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

[iceflower]

Originally Posted by eya

"Earlier this week, The Countess of Wessex visited @RAnglians to see soldiers undergoing immersive Human Security Training ahead of their deployment to Mali next month, as part of the UK’s commitment to supporting UN peacekeeping missions around the world."

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Here's a gallery of the Countess of Wessex meeting the Royal Anglian Task Group at Bodney Camp:


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[Claire]

Edward talking o Gateshead Youth group

https://twitter.com/GatesheadYouth/s...58210124189697

And Sophie at St. John's Ambulance.

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[AC21091968]

As the patron of Leeds Children's Hospital, The Countess of Wessex spoke to hospital staff and patients virtually.

4 May 2021
St. James's Palace
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Leeds Children's Hospital, this morning spoke to staff and patients via video link.

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[eya]

"The Earl of Wessex paid a visit to a COVID-19 vaccination centre in Windsor today, to meet and thank volunteers and key workers who have been delivering the vaccine to the local community"


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[AC21091968]

I forgot to post that on the 5th May, The Earl of Wessex visited Christ's College, Guildford, where he met students who are embarking on their Duke of Edinburgh Award. In 2009, the school was officially opened by Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. Members of staff shared their memories with His Royal Highness when his father opened the school. The Earl was then showed with The Duke of Edinburgh Theatre, before meeting with the cast and crew.

The Royal Family @RoyalFamily
This morning, The Earl of Wessex visited
@ChristsColl in Guildford, where HRH met students who are embarking on their @DofE.
The school was officially opened by The Duke of Edinburgh in 2009.
[Camera with flash] The Earl today; The Duke in 2009
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The Royal Family @RoyalFamily
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Members of staff shared their memories with The Earl of when The Duke of Edinburgh opened the school.
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The Earl was shown The Duke of Edinburgh Theatre, opened in his father’s name, where HRH watched students performing before meeting the cast and crew [Performing arts] [Dizzy symbol]
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[iceflower]

The Earl and Countess of Wessex visited Frimley Park Hospital in Camberley today, May 12:


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** dm article: Beauty in blue! Sophie Wessex is a vision in navy as she joins Prince Edward to pay tribute..**

[Claire]

Someone has taken Edward shopping :) Thank you.

[iceflower]

Today, May 13, the Earl of Wessex visited Aspire Oxford, a shelter by St Mungo's and The Gatehouse Oxford - three homelessness support projects in Oxford:


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[Heavs]

Very worthwhile projects. Edward always wears a snazzy mask.

[iceflower]

The Earl and Countess of Wessex visited the Vaccination Centre at the Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, today, May 17:


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[iceflower]

The Countess of Wessex attended the launch British Wheelchair Basketball's 'Inspire a Generation' programme at Finsbury Park today, May 20:


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** dm article: Sporty Sophie! Casual Countess of Wessex dons a hoodie and trainers to try her hand at..**


Furthermore the Countesd of Wessex has become the new patron of Wellbeing of Women:


** dm article: Sophie Wessex says menopause is 'like a shackle' and reveals she once 'completely lost her train of thought' ..**

[Alison H]

Originally Posted by iceflower

Furthermore the Countess of Wessex has become the new patron of Wellbeing of Women:


** dm article: Sophie Wessex says menopause is 'like a shackle' and reveals she once 'completely lost her train of thought' ..**

Yes, that's received some coverage in the press today. Times have certainly changed - you certainly can't ever imagine the Queen or the Queen Mother speaking out about the menopause. It's good to see Sophie talking about the taboos that still surround "women's issues".

[Claire]

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[eya]

Countess of Wessex visit The Therapy Garden in Normandy this week.

https://www.thetherapygarden.org/202...of-volunteers/

[bertie5252003]

They are both performing wonderful and really supportive work ... I love that Sophie has started to speak abour=t menopause I just really appreciate this couple

[Heavs]

Major interview in the Telegraph for Edward and Sophie this weekend to mark what would have been Philip's 100th birthday. Edward talks a little about becoming DOE one day:

It is a burden that the Earl does not carry lightly – not least when he is the one who will inherit his father’s title, the Duke of Edinburgh, when his eldest brother takes the throne. The Countess recalls the time when, two days after their engagement, Prince Philip popped round to ask his youngest (and, some say, favourite) son if he would be willing to become the next Duke of Edinburgh. ‘We sat there slightly stunned. He literally came straight in and said: “Right. I’d like it very much if you would consider that.”’

Really good interview with their thoughts on the funeral, HM, Oprah who? , COVID, "stepping up" and getting more attention, The DOE Award and it's legacy and their family life, dogs and children.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-fa...eving-grandpa/

https://archive.ph/tvryy

[Somebody]

That's a wonderful detail about how it was Philip who truly wanted to pass his title on and found an unorthodox way to (indirectly) do so and came to ask them only 2 days after their engagement; he clearly didn't want to waste time.

I also like this detail about their own DoE Awards:

The Earl completed his gold award in 1986, while the Countess went one stage further in 2016 by cycling 445 miles from the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh to Buckingham Palace, as part of the scheme’s Diamond Challenge. Louise will complete her gold-award expedition next summer, when she has finished her A levels at St Mary’s School in Ascot, while James will embark on his bronze award next year after he turns 14 this December.

Taking part has made Louise more confident, the Earl says. ‘It’s just broadened her horizons. I think she’s probably got a little focused on, especially at the school she is at, just on the academics but…’
The Countess jumps in: ‘She’s loved it, it’s really pushed her into doing things that she’s had to schedule into her routine. She’s quite a committed person anyway. This is the kind of thing that really ticks the boxes for her. But in terms of confidence, it’s given her a huge amount. She’s taken up fencing again as her skill, which she has really loved.’

[Erin9]

This is a wonderful interview.

I loved reading the story about Philip talking to Edward about wanting him to have the DoE title. I also enjoyed reading about their passion for the DofE awards and how Louise is doing on hers. Philip is clearly very much missed.

I have to lol regarding their responses to The Interview. Oprah who? Lol what interview? They were never going to really respond. So, I like the humorous deflection.

More seriously, it’s nice that Sophie said that she’d chatted with Harry when he was in London. And that she made a point of noting in the interview that they’d always be family.

I strongly agree with Edward in the following regarding virtual work: it works well when the relationships are established, but the virtual environment doesn’t work well for building relationships. Some things IMO are best done in person.

[SLV]

What a wonderful interview.

[Molly2101]

Originally Posted by Heavs

Major interview in the Telegraph for Edward and Sophie this weekend to mark what would have been Philip's 100th birthday. Edward talks a little about becoming DOE one day:



Really good interview with their thoughts on the funeral, HM, Oprah who? , COVID, "stepping up" and getting more attention, The DOE Award and it's legacy and their family life, dogs and children.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-fa...eving-grandpa/

https://archive.ph/tvryy

What a wonderful interview and I absolutely love the photo of them in what appears to be a conservatory. The way Edward is looking at Sophie is beautiful. It’s nice to hear from them and their thoughts. They’re so underrated as a working couple from the family.