Earl and Countess of Wessex and Family Current Events 9: March 2015-November 2018

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The Countess of Wessex on day 2 in Malawi, March 14. She visited Chisuwe Primary School at the Kasungu District, Kasungu District Hospital and the village of Salipira:


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** dailymail: The casual Countess! Sophie Wessex ditches her usual glamour for a down to earth look..**

 

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On her third day in Malawi today, March 15, the Countess of Wessex was in Lilongwe to visit the Lions Sight First Eye Unit at Kamuzu Central Hospital, the Girls Arise for Change project at SOS Children's Village, the Loud Ink Project at The British High Commission and the Mchesi Primary School. She also attended two receptions.


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** dailymail: Check out one's dress! Sophie Wessex dons a colourful patterned frock to meet..**

 

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Here are some pics of the final day in Malawi, March 16. The Countess of Wessex presented the Duke of Edinburgh International Awards at two schools:



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[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 8th March:
-missing from the webpage

Court Circular 9th March:
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning attended a Service of Dedication on Horse Guards Parade, London SW1, for the Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial. The Earl and Countess of Wessex were present.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and The Countess of Wessex, Chairman, Women in Business (promoting The Duke of Edinburgh's Award), this evening held a Dinner at Windsor Castle.

HRH The Countess of Wessex: Unveiling of the new Iraq Afghanistan Memorial in London

Court Circular 10th March:
Today is the Anniversary of the Birthday of The Earl of Wessex.

Court Circular 12th March:
The Countess of Wessex, Vice Patron, The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust, this evening departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Malawi. Mr. Matthew Magee is in attendance.

Court Circular 13th March:
The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh and The Earl of Wessex, today launched The Queen's Baton Relay for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games from the Forecourt of Buckingham Palace.

The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, this afternoon attended the Commonwealth Service in Westminster Abbey. The Earl of Wessex was present.

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this evening attended a Dinner at the Royal Automobile Club, 89 Pall Mall, London SW1.

The Countess of Wessex this afternoon arrived at Lilongwe International Airport and was received by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Malawi (Her Excellency Ms. Holly Tett).

Her Royal Highness later visited the Victim Support Unit at Lilongwe Police Station.

The Countess of Wessex this evening attended a Reception to celebrate Commonwealth Day at the Residence in Lilongwe.

HRH The Countess of Wessex: HRH's visit to Malawi - 13th to 16th March: Day 1

Court Circular 14th March:
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this morning attended a Meeting at Award House, 7-11 St Matthew Street, London SW1.

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this afternoon received Mr. Oliver St. Clair Franklin (British Honorary Consul of Philadelphia).

The Earl of Wessex this evening attended the Fifty Fourth Annual Torch Trophy Trust Awards at the British Olympic Association, 60 Charlotte Street, London W1.

The Countess of Wessex, Vice Patron, The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust, today carried out engagements in Malawi. Her Royal Highness this morning visited Chisuwe Primary School, Traditional Authority of Chulu, Kasungu District.

The Countess of Wessex afterwards visited the village of Salipira, Traditional Authority of Chulu.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Lunch at Chikho Hotel, Kasungu.

The Countess of Wessex later visited Kasungu District Hospital, M18, Kasungu.

Her Royal Highness this evening called upon The President of the Republic of Malawi at State House, Kamuzu Palace, Lilongwe.

The Countess of Wessex was subsequently entertained at a State Dinner given by The President at State House.

HRH The Countess of Wessex: HRH's visit to Malawi - 13th to 16th March: Day 2

Court Circular 15th March:
The Countess of Wessex, Vice Patron, The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust, today carried out engagements in Malawi. Her Royal Highness this morning visited the Lions International Sight First Eye Unit, Kamuzu Central Hospital, Lilongwe.

The Countess of Wessex afterwards visited Mchesi Primary School in Lilongwe.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Reception given by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Malawi (Her Excellency Ms. Holly Tett) at the British High Commission in Lolongwe.

The Countess of Wessex later visited the "Girls Arise for Change" project, SOS Children's Village, M1, Area 24, Lilongwe.

Her Royal Highness afterwards visited the "Loud Ink Project", Kamuzu Institue, Area 17, Lilongwe.

The Countess of Wessex this evening attended a Reception for Malawi Young Leaders given by the British High Commissioner at the Residence in Lilongwe.

HRH The Countess of Wessex: HRH's visit to Malawi - 13th to 16th March: Day 3

Court Circular 16th March:
The Earl of Wessex, Royal Honorary Colonel, The Royal Wessex Yeomanry, this morning attended a Live Firing Day at Castlemartin Ranges, Merrion, Pembrokeshire.

The Countess of Wessex, Global Ambassador, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this morning attended a Reception at Bishop Mackenzie International School, Barron Avenue, Lilongwe, Malawi, for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award and opened the new Primary School Hall.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon departed from Lilongwe International Airport for the United Kingdom.

HRH The Countess of Wessex: HRH's visit to Malawi - 13th to 16th March: Day 4

 

[eya]

"It has been announced that the Countess of Wessex will pay a visit to troops from 5th Battalion The Rifles in Estonia."

The Countess of Wessex to visit Estonia – Royal Central

The Countess of Wessex meet with soldiers at army HQ, Andover

Sophie Wessex tours the Army Headquarters in Andover | Daily Mail Online

 

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The Countess of Wessex as Global Ambassador of IPAB visited the Flying Eye Hospital at Stansted Airport, Essex, today, March 20:


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** dailymail: Nothing's going to rain on her parade! A chic Sophie Wessex braves the drizzle..**

 

[Ipsi]

Look like she had fun today!

"Do you think I can fly this?"

 

[bertie5252003]

Love the outfit she is such a good sport the weather looks "wild"

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 17th March:
The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Windsor Festival, this evening attended the final of the International Strings Competition at Windsor Castle.

The Countess of Wessex this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Malawi. Mr. Matthew Magee was in attendance.

Court Circular 18th March:
The Earl of Wessex, Royal Honorary Colonel, The Royal Wessex Yeomanry, this afternoon attended a Study Day at Regimental Headquarters, Allenby Barracks, Bovington, Dorset.

His Royal Highness, Royal Honorary Colonel, The Royal Wessex Yeomanry, this evening attended a Dinner at Lulworth Camp, Dorset, to commemorate the Seventy Fifth Anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein.

 

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Here's a nice large additional gallery from yesterday:


** gettyimages: GBR: The Countess Of Wessex Visits The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital At Stansted Airport **

 

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On March 20 the Countess of Wessex as Patron attended a reception for Exercise ICE MAIDEN at Honourable Artillery Company, Armoury House in London:


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[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 20th March:
The Countess of Wessex, Global Ambassador, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, this afternoon visited the Flying Eye Hospital at Stansted Airport, London, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Essex (the Lord Petre).

Her Royal Highness, Royal Patron, ICE MAIDEN, this evening attended a Reception at the Honourable Artillery Company, Armoury House, City Road, London EC1.

HRH The Countess of Wessex: HRH visits Orbis' Flying Eye Hospital at Stansted Airport
HRH The Countess of Wessex: Sophie attends Reception for ICE MAIDEN as newly appointed Royal Patron

Court Circular 21st March:
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this morning attended a Trustees' Meeting at Gulliver House, Madeira Walk, Windsor, Berkshire.

The Countess of Wessex, Grand President, St. John Ambulance in the Priory of England and the Islands, this morning attended the President's Conference at Chapter Hall, St. John's Gate, St. John's Lane, London EC1.

HRH The Countess of Wessex: Award for Grand President of St. John Ambulance, The Countess of Wessex

 

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Here's an additional gallery (click to enlarge!):


** rex: Sophie Countess of Wessex visit to Hampshire, UK - 23 Mar 2017 **

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 23rd March:
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, today attended Receptions at St. James's Palace for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Sport and Recreation Alliance, this afternoon held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, the Defence Medical Welfare Service, this afternoon visited the Headquarters at the Old Stables, Redenham Park, and afterwards visited Army Headquarters, Marlborough Lines, Andover, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Mr. Nigel Atkinson).

HRH The Countess of Wessex: HRH visits DMWS' HQ in Andover + 2016 Year in Review (surprise content)

 

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As Patron of Mencap (the charity for people with learning disabilities) the Countess of Wessex attended the Mencap Fashion Show at Sheraton Grand Park Lane Hotel in London today, March 27:


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** dailymail: She's in fashion! Sophie Wessex looks glowing as she shows off..**

 

[Lady Nimue]

Sophie looks fabulous!

 

[eya]

The Earl and Countess of Wessex held a dinner Windsor Castle to thank those who helped the @DofE Awards in their Diamond Anniversary year.

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[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 8th March: - previously missing
The Earl of Wessex this morning visited the University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire (Dr. Ingrid Roscoe).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Royal Armouries Museum, Armouries Drive, Leeds.

https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/839590800786870276

Court Circular 27th March:
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this afternoon held a Meeting.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex, Founders, Wessex Youth Trust, this evening held a Meeting.

His Royal Highness and Her Royal Highness, Global Ambassador, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, afterwards attended a Dinner on the occasion of the Qatar-UK Business and Investment Forum, the Dorchester, 53 Park Lane, London W1.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Royal Mencap Society, today attended a Fashion Show at the Sheraton Park Lane Hotel, Piccadilly, London W1, and was received by Dr. Paul Knapman (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness, Chairman, Women in Business (promoting The Duke of Edinburgh's Award), this afternoon chaired a Meeting.

HRH The Countess of Wessex: Sophie attends Mencap annual Fashion Show in support of the charity

Court Circular 28th March:
The Earl of Wessex, Past Master, the Worshipful Company of Gardeners, this morning held a Meeting.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this afternoon held a Meeting.

The Earl of Wessex, President, Seafarers UK (King George's Fund for Sailors), this evening attended the Centenary Dinner at Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2.

Court Circular 29th March:
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this morning attended a Meeting at RSM UK, 25 Farringdon Street, London EC4.

His Royal Highness, Honorary Liveryman, the Worshipful Company of Fuellers, afterwards held a Meeting.

Court Circular 30th March:
The Earl of Wessex, Past Patron, British Ski and Showboard, this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for France.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Reception at les Suites du Nevada Hotel, Rue du Val Claret, Tignes.

 

[QueenPenny]

Sophie looked fabulous at the DoE Awards ceremony. Love her dress!

 

[Princess Larisa]

The Earl and Countess of Wessex held a dinner Windsor Castle to thank those who helped the @DofE Awards in their Diamond Anniversary year.

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Could you, please, provide a link to where you found these pictures, because I can’t find anything about this dinner and it’s not in the CC?

 

[bertie5252003]

Mt admiration of Sophie and he amazing hard work in support of the Queen is well known again here I think she is lovely but I truly think the gown does nothing at all for her..

 

[eya]

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The Earl and Countess of Wessex held a dinner Windsor Castle to thank those who helped the @DofE Awards in their Diamond Anniversary year.

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Could you, please, provide a link to where you found these pictures, because I can’t find anything about this dinner and it’s not in the CC?

I Have the link on my post. If you click on @DofE and going the 28 March you can see that!

 

[Princess Larisa]

I Have the link on my post. If you click on @DofE and going the 28 March you can see that!

Thank You

Weird that the CC doesn’t mention a dinner at Windsor, just meetings and only Edward.

ETA:
All is clear now, the event happened back on March 9th:
http://hrhcountessofwessex.blogspot.hr/2017/04/dinner-at-windsor-castle-for-dofe-award.html

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 31st March:
The Earl of Wessex, Past Patron, British Ski and Snowboard, today attended the British National Alpine Championships in Tignes, France.

His Royal Highness, Past Patron, British Ski and Snowboard, this evening attended a Dinner at les Suites du Nevada Hotel, Rue du Val Claret, Tignes.

Court Circular 1st April:
The Earl of Wessex, Past Patron, British Ski and Snowboard, today attended the British National Alpine Championships in Tignes, France.

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 7th April[FONT=&quot]: [/FONT][FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of the late Earl of Snowdon took place in St. Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, this afternoon. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, accompanied by The Duke of Cambridge, also representing The Prince of Wales, The Duke of York, The Earl of Wessex, The Duke of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent, the Earl and Countess of Snowdon, Mr. Daniel and the Lady Sarah Chatto and other members of the Royal Family were present.

Court Circular 11th April[FONT=&quot]: [/FONT][FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Trustees, The Prince Philip Trust Fund for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, this evening chaired a Meeting, followed by Dinner, at Windsor Guildhall, High Street, Windsor, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr. James Puxley).

 

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The Countess of Wessex as Patron of St Mary's Wrestwood Children's Trust visited St Marys School and College in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex today, April 19:



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The Countess of Wessex opened the new Surrey Wildlife Trust Education Centre in Leatherhead today, April 20:


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[Alisa]

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The Countess of Wessex opened the new Surrey Wildlife Trust Education Centre in Leatherhead today, April 20:


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Thank you for the photos. It is a wonder she was able to keep her cream colored jacket around children and dirt!

 

[iceflower]

You are most, welcome, Alisa

Here's an additional article about the visit:


** dailymail: Sophie gets her hands dirty! Stiletto-clad Countess of Wessex comes face to face with creepy crawlies..**


Also yesterday Sophie visited Ridgeway Community School in Farnham, Surrey:


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[Molly2101]

Thanks for the links. Sophie does such a good job of looking very interested in the charities places she visits and she is always very good with children and adults with learning difficulties.