Sophie gave birth to a son: James Alexander Philip Theo, Viscount Severn: 17.12.07

[lilytornado]

When did Sophie's mother die?

[crisscross1]

Originally Posted by Lady Marmalade

Sophie's father...is Christopher. :-)

Of course, thanks.

[HMTLove23]

Originally Posted by lilytornado

When did Sophie's mother die?

her mother died August 29 2005

BBC NEWS | UK | Countess of Wessex's mother dies

[kelly1972]

Many congratulations to Edward and Sophie on the arrival of their son. So happy that he arrived safely.

[Beck]

Originally Posted by Emily

I don't think the Queen usually goes to the hospital following grandchildren's births does she? I am wondering if she might make an exception here not only because the little fellow is kind of extra special after all Sophie and Edward have been through, but also Sophie's mother has died since Louise was born. Since the Queen and Sophie appear to be close.....maybe she'll visit? I'm hoping so.

the Queen made an exception when Lady Louise was born and secretly visited Sophie in hospital. I think this was more due to the the fact both mother and baby almost died in that case.

[almab]

The Queen visited when William was born.

[blondie28]

I think the Queen has visited three of her grandchildren after they were born, Peter, William, and Louise. I don't think she will this time, unless it is another secret visit.

[rominet09]

They all say that Sophie is a great favourite to the Queen, that's the time for it to be proven !
After all, he will be her last grandchild ever

[blondie28]

Originally Posted by rominet09

After all, he will be her last grandchild ever

Yeah hopefully we will see great-grandchildren in a few years.

[CasiraghiTrio]

^ Re: great-grandchildren, my bet is on this order:
Peter
Zara
William
Eugenie
Beatrice
Harry

[CasiraghiTrio]

17 December 2007
THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE PRESS SECRETARY TO THE QUEEN
THE COUNTESS OF WESSEX GIVES BIRTH TO A BABY BOY
Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex today was safely delivered of a baby boy by caesarean section at 4.20pm, at Frimley Park NHS Hospital in Surrey. The weight of the baby was 6lbs 2oz. The Earl of Wessex was present.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, and Mr Christopher Rhys-Jones, have been informed and are delighted with the news.
The medical team attending Her Royal Highness were Mr Marcus Setchell (Surgeon Gynaecologist to The Queen); Mr Gareth Beynon (Consultant Obstetrician/gynaecologist); Dr Abdus Malik (Consultant Neonatologist), Mrs Grazia Sanar (Neonatal Nurse Practitioner); Dr Claire Edkins (Consultant Anaesthetist) and Mrs Adrienne Price (Head of Midwifery) and Mrs Mandy Kriehn (Operating Department Practitioner).
The Countess of Wessex is expected to remain in hospital for the next few days.
Their Royal Highnesses already have one daughter, The Lady Louise, who was born at Frimley Park NHS Hospital on 8th November 2003.
This baby is The Queen's eighth grandchild, and the eighth in line to the Throne.

Source: http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page6159.asp

[CasiraghiTrio]

Ok now, so what is Lord Severn's astrological sign? According to Wikipedia, 17 December falls under Sagittarius.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagitta...28astrology%29

[Amber26]

Originally Posted by CasiraghiTrio

^ Re: great-grandchildren, my bet is on this order:
Peter
Zara
William
Eugenie
Beatrice
Harry

and Louise!

[RubyPrincess168]

Hello Magazine said Sophie was going to have her repeat c-section on Friday Dec 21st. Has anybody heard why she went earlier?

[Lamyah]

congratulation to both parents.

[assia]

Originally Posted by RubyPrincess168

Hello Magazine said Sophie was going to have her repeat c-section on Friday Dec 21st. Has anybody heard why she went earlier?

Maybe in order to get back home for X-mas ?

[Warren]

Hello! was just repeating what was in the Daily Mail. Both turned out to be wrong.

[agami.pearl]

Congratulation to proud mother and father

[msleiman]

when are they going home for the hospital?

[lashinka2002]

Originally Posted by rominet09

They all say that Sophie is a great favourite to the Queen, that's the time for it to be proven !
After all, he will be her last grandchild ever

how do you know this will be the last grandchild??
Life is always full of beautiful surprises!