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

[iceflower]

The Countess of Wessex has released a message on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict:


** Message **

 

[eya]

"The Earl and Countess of Wessex have arrived in The Republic of Cyprus.

This evening they attended a reception to celebrate The Queen’s birthday and the #PlatinumJubilee.

The reception, hosted by @UKinCyprus, was attended by members of the British Cypriot community."

https://twitter.com/x/status/1538997268497543168

https://twitter.com/x/status/1538978932145414146

The Earl and Countess of Wessex are received today 21 June by the President and First Lady of Cyprus.

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https://www.rexfeatures.com/set/12993959

Video

https://twitter.com/x/status/1539142222750310401

 

[iceflower]

Here are more photos of day 2 in Cyprus today, June 21:


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** dm article: Diplomatic dressing! Sophie Wessex channels the flag of Cyprus..**

 

[iceflower]

The Earl and Countess of Wessex on their final day in Cyprus today, June 22:

Visiting RAF Akrotiri:

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[iceflower]

The Earl and Countess of Wessex paid a visit to Moray today, June 28. They visited Gordonstoun School, Cooper Park and Moray Food Plus. Also today they visited the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Anniversary Stones and Garden, Fochabers.


** rex gallery ** dailymail article **

 

[iceflower]

The Countess of Wessex visited Riccarton Service, Capability Scotland, Mercury House, Research Avenue North, Edinburgh today, June 29:


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[eya]

The Earl of Wessex presents The Queen's Platinum Jubilee medals to South West Reservists, Cirencester, Gloucestershire today 9 July


https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefee...medals_to_south_west_reservists,_cirencester?

 

[iceflower]

The Earl of Wessex as Patron of Bristol, Clifton and West of England Zoological Society Limited visited the Bristol Zoo and attended a lunch there today, July 11:


** bristolpost: Prince Edward visits Bristol Zoo on its final anniversary **

 

[eya]

"“Whatever your role or involvement, I hope you have an experience of a lifetime and enjoy every moment.”
As @Birminghamcg22 gets underway today, The Earl of Wessex, Vice-Patron of @thecgf, has sent a message of support to everyone involved with #B2022:'

https://www.royal.uk/message-earl-wessex-ahead-commonwealth-games



The Wessex Family enjoy their holidays in Corfu, Greece

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The picture posted on 25 July the owner of the restaurant with the caption:

"Today in Taverna Galini with Prince Edward his favourite place for 2 weeks!!!"

 

[iceflower]

The Earl of Wessex as President of the Seafarers' Charity has sent a message to mark Merchant Navy Day:


** Twitter post **

 

[iceflower]

The Earl and Countess of Wessex were in Lancashire today, September 7:


** Pic ** pa images gallery ** dailymail article **

 

[iceflower]

The Countess of Wessex visited Sunnydown School in Caterham and the Woodhouse Centre in Oxted today, September 8:



** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** gettyimages gallery: GBR: The Countess Of Wessex Visits Schools In Surrey **

 

[princess phineas]

Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex

again, concerning titles. I always understood that Phillips title "duke of edinburgh" would go to Edward. yes, I know it went to Charles.....but now he is King. does he have to "award" the title to Edward? would Edward be Prince Edward, duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Wessex?

 

[Somebody]

again, concerning titles. I always understood that Phillips title "duke of edinburgh" would go to Edward. yes, I know it went to Charles.....but now he is King. does he have to "award" the title to Edward? would Edward be Prince Edward, duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Wessex?

Charles would need to recreate the title Duke of Edinburgh for Edward. At the time of his wedding, this was communicated as something that the Duke of Edinburgh, late Queen and then Prince of Wales agreed upon.

If the title is conferred Edward and Sophie will be known as TRH The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.

See this thread for a full explanation. or join the discussion about British titles here if you have any more questions.

 

[eya]

Earl of Wessex as his role as Royal Colonel of 2nd Battalion The Rifles and Royal Honorary Colonel of the Royal Wessex Yeomanry he make a visit to Paderborn, Germany today and yesterday 22 September landed in Paderborn/Lippstadt

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Earl of wessex also make a two-day visit in Estonia

 

[iceflower]

Here are some more photos and information about the two visits:


** instagram post **


** royal.uk: The Earl of Wessex visits Estonia and Germany **

 

[iceflower]

The Countess of Wessex as new Colonel-in-Chief of The Corps of REME has visited the Corps of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) at MOD Lyneham, Wiltshire today, September 28:


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** royal.uk: he Countess of Wessex undertakes first visit to MOD Lyneham as Colonel-in-Chief, The Corps of REME **


And she visited the Portsmouth Division of the Royal Marines Volunteer Cadet Corps:


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[eya]

The Countess of Wessex is visiting the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the first member of the royal family to travel to the Congo

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FeJxpnTWQAAHult?format=jpg&name=900x900

https://www.paimages.co.uk/headline/1921716

Article
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/...-Wessex-visits-Democratic-Republic-Congo.html

 

[Alison H]

I hope this visit gets the coverage it deserves.

 

[Claire]

I don't think any media has gone with - beside one photographer. Lets see what comes out.

 

[Heavs]

Sophie has done several trips on this issue and coverage has been minimal but I hope we get something. Sexual and gender based violence in war and as deliberate weapons in war are a very important set of complex issues that she is a long term champion of and both those aspects deserve recognition.

 

[Erin9]

I hope this visit gets the coverage it deserves.

Agreed. I’m very impressed.

 

[Lady Daly]

The Countess of Wessex is such a lovely person, she and her husband seem to work tirelessly on behalf of the RF. The DM article stated this current trip to the DRC was at the request of the foreign office. Security is very tight so may limit the amount of press covering the trip. Sophie's visit is taking place in the run-up to the International Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative Conference in London next month, which is being hosted by the UK Government and which the countess will attend.

 

[Toledo]

More on the historic visit from yesterday's news
Source The Telegraph

Sophie, Countess of Wessex becomes first Royal to visit the Democratic Republic of the Congo

 

[iceflower]

The Countess of Wessex on day 2 of her visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo today, October 4:

Meeting staff and survivors on a post-op ward at Panzi Hospital, Bukavu, South Kivu Province:


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** dm article: The caring Countess! Sophie Wessex embraces Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr Denis Mukwege as..**



And a belated addition:

On September 27 the Countess of Wessex as Patron of the Treloar Trust visited Treloar School and College, Powell Drive, Holybourne:


** treloar: Treloar’s welcomes HRH The Countess of Wessex **

 

[eya]

Countess of Wessex as visit Rwanda today 5 October

https://www.paimages.co.uk/headline/1922437

https://www.express.co.uk/news/roya...mocratic-Republic-Congo-DRC-royal-family-news

 

[iceflower]

Here's another article about her day in Rwanda today, including some good photos:


** dm article: Sophie Wessex pauses for reflection at the Kigali Genocide Memorial as she begins a visit to Rwanda..**

 

[Heavs]

I got emotional just reading about her visit to the hospital yesterday and the incredible work the staff and volunteers are doing in all areas of recovery after sexual and gender based violence. To do that and then visit the memorial today is heavy going, although as I'm sure she'd point out, nothing compared to the victims.

 

[Lady Daly]

I am glad these visits to the DRC and next door Rwanda are receiving coverage considering their level of importance. Sophie Countess of Wessex is truly an amazing woman.

 

[iceflower]

Today, October 6, the Countess of Wessex attended a reception for the empowerment of women and girls at the British High Commissioner's Residence in Kinshasa:


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** dm article: Royal blue! Sophie Wessex speaks at a reception for women's rights campaigners as she returns to the Democratic Republic of the Congo ..**


Meanwhile the Earl of Wessex was in Newcastle today, to thank the "local emergency services, volunteers and council staff who lent their support to the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth":


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