Earl and Countess of Wessex and Family Current Events 5: October 2009-July 2011

**Zonk** · #1 10-11-2009, 12:24 AM

Coat of Arms of HRH The Countess of Wessex

Welcome to the Earl and Countess of Wessex, Lady Louise and Viscount Severn current events thread
part 12

commencing October 2009

part 11, covering the period August 2008 to October 2009, can be found http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...-18143-27.html

**iceflower** · #2 10-11-2009, 05:41 AM

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Suresh Kalmadi shows
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, the Commonwealth Games Stadium
in New Delhi on October 11, 2009.
Edward inspected four games venues and facilities as concerns mount
over the city's troubled preparations. A leaked letter from the Games
Federation Chief Michael Fennell last month warned the Indian capital
that delays and poor planning posed a 'serious risk' to one of the world's
biggest sporting events due to be held in one year.

More information about Prince Edward's visit to New Dehli can be found
on the last page of the previous thread.

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**iceflower** · #3 10-12-2009, 02:23 AM

Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, arrives for the Commonwealth Games
Federation General Assembly in New Delhi on October 12, 2009.

The four-yearly Commonwealth Games, featuring 71 teams from
Commonwealth countries, are due to be held in the Indian capital
from October 3-14, 2010.

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giov · #4 10-15-2009, 05:06 AM

Countess of Wessex visits Ulster, 14/10/2009.
Mediumphoto gallery

Ukroyalist · #5 10-15-2009, 12:03 PM

The Countess is my absolute favourite Royal lady. She seems so dedicated and interested in her duties.
She also looks so regal and elegant. I adore her!

**iceflower** · #6 10-15-2009, 03:57 PM

Thanks for the nice pics from yesterday, giov!

Sophie, Countess of Wessex visits 'Fanny's Farm', Surrey,
Britain - October 15, 2009

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Ukroyalist · #7 10-15-2009, 04:05 PM

She looks gorgeous. Love the blue suit!

Mermaid1962 · #8 10-16-2009, 12:50 AM

Sophie and the Queen are my favourites among the women.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ukroyalist

The Countess is my absolute favourite Royal lady. She seems so dedicated and interested in her duties.
She also looks so regal and elegant. I adore her!

bertie5252003 · #9 10-16-2009, 01:06 PM

I agree Sophie is one of my favourites also. Loved the last two days posts but wish she would get some new handbags for public duties the last bag was a bit too out of place for a day appearance. But I do think she is terrific.

Mermaid1962 · #10 10-16-2009, 07:16 PM

My apologies if this has already been posted. It's a discussion among Prince Edward and two Gold Award winners.

YouTube - In conversation with The Earl of Wessex

**JessRulz** · #11 10-19-2009, 04:36 AM

Scoop: PM releases Prince Edward visit details

Prince Edward will be in New Zealand between November 2nd and 5th.

Skydragon · #12 10-23-2009, 06:52 AM

PRINCE Edward had a busy day of meeting, greeting and plaque unveilings when he visited the Salisbury area yesterday.
The Earl of Wessex started his day at Salisbury District Hospital to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Duke of Cornwall spinal treatment centre.

Prince Edward visits Salisbury (From Salisbury Journal)

A rare piece of news from the local area.

**JessRulz** · #13 10-27-2009, 02:50 AM

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HRH, The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward and Her Excellency the Governor General Ms Quentin Bryce pose with The Duke of Edinburgh Award recipients at Admiralty House on October 27, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. HRH, The Earl of Wessex Prince Edward is in Australia to discuss the future direction of The Duke of Edinburgh Award program.

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http://www.skynews.com.au/topstories...aspx?id=387198

**iceflower** · #14 10-28-2009, 02:52 AM

HRH, The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward walks with students during
a visit to St Mary's Cathedral College on October 28, 2009 in Sydney,
Australia.

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RoyalistRiley · #15 10-28-2009, 07:36 AM

See HRH The Earl of Wessex talk to the Australian A Current Affair program about the Duke of Edinburgh's Award here - Prince Edward in Sydney - ninemsn Video

**iceflower** · #16 10-28-2009, 09:47 AM

Thanks a lot for that video link, RoyalistRiley! I've enjoyed
seeing him in the interview.

HRH, The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward arrives at the Sydney
Opera House during the official welcome reception of the Duke
of Edinburgh International Forum on October 28, 2009 in Sydney,
Australia.

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Ukroyalist · #17 10-28-2009, 12:15 PM

Prince Edward's tour seems to be a real success!

Iluvbertie · #18 10-28-2009, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ukroyalist

Prince Edward's tour seems to be a real success!

There is virtually no coverage of it here.

I have seen nothing at all so didn't even know he was here until I read it on this board.

Roslyn · #19 10-28-2009, 05:58 PM

Neither did I.

ETA Just found this article. http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news...1027-hiul.html

I like this bit:

"(Lily Batterham) said she had never met a member of the royal family before but thought Prince Edward had "a great sense of humour".
While the group was having photographs taken she said the prince had passed on a tip for dealing with photographers.
"He said, 'If you stand still long enough eventually they'll stop clicking'," Ms Batterham said."

Skydragon · #20 10-28-2009, 06:40 PM

We have done a search of all UK online papers and there is no mention of the visit. A small section on Sky but that seems to be it for the UK. I found the arrival story reprinted in a few Aussie papers, (they might have been the same one each time).