Earl and Countess of Wessex and Family Current Events 10: November 2018 - March 2023

[iceflower]

Yes, it was, you are right! Princess Alexandra acted as their President first, then was the Guide Dogs's Patron from 1957 to 2021 and handed over her Patronage to Sophie this summer

 

[Heavs]

That must be one of the best royal engagements to do! Aww...

 

[bertie5252003]

Wonderful images

 

[princess gertrude]

I ant ALL the PUPPIES!! What a great event and charity. And I love the fact that she does not shy away from the kisses from all the sweet doggies.

 

[iceflower]

The Earl of Wessex, Immediate Past Master, the Worshipful Company of Fuellers, attended The Earl of Wessex Future Energy Conference and Reception at the Royal College of Physicians in London today, November 15:


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[iceflower]

Today, November 16, the Earl of Wessex delivered the Queen's address to the General Synod on her behalf at the Church of England's national assembly at Church House in London:


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[eya]

"The Countess of Wessex received the President of Botswana, His Excellency Mokgweetsi Masisi, at St James’s Palace this morning.
HRH and HE discussed their shared passion for eliminating avoidable blindness, and the achievements of eye health care systems across Botswana."

https://twitter.com/x/status/1460658271698792448

The Countess of Wessex as Patron of Treolar Trust attends at the official opening of the newly refurbished Hall


https://www.treloar.org.uk/treloars-welcomes-a-very-special-guest/

 

[iceflower]

The Countess of Wessex as Patron of the Scar Free Foundation received Young Ambassadors for an afternoon tea at St James’s Palace:


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[eya]

Countess of Wessex visited Transform Housing & Support in Elmbridge on 18 November

https://www.transformhousing.org.uk...-wessex-visits-transform’s-elmbridge-services

 

[Claire]

I saw on Twitter - from the Romanian embassy I think that Her Majesty Margareta of Romania and Prince Radu met with Their Royal Highnesses The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and The Countess of Wessex, at Bagshot Park.

 

[iceflower]

It was shared on Margareta of Romania's social media accounts and website:

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On November 25 the Countess of Wessex visited Step by Step in Aldershot:


** stepbystep: HRH The Countess of Wessex Visits Aldershot Foyer **

 

[iceflower]

Today, December 1, the Countess of Wessex visited the Disability Initiative, Camberley, to mark the UN International Day of Persons with a Disability (Friday 3rd):


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** gettyimages: GBR: Sophie, Countess Of Wessex Visits The Disability Initiative **


** dm article: Feeling festive! Sophie Wessex dons a Christmas hairband as she helps make chocolate sculptures..**

 

[iceflower]

The Countess of Wessex visited The Lighthouse in Woking to work with volunteers today, December 2:


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[iceflower]

The Earl of Wessex visited Hampshire Constabulary on December 3:


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** hampshire.police.uk: The Earl of Wessex visits Hampshire Constabulary to mark 20 years of force control room **


Afterwards he attended a performance of "Merlin" at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton as Patron of the Northern Ballet:


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And today, December 4, Lady Louise was seen carriage driving:


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[Claire]

The Countess of Wessex launches the Child Manifesto with NSPCC

https://twitter.com/x/status/1468264547245039617

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-f...-wessex-world-failing-protect-children-truly/

EARL OF WESSEX VISITS HAMPSHIRE CONSTABULARY TO MARK 20 YEARS OF FORCE CONTROL ROOM

https://www.islandecho.co.uk/earl-o...ulary-to-mark-20-years-of-force-control-room/

 

[iceflower]

Today, December 7, the Earl of Wessex officially opened the Footprint Project at Bath Abbey:


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As Chancellor he presided at Degree Congregations at the University of Bath:


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And at the Pentathlon GB National Training Centre at the University of Bath he congratulated Olympic gold medalists Joe Choong and Kate French on their success at the Tokyo 2020 Games:


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[bertie5252003]

They certainly are a busy couple

 

[iceflower]

Before returning to the UK, the Countess of Wessex this morning met „a group of NGOs who are working across Europe to protect the rights of children“ for meeting in Brussels:
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[iceflower]

Today, December 16, the Earl of Wessex attended the London International Horse Show at Excel London:


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[iceflower]

Here's this year's Christmas card of the Earl and Countess of Wessex:


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[bertie5252003]

Really typical and low-key of the Wessex family Love the tartan btw

 

[eya]

Lady Louise out riding at Windsor Castle today 21 December!

https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefeed/2021/12/21/lady_louise_out_riding_at_windsor_castle,_windsor?

 

[Claire]

Certainly the most relaxed church wear I have ever seen on any member of the RF.
The Wessex's at Sandringham

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/...ingham-Prince-Edward-Lady-Louise-Windsor.html

 

[Heavs]

Certainly the most relaxed church wear I have ever seen on any member of the RF.
The Wessex's at Sandringham

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/...ingham-Prince-Edward-Lady-Louise-Windsor.html

True, although it wouldn't be out of place for non Christmas/Easter services in most Anglican churches these days.

 

[iceflower]

The Countess of Wessex as global Ambassador for the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness is in Qatar this week and met with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs today, January 11:


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Later she visited Qatar Charity, Energy City, Lusail, the National Museum of Qatar and planted a tree at the British Embassy to commemorate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee:


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[iceflower]

Today, January 12, the Countess of Wessex visited Qatar Fund For Development:


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And met Lolwah Rashid Mohammed Al-Khater (Assistant Foreign Minister and Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs) at Park View Villas and met women who had recently left Afghanistan:


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[iceflower]

The Countess of Wessex as Patron of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children supports the Daily Mirror „campaign calling for safer online spaces“:


** mirror article: EXCLUSIVE: Sophie, Countess of Wessex backs The Mirror campaign calling for safer online spaces **

 

[eya]

"The Countess of Wessex has been volunteering at a St John Ambulance vaccination centre in Surrey today, on her birthday"

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1484200746866384899

By the Palace

https://www.instagram.com/p/CY9ijWaMJ1_/

 

[iceflower]

This week the Earl of Wessex attended Evensong to mark the 800th Anniversary of the Parish Church of St. Peter and St. Andrew, Old Windsor:


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[Claire]

Does anyone know if there is a reason for the Earl of Wessex signing his names like attached or (if like me) you think he was perhaps going to add Sophie and then didn't?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1484883480857174028