Earl and Countess of Wessex and Family Current Events 9: March 2015-November 2018

[JessRulz]

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Welcome to The Earl and Countess of Wessex and Family's
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Commencing March 27, 2015

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[Dman]

Royal Central @RoyalCentral · 2h 2 hours ago
The Earl of Wessex will visit New York 5th-8th May in his role as Trustee of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation.

Royal Central @RoyalCentral · 2h 2 hours ago
The Countess of Wessex will carry out engagements in Prague, for The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation 19-20 May.

[Molly2101]

I love that they now both share the role of giving out Duke of Edinburgh Awards (although I think Sophie will only do it abroad as the is Global Ambassador for the award). I am sure when she is Duchess of Edinburgh she may give them out in the UK but it's nice to see her doing more work for it now. Edward has trained her well in the art of the DoE award!

[annaelfka]

HRH The Countess of Wessex: Royal family celebrates Easter at Windsor

[annaelfka]

Here's a surprise post: HRH The Countess of Wessex: The Countess visits Ubunye Foundation in South Africa

[MagMil]

Lady Louise is there with them

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QatXypxk3Xw

[Mermaid1962]

This was great! So nice for Lady Louise to learn something about her parents' work. She might never do 'royal duties', but she can always do good work on her own. When I saw the yellow books on the shelf behind the staff person who was speaking, I thought of National Geographic!

[rominet09]

How much Louise has grown ! A true beauty ! When I remember the dramatic events at her birth I shudder..... How happy I am to see her so healthy !

[Daria_S]

This was such a lovely surprise. Glad to see Lady Louise being exposed to her parents' work, as well as a different culture.


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[HereditaryPrincess]

I agree, it's great that Louise is being introduced to the charities her parents are involved with. I wonder if this means that despite the fact she won't be a "major" member of the RF, she will support her parent's charities once she gets older. I remember reading that Beatrice and or Eugenie (I can't remember whether it was just one of them or both) support and attend events in connection with their mother's charities.

[MagMil]

https://40.media.tumblr.com/ee200736...646o1_1280.jpg

[Molly2101]

No show without Punch - James was there too James and Sophie. The family on a safari holiday and Sophie said it's the first time they have brought their children to South Africa so it's nice that they brought them with them to the Foundation Visit.

Daily Express article

[annaelfka]

HRH The Countess of Wessex: Countess of Wessex attended 50th anniversary celebrations of Craft Guild of Chefs

HRH The Countess of Wessex: Reception for The London College of Fashion at St James's Palace
HRH The Countess of Wessex: The Royal Victorian Order Service & few updates

[Molly2101]

Thanks for the links Anna. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Victoria Beckham dress. Seeing it again has reminded me how much I want it in my own wardrobe. I am sure Sophie wouldn't notice it went missing....

[janjan]

She doesn't need to be a part of any of this let her just be a child and keep her out of the lime light Hopefully she blend into the back ground and not become another Beatrice

[Excalibur]

Originally Posted by janjan

She doesn't need to be a part of any of this let her just be a child and keep her out of the lime light Hopefully she blend into the back ground and not become another Beatrice

I disagree. I think them bringing their children along on select visits is teaching the Christian principle, "to whom much is given, much is expected." I do the same thing with my daighters. They accompany me on church ministry and community service work when it is feasible and even perform community service with the youth groups they belong to. It brings them face to face with those less fortunate than they. It reinforces the reality that they are indeed blessed, and definitely not "entitled" -- as many young people in our current society believe themselves to be.

I somehow doubt that they will blend into the background, but I also doubt that they will become like Beatrice. They are being raised without the HRH in front of their names, with no expectation of working for The Firm, but with a firm expectation of pulling one's own weight and "giving back". I think they'll be fine.

[DuchessCaroline]

Originally Posted by Excalibur

I disagree. I think them bringing their children along on select visits is teaching the Christian principle, "to whom much is given, much is expected." I do the same thing with my daighters. They accompany me on church ministry and community service work when it is feasible and even perform community service with the youth groups they belong to. It brings them face to face with those less fortunate than they. It reinforces the reality that they are indeed blessed, and definitely not "entitled" -- as many young people in our current society believe themselves to be.

I was going to say something similar but you said it all. I completely agree.
Also, James and Louise live a very fortunate life which most people don't have access. It's good to show them "the other side", children usually tend to think that everyone lives as they. Sophie and Edward are taking them to see the "many worlds" outside their own.

[bertie5252003]

Love seeing the black dress again she looks lovely wish there were more of the guild engagement but thanks Anna

[annaelfka]

Originally Posted by Excalibur

I disagree. I think them bringing their children along on select visits is teaching the Christian principle, "to whom much is given, much is expected." I do the same thing with my daighters. They accompany me on church ministry and community service work when it is feasible and even perform community service with the youth groups they belong to. It brings them face to face with those less fortunate than they. It reinforces the reality that they are indeed blessed, and definitely not "entitled" -- as many young people in our current society believe themselves to be.

I somehow doubt that they will blend into the background, but I also doubt that they will become like Beatrice. They are being raised without the HRH in front of their names, with no expectation of working for The Firm, but with a firm expectation of pulling one's own weight and "giving back". I think they'll be fine.

I couldn't agree more. Fabulously said.

PS Quick post on Prince Edward's visit to NY.
HRH The Countess of Wessex: Earl of Wessex visits New York 5-8th May 2015

Originally Posted by bertie5252003

Love seeing the black dress again she looks lovely wish there were more of the guild engagement but thanks Anna

I asked, but I think photos couldn't be shared. Not sure why.

[JessRulz]

The Countess of Wessex is in Guernsey today for the 70th anniversary of their liberation. I NEED more of this outfit.

Steve Falla ‏@steve_falla 2h2 hours ago
The Countess in Guernsey green @britishmonarchy #liberation70
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States of Guernsey ‏@Govgg 1h1 hour ago
The Countess of Wessex closes the service at Footes Lanes #Liberation70 @BritishMonarchy
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