Earl and Countess of Wessex Current Events 8: August-November 2005

[iowabelle]

Originally Posted by Claire

It was confirmed by BP through Sophie and Edward's personal secretary after it had already been reported. I presume the other news agencies wanted to confirm the news before printing it themselves. Althoughwise saying no statement was released.

What was confirmed by BP? I'm confused. :(

[Emily]

Iowabelle - Someone had questioned whether it was normal procedure for BP to confirm the death of Sophie's mother. It was suggested that other news agencies wanted some "official" confirmation before announcing the news and that, that is why BP issued the statement.

[tiaraprin]

Originally Posted by Elspeth

If the Countess is pregnant, how very sad that she lost her mother during the pregnancy. At 71, Mrs Rhys-Jones was easily young enough to have lived quite a lot longer.

And colon cancer is such a preventable disease, if people would only get themselves screened starting at age 50.

I am frightened that if Sophie is indeed pregnant, this could cause a miscarriage. I wish the press would leave her alone!! She has too much to bear right now. I wish the Queen could meet with the press and tell them to back off for now like she did do for Diana in the beginning.

[corazon]

Originally Posted by tiaraprin

I am frightened that if Sophie is indeed pregnant, this could cause a miscarriage. I wish the press would leave her alone!! She has too much to bear right now. I wish the Queen could meet with the press and tell them to back off for now like she did do for Diana in the beginning.

The press was crazy with Diana in 1982 because she was pregnant with the future king. Sophie (pregnant or not) lost her mother, are very diferent cases.
I no saw one sophie's photo later her morthe die, but diana no have a only day without the press in 1982.

[sara1981]

i got enter royal archive FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!

Countess of Wessex's mum dies at 71 years old
http://www.royalarchive.com/componen...1399/catid,28/

[HMQueenElizabethII]

I have just come back from my school camp trip,and i felt really upset when hearing Sophie's mother had passed away,it's really sad, Mrs Mary seems a really elegant and sweet lady,but now she has left us....
My prays for Sophie, Christopher, David, Louise, and the rest of the family,wish all the bests for them in those times.

[iowabelle]

Originally Posted by HMQueenElizabethII

I have just come back from my school camp trip,and i felt really upset when hearing Sophie's mother had passed away,it's really sad, Mrs Mary seems a really elegant and sweet lady,but now she has left us....
My prays for Sophie, Christopher, David, Louise, and the rest of the family,wish all the bests for them in those times.

I bet there won't be any "tell-alls" about Mary's comments about the Royal Family. She seems to have been a very discreet, low-key kind of woman. I am sure her family will miss her very much.

[corazon]

I find this photos in COVER, sophie really look pregnant in the last holidays.

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Originally Posted by corazon

I find this photos in COVER, sophie really look pregnant in the last holidays.

Thanks for the pictures,corazon.Louise is so cute.I also think that Sophie is pregnant just because the Palace has not announced yet, also these hard time for Sophie when her beloved mother had passed away,i don't think they will announce yet to avoid the press following Sophie and give her more time to get over these hard time.But i really hope she is pregnant to full fill her long time hope,wish all the best wishes for her,Edward, Louise these times.

[corazon]

one more photo.
Source: COVER

[Claire]

The Daily Telegraph has published the details of Mrs Rhys-Jones' in the obituaries.
Mrs. Mary Rhys-Jones is to have a private cremation, followed by a service
of thanksgiving on Friday, 16 September at St George's Church,
Benenden, Kent at 11.30 a.m. The Daily Telegraph announcement specifies
_no mourning_.

I don't know when this was published, but I guess that Mrs. Rhys-Jones has already been cremated, possibly yesterday. The short service was to be attended by family and close friends.

Photo: Mary Rhys- Jones at Ascot 2004 (The Daily Telegraph)

[Claire]

HRH The Countess of Wessex is to be invested as a dame in the Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem on the 1st of November at Kensington Palace, London. If you want further information at the Order : http://www.saintjohn.org/

[tiaraprin]

Originally Posted by Claire

HRH The Countess of Wessex is to be invested as a dame in the Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem on the 1st of November at Kensington Palace, London. If you want further information at the Order : http://www.saintjohn.org/

I would like to congratulate Sophie on being chosen to receive this honor. I know it cannot make up for the death of her mother, but maybe it could give her a little happiness. Good Show Sophie!

[liv]

A nice gesture.In the picture above Mary Rhys-Jones is wearing Sophie´s hat.Here´s the prove:

[photofan]

Is she little Lady Louise?

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...hmentid=188899

[CATS]

Yes PHOTO FAN, she is lady louise.
So sad for Sophie & family. But good for her for receiving the honor.

[photofan]

does anybody have more photos of cutie little lady louise?

I'd love to see some more... :)

[auntie]

I recently read the sad news of Sophie's mothers passing away. Does anyone have pictures of her? or any knowledge, was she sick? Is there an address anyone can send condolences?:(

[Gloriana]

I think she had cancer.

[tiaraprin]

Mrs Rhys-Jones died of Colon Cancer.