Earl and Countess of Wessex and Family Current Events 10: November 2018 - March 2023


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Fantastic work that The Countess is doing on this visit. It's a shame it's not getting the attention it deserves.
 
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Fantastic work that The Countess is doing on this visit. It's a shame it's not getting the attention it deserves.
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It such important work for her to be drawing attention to this. I'm glad that at least some of the media are giving her trip some exposure, although I'm a bit surprised that it's in the DM.
 
Court Circular 15th October:
St James’s Palace

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, this morning visited the Swindon Service Centre, Little London Court, Albert Street, Swindon, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mrs Peter Troughton).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, this afternoon attended a Lunch at Nationwide Headquarters, Nationwide House, Pipers Way, Swindon.

The Countess of Wessex later officially opened Our Wilton, the Avenue, Salisbury, and was received by Mr William Wyldbore-Smith (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Royal Mencap Society, later attended a Reception to celebrate the Charity’s Sixtieth Anniversary at the Guildhall, Market Place, Salisbury.

Her Royal Highness this evening held a Dinner at St James’s Palace with members of Her Majesty’s Government and the Diplomatic Corps to support the Prevention of Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative.

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Court Circular 16th October:
St James’s Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Court Assistant, the Worshipful Company of Fuellers, today held a Meeting at St James’s Palace.

His Royal Highness, Patron, this afternoon held a Meeting at St. James’s Palace for the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.

The Earl of Wessex, Court Assistant, the Worshipful Company of Fuellers, this afternoon attended the Installation Court at Mansion House, London EC4.

His Royal Highness, Master, the Worshipful Company of Fuellers, this evening attended a Dinner at Mansion House.

The Countess of Wessex this afternoon departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Kosovo.

Her Royal Highness this evening arrived at Pristina International Airport, Adem Jashari, and was received by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo (His Excellency Mr Nicholas Abbott).

Mr Alexander Stonor is in attendance.
 
Yesterday evening the Countess of Wessex attended a reception with advocates for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence in Pristina, Kosovo:


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Today, October 18, she met with Kosovo religious leaders to "discuss their joint efforts to support survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) and to combat stigma":


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Court Circular 17th October:
St James’s Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning attended a Meeting at RSM Offices, 25 Farringdon Street, London EC4.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, later held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this afternoon held a Luncheon at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this evening attended a Dinner at Ooty Restaurant, 66 Baker Street, London W1.

The Countess of Wessex this morning was received by The President of the Republic of Kosovo at The President’s Office, Mother Teresa Square, Pristina, Kosovo.

Her Royal Highness afterwards attended a Meeting with survivors of sexual violence at Kosovo Rehabilitation Centre for Torture Victims, Dodona Neighbourhood, Hamëz Jashari, Pristina.

The Countess of Wessex later opened the Conference on Transgenerational Trauma Research regarding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms in children who have survived Conflict Related Sexual Violence in Kosovo, Swiss Diamond Hotel, Sheshi Nëna Terezë, Pristina.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Heroinat Memorial, Pristina, with survivors of sexual violence in Kosovo and Internationally and afterwards attended a Lunch at Tiffany’s Restaurant with survivors of Conflict Related Sexual Violence.

The Countess of Wessex later attended a Meeting at the Palace of Justice, Nekibe Kelmendi, Pristina, with prosecutors and police regarding the justice mechanism and investigation into sexual violence.

Her Royal Highness this evening attended a Reception with Government representatives and Civil Society given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo (His Excellency Mr Nicholas Abbott) at the Hotel Garden, Tahir Zajmi, Pristina.

The Countess of Wessex afterwards attended a Dinner at the Hotel Garden with the former President of the Republic of Kosovo (Ms Atifete Jahjaga) and foreign diplomats.

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Great cause! It is a pity there is not much press surrounding these events.

One critique though. The blush colored dress is really not appropriate for such an event. The Countess should have worn a more demure outfit-too much cleavage exposure.
 
yep - ill advised outfit.
 
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The Earl of Wessex as Honorary Air Commodore of the Royal Air Force Waddington visited RAF Waddinton, Lincolnshire today, October 21:


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Court Circular 18th October:
St James’s Palace

The Countess of Wessex this morning attended a Meeting with Religious Leaders on the Declaration for Humanity by Leaders of Faith and Belief, National and University Library, Pristina, Kosovo.

Her Royal Highness later visited NATO's Kosovo Force Headquarters Pristina, Camp Film City, Pristina.

The Countess of Wessex this evening arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Kosovo.
Mr. Alexander Stonor was in attendance.

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The Countess of Wessex as Honorary Air Commodore Royal Air Force Wittering, Royal Honorary Colonel 5th Battalion The Rifles (5 Rifles), Colonel-in-Chief Corps of Army Music, Colonel-in-Chief Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps and Colonel-in-Chief The Lincoln and Welland Regiment attended The Countess of Wessex Cup at St John Moore Barracks, Winchester, today, October 22:


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Court Circular 21st October:
St James’s Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Honorary Air Commodore, this morning attended the Air Combat Power Day at Royal Air Force Waddington, Lincoln, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire (Mr Toby Dennis).

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Toronto General and Western Hospital, this afternoon held a Reception at Buckingham Palace.

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Court Circular 22nd October:
St James’s Palace

The Countess of Wessex this afternoon attended The Countess of Wessex Cup between Royal Air Force Wittering, 5th Battalion The Rifles, Corps of Army Music and Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps, of which Her Royal Highness is Honorary Air Commodore, Royal Colonel, Colonel-in-Chief and Colonel-in-Chief respectively, at St John Moore Barracks, Winchester, Hampshire.

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Court Circular 25th October:
St James’s Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Royal Honorary Colonel, The London Regiment, this morning attended a Reception at Brunswick Camp, Alexander Barracks, Pirbright, Woking, Surrey.
 
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Really confused about the part about Sophie taken time off from the 2nd of October and been out of the public eye.
 
Claire said:
Really confused about the part about Sophie taken time off from the 2nd of October and been out of the public eye.
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Typical inaccurate reporting, she was at an engagement on 22nd October, it’s now the kids half term.
 
Nice to see Sophie on the carriage; I don't think we've seen her riding for a while.
 
:previous: Nice to see Edward out on a walk with James and the dogs. James looks very grown up!
 
it is amazing to think that Louise is 16 in a few weeks and James almost 12.
 
Court Circular 29th October:
Buckingham Palace

The Queen gave a Reception at Buckingham Palace this evening to celebrate the work of The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust.
The Countess of Wessex was present.

Court Circular 31st October:
St. James's Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this evening held a Dinner at Windsor Castle.
 
They were really lovely photos of the Queen and Sophie, lovely to see how close their relationship has flourished over the years, lovely and heartwarming speech by Sophie
 
Court Circular 4th November:
St James’s Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Past Master, the Worshipful Company of Gardeners, this afternoon held a Meeting.

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this evening held a Charter for Business Dinner at St. James's Palace.

Court Circular 5th November:
St. James's Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this afternoon chaired Meetings at Award House, 7-11 St. Matthew Street, London SW1.

His Royal Highness, Commodore-in-Chief, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, this afternoon held a Meeting.

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Northern Ballet, this evening attended the opening night of "Mixed Performance" at the Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London WC2.

The Countess of Wessex this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Norway, and, having been received this afternoon upon arrival at Oslo Gardermoen Airport by Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway (His Excellency Mr. Richard Wood), subsequently undertook engagements in Oslo.

Her Royal Highness attended the International Civil Society Action Network Forum at Scandic Holmenkollen Park Hotel, Kongeveien 26.

The Countess of Wessex later attended a Reception at the Residence.

Mr. Alexander Stonor is in attendance.
 
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The Countess of Wessex attended The Heropreneurs Awards at Plaisterers' Hall in London this evening, November 7:


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Court Circular 6th November:
St James’s Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning visited Surrey Hill Enterprises and Market Place, near Bramley, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr. Michael More-Molyneux).

His Royal Highness later presented The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service to Surrey Hills Society at Albury Saxon Church, Albury Park, Guildford.

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon visited Silent Pool Artisan Hub, Shere Road, Albury, Guildford, and opened Mandira's Kitchen.

His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Luncheon at Albury Organic Vineyard, Silent Pool.

The Countess of Wessex this morning planted a commemorative tree at the Residence of Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway in Oslo to mark the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Maud.

Her Royal Highness later attended the International Civil Society Action Network Forum at the Nobel Peace Centre, Brynjulf Bulls plass, Oslo.

The Countess of Wessex afterwards attended a Meeting with Ms. Marita Sorheim-Rensvik (Norwegian Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security, Department of United Nations and Humanitarian Affairs) at the Nobel Peace Centre.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Norway. Mr. Alexander Stonor was in attendance.
 
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The Countess of Wessex this morning planted a commemorative tree at the Residence of Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway in Oslo to mark the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Maud.
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Sophie is so busy it is amazing love the one shoulder dress.
 
Court Circular 7th November:
St James’s Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this afternoon opened the Hamlet, Hope School Wigan, Three Sisters Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester (Mr Warren Smith).

His Royal Highness later visited Kidscan — Children’s Cancer Research, Alumni House, Salford.

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Chetham’s School of Music, this evening attended the Fiftieth Anniversary Gala Dinner at the Stoller Hall, Hunts Bank, Manchester.

The Countess of Wessex, Honorary President, Linking Environment And Farming, this morning held a Meeting.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, afterwards held a Meeting for Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Meningitis Now, this afternoon received Mr Alistair Irvine upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Mr Andrew Fletcher upon assuming the appointment.

Her Royal Highness, Royal Colonel, 5th Battalion The Rifles, later received Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Ridland upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel James Hadfield upon assuming the appointment.

The Countess of Wessex this evening attended the Heropreneurs Awards at Plaisterers’ Hall, One London Wall, London EC2.

Court Circular 11th November:
St James’s Palace

The Countess of Wessex this afternoon departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for the United States of America.
Mrs. Angus Galletley is in attendance.
 
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Sophie certainly puts in a lot of air miles in the past years for the RF doesn't she? I wish there was more coverage of her work.

Any idea why she is in North America? Only thing I can find are articles saying she will be in Toronto and NY but nothing had been released.
 
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According to the Palace she's there in her role as Global Ambassador of 100 Women in Finance's (100WF) Next Generation Initiative.


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