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The Countess of Wessex has become the first member of the royal family to sit for a sculptor while the process was streamed live on the internet – to raise awareness about the blind and partially sighted. Sophie Wessex, 55, who lives at Bagshot Park, in Surrey, sat earlier today for the acclaimed Leeds-born artist Frances … Read more
Sophie takes the cockpit! Beaming Countess of Wessex sits on board a helicopter during visit to Thames Valley Air Ambulance which airlifted her to hospital during life-threatening ectopic pregnancy The Countess of Wessex, 55, was all smiles as she boarded a helicopter today Her visit marked the 21st anniversary of Thames Valley Air Ambulance (TVAA) … Read more
Sophie Wessex has revealed her children are ‘not into social media’ but she and husband Prince Edward intend to teach them how to use it ‘successfully’ as they get older. The mother-of-two to Lady Louise Windsor, 16, and James Viscount Severn, 12, said the virtual world can be ‘unkind’ at times and she hopes her … Read more
Sophie Wessex says her ‘prayers go out to the victims’ of the deadly Beirut blast after becoming the first royal to ever officially visit Lebanon last year Countess of Wessex sent her ‘thoughts and prayers’ to the victims of Beirut blast Queen’s daughter-in-law became first royal to officially visit Lebanon last year She expressed her ‘shock’ … Read more
The Countess of Wessex has revealed that the increased hygiene levels during the coronavirus pandemic has had a positive impact on eye care as as she helped to launch the 2020 Eye Health Heroes award programme via video link last week. The Royal Family Twitter account shared a photo of Sophie Wessex, 55, Patron of … Read more
Sophie Wessex donned an effortlessly chic look today as she visited a pub in Surrey to discuss how the hospitality industry has survived through lockodown. The Countess, 55, has spent lockdown at her home of Bagshot Park in Surrey with her husband Prince Edward, 56, and her children Lady Louise Windsor, 16, and James, Viscount Severn, … Read more
Sophie the shop girl! Countess of Wessex helps out at a children’s hospice charity shop as she continues her volunteering efforts amid the COVID-19 crisis Sophie Wessex, 55, has spent time with volunteers at Weybridge charity shop The Countess of Wessex is the patron of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices She gave a helping hand at … Read more
The Countess of Wessex organised PPE shipments for ambulance crews and hospital staff across the UK during a visit to St John Ambulance hub today. Sophie, 55, who has been at the forefront of the royal family’s response to the crisis, joined the organisation’s Operational Support Hub in Gosport to help out. The royal, who … Read more
Sophie Wessex delivers a powerful speech on sexual violence via video link at United Nations event, saying the world ‘must listen to the survivors’ Royal was spoke on International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict Sophie, 55, appeared virtually at the United Nations event to raise awareness She said: ‘The number of … Read more
Sophie Wessex is the monarchy’s ‘key worker’ because she is ‘making a difference in a ‘very understated way’ amid the COVID-19 pandemic, says royal expert Sophie Wessex, 55, has been branded a ‘royal key worker’ amid the pandemic Joe Little, managing editor of Majesty, told how royal is ‘making a difference’ Added the mother-of-two is … Read more