Earl and Countess of Wessex Current Events 5: December 2004-March 2005

[gloria]

Here are the new photos from today

 

[gloria]

Here are two more

 

[Bubbette]

She looks very different--is she pregnant, or is her hair just too long.

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Thanks a lot for these beautiful pics.Sophie looks so nice.

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Some photos of Countess today:

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Happy 40th birthday to our lovely Countess.

 

[Claire]

Happy 40th Birthday, Sophie!

Wishing Sophie a happy Birthday and many more.

Here is a picture that I put together for my site.

 

[Claire]

Pictures from Royal Insight

Here are some pictures that I found a Royal Insight.

1. Sophie (today) opening the new 6th form centre of the Collingwood School.2. 5. Sophie at the Girl Guides Executive meeting.
6. Edward meeting the new Commanding Officer and his predecessor of the Royal Wessex Yeomanry

Edward and Sophie at the Verdic Hindu Temple

2. Edward and Sophie been welcomed.
3. Edward meeting British Sri-Lankans
7. Edward and Sophie helping to sort clothing that has been donated.
4. Sophie talking to volunteers.

(I'm afriad its out of order)

 

[hillary_nugent]

Happy Birthday Sophie! ^____^

i was just wondering...Sophie is married to PRince Edward...why isn't she Princess Sophie...i always thought that you always get the feminine title of your husband...like if your husband is Duke you are duchess etc.

 

[Nichola]

Happy Birthday Sophie! ^____^

i was just wondering...Sophie is married to PRince Edward...why isn't she Princess Sophie...i always thought that you always get the feminine title of your husband...like if your husband is Duke you are duchess etc.

It was agreed when they married that although Sophie's official title would be HRH The Princess Edward, she would use the courtesy title of HRH The Countess of Wessex instead.

As far as I am aware, this decision was a personal choice. They appear to be a private couple and want to live as 'normal' a life as possible.

 

[corazon]

Sophie in her birthday!

 

[Claire]

Here is a photo of Sophie blowing out her candles.

Souce: Hello!

 

[Claire]

Here are some more photos of Sophie's Birthday.
Source: Topfoto and Getty Images.

 

[kelly9480]

In the UK, wives take the style and title from their husbands unless theirs is higher. Edward's style and title are higher than hers, so she took them. Only a female born an HRH would be HRH Princess Her-given-name. A woman who is not becomes HRH Princess His-given-name. Sophie would be HRH The Princess Edward if Edward didn't get a title (like Prince and Princess Michael).

 

[maryshawn]

I remember the leather pants and the furor it caused. I also think Diana wore a fur wrap or something early on and got a lot of criticism so wore fake after that and MADE SURE the press knew it was faux!

I'm not saying Sophie should dress like Zara. I like Sophie's style, sometimes more than Zara's.

Yes, part of it is the age difference. But when Diana was that age, she wasn't "allowed" to wear things like that by the press even at private functions. Does anyone remember the red leather pants, black leather jacket and red and black striped silk blouse Diana wore privately to a play? Not one of her better outfits, but the press jumped all over the outfit because the pants were leather and therefore perceived as daring.

Yes, I agree one of the factors has to whether the function is private or official. But even at private functions these women are scrutinized and judged for "inappropriate" attire. While Zara wears what she wants with impunity and often with admiration.

The fur is a perfect example. Both were worn at "private" functions. Sophie's hat set off afirestorm and she hasn't worn fur since. Zara is called a trendsetter.

Of course now we can get into a discussion of "private" vs "official" events. Is Ascot, the Christmas church parade, etc "official" or "private"?

 

[maryshawn]

She doesn't look pregnant in these photos but she does look very stylish and pretty!

Here are some more photos of Sophie's Birthday.
Source: Topfoto and Getty Images.

 

[maryshawn]

I loved Diana but she did give mixed messages and Sophie is a classic. Diana did not like sharing the spotlight and really got angry behind the scenes when reporters noted a resemblance between the two. Privately, she thought Sophie was trying to ride her fashion coattails. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, perhaps Sophie was trying to use Diana as a role model for awhile but she definitely has her own style now and is really lovely. And I, too, loved the story!

WOW that really amazing story!

I never knew that Diana recalled Sophie what for!

I understand Sophie been spent night at Buckingham Palace but Sophie cant slept with him because of Queen's rules! i understand her rules.I never knew that Prince Edward have her phone number when both have dating! i read Majesty's magazine of Sophie's 40th birthday they're talking about her life with Prince Edward how met him! since her dating with Prince Edward for 6 years since 1993.

im sure Sophie always obey to Prince Edward and Queen before both got married that good choice!

Sara Boyce

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Sophie in her birthday!

Oh,Corazon,where have you found that picture?This is is so beautiful.

 

[corazon]

Hi, HMQUEENELIZABETHII, the picture is on Hello! magazine, and two more in Rex features.

 

[pdas1201]

More pics from the visit to Colingwood College where Sophie celebrated her 40th birthday

 

[pdas1201]

and some more pics...

 

[pdas1201]

last batch...

 

[Dennism]

Some photos from Corbis of her trip to Colingwood College

 

[servingsophie]

Doesn't HRH look radiant on her birthday?

I think the Countess has been a great success as a royal. After an initial difficult period Sophie must now be one of the hardest working members of our wonderful royal family.
And doesn't she look radiant on her birthday? I love her boots!

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Yesterday,Edward and Sophie had some visits in Birmingham.Did you see any pics?

 

[Claire]

Sorry, I've found no pics. Here was some news through, the links are avaliable at House Wessex:

http://www.angelfire.com/celeb2/ceg_20020/News.htm

 

[sara1981]

I got news from BBC Prince Edward will join Auschwitz Ceremony with his mother the HM Queen 2 and Prime Minister Tony Blair, French President Jacques Chirac, Russia President Vladimir Putin will attend at Westminister Hall in London, England.And survivors of Auschwitz.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4211081.stm for story

Sara Boyce

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

The Queen,The Duke of Edinburgh,Prime Minister Tony Blair will attend the service at Westminster Abbey.Prince Edward,Jack Straw will attend in Auschwitz.

 

[Claire]

Edward at Auschwitz

Here are some photos of Edward at the commemoration of the Liberation of Auschwitz. I must admit I don't understand how the protocal worked at this event.

News can be seen at
Http://www.angelfire.com/celeb2/ceg_20020/News.htm

Source: Getty Images

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Thanks for the photos.