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

[An Ard Ri]

Here's a snippet of the Countess talking about the death of the duke and loss of loved ones in general.

 

[ladyjolene]

I can relate to this when I lost my grandmothers. Was very close to both (closer to them than my parents). I would see or hear something and it would suddenly take me to them and I'd start bawling.

 

[bertie5252003]

I thought the interview was outstanding quietly impressive

 

[Alison H]

Yes, I think Sophie spoke very well. There's quite a bit of talk about "lockdown grief", and the Royals have been through that - they obviously knew that Prince Philip was nearing the end of his life, but, because of the pandemic and restrictions, he wasn't able to see his grandchildren or cousins in person in his last weeks, and he never got to see August or Lucas in the flesh, and that's so very sad. A lot of families have been through the same thing, and it's good to hear Sophie speaking out about it.

 

[eya]

"Court 5 was officially opened by HRH Sophie, Countess of Wessex. The Countess and Prince Edward live nearby in Bagshot Park, we are hugely grateful for their continued support of Bagshot Tennis Club and our community. Super proud of our Club"

https://twitter.com/x/status/1407041644558524421

 

[eya]

"Delighted to welcome HRH The Countess of Wessex to the W C Lee’s Almshouses in Windlesham today.She chatted to the Residents, Trustees & guests about the history of the building & the benefits of Almshouses, the refurbishments & extensions that took place during 2020"

https://twitter.com/x/status/1407418762496811015

 

[Claire]

I thought this was an interesting article about Sophie

https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/the-countess-of-wessex-the-girl-from-brenchley-done-good/

 

[eya]

Countess of Wessex yesterday 24 June afternoon received Mr. Abdul Hamid Dabaiba (Prime Minister of Libya), Ms. Najla Mangoush (Libyan Foreign Minister) and Her Majesty's Ambassador to Libya (Mr. Nicholas Hopton.


https://scontent.fath3-4.fna.fbcdn....=2efafbcce16a3238757778b3c2a16e5a&oe=60D9C44F

 

[eya]

Lady Louise was spotted out driving the carriage that belonged to her late grandfather Prince Philip in the grounds of Windsor Castle with her mother Countess of Wessex

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/...riage-belonged-grandfather-Prince-Philip.html

 

[Erin9]

Lady Louise was spotted out driving the carriage that belonged to her late grandfather Prince Philip in the grounds of Windsor Castle with her mother Countess of Wessex

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/...riage-belonged-grandfather-Prince-Philip.html

It is lovely that one of his grandchildren enjoys carriage driving too. I’m sure it was fun to share that with her and see her grow in the sport.

 

[Claire]

Article about Sophie in te Times - Can someone get the archive?

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-countess-who-found-her-calling-zx38dv9dn

 

[Heavs]

Here you go:

https://archive.ph/Cj2EE

And last year's Sunday Times article that was mention in this one:

https://archive.ph/9EqYY

 

[Moran]

I have some lasting passions from my childhood and I know how dear they are to a person. It's so lovely that Lady Louise has one, and shared with her grandfather, no less!

Heavs, thanks for the link.

 

[Prinsara]

It is lovely that one of his grandchildren enjoys carriage driving too. I’m sure it was fun to share that with her and see her grow in the sport.

Apparently Sophie drives as well (presumably not competitively)? I don't think that's as well known as Louise doing it.

 

[Claire]

Here you go:

https://archive.ph/Cj2EE

And last year's Sunday Times article that was mention in this one:

https://archive.ph/9EqYY

Thank you for the link.

Confused. Why is the Times and Valentine Louw rehash dribble from the Daily Express?

 

[Heavs]

Thank you for the link.

Confused. Why is the Times and Valentine Louw rehash dribble from the Daily Express?

The Daily Express article quotes "Ingrid Steward in an interview with The Times" so I think it was the Express who rehashed it from VL?

Times article was published on Friday and this article from the Express was published early Saturday.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/roya...vacant-ground-prince-philip-ingrid-seward-ont

 

[Claire]

ah - Thank you for clearing it up. However really don't expect such a puff piece in the Times.

 

[ladyjolene]

I have some lasting passions from my childhood and I know how dear they are to a person. It's so lovely that Lady Louise has one, and shared with her grandfather, no less!

Heavs, thanks for the link.

That's so sweet.

 

[iceflower]

The Earl and Countess of Wessex paid a visit to the Forfar Golf Club, Utopia Costumes and S-Mart Angus in Forfar, Scotland today:


** rex gallery ** rex gallery 2 ** rex gallery 3 **


** gettyimages gallery: GBR: The Earl Of Wessex And Countess Of Wessex Visit Scotland **


** dm article: A royally good sport! Sophie Wessex dissolves into giggles while trying her hand at golf..**

 

[Claire]

I really like the Forfar tartan. Is there a hierarchy to tartan - I mean does he have to wear the Balmoral tartan when at Balmoral.

I spent a lot of time trying to find where I have seen the poutfit before only to find myself laughing. There is an old pic of the Queen with her corgis at Balmoral with a similar tartan on, pink shirt, blue blazer and blue socks.

 

[irish_royalist]

The Earl and Countess of Wessex paid a visit to the Forfar Golf Club, Utopia Costumes and S-Mart Angus in Forfar, Scotland today:


** rex gallery ** rex gallery 2 ** rex gallery 3 **


** dm article: A royally good sport! Sophie Wessex dissolves into giggles while trying her hand at golf..**

I always wonder where the Royals stay when they do these events. Will they stay overnight with The Queen (and presumably Prince William) at Holyrood?
Or will they travel back home to Bagshot?

 

[eya]

Earl and Countess of Wessex arrive to visit the newly opened St James Quarter shopping district today 29 June in Edinburgh


https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefee...d Sophie Countess of Wessex visit to Scotland

 

[muriel]

I always wonder where the Royals stay when they do these events. Will they stay overnight with The Queen (and presumably Prince William) at Holyrood?
Or will they travel back home to Bagshot?

I suspect Edward and Sophie are staying at Holyrood, as are the Queen and William.

 

[Denville]

I suspect Edward and Sophie are staying at Holyrood, as are the Queen and William.

I assume so, it would be a very long trip and unnecessary travelling if they went back to Bagshot...

 

[iceflower]

Here's an article about today's visit to Edinburgh:



** dm article: Pretty in pink! Sophie Wessex puts on a summery display in pleated skirt and white blazer as she arrives alongside..**

 

[Claire]

HRH The Countess of Wessex opens new Care and Rehabilitation Centre

https://www.charitytoday.co.uk/hrh-the-countess-of-wessex-opens-new-care-and-rehabilitation-centre/

 

[bertie5252003]

They have been hugely busy ... looking really relaxed and approachable wonderful to see the m

 

[iceflower]

Today, July 6, the Countess of Wessex as Patron of sight loss charity the Vision Foundation joined a "group of visually impaired and sighted cyclists for a tandem cycle ride in Bushy Park, West London, to highlight the importance of independent living for blind and partially sighted people and the vital part employment plays in this. The bike ride coincides with the launch of the Vision Foundation's employment report 'See My Skills'":


** rex gallery **


** gettyimages gallery: GBR: The Countess Of Wessex Joins Tandem Bike Ride With Vision Foundation **

 

[Claire]

Some articles of the day

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/...s-sight-loss-charity-tandem-cycle-London.html

https://www.hellomagazine.com/royal...dem-bike-ride-vision-foundation-bushy-park/1/

 

[Iluvbertie]

On the 7th July Sophie attended two events with Alexandra, which is lovely to see.

St James’s Palace
Princess Alexandra, Patron, the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, accompanied by The Countess of Wessex, this afternoon opened the new South West Regional Centre, 10 Stillhouse Lane, Bristol, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County and City of Bristol (Mrs Peaches Golding).

Their Royal Highnesses subsequently visited Windmill Hill City Farm, Philip Street, Bedminster, Bristol.

Lovely to see Princess Alexandra out and about after 10 months of not appearing in the CC other than for Philip's funeral.