Court Circular
29th November:
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this morning departed from Gatwick Airport, London, and was received upon arrival at Riga International Airport this afternoon by Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Latvia (Her Excellency Ms. Sarah Cowley) who accompanied His Royal Highness for the following engagements in Riga.
The Earl of Wessex received Dr. Vaira Vike-Freiberga (former President of the Republic of Latvia and Patroness of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Latvia) at the British Embassy.
His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Meeting at the British Embassy with members of the Advisory Board of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award in Latvia.
The Earl of Wessex later attended a Reception at the House of Blackheads, Ratslaukums, Centra Rajons, for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.
His Royal Highness this evening attended a Gala Dinner given by the British Chamber of Commerce in Latvia at the National Art Museum, Krisjana Valdemara Road, Centra Rajons. Mr. Timothy Roberts is in attendance.
The Countess of Wessex, Grand President, St. John Ambulance in the Priory of England and the Islands, today held a Meeting.
Her Royal Highness, President, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, this afternoon held a Meeting.
The Queen, accompanied by Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy, gave a Reception at Buckingham Palace this evening to celebrate the Patronages and Affiliations of Her Royal Highness. The Countess of Wessex and The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were present.
HRH The Countess of Wessex: Reception to celebrate the Patronages and Affiliations of Princess Alexandra
Court Circular
30th November:
The Earl of Wessex accompanied by Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Latvia (Her Excellency Ms. Sarah Cowley), today carried out the following engagements in Riga, Latvia.
His Royal Highness this morning was received by The President of the Republic of Latvia at the Presidential Palace, Riga Pils, Centra Rajons.
The Earl of Wessex afterwards visited Riga International School of Economics and Business Administration showcasing British education, Udens Road, Centra Rajons.
His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this afternoon visited Riga Tourism and Creative Industries School, Nicgales Road.
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, later visited the Centre of Creative Learning, Annas Road, Centra Rajons.
His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this evening attended a Dinner at Vincent's Restaurant, Elizabetes Road, Centra Rajons.
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Court Circular
1st December:
The Earl of Wessex this morning arrived at Gatwick Airport, London, from Latvia. Mr. Timothy Roberts was in attendance.