Earl and Countess of Wessex and Family Current Events 7: January-December 2013

[QueenJen]

Royal Central ‏@RoyalCentral 1h
Sophie, Countess of Wessex will be representing Her Majesty when she goes to watch new officers passing out at Sandhurst on Friday.

The way this is worded, it seems like the officers are going to 'faint' at Sandhurst on Friday.

 

[NGalitzine]

It (passing out) is the usual way to refer to the graduation parade at Sandhurst.

 

[Tiggersk8]

LOL!! Well...It wouldn't be the 1st time it happened.

 

[annaelfka]

I hope we see some photos of the Wessex's in Balmoral attending church.

When they will attend church service? I read that today Queen arrived to Balmoral, as she was staying elsewhere for the last 2 weeks.
Updated, finally, BUAS galleries:
http://www.robgrayphotographer.co.uk/p539286400
http://www.robgrayphotographer.co.uk/p729692530
Today Princess Beatrice is having her birthday party, hope we get a glimpse of Wessex'es... If of course there will be any pics.

 

[Lumutqueen]

Never seen any pictures of Beatrice home parties except her 18th at Windsor and then we saw no royal family members.

 

[Iluvbertie]

We did see at least two other royal family members - her father and sister - but most of the others didn't attend as her mother was there and I expect the same this time - probably very few of the other royals, if any, will attend due to Sarah attending. Sad but true - if Sarah is there the other royals aren't. Harry seems to be the exception.

 

[annaelfka]

We did see at least two other royal family members - her father and sister - but most of the others didn't attend as her mother was there and I expect the same this time - probably very few of the other royals, if any, will attend due to Sarah attending. Sad but true - if Sarah is there the other royals aren't. Harry seems to be the exception.

Thanks for response. I agree, it's really sad.

 

[Molly2101]

Edward and Sophie attended Bea's 18th birthday. Of course we cannot take what the DM as verbatim, but it was reported they attended but we saw no photos of any of them attending.

Anne, the Princess Royal, had tried to ease her mother's diplomatic difficulty by telling Andrew that she would "look in" despite having travelled back from a trip to Australia yesterday.
Her own children, Peter and Zara Phillips, did, however, make it along with Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex, whose diaries have more gaps than other Royals. Yet, despite Edward's love of anything theatrical, even he was said to show some trepidation before the party, fearing a teenage bunfight.
Buckingham Palace confirmed that the Queen would not be attending her granddaughter's 18th and said it had never been her intention to do so.


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Sophie attended William's 21st birthday as there are photos of her arriving in fancy dress as well.

It's unlikely they would attend her birthday now, but they of course will send her a birthday present/card I imagine.

Thanks for the image links, Anna. Hope we see some lovely photos of Sophie representing the Queen tomorrow at the Sovereign's Parade.

 

[Dman]

I think The Queen stay with friends or family before she goes to Balmoral.

 

[annaelfka]

Hope we see some lovely photos of Sophie representing the Queen tomorrow at the Sovereign's Parade.

Me too, Mark Cuthbert is there, as other reporters http://instagram.com/p/cygPQiuBYu/#), I hope it will be a good coverage, especially that she represents the Queen.
Instagram
http://instagram.com/p/cyfiNsuBYO/#

Btw, managed to ID Countess earrings from Border Union Show (first day), as Zozo heart earrings from Patrick Mavros.
ZoZo Heart Earrings | Patrick Mavros
(http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...93579.132426196846254&type=1&relevant_count=1)

 

[MagMil]

Me too, Mark Cuthbert is there, as other reporters Instagram), I hope it will be a good coverage, especially that she represents the Queen.
Instagram
Instagram

Btw, managed to ID Countess earrings from Border Union Show (first day), as Zozo heart earrings from Patrick Mavros.
ZoZo Heart Earrings | Patrick Mavros
(http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...93579.132426196846254&type=1&relevant_count=1)

Thanks Anna
Nice to see Sophie again these summer Sophie looks magnificent
A really hope that we can see more pictures and videos of these event.

 

[annaelfka]

Not updated gallery at getty makes me wonder if we get to see bigger and not watermarked pics at all, as press rarely use other sources....
Sipa Press: A Window on the World. Press Agency
It's just great, how they don't care at all

 

[Dman]

Pictures:
The Sovereigns Parade at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, Britain - 09 Aug 2013-
the-sovereigns-parade-at-the-royal-military-academy-sandhurst-britain-09-aug-1071255 - Foto's, pers en stockbeelden, Videos - Photos de presse, banque d'images et Vidéos : Isopix.be

Her Royal Highness looks great during this ceremony.

 

[AdmirerUS]

Wow - Sophie is owning it! This is how a real woman wears a seriously serious yet sexy suit. I love the crisp slightly open neck and that stiff collar. And that hat is wonderful.

My first thought was that she looks positively rakish - and we don't use that word for women. But she does have some attitude today and it looks good!

The color is blergh, but you don't notice it because the whole look is so well executed.

 

[annaelfka]

Halleluja!
Search - Getty Images : GBR: Sophie, Countess Of Wessex Takes The Salute At The Sovereigns Parade
Hoping Zimbio will do a post!
It'd her Bruce Oldfield suit from Royal Wedding back in 2011 with Amrapali diamond earrings.
As for hat is by her FAV hatter, Jane Taylor, shoes LK Bennett.
http://markcuthbert.photoshelter.co...rade-Sophie/G0000X37qHcF91WY/C00005NkIg5nCHms

 

[julliette]

Sophie is looking great

 

[AdmirerUS]

Anna - one almost is convinced that Mark Cuthbert is working for YOU! At least with this photo:
http://cache3.asset-cache.net/gc/17...hrjrgjFl5wcpdOt8hXEL7NJgrcg5sj0PYGjipDYTLrg==

 

[Molly2101]

Sophie looks beautiful and I have always loved her Royal wedding ensemble, and the detail that Mark has zoomed in is beautiful. I agree AdmirerUS, Mark is DEFINITELY working for Anna!

 

[roseroyal]

Sophie looks so elegant. Awesome photos.

 

[Molly2101]

I also love that the British Monarchy has Instagram as I loved the little snippets they put up, especially if they are behind the scenes images.

 

[cepe]

This is a link to Sophie's speech today. ITs from the Monarchy website. Taking the Royal Salute at the Passing Out Parade is a high status event.

http://www.royal.gov.uk/LatestNewsa...sofWessexsspeechattheSovereignsParade9Au.aspx

 

[annaelfka]

Sophie looks beautiful and I have always loved her Royal wedding ensemble, and the detail that Mark has zoomed in is beautiful. I agree AdmirerUS, Mark is DEFINITELY working for Anna!

Thank you both! Made me smile
Now, that size of pics makes me content!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/09/sophie-of-wessex-suit_n_3732406.html

 

[Dman]

Yes, it's an honor to take the salute at this event. I think the Queen Mother, Princess of Wales and Princess Royal have taken this salute in the past. Sophie did a great job.

 

[bertie5252003]

She looks just amazing lovely artiocle and yes agree great photos.

 

[Molly2101]

This is a link to Sophie's speech today. ITs from the Monarchy website. Taking the Royal Salute at the Passing Out Parade is a high status event.

http://www.royal.gov.uk/LatestNewsa...sofWessexsspeechattheSovereignsParade9Au.aspx

What a wonderful speech and I like that it was put on the website.

 

[annaelfka]

What a wonderful speech and I like that it was put on the website.

I agree, it has Sophie's spirit. I wouldn't be surprised if she would wrote it all by herself...
" I know that only a matter of days ago you were undergoing your final exercise and therefore you have only had a short time to practice and prepare for this important parade, which makes what you have done today and how you have turned out all the more impressive. I actually had cause to think of you all as I believe some of the other cadets on parade today were also on exercise near to here and as we happened to chose the same night to camp out in the garden with the children only a mere few miles from here we managed shared and enjoyed each and every explosion as much as you did!...
You have had to overcome combined pressures of working in an alien culture, in many cases in a foreign language, as well as our British weather. I commend you...."

 

[roseroyal]

This is a link to Sophie's speech today. ITs from the Monarchy website. Taking the Royal Salute at the Passing Out Parade is a high status event.

http://www.royal.gov.uk/LatestNewsa...sofWessexsspeechattheSovereignsParade9Au.aspx

Love Sophie's speech. The part about taking the kids camping...
@ Dman - Yes, QETQM, the PR, and the POW have all taken the salute in the past...

 

[iceflower]

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Once more so lovely and photogenic! I've enjoyed today's pics!



** pp gallery: Sophie de Wessex : Elégante et solennelle pour la parade des cadets de Sandhurst **

 

[annaelfka]

And Zimbio has gallery as well. What a lovely day!
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at the Sovereigns Parade Thumbnails - Pictures - Zimbio

 

[Iluvbertie]

I agree, it has Sophie's spirit. I wouldn't be surprised if she would wrote it all by herself...
" I know that only a matter of days ago you were undergoing your final exercise and therefore you have only had a short time to practice and prepare for this important parade, which makes what you have done today and how you have turned out all the more impressive. I actually had cause to think of you all as I believe some of the other cadets on parade today were also on exercise near to here and as we happened to chose the same night to camp out in the garden with the children only a mere few miles from here we managed shared and enjoyed each and every explosion as much as you did!...
You have had to overcome combined pressures of working in an alien culture, in many cases in a foreign language, as well as our British weather. I commend you...."

Shows two things:

lack of knowledge of military training - they started training for that parade the day the entered their training as marching is one of the first skills they learn and they learn all those skills very early - two to three days to perfect that parade is plenty after all the time they have spent doing parades.

whoever wrote it should be shot for writing so poorly - if that was written by one of my students I would be writing - use SENTENCES to break up your long-winded thoughts - poor construction.