Earl and Countess of Wessex Current Events 10: March-August 2006

[Saragli]

Its right above greece, south of serbia, and between albanian and bulgaria. Its landlocked but they have nice mountains which i love.

 

[Alisa]

May 12, 2006; Sophie and Edward attending
the Royal Windsor Horse Show Dinner
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pics by Tim Graham/getty images

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Sophie's top is absolutely beautiful, the choice of black as the color of the skirt isn't a good one though. She also looked radiant in that red dress.

My only complaint is her hair, she needs to do something with it. It looks the same regardless of the time and occasion of the event.

 

[bertie5252003]

I agree Alisa THAT HAIR and the top is recycled but I love it also. I get on my hobby horse when it comes to the hair situation as I have mine blow waved a few times a week and I see no reason for these girls to make bad hair judgements. Sophie's is really matronly and she is just so young. I did read though that Sophie takes very little advice about hair makeup clothing and I think on her private days do so but on those other days she needs some help lately more so. I have always liked and am thrilled to see her progress in other areas though.

 

[fanletizia]

Prince Edward (R) together with the Macedonian Chief of Staff Miroslav Stojanovski (L) and a high ranking Macedonian general, walk towards the main memorial at the British Military Cemetery in Skopje, 17 May 2006. In 1918, 123 British soldiers killed in the finishing battles of WWI on the Salonika Front were buried in Skopje. The Earl of Wessex, arrived in Skopje today on his first visit. Tomorrow he will open the new British Embassy in Skopje and will be the guest of honour on the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the opening of the British Council.

from getty and yahoo/reuters

 

[fanletizia]

Prince Edward (C) shakes hands with the Macedonian Prime Minister Vlado Buchkovski (L) next to the British ambassador to Macedonia Mark Dickinson (R), after the inauguration of the new British embassy in Skopje, 18 May 2006. The inauguration of the new building was on the top of His Royal Highness agenda on his first visit to Macedonia.

from getty

 

[Claire]

The Earl and Countess of Wessex visit to Canada has been removed by the official engagement list at the Buckingham Palace website. Has it been downgraded to a private visit?

 

[purple_platinum]

June 1, 2006
The Countess of Wessex visits Wood Green Animal Shelter

from uk-press :

 

[Elspeth]

That's a rather formal outfit to be wearing to an animal shelter; I'd have thought that a pale pastel colour with all that skin showing was a bit dangerous to be wearing around animals with claws and with fur that sheds. Glad to see there weren't any mishaps.

 

[mandyy]

Sophie enchanted by animal magic
The Countess of Wessex was clearly entranced by her encounter with a variety of furry friends this week. Visiting the Wood Green Animal Shelter, the 41-year-old royal was supposed to be cutting the ribbon at a new facility to house abandoned cats, but couldn't resist giving a little attention to the centre's handsome pooches as well................
http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2006/06/02/sophiewessex/

images from HELLO

 

[Incas]

Does anyone know if pets choosen to be presented to royals get washed and checked out medically first? You never know if that cat would take to being held or photographed.

 

[mandyy]

Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, stands at attention during the singing of 'Oh Canada' as RCMP members salute while the prince attends the RCMP headquarters in Regina, Sask., Friday, June 2, 2006.

#1-4: Polfoto

 

[grevinnan]

At least in California all animals in a shelter gets washed, flea bath and medical check-up before anyone other than shelter staff are allowed to visit with them. I would guess for a royal visit they may get a more thorough cleaning.

 

[Claire]

I don't think tat outfit was fitting properly at all. Look at the shoulders and darts. Of course, if she had worn it right it would have been really revealing.

 

[Claire]

Here are the headlines from House Wessex. I especially like the article about Sophie and the fairy princess

CBC News: Prince arrives in Saskatchewan
CTV News: Royal Visit
Daily Herald Tribune: Edward makes a stop
Hello!: Sophie enchanted by animal magic
The Daily Telegraph: The Countess and the fairy princess
Cambridge Evening News: Young pet love talks cats with the Countess
CJME Regina: Young Achievers Honoured by Prince Edward
Canada.com: Edward makes royal impression in Regina​

 

[Avalon]

Veterans get royal salute

The sacrifices of Canadian soldiers must be forever honoured and a planned expansion of Calgary’s Museum of the Regiments is a good start, a member of the British royal family told veterans Saturday.
http://calsun.canoe.ca/News/Alberta/2006/06/03/1613463.html

 

[fanletizia]

HRH The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward, wears a white cowboy hat after it was presented to him at a White Hat Ceremony during a visit to the Calgary Exhibition & Stampede grounds in Calgary, Alberta, Sunday, June 4, 2006

from yahoo/ap

 

[Katemac63]

HRH The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward, wears a white cowboy hat after it was presented to him at a White Hat Ceremony during a visit to the Calgary Exhibition & Stampede grounds in Calgary, Alberta, Sunday, June 4, 2006

from yahoo/ap

I believe the Earl and Countess of Wessex are the best ambassadors the monarchy presently have, other then The Queen and The Duke.They are a couple who have been together for years - and are comfortable with each other. They appear to enjoy each others company and have a genuine laugh together.
From a slow start, they are now being recognized for the work they do on behalf of the monarchy.
We in Canada ( IMO), will receive them anytime.

Thank you for the pictures, posted. Wonderful couple.. ( I don't care the the outfit Sophie wore to the animal shelter. The neckline is for an evening situation, IMO...)

 

[iceflower]

Sophie enchanted by animal magic

How sweet! Sophie is definetly not afraid of animals, even not when wearing an elegant and white dress! She's absolutely great!

 

[Claire]

More news from Canada, most of the links say the same thing.

The Calgary Sun: Veterns get royals sulute
The Calgary Sun: Prince Charming wows city
The Calgary Hereld: Royal lunching with Lt.-Gov. today
The Calgary Hereld: Countess of Wessex charms veterns
The Calgary Hereld: British Countess an instant hit
The Calgary Hereld: Royal visitors a charming lot
CTV: Prince joins royal white hat club
CTV: Countess renames military musuem
The Calgary Sun: Royal Itinenery
The Royalist: Princess Sophie wins new fans in Canada
The Royalist: Sophie earns her strips in Canada
The Chronicle -Hereld: Prince meets military during Prairie tour
City TV: Royal couple charms Calgarians on first day of full engagements
The National Post: Royals delight onlookers on visit to South Alberta
Yahoo: Calgary youth to benefit from TD Waterhouse investment in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme​

 

[Brufani]

I think her hat is super and a very nice colour too...Brufani

 

[bigheadshirmp]

The earl and coutness of Wessex is in Vancouver today!!!!!
if anyone is interested......

Wednesday, June 7, 2006
12 noon to 12:45 p.m.
453 West 12th Avenue
(on the circular driveway)

http://vancouver.ca/royalvisit/index.htm

 

[Heather1]

yes thanks any pictures or information would be appreciated. there dont seem to be any pictures of them anywhere

 

[bigheadshirmp]

yes thanks any pictures or information would be appreciated. there dont seem to be any pictures of them anywhere

because the event just started about 10 mins ago Vancouver local time.....maybe later today there will be pics....

 

[Patsy]

Why are there no pictures of the events the Wessex are taking part of in Canada? Does anyone have any? I think the Wessex's are the best ambassadors for the royal family!

 

[bigheadshirmp]

Earl and Countess of Wessex take part in Paralympic flag-raising in Vancouver


http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2006/06/07/1619550-cp.html

still no pics yet.....

 

[Laviollette]

Edward & Sophie on June 7, 2006 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
during a visit to City Hall (Reuters)

 

[Claire]

I have some photos that I found, I'll try to post them later. I have always thought that Edward and Sophie are great ambassadors - but than I have always been biased. There is a special report at House Wessex for those of you interested.

House Wessex: http://housewessex.tollfreepage.com

 

[iceflower]

Pics 13.06.2006

Actor Keith Duffy and his 6 year-old daughter Mia joins Sophie, The Countess of Wessex on a visit to the Abacas school for children with Autism in Kilbarrack Dublin, Ireland- 13.06.06

(WENN)

 

[Skydragon]

ROYAL EXCLUSIVE: SOPHIE FIRM GOES BUST OWING £1.5M

THE PR company founded by Sophie Wessex has collapsed with debts of more than £1.5million

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/topstories/tm_objectid=17240063&method=full&siteid=94762&headline=royal-exclusive--sophie-firm-goes-bust-owing--pound-l5m-name_page.html​

 

[fanletizia]

18 JUNE 2006.
PATRON, SOPHIE THE COUNTESS OF WESSEX, ATTENDS THE CENTRAL SCHOOL OF BALLET'S PERFORMANCE AT THE WILDE THEATRE IN BRACKNELL, BERKSHIRE. PICTURES GEOFF

from lfi