Earl and Countess of Wessex & Family current events 9: September 2007 - January 2008

[lilytornado]

Maybe it is because of her eyes. There had been the surgery earlier but nobody really could see her yet in close-ups to see if they are perfectely normal now, or if she still has problems.

[yvr girl]

Originally Posted by Mermaid1962

I've not seen any evidence to substantiate this, but I've seen online chatter about the possibility that Lady Louise is developmentally delayed in some way. This happened to another Royal child at one time who was perfectly "normal." There weren't many pictures around of the child, and so there were rumours that there was something seriously wrong. Perhaps it was Andrew or Edward, I don't know. It was fairly recent in any case, perhaps in the last couple of generations.

He was kept out of the spotlight when he was young. People thought there might be something 'wrong' with him.

[blondie28]

Originally Posted by yvr girl

He was kept out of the spotlight when he was young. People thought there might be something 'wrong' with him.

No, it was Edward because they did not release any pictures of him right after he was born and the queen did not bounce back right away after having Edward, so they thought there was something wrong with both of them.

[pinkie40]

Has anyone heard about little James' condition? I wish him well...and some well deserved rest for his parents.

[iceflower]

Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex, touring and unveiling a plaque
at the new Burns and Neonatal Surgery Wards at the Birmingham
Children's Hospital, Birmingham, Britain - 04 Feb 2008

** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 **

[Claire]

Here are some headlines about Edward:

Birmingham Post: Earl opens Burn Centre at Children's Hospital
Birmingham Mail: Prince Edward visits sick Birmingham children
ic Coventry: Prince Edward gives Coventry's Belgrade Theatre a Royal stamp of approval
Birmingham Mail: Rugby prince has a ball on flying visit
PendleToday: Prince Edward coming to Nelson
Burnley Today: Prince Edward coming to Burnley
Liverpool Echo: Pupils dance for Prince Edward at royal knees-up
Gallery: Prince Edward on a licence to thrill

[Mermaid1962]

Kudos to Edward! I think that visiting a children's burn unit would be emotionally draining.

Originally Posted by iceflower

Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex, touring and unveiling a plaque
at the new Burns and Neonatal Surgery Wards at the Birmingham
Children's Hospital, Birmingham, Britain - 04 Feb 2008

** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 **

[Camsterlaird]

After the Burns Unit he visited the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

[mrsbugman]

But we have never heard if James has come home from the hospital? If not it must be a terrible reaction. But if he has come home why hasn't it been published?

[blondie28]

Originally Posted by mrsbugman

But we have never heard if James has come home from the hospital? If not it must be a terrible reaction. But if he has come home why hasn't it been published?

James was released from the hospital a long time ago, I remember reading that he was much better and his parents were practically skipping out of the hospital,

[Stefanie]

Believe me: Any time people ask whether there will be some photos or other news published of little James (and his sister....) they´ll of late announce that the Wessexes are private persons and therefore might decide not to publish anything at any time....
IMO not at least to publish a tiny little photo of Peter´s engagement is a symptom for the British royals to keep away from the public more and more....

[Avalon]

Time to close this thread.
The new thread for the Earl and Countess of Wessex, Louise and James can be found here.

Thanks to everyone, who contributed!