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

[HereditaryPrincess]

Originally Posted by Claire

Unfortunately the GCSE were cancelled - she never got to write them. She will be passed to the next grade on aggregate marks.

Yep; though IIRC many students still studied for them in the first half of lockdown when things were still uncertain.

[An Ard Ri]

The Countess recorded a reading from the Gospel of St Luke to mark Ascension Thursday which played earlier today from the Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey.

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 19th May:
St. James's Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this morning participated in a Development Group Meeting via video conference.

Court Circular 20th May:
St James’s Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Royal Honorary Colonel, Royal Wessex Yeomanry, this morning held a Meeting via telephone with Lieutenant Colonel Ruthven Burdon-Cooper upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Charles Speers upon assuming the appointment.

[Lumutqueen]

Today marks the end of Ramadan, The Earl and Countess of Wessex volunteered at Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking on Thursday:

https://twitter.com/royalfamily/stat...393888770?s=21

[Claire]

It is a good message - especially now and for now .

[Fem]

As always, very impressed with Sophie and Edward's work - they're doing so many amazing things and are able to be so low-key about it. They're not only an amazing asset for the royal family, but also good people.

[HereditaryPrincess]

It's brilliant to see Sophie at the mosque especially as it's Eid today. I'm pretty sure the Shah Jahan is the oldest mosque in the UK? I think Queen Victoria's "Munshi" Abdul Karim was a regular worshipper there when it was first built.

[An Ard Ri]

Here's a video of the Earl and Countess from their volunteering at a Mosque in Woking.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Eh4dAmfGUE

[Claire]

Edward for Volunteer Week.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tocRMpsPWvA

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 29th May:
St. James's Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning participated in a Meeting with the Trustees via video link.

[eya]

"The Orpheaus Centre students had some questions for their Patron, The Earl of Wessex, this week! The Centre is a specialist college with residential accommodation for young adults with disabilities - they aim to develop independence & confidence through performing & visual arts.'


https://twitter.com/i/status/1268848459202940929

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2coeCWNOO_Q

[Molly2101]

I love that they have a tortoise. That is so cute!

[Biri]

Pity that the Earl didn't show this tortoise!

[Gawin]

The Sunday Times has published a nice article & interview with the Countess of Wessex.

Some highlights:

On the Sussexes:
"“I just hope they will be happy,” is all Sophie will say now."

On her children:
"“We try to bring them up with the understanding they are very likely to have to work for a living,” she adds. “Hence we made the decision not to use HRH titles. They have them and can decide to use them from 18, but I think it’s highly unlikely.”'

On the Duke of York & Jeffrey Epstein scandal:
"Her voice drops. “I can’t comment on that,” she says.
It must be awkward, though, I venture.
“I am sorry. You can understand I can’t respond.”"

"Can Sophie, Countess of Wessex, steady the royal ship?" by Christina Lamb, The Sunday Times, June 6, 2020.

[Claire]

Odd that the interview was kept for so longer - I presume corona coverage but it is odd.

[Somebody]

The fact that Sophie presumes that her children are royal highnesses does explain why Louise did ride in a carriage at Trooping the Colour - as non-royal highnesses never did (as far as I am aware). So, in terms of their royal participation they are treated the same as Beatrice and Eugenie who have been known as royal highnesses from birth - because although not known as such, they have the same status?!

[Molly2101]

Originally Posted by Somebody

The fact that Sophie presumes that her children are royal highnesses does explain why Louise did ride in a carriage at Trooping the Colour - as non-royal highnesses never did (as far as I am aware). So, in terms of their royal participation they are treated the same as Beatrice and Eugenie who have been known as royal highnesses from birth - because although not known as such, they have the same status?!

I hadn’t thought of it like that but you are right - Louise and James are the only non titled royals (aside from fiancés) to have ridden in Trooping the Colour. Zara and Peter have never done it as far as I am aware. I just assumed Louise and James did because they assume their parents status until they turn 18; then they will be in the same position as Peter and Zara. For example, during royal processions Louise and James walk with their parents where as Peter and Zara do not. Peter and Zara even sit after the other HRH’s as this was demonstrated at William and Catherine’s wedding. I guess when Louise turns 18 it will be the same for her followed by James 4 years later.

[Durham]

The children of princess Margaret rode in a carriage at trooping.

[Molly2101]

Originally Posted by Durham

The children of princess Margaret rode in a carriage at trooping.

So guess the theory that Louise and James rode because they’re secret HRH’s isn’t a working theory.

[Durham]

Originally Posted by Molly2101

So guess the theory that Louise and James rode because they’re secret HRH’s isn’t a working theory.

Or Margret's children sneaked into a carriage when no one was looking.