Wessex Family Picture Thread: Part 2

[Avalon]

Welcome to the second thread for the Wessex Family Pictures.
Part 1 of the Wessex Family Pictures can be found here.


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[iceflower]

Here's a pic of Edward making some new experiences
during an official event in 1991

--> Edward 1991

[CourtSprite]

We see almost no photos of Lady Louise. Though come to think of it, Princess Anne allowed few public photos of her children when they were growing up.

[CasiraghiTrio]

ABACA Press Galleries
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[CasiraghiTrio]

If you guys have facebook you can join this group about the Wessex family that someone made. I added a bunch of pics to the group, spanning the whole time of their marriage. The direct link: Facebook | Login

For anyone who did have problems with my Abaca links, try these:
Search words: Sophie Rhys-Jones (62 PICTURES)

Search words: Countess of Wessex (30 PICTURES)

Search words: Prince Edward (79 PICTURES)

[CasiraghiTrio]

22 September 2003
The Countess of Wessex visited the Peckham Settlement in South London to open the All Nations Nursery unit.

She took over as patron from the late Princess Margaret. Unveiling a plaque today, Sophie said: 'It is a great honour for me to continue the work that Princess Margaret carried out. (Photo by Ian Jones/ROTA/Getty Images)

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17 May 2003
The Earl and Countess at the Royal Windsor Horse Show
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14 November 2003
Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex addressed the press regarding the birth of his daughter, who was born on 8 November.
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19 November 2003
The Earl and Countess leave the hospital with Lady Louise
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[CasiraghiTrio]

24 May 2004
The Countess visited St. Mary's Hospital in London to meet meningitis patients.
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21 June 2004
The Countess opened the "Friendship House" hostel (owned by the London Hostels Association), Southwark, London
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9 September 2004
The Earl and Countess attended a Tom Jones concert in Lisbon, Portugal during their inaugural visit to Alochete. Just before the concert, the royal couple opened the "Freeport" fashion store, the single largest UK retail investment outside the UK.
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2-4 November 2004
The Earl and Countess visited Poland.
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10 December 2004
The Countess attended the BT Childline Awards, BT Tower, London
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[CasiraghiTrio]

20 January 2005
The Countess paid a birthday visit to Collingwood College in Camberley, Surrey to open a new sixth form centre. It was her 40th birthday.
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10 February 2005
The Countess visited the Breast Cancer Haven Centre in London on the occasion of its fifth anniversary.
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29 September 2005
The Countess visited the neo-natal unit at the Great Ormond Street Hospital in London
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13 October 2005
The Countess attended the "Seeing is Believing" reception at the Royal Academy of the Arts to mark World Sight Day. HRH is Patron of the "Vision 20/20: The Right to Sight" charity.
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9 November 2005
The Countess attended the Dyslexia Institute Awards Dinner at the Dorchester Hotel, London.
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[iceflower]

Here are some pics of young Edward, I remember how much
he was criticised for doing things like in the second and third
pic, playing at a theatre and so on..


Edward 1

Edward 2

Edward 3

[Claire]

Here is a pic of the only painting the Countess of Wessex has ever sat for. Edward and Sophie don't normally sit for artists, but the Queen Alexander Nursing Corps was adament that they wanted a painting. Here it is. I'm interested to know what you guys think of it. It was painted a while back. I personally don't like it at all, it seems all wrong, from Sophie's outfit and hair to the composition of the painting itself. I expect that something is missing on the chair.

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[Amelia]

Oh wow that really is not a very flattering portrait, the Countess is barely recognisable. I think perhaps they should have had her sit instead of standing and I’m not sure her purse is really necessary. The entire thing, like you said, just seems all wrong.

[Claire]

I never noticed the handbag, right why have a handbag in a portrait?

[bertie5252003]

I like it but I agree about the evening bag. I love that tiara her wedding I think and the outfit I am sure she used to wear the top with pants so I have never seen it with a skirt or gown.

[Next Star]

I agree with all of you the painting does not seem right at all.And then she did
not need the handbag in the portait for crying out loud.Thanks for the pictures of Sophia and Edward they truly are a beautiful couple.

[Mermaid1962]

Perhaps the artist wanted to give the impression that the Countess was just pausing for a moment while on her way out for an evening engagement. That's the "feeling" that I picked up from it. Was she pregnant when this portrait was done? She looks a little thick around the middle. Not a great portrait, in my opinion.

Originally Posted by Claire

I never noticed the handbag, right why have a handbag in a portrait?

[jcbcode99]

I think the painting is nice--I think the chair fabric could have been more complimentary to Sophie's gown. Also, that tiara looks better in the portrait than it does in photos. It looks softer and more proportioned. I don't care for the handbag, but the hair is the problem. Had she worn it up it the portrait would looked more formal, and I think it would have had a better effect.

[Mermaid1962]

Yes, tiaras and dangling hair don't work together well.

Originally Posted by jcbcode99

I think the painting is nice--I think the chair fabric could have been more complimentary to Sophie's gown. Also, that tiara looks better in the portrait than it does in photos. It looks softer and more proportioned. I don't care for the handbag, but the hair is the problem. Had she worn it up it the portrait would looked more formal, and I think it would have had a better effect.

[pinkie40]

In the portrait, Sophie looks as if she has a bitter taste in her mouth, imo.

[pinkie40]

9 November 2005
The Countess attended the Dyslexia Institute Awards Dinner at the Dorchester Hotel, London.
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With all due respect to the Countess, this red dress must be forgotten. Let's hope she was just in a rush from the swimming pool at Buckingham Palace and remembered she was due at an event...

[rominet09]

It would be great if it wasn't partially see-through