time; and while we often focus on all that has changed in the intervening years, much remains unchanged, including the Gospel of Christ and his teachings.'
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1460597771627634696?s=20
The Queen's message to the Opening Session of the 11th General Synod | The Royal Family (https://www.royal.uk/queens-message-opening-session-11th-general-synod)
The Countess of Wessex received the President of Botswana, His Excellency Mokgweetsi Masisi, at St James's Palace this morning.
HRH and HE discussed their shared passion for eliminating avoidable blindness, and the achievements of eye health care systems across Botswana.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1460658271698792448?s=20
The Earl of Wessex this morning attended the Service in Westminster Abbey for the Inauguration of the Eleventh General Synod of the Church of England and afterwards attended the Inauguration Ceremony in Church House.
The President of the Republic of Botswana visited The Countess of Wessex this morning.
Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Scar Free Foundation, this afternoon received Young Ambassadors.
The Countess of Wessex received Mr Jonathan Hall (Stabilisation Unit Director, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office).
Her Royal Highness, Patron, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, this evening attended a Dinner at the Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, London WC1.
- Court Circular || 16 November 2021
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this evening held a Reception.
- Court Circular || 17 November 2021
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Transform Housing and Support, this morning visited Elmbridge Services, 35 Hersham Road, Walton-on-Thames, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux).
- Court Circular || 18 November 2021
Ahead of #WorldChildrensDay, The Countess of Wessex hosted afternoon tea for four inspiring @scarfreeworld. Young Ambassadors at St James's Palace this week.
Delilah, Elizabeth, Abi and Emily shared their stories of living with scarring and how @scarfreeworld supports them.
HRH is Patron of the charity, which invests in life-changing medical research, working with clinicians & researchers across the UK to achieve scar free healing.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1461659443813302272?s=20
The Queen was represented by The Countess of Wessex at the Funeral of the Lady Maclean which was held in the Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, this afternoon.
- Court Circular || 22 November 2021
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, this morning participated in an International Council Meeting via video link.
His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this evening attended the Lord Mayor's Appeal Reception at Mansion House, London EC4.
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Rochester Cathedral Trust, this evening attended a Dinner at Mercers' Hall, Ironmonger Lane, London EC2.
- Court Circular || 23 November 2021
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this afternoon held a Lunch.
The Countess of Wessex, President, the Royal Smithfield Club, this afternoon attended a Conference at Church House, Great Smith Street, London SW1.
Her Royal Highness, Royal Colonel, 5th Battalion The Rifles, this evening attended The Rifles? Regimental Awards Dinner at Guildhall, London EC2.
- Court Circular || 24 November 2021
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this afternoon chaired a Meeting via video link.
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, the Brendoncare Foundation, this morning received Mr Joseph McHale upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Mr Philip Dowson upon assuming the appointment.
Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Step by Step, 36 Crimea Road, Aldershot, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Mr Nigel Atkinson).
- Court Circular || 25 November 2021
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and The Countess of Wessex, Chairman, Women in Business Committee, this evening attended a Reception at McLaren Technology Centre, Chertsey Road, Woking, and were received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux).
- Court Circular || 29 November 2021
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this morning attended a Trustees' Meeting at 1-2 Paris Garden, London SE1.
- Court Circular || 30 November 2021
The Earl of Wessex this morning held a Meeting with the Rt Hon Nadine Dorries, MP (Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) via video link.
His Royal Highness, President, Creative Youth, this afternoon received Dr Robin Hutchinson (Chairman of Trustees).
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this evening attended a Dinner at Kensington Palace.
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Disability Initiative, this morning visited the Resource Centre, Knoll Road, Camberley, to mark the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities and was received by Mr William Biddell (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).
Her Royal Highness this afternoon held a Meeting with Caritas Shelter, Lebanon, via video link.
- Court Circular || 1 December 2021
Sophie Wessex bakes mince pies and packs Christmas care packages | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10267811/Sophie-Wessex-bakes-mince-pies-packs-Christmas-care-packages.html)
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, today held Meetings for The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation.
The Countess of Wessex this morning visited the Lighthouse, 8-10 High Street, Woking, and was received by Mrs Caroline Breckell (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).
- Court Circular || 2 December 2021
Sophie seems to really enjoy these types of engagements where she's hands on with the other volunteers. She spent many hours during the lockdown working at various organizations to help with meals for First Responders and others in need.
The Earl of Wessex this morning visited the Police Control Room, Vickery Building, Hampshire Constabulary Support Headquarters and Training School, Hamble Lane, Hamble, to mark the Twentieth Anniversary and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Mr Nigel Atkinson).
His Royal Highness, Patron, Northern Ballet, this afternoon attended a performance of Merlin at the Mayflower Theatre, Commercial Road, Southampton, and was received by Rear Admiral Iain Henderson (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire).
- Court Circular || 3 December 2021
The Countess of Wessex is visiting Brussels as Patron of the @NSPCC. Today, she spoke at the @childmanifesto event on tackling Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA).
HRH also visited @ChildFocusFR, who work to protect children both physically, and online.
"I ask you to rededicate your efforts to ensure the internet is a place of safety for all."
Read The Countess's speech here:
The Countess of Wessex's speech at the European Parliament Intergroup on Children?s Rights event in Brussels | The Royal Family (https://www.royal.uk/countess-wessexs-speech-european-parliament-intergroup-children%E2%80%99s-rights-event-brussels)
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1468284195810201601?s=20
The Earl of Wessex this afternoon officially opened the Footprint Project at Bath Abbey, York Street, Bath, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset (Mrs Richard Maw).
His Royal Highness, Chancellor, afterwards presided at Degree Congregations at the University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath.
The Earl of Wessex, Chancellor, University of Bath, this evening attended a Dinner at the University, Bath.
The Countess of Wessex this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Belgium and was received this afternoon at Brussels Airport by Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium (His Excellency Mr. Martin Shearman).
Her Royal Highness, Patron, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, later visited Child Focus, Avenue Houba de Strooper 292, Brussels.
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, afterwards attended a Seminar at Bibliotheque Solvay, Rue Belliard 137, Parc Leopold, Brussels, in partnership with the European Parliament Intergroup for Children's Rights.
Her Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner at the Residence of Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium in Brussels.
Mr Alexander Stonor is in attendance.
- Court Circular || 7 December 2021
More on Sophie's short visit to Brussels and why she was there.
Sophie wants the internet to be a ?place of safety for all.? ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/sophie-wants-the-internet-to-be-a-place-of-safety-for-all-169509/)
The Earl of Wessex, Chancellor, this morning visited the Centre for Sustainable and Circular Technologies at the University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, Somerset.
His Royal Highness, Chancellor, afterwards presided at Degree Congregations at the University of Bath.
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, this morning attended a Meeting with European Non-Governmental Organisations at the Residence of Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium in Brussels.
Her Royal Highness later arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Belgium.
Mr Alexander Stonor was in attendance.
The Countess of Wessex this afternoon attended a Carol Service held by The Duchess of Cambridge in Westminster Abbey, London SW1.
- Court Circular || 8 December 2021
The Earl of Wessex, Honorary Air Commodore, Royal Air Force Waddington, this morning received Group Captain Stephen Kilvington upon relinquishing his appointment as Station Commander and Group Captain Mark Lorriman-Hughes upon assuming the appointment.
- Court Circular || 10 December 2021
Putting this here as it's a charity visit as opposed to an official visit.
"The Countess of Wessex, who is global ambassador for the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), is visiting Qatar with the global sight loss charity Orbis, from today until Thursday to champion eye care programmes."
https://twitter.com/RoyalReporter/status/1480598816818712583?s=20
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this afternoon held a Meeting with Ms Ruth Marvel (Chief Executive Officer) via video link.
The Countess of Wessex this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Qatar and was received this evening upon arrival at Hamad International Airport, Doha, by Her Majesty's Ambassador to the State of Qatar (His Excellency Mr Jonathan Wilks).
Mr Alexander Stonor is in attendance.
- Court Circular || 10 January 2022
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on January 10, 2022, 07:08:10 PM
Putting this here as it's a charity visit as opposed to an official visit.
"The Countess of Wessex, who is global ambassador for the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), is visiting Qatar with the global sight loss charity Orbis, from today until Thursday to champion eye care programmes."
https://twitter.com/RoyalReporter/status/1480598816818712583?s=20
IMO it's the perfect place to post it. We know that royals do make private visits to their many charities/patronages that won't be recorded officially. However if we do receive word of them occurring then please post in the Official Duties/Current Events threads for the British, European, Asian, Middle Eastern and African monarchies.
The Countess of Wessex met with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar today:
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Countess of Wessex (https://www.mofa.gov.qa/en/all-mofa-news/details/1443/06/08/deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-foreign-affairs-meets-countess-of-wessex)
The Countess of Wessex today undertook engagements in Doha, Qatar.
Her Royal Highness, Global Ambassador, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, this morning called upon His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs).
The Countess of Wessex, Global Ambassador, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, later visited Qatar Charity, Energy City, Lusail.
Her Royal Highness, Global Ambassador, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, this afternoon visited the National Museum of Qatar, Museum Park Street.
The Countess of Wessex afterwards planted a tree at the British Embassy to commemorate The Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
- Court Circular || 11 January 2022
I believe that this is the first overseas BRF visit/tour for 2022. Let's hope that there will be many others in the coming months.
The Countess of Wessex today undertook engagements in Doha, Qatar.
Her Royal Highness, Global Ambassador, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, this morning visited Qatar Fund for Development, Laffan Tower.
The Countess of Wessex, Global Ambassador, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, afterwards called upon Dr Hanan Al Kuwari (Minister of Public Health).
Her Royal Highness, Global Ambassador, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, later called upon Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani (Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Qatar Foundation).
The Countess of Wessex this afternoon called upon Lolwah Rashid Mohammed Al-Khater (Assistant Foreign Minister and Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs) at Park View Villas and met women who had recently left Afghanistan.
Her Royal Highness this evening attended a Women in Leadership Dinner at Qalamkarri, Banyan Tree Doha.
- Court Circular || 12 January 2022
The Countess of Wessex this afternoon arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Qatar.
Mr Alexander Stonor was in attendance.
- Court Circular || 13 January 2022
The Mirror's call is being backed by Sophie, Countess of Wessex, who in an exclusive article for The Mirror warns how the internet has become a dangerous wild west for children
More: Sophie, Countess of Wessex backs The Mirror campaign calling for safer online spaces - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/sophie-countess-wessex-backs-mirror-25972387?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar)
The Earl of Wessex, Member of the Court of Assistants, the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, this afternoon received Brigadier Angus Watson (Clerk).
The Countess of Wessex, Global Ambassador, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, this afternoon held a Meeting.
- Court Circular || 17 January 2022
The Earl of Wessex this afternoon attended Evensong to mark the Eight Hundredth Anniversary of the Parish Church of St Peter and St Andrew, Church Road, Old Windsor, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr James Puxley).
- Court Circular || 18 January 2022
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Leeds Children's Hospital, this morning held a Meeting with Dame Linda Pollard (Chairman) via video link.
- Court Circular || 19 January 2022
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on January 17, 2022, 08:30:13 PM
The Mirror's call is being backed by Sophie, Countess of Wessex, who in an exclusive article for The Mirror warns how the internet has become a dangerous wild west for children
More: Sophie, Countess of Wessex backs The Mirror campaign calling for safer online spaces - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/sophie-countess-wessex-backs-mirror-25972387?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar)
I agree with her and as a parent/educator understand her concerns. She has two older teens now who have had access to various topics through their school work etc...especially during the lock down months.
The internet when used safely is a great resource and has offered students, parents/guardians and educators access to a vast array of information. However we all know the dark side of it as well./
Today is the Anniversary of the Birthday of The Countess of Wessex.
Her Royal Highness, Grand President, St John Ambulance in the Priory of England and the Islands, this morning volunteered at the Vaccination Centre, Woking United Reformed Church, White Rose Lane, Woking, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux).
- Court Circular || 20 January 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Vice Patron, Commonwealth Games Federation, this afternoon attended a Meeting at the Grand Hotel, Colmore Row, Birmingham, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands (Mr John Crabtree).
His Royal Highness, Vice Patron, Commonwealth Games Federation, subsequently met volunteers at the Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham.
The Earl of Wessex, Vice Patron, Commonwealth Games Federation, later visited the Headquarters of the Birmingham Organising Committee for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Brindley Place, Birmingham.
The Countess of Wessex this afternoon received Ms Victoria Ford MP (Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Minister for Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean) to discuss the Women, Peace and Security Agenda.
Her Royal Highness this evening attended the Worshipful Company of Farmers' Livery Dinner at Drapers? Hall, Throgmorton Avenue, London EC2.
- Court Circular || 25 January 2022
The Countess of Wessex this morning attended a Meeting with the Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon to discuss the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, King Charles Street, London SW1.
Her Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Women's Alliance for Security Leadership Meeting via video link.
- Court Circular || 26 January 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Bristol, Clifton and West of England Zoological Society Limited, this morning held a Meeting with Dr Justin Morris (Chief Executive Officer) via video link.
His Royal Highness, Royal Honorary Colonel, The London Regiment, this afternoon held a Meeting via video link..
- Court Circular || 28 January 2022
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, UK Armed Forces Winter Sports Association, this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for France.
Her Royal Highness this evening attended the Opening Ceremony of the Inter-Services Snow Sports Championships in Miribel.
The Countess of Wessex later attended a Dinner at Hotel l'Eterlou, 483 Route Albert Gacon, Miribel les Allues.
Mr Alexander Stonor is in attendance.
- Court Circular || 30 January 2022
The Countess of Wessex presented the medals at the Boarder Cross event in Meribel yesterday:
https://mobile.twitter.com/ArmySportASCB/status/1488196296980766721
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, UK Armed Forces Winter Sports Association, today attended the Inter-Services Snow Sports Championships in Meribel, France.
- Court Circular || 1 February 2022
The Countess of Wessex this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from France.
Mr Alexander Stonor was in attendance.
- Court Circular || 2 February 2022
Ahead of #Beijing2022, The Earl of Wessex, Patron of @GBSnowsport, chats the oldest and youngest members of @TeamGB Dave Ryding and Kirsty Muir and wishes them good luck ahead of the games.
Watch their conversation in full:
https://youtu.be/DfuaBMJ73e8
The Earl of Wessex this afternoon visited Reading Repertory Theatre, King's Road, Reading, and was received by Her Majesty?s Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr James Puxley).
The Countess of Wessex, Chairman, this afternoon held a Meeting for the Women's Network Forum.
- Court Circular || 3 February 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, this afternoon held a Meeting via video link.
- Court Circular || 7 February 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, this morning held Meetings via video link.
- Court Circular || 8 February 2022
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, the National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, this morning attended the People's Awards Judging Panel at Weston House, 42 Curtain Road, London EC2.
Her Royal Highness, Chairman, Women in Business Committee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this afternoon chaired a Meeting at 1-2 Paris Garden, London SE1.
- Court Circular || 9 February 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this evening attended a Dinner at Coutts and Company, 440 Street, London WC2.
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Shooting Star Children's Hospices, this afternoon visited Shooting Star House, the Avenue, Hampton, Middlesex, and was received by Mrs Gillian Norton (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
Her Royal Highness, Chairman, Women in Business Committee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this evening held a Reception at The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace.
- Court Circular || 10 February 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Royal Honorary Colonel, this morning held a Meeting for The London Regiment.
- Court Circular || 11 February 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Patron, the British Paralympic Association, and The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Vision Foundation, this afternoon held a Meeting with members of Paralympics GB via video link.
- Court Circular || 21 February 2022
The Countess of Wessex this afternoon received Ms Victoria Vyvyan (Vice President, Country Land and Business Association).
- Court Circular || 22 February 2022
The Earl of Wessex has taken over his late father's role as president of the Royal Windsor Horse Show @windsorhorse, the organisers have announced.
The Duke of Edinburgh was the show's president from 1991 and competed in the International Carriage Driving for more than 35 years.
https://twitter.com/MajestyMagazine/status/1496543456939884548?s=20&t=b6B_3VmPatT7ETDwS5bdrA
The Earl of Wessex, Patron, the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, this afternoon received Ms Dawn Airey (Chairman) and Mr Paul Roseby (Chief Executive Officer and Artistic Director).
The Countess of Wessex, Global Ambassador, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, this morning received Ms Sultana Afdhal (Chief Executive Officer, World Innovation Summit for Health) and Dr Robert Walters (Chairman, Orbis in the Middle East).
- Court Circular || 23 February 2022
Sophie, Countess of Wessex meets local new mothers and their babies as she opens the new Jigsaw Hub at The Lighthouse in Woking. The Lighthouse's new hub is supporting the community by offering a safe space for mothers to meet.
https://twitter.com/samhussein/status/1496843981933748228?s=20&t=4WvGCyNvDQA9inCZ8nTvcg
More photos from Sophie's visit to the Lighthouse...I wonder if Sophie had some broody feelings too like her nephew's wife did?
Bilder und Fotos - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.de/search/2/image?events=775777505)
Prince Edward 'honoured' to take over Prince Philip's former special role - details | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220224133957/prince-edward-honoured-to-take-over-prince-philip-former-role/)
Articles says also included platinum jubilee also
Prince Edward takes on new role after succeeding Prince Philip 'I am honoured' | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1571363/prince-edward-news-new-role-prince-philip-president-royal-windsor-horse-show-latest)
The Countess of Wessex this morning opened the Jigsaw Hub at the Lighthouse, 8-10 High Street, Woking, and was received by Mr Shahid Azeem (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).
- Court Circular || 24 February 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Patron, the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, this evening attended a Gala Dinner at the National Creative Production House for Young People, 443-445 Holloway Road, London N7.
- Court Circular || 28 February 2022
Prince Edward poses with Rege-Jean Page and Dawn Airey during a fundraising gala in London | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10561835/Prince-Edward-poses-Rege-Jean-Page-Dawn-Airey-fundraising-gala-London.html)
QuotePrince Edward looked trendy in a burgundy velvet blazer worn over a cream shirt and teamed with tartan trousers
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Yikes
The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning visited Essex and Hertfordshire Air Ambulance Trust, Merlin Way, North Weald Airfield, North Weald, and were received by Mr Vincent Thompson (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Essex).
Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon visited the Integration Support Services at Falcon English School, Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way, Harlow, Essex.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex subsequently visited North Hertfordshire Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centre, Resolve House, 70 Openshaw Way, Letchworth, and were received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire (Mr Robert Voss).
- Court Circular || 1 March 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh?s International Award Foundation, this afternoon attended a Meeting via video link.
His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this afternoon attended a Meeting via video link.
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, this morning visited the Reading Hub, Hillfields, Burghfield Common, Reading, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr James Puxley).
Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Parenting Special Children at Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading, to celebrate their Fifteenth Anniversary and was received by Mrs Lucy Zeal (Deputy Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire).
- Court Circular || 2 March 2022
The Earl of Wessex this morning visited St Peter?s Church of England Middle School, Crimp Hill, Old Windsor, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr James Puxley).
His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh?s Award, this evening attended a Gathering celebrating the achievements of Youth Ambassadors via video link.
- Court Circular || 3 March 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this evening attended a Reception at Bonhams, 101 New Bond Street, London W1.
The Countess of Wessex this evening attended a Reception to mark International Women's Day on 8th March, 10 Downing Street, London SW1.
- Court Circular || 7 March 2022
The Countess of Wessex paid a visit to The Scar Free Foundation and Health and Care Research Wales, Faculty of Health and Life Science, Swansea, today:
Editorial Photos, Celebrity, News, & Sports Images | Shutterstock Editorial (https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefeed/2022/03/09/sophie_countess_of_wessex_visit_to_swansea)
The Earl of Wessex, President, the Seafarers Charity, this afternoon received Mr Paul Butterworth (Chairman) and Ms Catherine Spencer (Chief Executive Officer).
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, the Scar Free Foundation, this morning launched the Scar Free Foundation Health and Care Research Programme of Facial Reconstruction and Regeneration Research at Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea.
Her Royal Highness this afternoon planted a tree for The Queen?s Green Canopy at Swansea Arena, Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Bae Copr Bay, Swansea.
The Countess of Wessex later visited Matthews House, High Street, Swansea.
Her Royal Highness afterwards visited Playhem, Unit 18-19, Seaway Parade Industrial Estate, Port Talbot.
- Court Circular || 9 March 2022
"This was meant to be" - The Countess of Wessex and Edna finally get to meet! Since the start of the pandemic, Her Royal Highness has been speaking to Edna - who is celebrating her 90th Birthday today - as part of the @RoyalVolService 'Check in and Chat' scheme.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1501962973975388162?s=20&t=tVY2Zdjqal5NN02lToMwjw
This is such a sweet story and I'm so pleased that they were finally able to meet.
While she may have had a rocky start to her royal life, Sophie is truly a gem and an asset to the BRF IMHO.
Today is the Anniversary of the Birthday of The Earl of Wessex.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning opened the Sir Ken Dodd Happiness Hall, St John's Church, Thomas Lane, Knotty Ash, and were received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside (Mr Mark Blundell).
Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon visited Asylum Link Merseyside, St Anne's Centre, 7 Overbury Street, Liverpool.
The Earl of Wessex afterwards opened Merseyside Police Headquarters in Grosvenor Street, Liverpool.
The Countess of Wessex visited a service user from the Royal Voluntary Service at Newsham House, Newsham Drive, Liverpool, and was received by Dr Ruth Hussey (Deputy Lieutenant of Merseyside).
- Court Circular || 10 March 2022
The Earl of Wessex this afternoon received His Excellency the Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda and Lady Williams.
- Court Circular || 11 March 2022
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The Countess of Wessex this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for the United States of America and was received upon arrival this afternoon at John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, by Ms Hannah Young (Deputy British Consul-General for New York).
Mr Alexander Stonor and Mrs Angus Galletley are in attendance.
The Countess of Wessex today undertook engagements in New York City, New York, United States of America.
Her Royal Highness this morning planted a tree at The Queen Elizabeth II Garden, 11 Hanover Square.
The Countess of Wessex this afternoon visited St George's Society of New York, 866 United Nations Plaza.
Her Royal Highness, Global Ambassador, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, subsequently attended a Lunch at Aretsky's Patroon, 160 East 46th Street.
The Countess of Wessex this evening attended a Reception at the Yale Club, 50 Vanderbilt Avenue.
- Court Circular || 14 March 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Kenya and was received this evening upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya (Her Excellency Ms Jane Marriott).
Mr Jason Keen is in attendance.
The Countess of Wessex today undertook engagements in New York, New York, United States of America.
Her Royal Highness this morning attended Meetings on the Ukraine conflict's impact on Women and Girls held by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office at the United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations, One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 885 Second Avenue.
The Countess of Wessex this afternoon attended a Lunch with Ms Bineta Dinop (African Union Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security).
Her Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Meeting at the United Nations' Headquarters held by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, the Group of Friends of Women in Afghanistan and United Nations Women.
The Countess of Wessex this evening attended a Dinner held by Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security.
- Court Circular || 15 March 2022
The Earl of Wessex visited Nyati Barracks today 16 March for a briefing on the work of BATUK ( British Army Training Unit Kenya ) and to meet British and Kenyan members of the BATUK team:
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The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, today undertook engagements in Kenya.
His Royal Highness this morning met young people taking part in their Gold Award Expedition at Aberdare National Park, Aberdare Forest, Nyeri, and planted a tree for The Queen's Green Canopy.
The Earl of Wessex later attended a Reception with young people taking part in their Award, followed by a Meeting with University Vice Chancellors at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Mweiga Road, 10143 Dedan Kimathi, Nyeri.
His Royal Highness this afternoon visited British Army Training Unit Kenya at Nyati Barracks, Laikipia Road, Nanyuki.
The Earl of Wessex later chaired The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation Trustees Meeting via video link.
The Countess of Wessex today undertook engagements in New York, United States of America.
Her Royal Highness, Global Ambassador, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, this morning attended a Meeting held by the United Nations' Friends of Vision via video link.
The Countess of Wessex, Global Ambassador, 100 Women in Finance, today attended a Lunch at the Residence of Her Majesty's Consul-General for New York.
Her Royal Highness, Global Ambassador, 100 Women in Finance, this afternoon attended a Reception at JP Morgan, 390 Madison Avenue.
The Countess of Wessex, Global Ambassador, 100 Women in Finance, this evening attended a Dinner at Michael's, 24 West 55th Street.
- Court Circular || 16 March 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, today carried out the following engagements in Kenya, accompanied by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya (Her Excellency Ms Jane Marriott).
His Royal Highness this morning called upon The President of the Republic of Kenya at State House, Nairobi.
The Earl of Wessex later attended a Meeting with Dr Sara Ruto (Chief Administrative Secretary at the Ministry for Education) and Mr Joseph Mucheru (Cabinet Secretary for Information and Communications Technology, Innovation and Youth Affairs) at the Serena Hotel, Processional Way, Nairobi City.
His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Meeting followed by a Luncheon for The President's Award Kenya at the Serena Hotel.
The Earl of Wessex this evening attended a World Fellowship Dinner given by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya at the Residence.
The Countess of Wessex this evening arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from the United States of America.
Mr Alexander Stonor and Mrs Angus Galletley were in attendance.
- Court Circular || 17 March 2022
This has been a very busy week for the Wessexes as they've undertaken many engagements while on separate continents.
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, accompanied by Ms Josephine Gauld (Deputy British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya), this morning attended a Reception at Northlands City, Ruiru, Kenya, for young people who have achieved the Bronze and Silver Standard in The President's Award.
His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Reception for young entrepreneurs in the garden of the Residence of the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya in Nairobi.
- Court Circular || 18 March 2022
The Earl of Wessex this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Kenya.
Mr Jason Keen was in attendance.
His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Trustees, The Prince Philip Trust Fund for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, this evening attended a Concert in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, to celebrate The Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
- Court Circular || 19 March 2022
The Earl of Wessex has become royal patron of @ProductionGuild.
Today, he visited the UK's oldest film studio, @TwickStudios and called for a "brighter light" to be shone on career opportunities for young people in production.
https://twitter.com/CameronDLWalker/status/1506277301473976331?s=20&t=EUVtgfYihejy46t3Jo7pWQ
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1506291171974389762?s=20&t=F9I__enAni-DMn1IUbY6nw
The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Production Guild of Great Britain, this morning visited Twickenham Film Studios, the Barons, Twickenham, Middlesex.
His Royal Highness this afternoon opened the Windsor and Royal Borough Museum and Royal Windsor Visitor Information Centre at the Guildhall, Windsor, and was received by Mr Andrew Try (Deputy Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire).
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Trustees, The Prince Philip Trust Fund for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, later attended a Meeting at the Guildhall, Windsor.
His Royal Highness this evening attended the Mayor's Annual Dinner at the Guildhall.
The Countess of Wessex, Royal Colonel, 5th Battalion The Rifles, this morning visited the Battalion Headquarters, Ward Barracks, Bulford, Wiltshire.
- Court Circular || 22 March 2022
Sophie at the London Arab Woman of the Year dinner tonight.
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The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh?s Award, this morning chaired a Meeting at 60 Great Portland Street, London W1.
The Countess of Wessex, Grand President, St John Ambulance in the Priory of England and the Isles, this morning attended the Presidents' Conference at Chapter Hall, St John's Gate, Clerkenwell, London EC1.
Her Royal Highness, Global Ambassador, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, this evening attended a Dinner at the Carlton Tower Jumeirah Hotel, 1 Cadogan Place, London SW1.
- Court Circular || 23 March 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Vice Patron, Commonwealth Games Federation, this afternoon visited Coventry Judo Club at Sports Connexion, Leamington Road, Coventry, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Warwickshire (Mr Timothy Cox).
His Royal Highness, President, Sport and Recreation Alliance, afterwards presented the Sport and Recreation Awards at Coventry Building Society Arena, Judds Lane, Coventry, and was received by Mrs Katherine Merry (Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands).
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Blind Veterans UK, this morning held a Meeting at St James's Palace.
Her Royal Highness, Chairman, Women's Network Forum, and Patron, Chartered Management Institute, this afternoon held a Meeting at St James's Palace.
- Court Circular || 24 March 2022
Sophie has inherited a new military appointment from her late father-in-law today.
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The Countess of Wessex has been named as the new Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (REME) 🛠
For over 50 years, the role was held by The Duke of Edinburgh, and the Corps combined his enduring support of the Forces, and keen interest in engineering.
The Earl of Wessex, President, Creative Youth, this evening attended a Gala Dinner at Glenmore House, 6 the Crescent, Surbiton, and was received by the Reverend Martin Hislop (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
The Countess of Wessex, Colonel-in-Chief, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, this morning held a Meeting.
- Court Circular || 30 March 2022
The Earl of Wessex this morning presented new Colours to The Royal Gibraltar Regiment at Windsor Castle.
The Countess of Wessex this morning planted a tree in the garden of Buckingham Palace for The Queen's Green Canopy.
- Court Circular || 31 March 2022
As Patron of the National Autistic Society the Countess of Wessex has sent a message to mark todays' World Autism Day:
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The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Australian Corps of Signals, and Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Australian Corps of Transport, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this morning visited Corps Squadrons at Holsworthy Barracks, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia.
Her Royal Highness, on behalf of The Queen in celebration of Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee, accompanied by Admiral Laurence, this afternoon departed from Australia for Papua New Guinea and was received later upon arrival at Port Moresby International Airport by the Hon James Marape (Prime Minister of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea).
The Princess Royal this evening called upon the Governor-General of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea and Lady Dadae at Government House, Champion Parade, Port Moresby.
Her Royal Highness later received the Prime Minister of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea and Mrs Marape at Airways Hotel, Jacksons Parade, Port Moresby.
The Princess Royal afterwards attended a Reception held by the Prime Minister of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea at Airways Hotel.
- Court Circular || 11 April 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, today held a Meeting via video link.
- Court Circular || 12 April 2022
The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Papua New Guinea.
Mr Charles Davies was in attendance.
- Court Circular || 14 March 2022
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, this morning visited Dispensaire Francais - Societe Francaise de Bienfaisance, 184 Hammersmith Road, London W6.
- Court Circular || 20 April 2022
The Earl and Countess of Wessex, on behalf of The Queen in celebration of Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee, this morning departed Gatwick Airport, London, for St Lucia.
Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon called upon Mr Errol Charles (Acting Governor-General of Saint Lucia) at Government House, Morne Fortune, Castries.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex afterwards called upon the Hon Philip Pierre, MP (Prime Minister of Saint Lucia) at the Prime Minister's Residence, Castries.
Captain Andrew Aspden, RN and Mrs Angus Galletley are in attendance.
- Court Circular || 22 April 2022
The Earl and Countess of Wessex, on behalf of The Queen in celebration of Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee, today carried out the following engagements in St Vincent in the Windward Islands.
The Earl of Wessex this morning visited the Diamond Track, St George.
His Royal Highness afterwards visited Arnos Vale Stadium, near Kingstown.
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, later attended a Reception at Government House for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award and were received by the Governor-General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (Dame Susan Dougan).
Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon attended a Luncheon at Government House given by the Governor-General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex afterwards visited the Botanical Garden, Old Montrose, Kingstown.
Their Royal Highnesses later called upon the Hon Montgomery Daniel, MP (Deputy Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) at the Prime Minister's Residence in Kingstown.
The Countess of Wessex this morning visited Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Community College.
- Court Circular || 23 April 2022
The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning attended Divine Service at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Castries, St Lucia, Windward Islands.
- Court Circular || 24 April 2022
The Earl and Countess of Wessex, on behalf of The Queen in celebration of Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee, today carried out the following engagements in Antigua, Leeward Islands.
Their Royal Highnesses this morning called upon the Hon Gaston Browne MP (Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda) at the office of the Prime Minister.
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, later attended a Reception at Government House for a young person who has achieved the Gold Standard in the Award.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex subsequently attended a Reception given by the Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda and Lady Williams at Government House.
Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon attended a Luncheon given by the Governor-General and Lady Williams at Blue Waters Hotel, Atlantic Avenue.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex afterwards visited Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Saint Peter.
Their Royal Highnesses later visited the National Sailing Academy, Dockyard Drive, English Harbour.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex subsequently attended a Reception at Clarence House, English Harbour, showing heritage and cultural exhibits.
- Court Circular || 25 April 2022
Awkward moments, warnings from officials and protests continue on Wessexes? Caribbean tour.
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The Earl and Countess of Wessex, on behalf of The Queen in celebration of Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee, today carried out the following engagements in St. Lucia, Windward Islands.
Their Royal Highnesses this morning visited Fond Doux Plantation, Soufriere.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex afterwards visited Sulphur Spring, Soufriere.
Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon attended a Luncheon given by the Hon. Philip Pierre MP (Prime Minister of Saint Lucia) at Dasheene Restaurant, Ladera Resort, Soufriere.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex later visited Soufri?re Mini Stadium.
Their Royal Highnesses this evening attended a Reception given by Mr Errol Charles (Acting Governor-General of Saint Lucia) at Government House, Castries.
The Earl of Wessex, on behalf of The Queen, afterwards held an Investiture at Government House.
- Court Circular || 27 April 2022
The Earl and Countess of Wessex, on behalf of The Queen in celebration of Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee, today carried out the following engagements in St Lucia, Windward Islands.
Their Royal Highnesses this morning visited Camille Henry Memorial School, Avenida Santa Isabel, Castries.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex afterwards visited Patricia D James Secondary School, Tapon Avenue, Bisee.
Their Royal Highnesses later visited Pigeon Island, Gros Islet.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex this evening departed Hewanorra International Airport for the United Kingdom.
- Court Circular || 28 April 2022
The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning arrived at Gatwick Airport, London, from St Lucia.
Captain Andrew Aspden, RN and Mrs Angus Galletley were in attendance.
- Court Circular || 29 April 2022
The Earl and Countess of Wessex visited Devon and Cornwall Food Action in Plymouth and Shallowford Farm in Newton Abbot:
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The Countess of Wessex as Honorary President of Linking Environment and Farming attended an Education Demonstration School Farm Visit and afterwards attended a reception and dinner at Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire today:
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The Countess of Wessex, also representing The Earl of Wessex, was present at the Memorial Service for the Lord and Lady Vestey which was held at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge, London SW1, this morning.
Her Royal Highness, Honorary President, Linking Environment And Farming, this afternoon visited a Demonstration School Farm at Ragley Hall, Alcester, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Warwickshire (Mr Timothy Cox).
The Countess of Wessex, Honorary President, this evening attended a Dinner at Ragley Hall to celebrate the Thirtieth Anniversary of Linking Environment And Farming.
- Court Circular || 4 May 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Chancellor, University of Bath, this afternoon visited the School of Management Building, Claverton Down, Bath, and was received by Mr Edward Bayntun-Coward (Deputy Lieutenant of Somerset).
His Royal Highness, Chancellor, University of Bath, this evening attended a Dinner at the Woodlands, North Road, Bathwick, Bath.
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Oscar Foundation, this afternoon attended a Luncheon at the Reform Club, 104 Pall Mall, London SW1.
Her Royal Highness, Patron, Toronto General and Western Hospital, this evening held a Dinner at Windsor Castle.
- Court Circular || 5 May 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Chancellor, University of Bath, today presided at Degree Congregations at Claverton Down, Bath, Somerset.
- Court Circular || 6 May 2022
The Earl of Wessex as Royal Honorary Colonel of the Royal Wessex Yeomanry attended the Cavalry Memorial Parade at Hyde Park today:
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The Earl and Countess of Wessex visit Channel Islands, Day 1:
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Earl and Countess of Wessex visit Channel Islands, Day 2:
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The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning visited Glacis Field, Jersey, to unveil a saluting gun battery commissioned to commemorate The Duke of Edinburgh.
Their Royal Highnesses later attended Jersey's Liberation Day Service at Liberation Square, St Helier.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex subsequently met senior citizens and viewed the Liberation Day March Past at the Pomme d'Or Hotel, Liberation Square.
Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon departed from Jersey for Guernsey and, having been received upon arrival by the Lieutenant-Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Bailiwick of Guernsey (Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell), undertook the following engagements.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex attended a Liberation Day Tea Dance at Beau Sejour Leisure Centre, Amherst, St Peter Port.
Their Royal Highnesses afterwards attended a Church Service at Castle Cornet.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex subsequently viewed the Liberation Cavalcade from Guernsey Yacht Club, Castle Emplacement.
Their Royal Highnesses this evening attended a Dinner at les Cotils, l'Hyvreuse.
- Court Circular || 9 May 2022
The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning planted a tree in celebration of The Queen's Platinum Jubilee at Forest Primary School, Rue des Landes, Alderney.
Their Royal Highnesses subsequently visited the Alderney Railway, 7 Rue de Beaumont, St Anne, Alderney.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex visited Alderney Wildlife Trust Office, 48 Victoria Street, St Anne, to mark their Twentieth Anniversary.
Their Royal Highnesses later attended a Reception with the States of Alderney political representatives and representatives from the emergency services at Island Hall, Royal Connaught Square, Alderney.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex subsequently planted a tree in commemoration of The Queen's Platinum Jubilee, Sark.
Their Royal Highnesses later attended a Reception at Island Hall, Rue de La Seigneurie, Sark.
- Court Circular || 10 May 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this morning held a Meeting via video link.
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Chartered Management Institute, this morning held a Meeting via video link.
- Court Circular || 12 May 2022
The Earl of Wessex as Trustee of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award held a garten party for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award at Buckingham Palace Gardens today:
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The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, today held Receptions for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award at Buckingham Palace.
- Court Circular || 16 May 2022
The Countess of Wessex was in Oxfordshire, today, May 17, to visit Cornerstone, Blackbird Leys Community Centre, as well as the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Centre in Swindon and the Charlbury Community Centre in Charlbury:
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The Countess of Wessex this morning opened Royal Army Chaplains' Museum at the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Centre, Faringdon Road, Shrivenham, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire (Mrs. Marjorie Glasgow).
Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Charlbury Community Centre, Spendlove Centre, Enstone Road, Charlbury.
The Countess of Wessex subsequently visited Cornerstone, Market Street, Charlbury.
Her Royal Highness afterwards visited Blackbird Leys Community Centre, Blackbird Leys.
- Court Circular || 17 May 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Royal Colonel, 1st Battalion The London Guards, this afternoon received Lieutenant Colonel Steven Lowe upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Sykes upon assuming the appointment.
The Countess of Wessex, Chairman, Women in Business Committee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this morning attended a Committee Meeting at Chime Communications Limited, Greencoat House, Francis Street, London SW1.
Her Royal Highness, Grand President, St. John Ambulance in the Priory of England and the Islands, this evening held a Dinner at Windsor Castle.
- Court Circular || 18 May 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Patron, the London Mozart Players Trust, this evening held a Gala Concert and Dinner at Buckingham Palace.
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, this morning attended the Chartered Management Institute Women Conference at County Hall, Belvedere Road, London SE1.
Her Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Corps of Army Music, this afternoon held a Meeting via video link.
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Vision Foundation, this evening attended the "See My Skills" Gala Dinner at the Museum of London, 150 London Wall, London EC2.
- Court Circular || 19 May 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, today held Receptions in the garden of Buckingham Palace for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award.
- Court Circular || 20 May 2022
Sophie Wessex is greeted by pupils during the Royal Agricultural Society Show in Cowes | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10849193/Sophie-Wessex-greeted-pupils-Royal-Agricultural-Society-Cowes.html?ito=amp_twitter_share-top)
The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning visited Pan Together at Downside Community Centre, Furrlongs, Newport, and were received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight (Mrs Susan Sheldon).
Their Royal Highnesses today visited the Royal Agricultural Society Show Ground, 490 Newport Road, Cowes, and were received by Brigadier Maurice Sheen (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight).
The Earl of Wessex this afternoon visited Independent Arts, 48-49 High Street, Newport.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex afterwards visited Columbus House, 189 Sandown Road, Shanklin.
The Countess of Wessex this morning visited East Newport Family Centre, Barnardo's, Furrlongs, Newport, and was received by Mrs Claire Locke (Deputy Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight).
Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited South West Area Youth Partnership.
- Court Circular || 24 May 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this morning attended a Meeting via video link.
His Royal Highness this evening attended the Imperial Society of Knights Bachelor Dinner at Drapers' Hall, Throgmorton Avenue, London EC1
The Countess of Wessex, Global Ambassador, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, this evening attended a Reception at Church House, Dean's Yard, London SW1.
- Court Circular. || 25 May 2022
The Earl and Countess of Wessex, on behalf of The Queen in celebration of Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee, this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Gibraltar and were received upon arrival this afternoon at Gibraltar International Airport by the Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Gibraltar (His Excellency Vice Admiral Sir David Steel) and the Chief Minister of Gibraltar (the Hon Mr Fabian Picardo).
Their Royal Highnesses later visited the Headquarters of the Nautilus Project, Ocean Village.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex this evening attended a Dinner given by the Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Gibraltar at the Convent, Main Street.
Mrs Angus Galletley and Mr Alexander Stonor are in attendance.
- Court Circular || 07 June 2022
The Earl and Countess of Wessex, on behalf of The Queen in celebration of Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee, today carried out engagements in Gibraltar.
Their Royal Highnesses this morning visited Moorish Castle.
The Earl of Wessex afterwards visited Gibraltar's Northern Defences.
His Royal Highness later visited Gibraltar Garrison Library.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex this afternoon attended a Lunch at Bistro Point.
The Earl of Wessex later visited the University of Gibraltar.
His Royal Highness subsequently visited HM Naval Base. The Earl and Countess of Wessex this evening attended The Queen's Birthday Party Reception, and afterwards attended a Sunset Ceremony at the Convent, Main Street.
The Countess of Wessex this morning visited Clubhouse Gibraltar, Main Street.
Her Royal Highness afterwards visited the Adapted Surfing Project at Sandy Bay.
The Countess of Wessex this afternoon visited Special Olympics Gibraltar. Her Royal Highness later visited the Governor's Look Out.
- Court Circular || 8 June 2022
The Earl and Countess of Wessex, on behalf of The Queen in celebration of Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee, today carried out the following engagements in Gibraltar.
Their Royal Highnesses this morning attended The Queen's Birthday Parade in Parade Square.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex today visited St Martin's School and formally named the Education Campus.
Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon attended a Luncheon given by the Hon Fabian Picardo (Chief Minister of Gibraltar) at Grand Battery House, Coral Road.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex this evening arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Gibraltar.
Mr Alexander Stonor and Mrs Angus Galletley were in attendance.
- Court Circular || 9 June 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, today attended a Meeting via video link.
- Court Circular || 10 June 2022
The Countess of Wessex attended the Royal Windsor Flower Show in Windsor Great Park this afternoon.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1535710914099531776?s=20&t=PhACv0wmZeeimSXqRbMJSg
I love her pretty floral dress, that is very becoming on her. As is the necklace!
The Countess of Wessex this morning attended the Royal Windsor Rose and Horticultural Society Show at the York Club, Windsor Great Park.
- Court Circular || 11 June 2022
Prince Edward watches Commonwealth Games medals being minted | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10927093/Prince-Edward-watches-Commonwealth-Games-medals-minted.html)
The Earl of Wessex, Vice Patron, Commonwealth Games Federation, today visited Birmingham in advance of the Commonwealth Games and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands (Mr John Crabtree).
His Royal Highness this morning visited Toye, Kenning and Spencer Limited, 77 Warstone Lane, Birmingham.
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this afternoon visited City Academy, 23 Langley Walk, Ladywood, Birmingham, to meet students taking part in sports projects linked to the Commonwealth Games.
His Royal Highness, Vice Patron, Commonwealth Games Federation, later visited the Birmingham 2022 Uniform and Accreditation Centre at University College Birmingham, Summer Row, Birmingham.
The Earl of Wessex afterwards opened the Platinum Jubilee Walkway and attended a Reception at the Exchange, 3 Centenary Square, Birmingham.
His Royal Highness this evening attended the Halo Wings of Charity Reception given by the Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda (His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams) at the Royal Lancaster, Lancaster Terrace, London W2.
- Court Circular || 17 June 2022
The Countess of Wessex has released a message on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict:
Message: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FVmwypCXsAEoNv9?format=jpg&name=large
The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Cyprus and were received upon arrival at Larnaca International Airport this afternoon by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Cyprus (His Excellency Mr Stephen Lillie).
Their Royal Highnesses this evening attended a Reception given by the British High Commissioner at the Residence in Nicosia in celebration of Her Majesty?s Platinum Jubilee.
Captain Andrew Aspden, RN and Mrs Angus Galletley are in attendance.
- Court Circular || 20 June 2022
The Earl and Countess of Wessex today undertook engagements in Cyprus.
Their Royal Highnesses this morning were received by The President of the Republic of Cyprus and Mrs Anastasiades at the Presidential Palace, Nicosia.
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh?s International Award Foundation, later visited the English School, Presidential Palace Road, Nicosia.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex later met members of the British Armed Forces who are contributing to the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Cyprus at Ledra Palace Hotel, Nicosia.
Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon visited Dhekelia Station, Eastern Sovereign Base Area.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex this evening attended a Reception in celebration of Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee at Flagstaff House, Western Sovereign Base Area.
The Countess of Wessex this afternoon met Women Peace and Security representatives at the Home for Cooperation, United Nations Buffer Zone, Nicosia.
- Court Circular || 21 June 2022
The Earl and Countess of Wessex today undertook engagements in Cyprus.
The Earl of Wessex this morning visited Kourion Ancient Amphitheatre, Episkopi, Western Sovereign Base Area.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex afterwards visited Royal Air Force Akrotiri, Western Sovereign Base Area.
Their Royal Highnesses later visited the Police and Administration Centre, Western Sovereign Base Area.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex this afternoon attended a Lunch given by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Cyprus (His Excellency Mr Stephen Lillie) at the Amara Hotel, Limassol.
Their Royal Highnesses this evening arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Cyprus.
Captain Andrew Aspden RN and Mrs Angus Galletley were in attendance.
- Court Circular || 22 June 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this afternoon chaired a Trustees' Meeting via video link.
- Court Circular || 23 June 2022
The Earl and Countess of Wessex paid a visit to Moray today, June 28. They visited Gordonstoun School, Cooper Park and Moray Food Plus. Also today they visited the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Anniversary Stones and Garden, Fochabers.
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We're delighted to have welcomed HRH The Countess of Wessex to our #CSRiccarton Service today in #Edinburgh. Thank you so much for visiting and helping us mark our 75th year.
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The Earl and Countess of Wessex and Forfar today undertook engagements in Moray.
Their Royal Highnesses this morning presented The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service to Gordonstoun Fire Service and Moray Badges to schoolchildren at Gordonstoun School, Duffus, Elgin, and were received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Moray (Major General the Hon Seymour Monro).
The Earl and Countess of Wessex and Forfar this afternoon visited The Queen's Green Canopy project at Cooper Park, Elgin.
Their Royal Highnesses later visited Moray Food Plus, 203 High Street, Elgin and were received by Mrs Nancy Robson (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Moray).
The Earl of Wessex and Forfar, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and The Countess of Wessex and Forfar subsequently visited The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Anniversary Stones and Garden, Fochabers.
- Court Circular || 28 June 2022
Sophie visited centre supporting children and adults with disabilities.
Sophie Countess of Wessex dons chic pink suit in Scotland | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10964897/Sophie-Countess-Wessex-dons-chic-pink-suit-Scotland.html)
I believe the Countess of Wessex is becoming more visible, her star is rising.
The Earl of Wessex and Forfar, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this morning attended a Meeting via video link.
The Countess of Wessex and Forfar this morning visited Riccarton Hub, Capability Scotland, Mercury House, Edinburgh, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Robert Aldridge, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost).
- Court Circular || 29 June 2022
The Earl of Wessex and Forfar, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this morning visited Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, O'Donnell Way, Motherwell, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Lanarkshire (the Lady Haughey).
His Royal Highness, Patron, Strathmore Community Rugby Trust, this afternoon visited Strathmore Rugby and Football Club, Inchmacoble Park, Forfar, to celebrate its Fifth Anniversary and was received by Mrs Robina Addison (Deputy Lieutenant of Angus).
The Earl of Wessex and Forfar afterwards visited Forfar Sailing Club, Lochside Park, Graham Crescent, Forfar.
- Court Circular || 30 June 2022
The Earl and Countess of Wessex and Forfar today undertook engagements in Moray.
Their Royal Highnesses this morning presented The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service to Gordonstoun Fire Service and Moray Badges to schoolchildren at Gordonstoun School, Duffus, Elgin, and were received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Moray (Major General the Hon Seymour Monro).
The Earl and Countess of Wessex and Forfar this afternoon visited The Queen's Green Canopy project at Cooper Park, Elgin.
Their Royal Highnesses later visited Moray Food Plus, 203 High Street, Elgin and were received by Mrs Nancy Robson (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Moray).
The Earl of Wessex and Forfar, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh?s Award, and The Countess of Wessex and Forfar subsequently visited The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Anniversary Stones and Garden, Fochabers.
- Court Circular || 28 June 2022
The Earl of Wessex and Forfar, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh?s Award, this morning held a Reception in the garden of the Palace of Holyroodhouse for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award.
- Court Circular || 1 July 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh?s International Award Foundation, this evening held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace for the Australian Award Ambassadors.
- Court Circular || 5 July 2022
The Earl of Wessex this afternoon attended the Heritage Session at the Guildhall, High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, viewing the Coronation Stone, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).
His Royal Highness, President, Creative Youth, this evening attended a Fuse International Festival Performance at the Rose Theatre, 24-26 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, and was received by the Reverend Martin Hislop (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
- Court Circular || 8 July 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Royal Honorary Colonel, The Royal Wessex Yeomanry, this morning took the salute at the Platinum Jubilee Parade at Cirencester Polo Ground, Gloucestershire.
- Court Circular || 9 July 2022
Prince Edward visits Bristol Zoo on its final anniversary - Bristol Live (https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/gallery/prince-edward-visits-bristol-zoo-7319201)
The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Bristol, Clifton and West of England Zoological Society Limited, today visited Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the County and City of Bristol (Mrs Peaches Golding).
- Court Circular || 11 July 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, this afternoon attended The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Cricket Day in the Home Park, Windsor.
Court Circular || 13 July 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Vice Patron, Commonwealth Games Federation, and The Countess of Wessex, accompanied by The Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor and Viscount Severn, today attended the XXII Commonwealth Games in Birmingham
- Court Circular || 1 August 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Vice Patron, Commonwealth Games Federation, and The Countess of Wessex, with The Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor and Viscount Severn, today attended the XXII Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
- Court Circular || 2 August 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Vice Patron, Commonwealth Games Federation, and The Countess of Wessex today attended the XXII Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
- Court Circular || 3 August 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Vice Patron, Commonwealth Games Federation, today attended the XXII Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
- Court Circular || 6 August 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Vice Patron, Commonwealth Games Federation, today attended the XXII Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
His Royal Highness, Vice Patron, Commonwealth Games Federation, this evening attended the Victoria 2026 Reception at the Grand Hotel, Colmore Row, Birmingham, and was received by the Governor of Victoria (the Hon Linda Dessau).
- Court Circular || 7 August 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Vice Patron, Commonwealth Games Federation, today attended the XXII Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
His Royal Highness, Vice Patron, Commonwealth Games Federation, this evening closed the XXII Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium, Walsall Road, Birmingham.
The Countess of Wessex this morning attended a Meeting with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to discuss the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative.
Her Royal Highness today held a Meeting via telephone with Dr Denis Mukwege (Founder and Medical Director, Panzi Hospital and Foundation).
- Court Circular || 8 August 2022
The Earl of Wessex, President, Sport and Recreation Alliance, this morning attended the Annual General Meeting at St James's Palace.
His Royal Highness, Patron, the London Gardens Society, having been received by Colonel Simon Duckworth (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London), this afternoon visited London's Air Ambulance Helipad Garden, the Royal London Hospital, London E1, London Fire Brigade Mindfulness Garden, Dockhead Fire Station, London SE1, and London Bridge Hospital Garden, London SE1.
- Court Circular || 6 September 2022
The Countess of Wessex this morning visited Sunnydown School, 152 Whyteleafe Road, Caterham, and was received by Mr Martin Gerrard (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).
Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Woodhouse Centre, Hoskins Road, Oxted, and was received by Mr Peter Lee (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).
- Court Circular || 8 September 2022
Prince Edward & Countess Sophie will visit Manchester tomorrow. (details to be announced)
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Sophie embraces well-wisher as she and Edward meet crowds in Manchester | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11215273/Sophie-embraces-wisher-Edward-meet-crowds-Manchester.html)
Countess of Wessex hugs person in crowd | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/video/countess-of-wessex-hugs-person-in-crowd-12697965)
Earl of Wessex lays flowers in Manchester | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/video/earl-of-wessex-lays-flowers-in-manchester-12697962)
Sophie Wessex speaks out on Queen's death as she thanks well-wishers 'Extraordinary event' | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1669812/Sophie-Countess-Wessex-Manchester-royal-family-Queen-funeral-Prince-Edward-vn)
Sophie Wessex and Prince Edward step up as Count and Countess meet crowds in Manchester | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1669733/sophie-wessex-prince-edward-manchester-lying-in-state-queen-death-update)
Sophie Wessex hugs young boy with teddy - and his mum reveals the royal's touching words - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/sophie-wessex-hugs-well-wisher-27998445)
The Earl and Countess of Wessex to visit Manchester to light a candle in memory of The Queen ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/wessex/the-earl-and-countess-of-wessex-to-visit-manchester-to-light-a-candle-in-memory-of-the-queen-181017/)
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Why is Forfar called Forfar?
The name of 'Forfar' is probably derived from the Gaelic word, Faithir, which means 'watching hill' or 'sentinel'. Certainly, the town's name embodies a sense of 'watchfulness', and the nearby Hill of Finhaven would have been the perfect location for a look-out post.
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LIVE: The Wessexes went outside BP to meet and greet the crowds.
(I have alert notifications in several social media and youtube channels for anything BRF and Sports :laugh: )
It's incredible the ongoing support (new King) and grief (ERII) the aerial live is 20 deep, 30 to 50 deep of people
The Earl of Wessex this afternoon departed from Farnborough Airport, Hampshire, for Estonia and Germany and was received this evening upon arrival at Tallinn Airport by His Majesty?s Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia (His Excellency Mr Ross Allen).
Captain Andrew Aspden RN is in attendance.
- Court Circular || 21 September 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Royal Colonel, 2nd Battalion The Rifles, today visited Operation Headquarters in Tallinn, accompanied by His Majesty?s Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia (His Excellency Mr Ross Allen).
His Royal Highness this afternoon departed from Tallinn Airport for Germany and was received this evening upon arrival at Paderborn Airport by His Majesty's Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (Her Excellency Mrs Jill Gallard).
- Court Circular || 22 September 2022
Hard at work! Prince Edward is greeted by crowds in Estonia and Germany during whirlwind trip to thank troops on deployment for service to Queen
In a series of photographs posted to the Royal Family's official Instagram page, the Earl of Wessex could be seen beaming as he chatted with crowds and soldiers.
The Countess of Wessex has visited the home of the Corps of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) at MOD Lyneham, Wiltshire in her role as the new Colonel-in-Chief.
https://www.royal.uk/countess-wessex-reme-visit
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, today attended Meetings at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Aleea Stadionului, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this evening attended a Dinner held by The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Romania at Casa Boema, Strada Iuliu Maniu, Cluj-Napoca.
The Countess of Wessex this morning was received upon arrival at Kamuzu International Airport, Lilongwe, by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Malawi (Her Excellency Ms Fiona Ritchie).
Her Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner to celebrate the Elimination of Trachoma in Malawi at the Sunbird Waterfront Hotel, Salima.
- Court Circular || 12 October 2022
Sophie has been traveling extensively to Africa in recent years focusing on her patronages and charities.
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, today carried out the following engagements in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
His Royal Highness this morning visited Academia de Fotbal Viitorul Cluj, Baza Sportiva Dan Anca, Aleea Detunata.
The Earl of Wessex today attended Meetings at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Aleea Stadionului.
His Royal Highness this evening attended a Reception at University Babes-Bolyai, Strada Mihail Kogalniceanu, for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award.
The Countess of Wessex today carried out engagements in Malawi.
Her Royal Highness this morning visited the Maganga Clinic, Maganga Town, Salima.
The Countess of Wessex later met beneficiaries and medical professionals of the Trachoma Elimination programmes in Mgawi Village.
Her Royal Highness afterwards visited Salima Airstrip for World Sight Day.
The Countess of Wessex this evening attended a Dinner given by The President of the Republic of Malawi at State House, Lilongwe.
- Court Circular || 13 October 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, today attended Meetings at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Aleea Stadionului, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
His Royal Highness received Mr Emil Boc (Mayor of Cluj-Napoca).
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this evening attended the Closing Ceremony Dinner of the Forum.
The Countess of Wessex this morning visited Kamuzu Central Hospital, Lilongwe, Malawi.
Her Royal Highness this afternoon departed Kamuzu International Airport, Lilongwe, for Ethiopia and was received later upon arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport by His Majesty's Ambassador to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (His Excellency Dr Alastair McPhail).
The Countess of Wessex this evening called upon The President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia at the Presidential Palace, Addis Ababa.
- Court Circular || 14 October 2022
HRH PRINCE EDWARD, THE EARL OF WESSEX, ANNOUNCED AS ROYAL PATRON - Reading Rep Theatre (https://www.readingrep.com/stories/hrh-prince-edward-the-earl-of-wessex-announced-as-royal-patron/)
QuoteHRH Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex, has today been announced as the Royal Patron for Reading Rep Theatre. The Earl of Wessex joins us as we celebrate our 10th anniversary, and one year since the opening of our state-of-the-art 163 seat theatre and cultural hub, which was built and opened during the pandemic.
The Earl of Wessex takes a keen interest in the arts and is Patron of a range of organisations that aim to widen opportunities within the sector, particularly for young people. His Royal Highness formerly worked in theatre and television production, before becoming a full-time working member of the Royal Family in 2002.
On Monday 31 st October, 2022, His Royal Highness will be in attendance at Reading Rep?s Corporate Partnership Scheme Launch. The event will be held at the theatre, and will see businesses across Reading and the Thames Valley connect and network with fellow organisations.
In reading this, it seems like this is a feel good job for Prince Edward, his first love as a career was the theater so I expect lots of good things to come from this.
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this morning held a Meeting.
His Royal Highness, Patron, Reading Repertory Theatre, this evening attended a Reception at Reading Rep Theatre, Kings Road, Reading, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr James Puxley).
- Court Circular || 31 October 2022
The Wessexes are visiting Forfar in Scotland today. Sophie is seen at an Early Childhood Center today on Nov. 1, 2022.
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More highlights from the couple's visit to Forfar on Nov. 1, 2022.
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The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, accompanied by His Majesty's Ambassador to the United States of America (Her Excellency Dame Karen Pierce), this morning attended a Reception for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award, at the Cosmos Club, 2121 Massachusetts Avenue North West, Washington DC, United States of America.
His Royal Highness, Patron, the International Real Tennis Professionals'Association Limited, this afternoon officially opened the Real Tennis Court at Westwood Country Club, 800 Maple Avenue East, Vienna, Virginia.
The Earl of Wessex this evening departed from Washington Dulles International Airport for the United Kingdom.
- Court Circular || 5 November 2022
The Earl of Wessex this afternoon departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for the United States of America and was received upon arrival this evening at Washington Dulles International Airport by Brigadier Paul Tennant (Military Attacherepresenting His Majesty's Ambassador to the United States of America).
Captain Andrew Aspden RN is in attendance.
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, David Lewis Centre, this morning visited David Lewis School, Mill Lane, Warford, Alderley Edge, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire (Lady Redmond).
Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Paces Campus, Thorncliffe Hall, Newton Chambers Road, Chapeltown, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire (Professor Dame Hilary Chapman).
The Countess of Wessex later visited Blend Kitchen, Wards Exchange, 197 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
- Court Circular || 23 0ctober 2022
The Countess of Wessex this morning received the Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (the Prime Minister's Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict).
Her Royal Highness, Honorary President, Linking Environment and Farming, this afternoon attended the Farmers Club Cup Lunch, 3 Whitehall Court, London SW1
- Court Circular || 7 the November 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this morning held a Meeting with Ms Ruth Marvel (Chief Executive Officer).
The Countess of Wessex, Royal Patron, this morning visited the Lighthouse, High Street, Woking, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux).
Her Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, Queen Alexandra?s Royal Army Nursing Corps, this afternoon received Colonel Alison Farmer upon relinquishing her appointment as Chief Nursing Officer and Colonel Kevin Davies upon assuming the appointment.
- Court Circular || 8 November 2022
HRH The Countess of Wessex visits Brainwave charity in Bridgwater | Bridgwater Mercury (https://www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/news/23112666.hrh-countess-wessex-visits-brainwave-charity-bridgwater/)
QuoteSophie Countess of Wessex met with children and young people who have benefitted from Brainwave?s unique therapy programmes including Olivia from Chester and Maddy from Somerset.
As well as a tour of the Therapy centre, the Countess visited the Retail Centre where she met some of the fantastic volunteers who have given up their time for more than a decade to raise valuable funds for children around the UK.
CEO at Brainwave, Keith Sinclair said: ?It?s an incredible honour to have the HRH The Countess of Wessex as President of our charity and we?re delighted that she was able to celebrate our 40th year with us all here today where it all began.
?It?s been an incredibly difficult time for us as a charity and the many families we support, over the past few years and we?re very grateful to all our supporters and Ambassadors who are walking alongside us on our journey to help more children reach their potential.?
Brainwave supports children with disabilities and additional needs including cerebral palsy, autism, developmental delay, Sensory Processing difficulties and Down?s syndrome and wants to reach more families that would benefit from their support.
The charity also supports children with no diagnosis at all and can assist families in accessing their services through a means-tested fund.
The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Northern Ballet, this morning visited the New Victoria Theatre, the Ambassadors, Peacocks Centre, Woking, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux).
His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this evening attended a Dinner at Investec Head Office, 30 Gresham Street, London EC2.
The Countess of Wessex, President, this morning visited the Brainwave South West Centre, Huntworth Gate, Bridgwater, to mark the Fortieth Anniversary, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset (Mr Mohammed Saddiq).
Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Christian Help and Action for Refugees in Somerset, 16-17 Hammet Street, Taunton. The Countess of Wessex afterwards visited Wivey Welcomes Refugees at St Andrew's Church, Wiveliscombe.
Her Royal Highness, Ambassador, Women of the Future Programme, this evening attended the Women of the Future Awards and Dinner at the London Hilton on Park Lane, London W1, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).
- Court Circular || 9 November 2022
The Earl of Wessex this morning visited the Congress Theatre, 50 Gwent Square, Cwmbran, to mark the Fiftieth Anniversary and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent (Brigadier Robert Aitken).
His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, today visited Torfaen Learning Zone, Coleg Gwent, St David's Road, Cwmbran.
The Earl of Wessex this afternoon opened Gwent Police Headquarters, Llantarnam Park Way, Cwmbran.
- Court Circular || 10 November 2022
Today, November 15, the Countess of Wessex visited the Salvation Army in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Safe Space in Newcastle. And as Patron of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children she attended a lunch for the JCB NSPCC Platinum Jubilee Appeal in Rocester:
Editorial Photos, Celebrity, News, & Sports Images | Shutterstock Editorial (https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefeed/2022/11/15/sophie_countess_of_wessex_visit_to_staffordshire)
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Trustees, The Prince Philip Trust Fund for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, this evening attended a Trustees' Meeting followed by a Dinner at Welford Park, Newbury, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr James Puxley).
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, attended a Luncheon at JC Bamford Excavators Limited, Station Road, Rocester, in support of the Company's Platinum Jubilee Appeal for the Charity and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire (Mr Ian Dudson).
Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Safe Space in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire.
The Countess of Wessex afterwards visited the Salvation Army in Bridge Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme.
- Court Circular || 15 November 2022
QuoteWe are thrilled that our Royal guests of honour at this year's Royal Variety Performance will be Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex and Forfar.
December 1,2022
https://twitter.com/royalvariety/status/1592850072559316992?s=61&t=rQpuLHj2_Mx__iRLkbmlEA
Prince Edward and Sophie Will Represent Royals at Annual Event (https://people.com/royals/prince-edward-sophie-countess-wessex-represent-royal-family-royal-variety-performance/)
Sophie Wessex and Prince Edward celebrate exciting news in new first for the couple ? details | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221116157236/sophie-wessex-prince-edward-royal-variety/)
Sophie Wessex and Edward announced as royal guests of honour for major TV show | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1697511/Sophie-wessex-prince-edward-royal-variety-show-royal-guests)
Royal Variety Performance on December 1
The Countess of Wessex this afternoon attended a Meeting at St James's Palace for Women, Peace and Security.
Her Royal Highness, Patron, National Autistic Society, this evening attended a Dinner at Kensington Palace to mark the Sixtieth Anniversary of the Society.
- Court Circular || 16 November 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this evening held an International Special Projects Dinner.
The Countess of Wessex this morning visited Open Sight Hampshire, 25 Church Road, Bishopstoke, to celebrate their Centenary and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Mr Nigel Atkinson).
Her Royal Highness, Patron, Brendoncare Foundation, this afternoon visited a Brendoncare Club at Romsey Comrades Club, South Front, Romsey, Hampshire.
- Court Circular || 17 November 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Honorary Air Commodore, this afternoon visited Royal Air Force Waddington and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire (Mr Toby Dennis).
The Countess of Wessex this morning visited Monkey Valley, London Zoo, Regent's Park, London NW1, and was received by Dr Sheila Gewolb (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
Her Royal Highness, Patron, Transform Housing and Support, this evening attended a Dinner at the Royal Automobile Club, Epsom, to celebrate the Fiftieth Anniversary and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux).
- Court Circular || 25 November 2022
Photos from the CssoW trip to the London Zoo.
https://twitter.com/OfficialZSL/status/1596136710219657218?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
HRH The Countess of Wessex enjoys festive visit to ZSL London Zoo | Zoological Society of London (ZSL) (https://www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo/news/hrh-the-countess-of-wessex-enjoys-festive-visit-to-zsl-london-zoo?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=Monkey-Valley-Image&utm_campaign=ZSL-Royal-Visit-Dec22)
QuoteThe Countess of Wessex visited ZSL London Zoo to tour its newest exhibit, Monkey Valley, and join in Christmas celebrations with local children (Thursday 24 November). She was briefed on the range of work done by ZSL (the Zoological Society of London), the international conservation charity behind the zoo.
Guided by ZSL Director General Matthew Gould and ZSL President Professor Sir Jim Smith, The Countess explored the recently restored Grade II* listed Snowdon Aviary, now home to a lively troop of 10 Eastern black and white colobus monkeys as part of the Zoo?s new Monkey Valley exhibit.
Her Royal Highness also joined children who receive support from the Kaleidoscope Palliative Care and Community Children?s Nursing teams as they got crafty creating festive-themed activities for the Zoo?s ring-tailed lemurs; filling brightly wrapped boxes with sweet potato snacks for the stripy-tailed primates to forage for amongst the trees of their In with the Lemurs home - and weaving tasty edible Christmas wreaths from leaves sourced by the Zoo?s horticulture team.
The seasonal activities took place as part of ZSL?s Community Access Scheme, which brings more people closer to wildlife by providing discounted or free access to the Zoo for people with additional needs or disabilities, low-income households and people over 60 at risk of isolation.
The Countess of Wessex in major international conference on sexual violence in conflict ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-countess-of-wessex-joins-ukraines-first-lady-in-important-discussion-on-sexual-violence-in-conflict-184027/)
QuoteThe Countess of Wessex has led discussions on ending sexual violence in conflict at a major conference in London.
The Countess was joined by Ukraine?s First Lady, Olena Zelenska, at the event which focuses on tackling the ongoing attacks on women, men and children and supporting victims of the violence.
Representatives from over 70 countries are taking part in the conference across two days.
The International Conference for Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, hosted by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, aims to put survivors of sexual violence in conflict at the centre of the worldwide response.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex are at tonight's Royal Variety Performance. This was the first time that the couple have attended this event.
For those interested, here's a list of BRF members who have attended beginning with King George V and Queen Mary to the present. It also lists the the years they've attended.
Royal Variety Performance - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Variety_Performance#Royal_Family_attendance)
Royal Variety Performance 2022: Ellie Goulding chats with the Countess of Wessex | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11493143/Royal-Variety-Performance-2022-Ellie-Goulding-chats-Countess-Wessex.html)
I am surprised actually that Diana only attended the Royal Variety Show on one occasion. I know that Charles and the QM and Queen and Duke of Edinburgh all used to enjoy the evening. Or appeared to, anyway!
Prince Edward and Sophie Go Glam for Royal Variety Performance (https://people.com/royals/prince-edward-sophie-countess-wessex-glam-appearance-behalf-royal-family-royal-variety-performance/)
The Earl of Wessex, Patron, London Youth, this afternoon visited St Andrew's Club, Alec Wizard House, 12 Old Pye Street, London SW1, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).
His Royal Highness, Patron, London Youth, this evening held a Reception at Buckingham Palace.
- Court Circular. || 30 November 2022
The Earl of Wessex, President, the Seafarers?
Charity, this morning received Mr Paul Butterworth (Chairman) and Ms Deborah Layde (Chief Executive Officer).
The Earl and Countess of Wessex this evening attended the Royal Variety Performance in aid of the Royal Variety Charity at the Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7, and were received by Colonel Jane Davis (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London).
The Countess of Wessex this morning visited Whizz-Kidz at Guildford Baptist Church, Millmead, Guildford, to mark the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux).
- Court Circular || 1 December 2022
Quote from: Curryong on December 02, 2022, 02:30:33 AM
I am surprised actually that Diana only attended the Royal Variety Show on one occasion. I know that Charles and the QM and Queen and Duke of Edinburgh all used to enjoy the evening. Or appeared to, anyway!
Yes I was surprised that some of the royals only attended once or twice but I'd imagined they'd been there more frequently. However I expect as the Queen and DoE aged, they might have been uncomfortable sitting in a theater seat for a long performance.
Video from last night's Royal Variety Performance.
Earl and Countess of Wessex Arrive at Royal Variety Show - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eobEZGXQcZo)
QuoteThe Earl and Countess of Wessex meet a photographer who documented the Royal Family more than 50 years ago ahead of the recording of the Royal Variety Performance.
Prince Edward and Sophie were greeted by former BBC photographer Joan Williams as they arrived at the Royal Albert Hall.
The Variety Show is staged in aid of the Royal Variety Charity and money raised from the show helps those people from the world of entertainment in need of care and assistance.
The show will be screened in the UK on Tuesday 20th December on ITV.
The Countess of Wessex this afternoon departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for the United States of America and was received upon arrival this evening at Washington Dulles International Airport by Mr James Roscoe (Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy in Washington DC).
Mr Alexander Stonor is in attendance.
- Court Circular || 3 December 2022
The Countess of Wessex this afternoon attended a Meeting with His Majesty's Ambassador to the United States of America (Her Excellency Dame Karen Pierce) at the Deputy Head of Mission's Residence in Washington DC, United States of America.
Her Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner given by Mr James Roscoe (Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy in Washington DC).
- Court Circular || 4 December 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Friends of Wells Cathedral Grand Organ Appeal, this evening attended a Dinner at Wells Cathedral and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset (Mr Mohammed Saddiq).
The Countess of Wessex this morning attended the Hillary Rodham Clinton Awards for Advancing Women in Peace and Security at Georgetown University, Washington DC, United States of America.
Her Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner given by Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, Washington DC.
- Court Circular || 5 December 2022
The Countess of Wessex honoured with prestigious award for work against sexual violence in conflict ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/wessex/the-countess-of-wessex-honoured-with-prestigious-award-for-work-against-sexual-violence-in-conflict-184288/)
Quotehe Countess of Wessex has been honoured with a prestigious award for her work to eradicate sexual violence in conflict.
The Countess was presented with the Hillary Rodham Clinton Award at a special ceremony at Georgetown University in Washington on December 5th 2022.
The other winners included Olena Zelenska, the First Lady of Ukraine.
In a speech at the ceremony, the Countess of Wessex spoke of her pride in working alongside female activists, saying ?I listen to their voices, and I hear courage and commitment in every word. They work tirelessly without seeking recognition or accolade, moving heaven and earth to protect and support those in need.?
And she said women had to work harder for acceptance, even in vital areas, than men, adding ?no woman putting herself into that situation would ever do so without being extremely competent. And yet her credibility is challenged, while the capacity or the credentials of the men in the room are rarely in question.?
The Hillary Rodham Clinton Awards are presented annually by the US politician and former First Lady for outstanding leadership in promoting women?s rights and in securing a more peaceful world.
The Earl of Wessex, Chancellor, this morning visited the Spectrometry Laboratory at the University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, Somerset.
His Royal Highness, Chancellor, today presided at Degree Congregations at the University of Bath, Claverton Down.
The Countess of Wessex today carried out engagements in Washington DC, United States of America.
Her Royal Highness this morning attended a Meeting with Ms Jennifer Klein (White House Gender Policy Council Chairman) at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, 1650 Pennsylvania Avenue North West.
The Countess of Wessex afterwards attended a Meeting on Women, Peace and Security at Atlantic Council, 1030 15th Street North West.
Her Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Luncheon given by the President of the United States Institute of Peace (Ms Lise Grande) at the United States Institute of Peace Headquarters, 2301 Constitution Avenue North West.
The Countess of Wessex afterwards attended the "Breaking the Barriers of Entry for Women Leaders in Africa" Meeting at the United States Institute of Peace Headquarters.
Her Royal Highness later received Mr John Barrows (President and Chief Executive Officer, International Eye Foundation) at the Residence of the Deputy Head of Mission to Washington DC.
The Countess of Wessex this evening departed from Washington Dulles International Airport for the United Kingdom.
- Court Circular || 6 December 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, this afternoon held a World Fellowship Luncheon at Windsor Castle.
His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, this evening held a Dinner at Windsor Castle for the World Fellowship's Thirty Fifth Anniversary.
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, this evening attended a Christmas Carol Service in St. Paul's Cathedral, London EC4.
- Court Circular || 8 December 2022
Christmas Concert 2022 (https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/blog/christmas-concert-2022)
QuoteWe welcomed more than 2,000 guests including our Patron, HRH The Countess of Wessex, to our annual festive event, held this year at St Paul?s Cathedral in London on Thursday, 8 December.
QuoteThe Countess of Wessex gave a reading of The Shepherds and The Angels (Luke 2:8-20), and there were other inspiring stories and festive readings from celebrity guests including children?s author and entertainer David Walliams, actors David Bradley, Joanna Scanlan and Ruth Jones, and social media star Lucy Edwards.
What Netflix documentary? Sophie Wessex attends Royal Navy parade | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11541551/What-Netflix-documentary-Sophie-Wessex-attends-Royal-Navy-parade.html)
QuoteThe event saw a parade of 200 future naval leaders pass out at the Britannia Royal Naval College ? the spiritual home of the Royal Navy?s Officer Corps.
It was a day to mark the formal end of training, and had suitable pomp and ceremony.
The Countess saluted as 170 Royal Navy cadets, 30 officers from international navies and 17 cadets from the Royal Fleet Auxiliary officially completed months of intensive training at the Dartmouth establishment.
In a speech, she said: 'This is a big moment in your lives ? the moment when you become serving officers in His Majesty?s Navy, the moment when you leave all the hard training behind you and take up the mantle of responsibility.
'Until now you have been looking to others to guide you and show you the way. From now on, it is you who will be leading others. Leading ? and leading well ? takes skill.
'Officers who stand out are those who put the men and women with whom they serve first and in doing so seem to foster bonds of loyalty, credibility and respect.
'A new generation of naval officers is born today. I hope you will be proud of what you have achieved and what you will go on to achieve.'
The Countess of Wessex this morning attended the Lord High Admiral's Divisions at Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Devon (Mr David Fursdon).
- Court Circular || 15 December 2022
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this afternoon held a Meeting.
- Court Circular || 16 January 2023
The Earl of Wessex this morning opened the Sports Hub at Gordon's School, West End, Woking, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux).
- Court Circular || 17 January 2023
The Countess of Wessex this afternoon received the Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP (Minister of State for Development and Africa).
- Court Circular || 18 January 2023
Today The Countess of Wessex has been in Surrey, to help Connaught School to celebrate their sixtieth anniversary and to officially open the new Heatherwood Hospital -
https://www.royal.uk/countess-wessex-visits-connaught-school-and-heatherwood-hospital
Great to see the Wessexes starting their work supporting the monarchy and their patronages in 2023.
The Earl of Wessex, Patron, the Production Guild of Great Britain, this morning visited the MAMA Youth Project at Sky, Grant Way, Isleworth, Middlesex, and was received by Mrs Rosemary Prescott (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Union Jack Club, 1 Sandell Street, London SE1, and was received by Mr Christopher Wellbelove (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
The Earl of Wessex, Colonel, 1st Battalion London Guards, this evening attended the Colonel?s Dinner at the Cavalry and Guards Club, 127 Piccadilly, London W1.
The Countess of Wessex this morning visited Connaught Junior School, Manor Way, Bagshot, and was received by Mrs Johanna Hamilton (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).
Her Royal Highness afterwards visited Heatherwood Hospital, London Road, Ascot, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr James Puxley).
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Shooting Star Children's Hospices, this afternoon held a Meeting.
Her Royal Highness, Patron, later held a Meeting for Disability Initiative.
- Court Circular || 19 January 2023
Well the Wessex's are starting off the year with a bang already out doing the jobs for the monarchy and taking care of business. I really liked Sophie's blue stripped dress the other day......she looked so confident and strong.
The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Production Guild of Great Britain, this evening attended the Talent Showcase at the Savoy, Strand, London WC2.
- Court Circular || 24 January 2023
As Patron of the Production Guild of Great Britain, The Earl of Wessex presented the first 'Earl of Wessex' Award to Film and TV industry charity 6ft From the Spotlight. -
https://www.royal.uk/6ft-spotlight-wins-inaugural-earl-wessex-award
Edward looks very happy to be with the award winners in a field that has long interested him.
The Countess of Wessex this morning received the Lord Benyon (Minister of State for Biosecurity, Marine and Rural Affairs).
Her Royal Highness this afternoon received the Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Prime Minister's Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict).
- Court Circular || 26 January 2023
https://twitter.com/RoyalCentral/status/1619983895243505665?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
QuoteThe Earl of Wessex is in Blackpool today in his role as Trustee of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
He will visit The Oracle Youth Club and Thames Primary Academy.
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
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
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 (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11700091/The-Earl-Wessex-attends-Radio-Times-annual-Covers-party.html)
Quotenside 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.
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
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
The Earl of Wessex, Patron, this evening attended a Concert for the Windsor Festival at Windsor Castle.
- Court Circular || 10 February 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Earl of Wessex
Prince Edward beams amid rumours he is set to meet Ariana Grande this week | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11832375/Prince-Edward-beams-amid-rumours-set-meet-Ariana-Grande-week.html)
QuotePrince 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.
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 (https://www.royalinsight.net/forum/index.php?topic=95293.0)
Sophie cuddles rabbits in the New Forest in her final engagement as Countess of Wessex ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/edinburgh/sophie-visits-cuddles-rabbits-in-the-new-forest-in-her-final-engagement-as-countess-of-wessex-187175/)
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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EHpHsGabas)
Quote'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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this morning chaired a Trustees' Meet. -
- Court Circular || 23 March 2023 -
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh becomes the Royal Patron of the Mouse-Free Marion Project - Mouse-Free Marion (https://mousefreemarion.org/his-royal-highness-the-duke-of-edinburgh-becomes-the-royal-patron-of-the-mouse-free-marion-project/)
QuoteHis 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.
The Duchess visits an orthopedic hospital for veterans today.
Duchess of Edinburgh looks stylish as she visits a hospital in Shropshire | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11937527/Duchess-Edinburgh-looks-stylish-visits-hospital-Shropshire.html)
Radiant Duchess of Edinburgh visits HMS Daring in Portsmouth | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11960739/Radiant-Duchess-Edinburgh-visits-HMS-Daring-Portsmouth.html)
The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning visited HMS DARING at His Majesty's Naval Base, Portsmouth, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Mr Nigel Atkinson).
- Court Circular || 11 April 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited Harry Specters Limited, St Thomas Place, Cambridgeshire Business Park, Ely, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire (Mrs Julie Spence).
His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Viva Theatre, Spencer Mill, Spencer Drove, Soham, Cambridgeshire.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, later visited the Open Award Centre at Bar Hill Village Hall, the Spinney, Bar Hill, Cambridgeshire.
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, Royal Mencap Society, this morning attended a Summit Meeting at St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London EC1.
Her Royal Highness, Chairman, Women in Business Committee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this afternoon chaired a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Global Ambassador, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, this evening attended a Reception at 30 St Mary Axe, London EC3.
- Court Circular || 12 April 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh, President, Creative Youth, this evening attended a Dinner at Glenmore House, 6 the Crescent, Surbiton, Surrey, and was received by Mr Andrew Ranson (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, Halle Concerts Society, this morning opened the Oglesby Centre at Halle St Peter's, 40 Blossom Street, Manchester, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester (Mrs Diane Hawkins).
Her Royal Highness, Patron, Caring for Life, this afternoon visited Caring for Life, Crag House Farm, Otley Old Road, Cookridge, Leeds, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire (Mr Edmund Anderson).
- Court Circular || 13 April 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh tests his skills as a chocolatier during visit to Cambridgeshire ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/edinburgh/the-duke-of-edinburgh-tests-his-skills-as-a-chocolatier-during-visit-to-cambridgeshire-188261/)
QuoteThe Duke of Edinburgh tested his chocolate-making skills while visiting Harry Specters in Cambridgeshire Business Park in Ely. The chocolate company works to create employment opportunities for young autistic people.
The Duke was there as Harry Specters celebrated its 10th anniversary. Between 2018 and 2021, more than 30,000 employment hours and 1,800 work experience hours have been provided for young autistic people. Mona Shah, the co-founder of the company who has an autistic son, is heavily involved with the company and spoke of The Duke?s visit:
?It went amazingly well. We?re so honoured that His Royal Highness took the time to come here.
?The team were really, really excited and looking forward to it, and I think the day?s gone really well.?
The Duke of Edinburgh this morning attended a Reception for the Coronation Big Lunch at Westminster Abbey, London SW1.
His Royal Highness, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, later attended a Lunch at Coutts and Company, 440 Strand, London WC2.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Royal Honorary Colonel, Royal Wessex Yeomanry, this afternoon received Lieutenant Colonel Charles Speers upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Sharman upon assuming the appointment.
His Royal Highness, Royal Patron, the Wren Project, this evening attended a Dinner at Spencer House, 27 St James's Place, London SW1.
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, National Autistic Society, this morning visited a Cullum Centre at Salesian School, Guildford Road, Chertsey, and was received by Mr Nicholas Wood-Dow (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).
Her Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, The Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, this afternoon received Lieutenant General Paul Jacques upon relinquishing his appointment as Master General and Major General David Eastman upon assuming the appointment.
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Colonel-in-Chief, Queen Alexandra?s Royal Army Nursing Corps, received Colonel Paul Jackson upon assuming his appointment as Chief Nursing Officer.
- Court Circular || 18 April 2023
Ah, so nice to read about *real royals* who do the job, support the country and the people and with a smile....I have always liked Sophie and sometimes Edward.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this morning attended a Breakfast Meeting at the Dorchester, 53 Park Lane, London W1.
His Royal Highness, Immediate Past Master, the Worshipful Company of Fuellers, this afternoon attended the Election Luncheon at Vintners' Hall, Upper Thames Street, London EC4.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, the London Mozart Players Trust, this evening held a Gala Concert and Dinner at Windsor Castle.
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, this morning visited Moor House School and College, Mill Lane, Hurst Green, Oxted, and was received by Mr Peter Lee (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).
Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey, Rentwood School Lane, Fetcham, and was received by Mr Stephen Owen-Hughes (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).
The Duchess of Edinburgh later attended a Meeting via video link with those overseas for the International Civil Society Action Network with Women Peacebuilders.
Her Royal Highness, Patron, British Cycling Federation, subsequently received Sir Francis Slevin (Chairman) and Mr Jonathon Dutton (Chief Executive Officer).
- Court Circular || 19 April 2023
https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefeed/2023/04/20/sophie_duchess_of_edinburgh_visits_trinity_park,_ipswich
QuoteToday, April 20, the Duchess of Edinburgh as Patron of the Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations visited The School Farm and Country Fair, Suffolk Agricultural Association, Trinity Park, Ipswich, Suffolk:
Sophie means business! Duchess of Edinburgh looks smart in tweed as she attends agricultural show | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11994705/Sophie-means-business-Duchess-Edinburgh-looks-smart-tweed-attends-agricultural-show.html)
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations, today visited the School and Country Fair at Trinity Park, Ipswich, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk (Clare, Countess of Euston).
- Court Circular || 20 April 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this morning attended a Fundraising Reception at Morven Park, 17195 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg, Virginia, United States of America.
- Court Circular || 23 April 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh this morning attended a Meeting with Mr David Malpass (President of the World Bank) at the World Bank Headquarters, 1818 H Street North West, Washington DC, United States of America.
His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Meeting with the Hon. Samantha Power (Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development) at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Centre, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue North West, Washington DC.
The Duke of Edinburgh subsequently departed from Washington Dulles International Airport for Canada and was received upon arrival this afternoon at Lester B Pearson International Airport, Toronto, by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario (the Hon Elizabeth Dowdeswell).
His Royal Highness, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, later attended a Meeting with the Canadian Board of Directors at Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front Street West, Toronto.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, subsequently attended a Reception for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award, Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
His Royal Highness, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this evening attended a Dinner at the Toronto Club, 107 Wellington Street West, Toronto.
- Court Circular || 24 April 2023
Duchess of Edinburgh stuns in floral maxi dress as she opens new fashion training unit in London | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12011201/Duchess-Edinburgh-stuns-floral-maxi-dress-opens-new-fashion-training-unit-London.html)
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, today carried out engagements in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, accompanied by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario (the Hon Elizabeth Dowdeswell).
His Royal Highness this morning attended an Award in Action Youth Summit at the Toronto-Dominion Conference Centre, 66 Wellington Avenue.
The Duke of Edinburgh today attended a Non-Formal Education Summit at the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Queen's Park Legislative Building, 111 Wellesley Street West.
His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Meeting with Indigenous Leaders at Massey College, 4 Devonshire Place.
The Duke of Edinburgh this evening attended the Infinite Sixtieth Anniversary Gala Dinner at Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex, 25 British Columbia Road.
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, London College of Fashion, this morning opened the Portal Centre for Social Impact at Poplar Works, 384 Abbott Road, Aberfeldy Village, London E14.
Her Royal Highness, Patron, British Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association, this afternoon held an Afternoon Tea Reception at Buckingham Palace.
- Court Circular || 25 April 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh this morning arrived in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and was received by the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia (the Hon Janet Austin).
His Royal Highness, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this afternoon attended a Lunch in Vancouver.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, afterwards visited the Odd Squad Productions Society, 5487 Lane Street, Burnaby, British Columbia.
His Royal Highness, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this evening attended a Dinner at Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, 1038 Canada Place, Vancouver.
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Honorary President, Linking Environment And Farming, this morning visited Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, Sandling Road, Saltwood, Hythe, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Kent (the Lady Colgrain).
Her Royal Highness later opened the Verena Holmes Building at Canterbury Christ Church University, North Holmes Road, Canterbury, Kent.
The Duchess of Edinburgh this afternoon opened Kent and Medway Medical School at Parkwood Road, University of Kent, Canterbury.
Her Royal Highness afterwards visited Kent Refugee Action Network, Unit 1, 34 Simmonds Road, Wincheap Industrial Estate, Canterbury.
- Court Circular || 26 April 2023
^ As usual a very busy and hard working couple taking care of business for the country and the people, Charles is darn lucky to have them on his side.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, today carried out engagements in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, accompanied by the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia (the Hon Janet Austin).
His Royal Highness this morning attended an Award in Business Breakfast at the Vancouver Club, 915 West Hastings Street.
The Duke of Edinburgh afterwards attended an Award Leader Summit at York House School, 4176 Alexandra Street.
His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Meeting with Local Indigenous Leadership and Youth Representatives at Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, 900 Canada Place Way.
The Duke of Edinburgh subsequently attended a Reception with British Columbia Local Council Members at Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, 1038 Canada Place.
His Royal Highness later attended a Reception for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award, Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel.
The Duke of Edinburgh this evening departed from Vancouver International Airport for the United Kingdom.
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, Scar Free Foundation, this morning received Mr Brendan Eley upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive and Lieutenant General Richard Nugee upon assuming the appointment.
Her Royal Highness, Member, Women's Institute, later attended a Reception at Windlesham Golf Club, Grove End, Bagshot, and was received by Mrs Caroline Bracknell (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).
- Court Circular || 27 April 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Canada.
Captain Andrew Aspden RN was in attendance.
- Court Circular || 28 April 2023
https://www.royal.uk/news-and-activity/2023-05-02/the-duke-and-duchess-of-edinburgh-visit-wolverhampton
QuoteTheir Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh spent the day in Wolverhampton on Tuesday 2nd May to meet with communities and share their preparations for the Coronation.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh this morning attended the Small Island Developing States Reception at Lancaster House, Stable Yard, St. James's, London SW1.
- Court Circular || 5 May 2023
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh this afternoon attended the Coronation Big Lunch at Cranleigh Village Green and were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux).
- Court Circular || 7 May 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh and The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, today visited the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, Hillfields, Reading Road, Burghfield Common, Berkshire, for the Coronation Big Help Out.
- Court Circular || 8 May 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh, Honorary Member, the British and Commonwealth Fire Company Foundation ?Fundacion 14", this afternoon received Mr Brian Murtagh (Vice President).
His Royal Highness, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this evening held a Dinner at Stonehage Fleming Family and Partners Limited, 6 St James?s Square, London SW1.
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, this morning visited Morden College, 19 St German's Place, London SE3.
- Court Circular || 9 May 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh, Chairman of the Trustees, The Prince Philip Trust Fund for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, this evening attended a Trustees' Meeting followed by a Dinner at Cumberland Lodge, Windsor Great Park, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr James Puxley).
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust, this afternoon attended Evensong at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
- Court Circular || 10 May 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh this morning attended the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, King Charles Street, London SW1.
- Court Circular || 11 May 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, today held Receptions in the garden of Buckingham Palace for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award.
The British Army Band Tidworth and the Royal Air Force Squadronaires played selections of music during the day.
- Court Circular || 15 May 2023
The Duchess hosted the Not Forgotten Association Garden party at BP today.
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The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited Shakespeare North Playhouse Theatre, Prospero Place, Prescot, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside (Mr Mark Blundell).
His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Shama Women's Centre, 39-45 Sparkenhoe Street, Leicester, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire (Mr Michael Kapur).
The Duke of Edinburgh afterwards visited the African Caribbean Centre, Maidstone Road, Leicester.
His Royal Highness later visited King Richard III Visitor Centre, 4A St Martins, Old Town, Leicester. The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, Chartered Management Institute, this morning attended the Chartered Management Institute Women Annual Conference at the Institute of Engineering and Technology, 2 Savoy Place, London WC2.
Her Royal Highness this afternoon attended the Not Forgotten Association Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.
The King's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard was on duty.
The Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment played selections of music during the afternoon.
- Court Circular || 16 May 2023
Duchess of Edinburgh stuns in floral maxi dress as she opens new fashion training unit in London | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12011201/Duchess-Edinburgh-stuns-floral-maxi-dress-opens-new-fashion-training-unit-London.html)
The Duke of Edinburgh this evening attended the Stone of Destiny Thank You Reception at Edinburgh Castle.
The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning visited the Children's Sailing Trust, Trevassack Lake, Helston, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall (Colonel Edward Bolitho).
Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Falmouth University, Falmouth Campus, Woodlane, Falmouth.
The Duchess of Edinburgh later visited Colwith Farm Distillery, Crewell Moor, Pelyn Cross, Lanlivery.
- Court Circular || 17 May 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh this morning attended the Wessex Heritage Trust Service of Rededication at Longleat Estate and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mrs Peter Troughton).
His Royal Highness, Patron, Northern Ballet, this evening attended a performance of "the Great Gatsby" at Sadler's Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1.
The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning visited Berkshire College of Agriculture, Hall Place, Burchetts Green, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr James Puxley).
Her Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Meeting with representatives from the Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture at Berkshire College of Agriculture.
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, England Hockey, afterwards visited Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, Bisham Village, Marlow Road, Bisham, and was received by Mr Andrew Try (Deputy Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire).
- Court Circular || 18 May 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, today held Receptions in the garden of Buckingham Palace for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award.
The Band of the Household Cavalry and the Band of the Royal Marines Collingwood played selections of music during the day.
His Royal Highness, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this afternoon held a Luncheon at Buckingham Palace.
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, Oscar Foundation, this evening attended the Oscar International Ball at Nobu Hotel, 22 Portman Square, London W1.
- Court Circular || 19 May 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Germany and, having been received upon arrival at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport by His Majesty's Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (Her Excellency Mrs Jill Gallard), subsequently undertook engagements in Berlin.
His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Lunch with Members of the Bundestag at the British Embassy.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, later visited Schule am Schillerpark and attended a Roundtable Discussion.
His Royal Highness, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, afterwards attended a Reception at James-Simon-Galerie, the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, for young people who have achieved the Bronze, Silver and Gold Standard in the Award.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this evening attended a Dinner at the Residence.
Mr Jason Keen is in attendance.
- Court Circular || 22 May 2023
The Duchess is in Iraq by request of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office continuing her work with women and girls who have faced sexual violence. She also met with the nation's President and Prime Minister.
https://www.royal.uk/news-and-activity/2023-05-23/the-duchess-of-edinburgh-visits-iraq
QuoteThe Duchess of Edinburgh is visiting Iraq at the request of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, in support of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda (WPS), and to continue Her Royal Highness?s work to champion the survivors of conflict related sexual violence.The Duchess has spent two days in Baghdad, where Her Royal Highness heard about the challenges facing Iraqi women and girls, and the ongoing work to protect and promote their rights.
On Day 1, Her Royal Highness attended a session of the annual CSSF Women's Voices First Conference, where she delivered an address on the Women, Peace and Security Agenda. At the conference, The Duchess also met with local Women's Rights organisations and beneficiaries supported by the programmes.
^Good to see this. Excellent way of promoting human rights and still toeing that line of royals not speaking out about politics.
Royal Highness later departed from Spandau Railway Station, Berlin, for the Czech Republic and was received upon arrival this afternoon at Prague Central Railway Station by His Majesty's Ambassador to the Czech Republic (His Excellency Mr Matthew Field).
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, later attended a Reception at the British Embassy in Prague.
- Court Circular || 23 May 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh today undertook engagements in Prague, the Czech Republic.
His Royal Highness this morning attended a Meeting with The President of the Czech Republic and Members of the Cabinet at Prague Castle.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, later visited Prince Philip Alley.
His Royal Highness, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this afternoon visited the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic and attended a Roundtable Discussion on non-formal education.
His Royal Highness, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh?s International Award Foundation, later attended a Reception for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award at the Senate of the Parliament of Czech Republic.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this evening attended a Dinner at Lobkowicz Palace, Prague Castle.
The Duchess of Edinburgh carried out engagements in Baghdad, Iraq, on 21st and 22nd May in support of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda, during which Her Royal Highness called upon The President of the Republic of Iraq and Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani (Prime Minister).
- Court Circular || 24 May 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this morning attended a Reception for World Fellows at Augustine Hotel, Letenska 12/33, Mal? Strana, Czechia.
His Royal Highness, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, afterwards visited an Award in Action Youth Centre, Areal Vltavanu 229, Praha 4-Hodkovicky.
The Duke of Edinburgh subsequently visited the Operation Anthropoid Memorial, Liben, Prague.
His Royal Highness this afternoon arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Czechia.
Mr Jason Keen was in attendance.
The Duchess of Edinburgh carried out engagements in Erbil, Iraq, on 23rd and 24th May in support of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda, during which Her Royal Highness called upon Mr Masrour Barzani (Prime Minister) and Mr Qubad Talabani (Deputy Prime Minister).
- Court Circular || 25 May 2023
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The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, London Youth, this morning visited Woodrow High House, Amersham, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire (Countess Howe).
His Royal Highness, Chancellor, University of Bath, this afternoon chaired the Committee of the Vice Chancellor.
The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning visited Artventure Trust Limited, St Peter's School, Horseshoe Lane East, Merrow, Guildford, and was received by Mrs Mary Cresswell (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).
Her Royal Highness, Patron, Shooting Star Children's Hospices, later visited Christopher's, Old Portsmouth Road, Artington, Guildford, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux).
The Duchess of Edinburgh this afternoon re-opened the newly renovated Haste Wing at Royal Surrey County Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, and was received by Mrs Joosje Hamilton (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).
- Court Circular || 6 June 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh as Patron of London Youth visited Woodrow High House today:
https://www.royal.uk/news-and-activity/2023-06-06/the-duke-of-edinburgh-visits-woodrow-high-house
The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning attended Shallowford Trust's Farm to City: Dartmoor to You "pop-up" farm at Providence House Youth Club, 138 Falcon Road, London SW11, and was received by Ms Patricia Windsor (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
Her Royal Highness, Patron, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, later attended Childhood Day at Richard Atkins Primary School, New Park Road, Brixton Hill, London SW2, and was received by Mr Christopher Wellbelove (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
The Duchess of Edinburgh this afternoon received Dr Claire Yorke (Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellow, Center for War Studies at the University of Southern Denmark, Odense).
Her Royal Highness received Ms Trudy Harrison MP (Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Minister for Natural Environment and Land Use).
The Duchess of Edinburgh, President, Girlguiding, received Ms Angela Salt (Chief Executive) and Ms Rachael Bayley (Director of Membership Services).
- Court Circular || 7 June 2023
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh this afternoon opened a woodland in memory of Queen Elizabeth II at Royal Ascot Golf Club, Winkfield Road, Ascot, and were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr James Puxley).
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, the Orpheus Centre Trust, this evening held a Silver Anniversary Dinner at Windsor Castle.
- Court Circular || 8 June 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh was a picture of summer today as she joined Alan Titchmarsh at the Royal Windsor Rose and Horticultural Society Show:
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The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning opened the Royal Windsor Rose and Horticultural Society Show in Windsor Great Park.
- Court Circular || 10 June 2023 -
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Honorary President, this morning attended the Linking Environment And Farming Open Farm Sunday at Hampton Estate Farms, Myrtles Courtyard, Littleworth Road, Seale, and was received by Mr William Biddell (Deputy Lieuenant of Surrey).
- Court Circular || 11 June 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Global Ambassador, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, this morning visited the Royal National Institute of Blind People, Grimaldi Building, 154a Pentonville Road, London N1, and was received by Mr Paul Herbage (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
Her Royal Highness, Patron, Blind Veterans UK, this afternoon received Mr Adrian Bell upon assuming his appointment as Chief Executive Officer.
- Court Circular || 15 June 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh, Royal Honorary Colonel, 1st Battalion London Guards, this evening attended the Senior Colonels' Conference and Dinner at Clarence House.
- Court Circular || 16 June 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, this morning attended The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation Conference at Missenden Abbey, London Road, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.
- Court Circular || 20 June 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this morning chaired a Trustees' Meeting at Award House, 7-11 St. Matthew Street, London SW1.
- Court Circular || 22 June 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, Bristol, Clifton and West of England Zoological Society Limited, this morning attended a Meeting at St James's Palace.
His Royal Highness, Patron, the British Paralympic Association, this afternoon attended a Luncheon at The Queen's Club, Palliser Road, London W14.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Queen's Club, later attended the Wheelchair Tennis Championships at Palliser Road, London W14.
- Court Circular || 23 June 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this evening held a Dinner at Windsor Castle for the Representatives of the Australian Award.
- Court Circular || 26 June 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this morning held a Trustees' Meeting at Argyll, 20 North Audley Street, London W1.
His Royal Highness, Patron, the London Gardens Society, having been received by Mr Stuart Shilson (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London), this afternoon visited St John's Wood Church Ground Gardens, Wellington Place, London NW8, and St Marylebone Almshouses, 80 St John's Wood Terrace, London NW8.
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, this morning visited Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary, Little Farm, Buttsbury, Ingatestone, to mark its Fortieth Anniversary and was received by Mr Vincent Thompson (Deputy Lieutenant of Essex).
Her Royal Highness this afternoon opened Charfleet Book Bindery, Unit 20-21 Vole House, Thamesview Business Park, Fenttiman Road, Canvey Island, and was received by Mrs Julia Abel-Smith (Deputy Lieutenant of Essex).
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Honorary President, Linking Environment and Farming, later received Mr Philip Wynn (Chairman) and Mr David Webster (Chief Executive Officer).
- Court Circular || 27 June 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh, President, the Seafarers' Charity, this morning attended the Annual General Meeting at Waterman's Hall, 16-18 St Mary-At-Hill, London Ecru.
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations, this morning attended the Groundswell Regenerative Agriculture Festival at Lannock Manor Farm, Weston, Hertfordshire.
- Court Circular || 28 June 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh, Royal Colonel, 2nd Battalion The Rifles, this morning visited Thiepval Barracks, Lisburn, County Antrim.
His Royal Highness, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this afternoon held a Reception in the garden of Hillsborough Castle for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of County Down (Mr Gawn Rowan Hamilton).
The Duke of Edinburgh later visited the Veterans Garden at Baronscourt Estate, Newtownstewart, Omagh, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of County Tyrone (Mr Robert Scott).
His Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner for the University of Ulster at Baronscourt Estate.
- Court Circular || 29 June 2023
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attend the 75th Anniversary Service for the NHS at Westminster Abbey.
QuoteEdward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, represent the Royal Family as they attend a service to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS at Westminster Abbey. Some of the other guests include Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, NHS England Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard, Mary Parsons who was the first nurse to administer the Covid vaccine and Amanda Holden.
Royals at Westminster Abbey: 75th Anniversary of the NHS - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN9ruZsC8lY)
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The Duchess of Edinburgh today opened a new training academy for nurses, midwives and allied healthcare professionals based at @KingsCollegeNHS
HRH met healthcare professionals and saw first-hand the type of training that will take place in the King's Academy.
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https://twitter.com/lyceumtheatre/status/1677003913017294872?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
QuoteOur Summer on Stage young performers had a very special visitor! We were delighted to welcome His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh to the theatre.
The Duke met our Seniors and Minis groups whilst they rehearsed, before greeting some of our backstage crew.
The Duke of Edinburgh, President, Creative Youth, organisers of Fuse International, this evening launched Fusebox at 2 Buckland's Wharf, Kingston upon Thames, and, having been received by the Reverend Martin Hislop (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London), afterwards attended a performance at the Rose Theatre, 24-26 High Street, Kingston upon Thames.
- Court Circular || 7 July 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh, Royal Colonel, this afternoon presented new Colours to 1st Battalion London Guards at Buckingham Palace and later attended a Reception at Wellington Barracks.
- Court Circular || 9 July 2023
More on the DoE's presentation of new colors.
The Duke of Edinburgh at presentation of new colours to London Guards ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-duke-of-edinburgh-at-presentation-of-new-colours-to-london-guards-191367/)
QuoteThe Duke of Edinburgh has presented new colours to the London Guards in a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
The Duke, who is The Colonel of the 1st Battalion London Guards, handed over the new colours before 100 soldiers after a blessing by the Chaplain General.
The 1st Battalion London Guards is the redesignation of the London Regiment which is the Army Reserve of the capital.
The change was made in 2022 but the new colours, which replace those of the London Regiment, weren?t presented until July 9th 2023.
How Do Young People Perceive and Value the Agri-Food Industry? - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngWDD-xCVcs)
QuoteHRH The Duchess of Sussex, LEAF's Honorary President, lends her support to our research project exploring the often assumed disconnect and disinterest between young people and the agri-food industry.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Chancellor, this afternoon visited the Medical Build Laboratory at the University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, Somerset.
His Royal Highness, Chancellor, later presided at a Degree Congregation for the University of Bath at Bath Abbey and was received by Mr Edward Allen (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset).
The Duke of Edinburgh, Chancellor, this evening attended a Reception for the University of Bath at Guildhall, High Street, Bath.
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Colonel-in-Chief, this morning visited 9th Theatre Support Battalion, The Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers at New Normandy Barracks, Aldershot Garrison, Hampshire, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Mr Nigel Atkinson).
Her Royal Highness, Patron, this afternoon held a Meeting for Disability Initiative.
- Court Circular || 18 July 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh, Chancellor, this morning presided at a Degree Congregation for the University of Bath at Bath Abbey, Somerset.
His Royal Highness later visited the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, and was received by Mr Edward Allen (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset).
The Duchess of Edinburgh, President, the Driffield Agricultural Society, this morning visited the Driffield Show and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire (Mr James Dick).
- Court Circular || 19 July 2023
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh takes the salute at the Tattoo | The Edinburgh Reporter (https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2023/08/hrh-the-duke-of-edinburgh-takes-the-salute-at-the-tattoo/)
QuoteOn Monday evening HRH The Duke of Edinburgh was in the Royal Box at Edinburgh Castle to take the salute offered by all performers at the end of each act.
He was welcomed to the Esplanade by Buster Howes, Chief Executive of the Tattoo
More information on the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh's new military appointments.
The Duke of Edinburgh follows his father with important military appointment ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-duke-of-edinburgh-follows-his-father-with-important-military-appointment-192168/)
The Duchess of Edinburgh becomes Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Irish Regiment in major new appointment ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/edinburgh/the-duchess-of-edinburgh-becomes-colonel-in-chief-of-the-royal-irish-regiment-in-major-new-appointment-192177/)
QuoteThe Duchess of Edinburgh has been bestowed two new military honours by The King in a series of appointments.
Her Royal Highness has become both Colonel-in-Chie of The Royal Irish Regiment and Royal Colonel of The Queen?s Own Yeomanry.
Following King Charles III?s Accession to the throne, His Majesty is honouring members of his family with new military appointments.
This includes the Duchess of Edinburgh, who adds these new roles to her existing military appointments.
Every year, Sophie holds an annual competition in which her affiliated regiments from the UK and Canada compete against each other in a series of challenges, to foster cooperation.
The Duke of Edinburgh has also been appointed to two new military roles.
Prince Edward becomes Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Dragoon Guards as well as the Colonel-in-Chief of The Queen?s Royal Hussars.
For twenty years, Edward has served as Royal Honorary Colonel of The Royal Wessex Yeomanry, whose troops have deployed in support of both The Queen?s Royal Hussars and The Royal Dragoon Guards.
Bilder und Fotos - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.de/search/2/image?events=776031025&family=editorial)
QuoteToday, September 14, the Duchess of Edinburgh was in Salisbury to visit Gul Outdoor Therapy Centre, The Guildhall, Stable and Wick Bakery and Farm Shop at Wick Farm and as Royal Colonel of the 5th Battalion The Rifles she visited Ward Barracks, Bulford, Wiltshire.
Duchess of Edinburgh celebrates Devon?s charity heroes at historic mill - Devon Live (https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/gallery/duchess-edinburgh-celebrates-devons-charity-8770793)
QuoteVolunteers from various charities across Devon have received a Royal commendation from HRH Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, at a special breakfast event held at Coldharbour Mill in Uffculme on Wednesday, September 20.
The event was hosted by the Lord Lieutenant of Devon, David Fursdon, the King?s representative in the county. The event aimed to bring together some of the 4,000 Devon charities to discuss their challenges and how the Lieutenancy Office can help them.
The Duchess of Edinburgh, a patron of several charities, thanked the volunteers for their invaluable contribution to society and urged them to network with each other and local authorities and businesses to find solutions to some of the problems they face.
?A huge thank you to all of you for giving your time today and perhaps for some of you, for the first step towards solving some of the existing issues and moving the ball forward,? she said.
Read the article, so very nice to see this happening for all the volunteers, they all need a clap on the back for their unselfish work.
The Duchess of Edinburgh in Rome to pay homage to Italy?s former President ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/edinburgh/the-duchess-of-edinburgh-flies-to-rome-to-pay-homage-to-italys-former-president-193482/)
QuoteThe Duchess of Edinburgh travelled to Rome to attend the State Funeral for former President Giorgio Napolitano.
The royal was among the many foreign authorities that landed in the Italian Capital on Tuesday, 26th September, to take part in the non-religious service that took place in the main room of the lower House of the Italian Parliament.
The Duchess was seen observing as the coffin of the former Head of State arrived for the service from the Senate, where it laid for public viewing since the day after Napolitano?s death.
The commemoration ceremony was opened by speeches from the presidents of the two branches of Parliament, followed by family members and friends, which included former Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni and Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi.
Giorgio Napolitano passed away aged 98 on Friday, 22nd September. He left behind his wife, Clio Bittoni, their two children, Giulio and Giovanni, and their two grandchildren, Sofia and Simone.
A touching gift for Prince Edward as he follows in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth II ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/edinburgh/a-touching-gift-for-prince-edward-as-he-follows-in-the-footsteps-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-193498/)
QuoteThe Duke of Edinburgh is currently on an important overseas visit but amidst the diplomacy came a touching moment that linked him to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
During his visit to Turkey, Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh is set to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as the UK and Turkey work to develop trade relations and defence. The rare meeting of a member of the British Royal Family, and the Turkish President comes on the heels of a visit by UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-66951251
Quotedevoted charity worker who has raised more than ?10m for the NSPCC has been recognised by the Duchess of Edinburgh.
Sophie visited the children's charity's hub in Nottingham on Thursday where she met fundraiser Jenny Farr MBE.
During the visit Sophie, a patron for the charity, spoke with Mrs Farr and other staff members and volunteers.
The 90-year-old, who has been fundraising for more than 60 years, said she was honoured to meet the duchess.
Mrs Farr, who started working with children as a physiotherapist at Nottingham City Hospital, was inspired to support the charity when she helped children who had contracted polio.
"[The Duchess of Edinburgh] is a very special lady I think," said Mrs Farr.
"The recognition she gives to us is special. She understands the real history and the real need of this charity.
"She has been extremely interesting, helpful, observant - she's ahead of the game in my opinion."
The hub where Sophie visited was named Jenny Farr House in tribute to the fundraiser's long service and support.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh greets ponies before running arts and crafts session for children in Nottingham | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12584813/Sophie-Duchess-Edinburgh-pony-nottingham.html)
QuoteThe Duchess of Edinburgh petted ponies and met with children and a NSPCC volunteers on a trip to Nottingham today.
Sophie, 58, opted for a wool navy coat, black leather trousers and brown suede boots as she congratulated the winners of the Shetland Pony Grand National.
The wife of Prince Edward - who is Patron of Association of Shows - was celebrating the centenary of the Flintham Show.
The Duke of Edinburgh this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Bahrain.
Brigadier Alexander Potts was in attendance.
- Court Circular || 30 September 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this afternoon attended a Luncheon at Wiltons, 55 Jermyn Street, London SW1.
His Royal Highness, Patron, GB Snowsport, this evening attended a Celebration Reception at 181 Piccadilly, London W1.
The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning visited Brooklands Innovation Academy at Brooklands Museum, Brooklands Drive, Weybridge, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux)
- Court Circular || 3 October 2023
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh greets ponies before running arts and crafts session for children in Nottingham | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12584813/Sophie-Duchess-Edinburgh-pony-nottingham.html)
QuoteThe Duchess of Edinburgh petted ponies and met with children and a NSPCC volunteers on a trip to Nottingham today.
Sophie, 58, opted for a wool navy coat, black leather trousers and brown suede boots as she congratulated the winners of the Shetland Pony Grand National.
The wife of Prince Edward - who is Patron of Association of Shows - was celebrating the centenary of the Flintham Show.
With her blonde hair tied back into a sensible ponytail and natural make-up look, Sophie opted for a dash of colour with a blue eyeshadow and bold black eyeliner for the day out.
After meeting with winners of the Grand National she then joined children taking part in a crafts session.
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