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


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Court Circular 11th August:
The Countess of Wessex, Colonel-in-Chief, Corps of Army Music, this morning held a Meeting.

Court Circular 2nd September:
The Earl of Wessex, Honorary Air Commodore, this morning attended a Parade at Royal Air Force Waddington, Lincoln, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire (Mr. Toby Dennis).

Court Circular 7th September:
The Countess of Wessex, Grand President, St. John Ambulance in the Priory of England and the Islands, this evening attended the Everyday Heroes Awards at Grange St. Paul's Hotel, 10 Godliman Street, London EC4.
HRH The Countess of Wessex: Everyday Heroes Awards Ceremony with HRH The Countess of Wessex
Sophie, Countess of Wessex shows off style credentials in Stella McCartney dress | Style | Life & Style | Daily Express
Sophie, Countess of Wessex joins Myleene Klass at the Everyday Heroes awards ceremony | Daily Mail Online
St John Ambulance's Everyday Heroes Awards Thumbnails - Pictures - Zimbio

Court Circular 8th September:
The Countess of Wessex, Colonel-in-Chief, Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps, this evening attended a Reception at the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries, Apothecaries' Hall, Black Friars Lane, London EC4.

Her Royal Highness, Chairman, Women in Business (promoting The Duke of Edinburgh's Award), later held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace.
HRH The Countess of Wessex: Reception at The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries and few other updates.

Court Circular 9th September:
The Earl of Wessex, this afternoon departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Brazil and was received upon arrival this evening at Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport by Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Federative Republic of Brazil (His Excellency Mr. Alexander Ellis). Mr. Timothy Roberts is in attendance.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Greater London Fund for the Blind, this afternoon held a Lunch.

Court Circular 10th September:
The Earl of Wessex, Patron, British Paralympic Association, today attended the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

His Royal Highness, Patron, British Paralympic Association, this afternoon attended a Lunch with athletes at the Paralympic Village in Rio de Janeiro.

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, British Paralympic Association, this evening attended a Reception at British House, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro.

Court Circular 11th September:
The Earl of Wessex, Patron, British Paralympic Association, today attended the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

His Royal Highness, Patron, British Paralympic Association, this afternoon attended a Lunch given by Her Majesty's Consul-General for Rio de Janeiro (Mr. Jonathan Dunn) for British Paralympic Association representatives at the Residence in Rio de Janeiro.
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Court Circular 12th September:
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this morning visited the British School and attended a Reception for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended an Innovation and Technology in Healthcare event at British House, Barra da Tijuca.

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this evening attended a World Fellowship Reception and Dinner at Windsor Barra Hotel, Barra da Tijuca.

Court Circular 13th September:
The Earl of Wessex this morning departed from Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport for Uruguay and was received upon arrival later at Montevideo Carrasco International Airport by Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay (His Excellency Mr. Ben Lyster-Binns).

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended Expo-Prado 2016, Montevideo.

His Royal Highness subsequently visited the British Hospital, Montevideo.

The Earl of Wessex this evening attended a Reception and Dinner given by Her Majesty's Ambassador at the Residence in Montevideo.
 
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Court Circular 13th September:
The Earl of Wessex this morning departed from Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport for Uruguay and was received upon arrival later at Montevideo Carrasco International Airport by Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay (His Excellency Mr. Ben Lyster-Binns).

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended Expo-Prado 2016, Montevideo.

His Royal Highness subsequently visited the British Hospital, Montevideo.

The Earl of Wessex this evening attended a Reception and Dinner given by Her Majesty's Ambassador at the Residence in Montevideo.
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Attended Expo-Prado 2016, Montevideo.


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Visited the British Hospital, Montevideo.

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Attended a Reception and Dinner given by at Ambassador at the Residence in Montevideo

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With the president Tabare Vazquez

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:previous: thank you Eya for all the links.
a busy trip for Edward
 
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Sophie's own account of training for the diamond challenge. Adorable.
Sophie Wessex is 'fitter than ever' after training for a 450-mile charity bike ride | Daily Mail Online

We have a cycling nut in the family - so I bothered to look up the gear. Boardman was a gold medal winning UK cyclist who started his own bike company and, coming full circle, outfits not only the Countess, but 2016 UK gold medalists too. :britflag: One of her training tops is from Spokes of Bagshot (and I love that name) and she may have picked them up as a sponsor?

Good on her!
 
Edward in Chile after Uruguay
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with Chile's president
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AdmirerUS said:
Sophie's own account of training for the diamond challenge. Adorable.
Sophie Wessex is 'fitter than ever' after training for a 450-mile charity bike ride | Daily Mail Online

We have a cycling nut in the family - so I bothered to look up the gear. Boardman was a gold medal winning UK cyclist who started his own bike company and, coming full circle, outfits not only the Countess, but 2016 UK gold medalists too. :britflag: One of her training tops is from Spokes of Bagshot (and I love that name) and she may have picked them up as a sponsor?

Good on her!
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HRH The Countess of Wessex: Press release regarding HRH's DofE Diamond Challenge: Monday 19th - Sunday 25th September 2016
HRH The Countess of Wessex: Blood, sweat and tears - Sophie writes about her training for palace-to-palace 450 miles charity ride
Countess of Wessex gets on her bike for palace-to-palace 450 miles charity ride - ITV News

Sophie's Just Giving page is at £92,811 so far:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Countess-of-Wessex
 
Well done to Sophie! There was a short feature about her bike read on the news about an hour ago (BBC). It's nice to see her raising money for the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and also that she posted on her Just Giving page, too. I wonder if she submitted the photos as well.
 
Yes, amazing effort and determination shown by the Countess! This is why she is my favourite member of the BRF. Not to mention the physical and psychological benefits she will no doubt experience herself. I will follow this closely and hope she stays fit and injury free during the trip.


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Edward did A LOT of engagements in South America. I'm glad he attended some of the Paralympic's and supported the Brits.

I am so excited for Sophie's epic cycle ride and I look forward to seeing Philip and Edward send her off tomorrow! I hope she finishes and doesn't sustain too many injuries from falling off!
 
Typical commnet I would expect from Prince Philip! :D

I wish her good luck and I'm sure she will cut a fine figure!
 
Sophie also gave an interview to Hello magazine where she mentions that her children were disappointed that they couldn't wave her off today but they will be there to welcome her back to Buckingham Palace. Bless them.
 
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Does anyone know if she is following the National Cycle Route 1 the whole way? She's plucky!
 
I am not sure what route they're following.

I'm so pleased how much coverage Sophie is getting but I am disappointed that the day she arrives back at Buckingham Palace there will likely be no royal photographers apart from the WPA photographers; the rest will all be in Canada with the Cambridge's, as well all the royal reporters (Rebecca English etc.) Such a shame really as it's that moment that everyone wants to see - Sophie coming through the gates to her waiting family and friends and being proud of her.
 
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I am not sure what route they're following.

I'm so pleased how much coverage Sophie is getting but I am disappointed that the day she arrives back at Buckingham Palace there will likely be no royal photographers apart from the WPA photographers; the rest will all be in Canada with the Cambridge's, as well all the royal reporters (Rebecca English etc.) Such a shame really as it's that moment that everyone wants to see - Sophie coming through the gates to her waiting family and friends and being proud of her.
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It looked like the team followed the bike route the first days, but not today. I think it's been brilliant that they have been staying in barracks, as it's a safe, inexpensive solution to overnight security issues. If they have a chase car, I've not spotted it. Of course, with cell phones, help is faster than it used to be. It's amazing how people are pulling for her and the team. Fun to watch.

And there will be press at BP, rest assured. People beyond royal watchers seem to have taken to the quest. And I'm sure the hubby and kids will be all the welcome the Duchess really cares about!
 
And I'm sure the hubby and kids will be all the welcome the Duchess really cares about!
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Not quite yet a Duchess... :)

She's doing so well with the cycling and everyone looks very happy. I'm sure there'll be photographers at BP.
 
Court Circular 14th September:
The Earl of Wessex was received by The President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay this morning in Montevideo, Uruguay.

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, later visited the British Schools, Montevideo.

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon departed from Montevideo Carrasco International Airport for Chile and was received later upon arrival at Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport, Santiago, by Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Chile (Her Excellency Ms. Fiona Clouder).

His Royal Highness Honorary Member, British and Commonwealth Fire Company Foundation "Fundacion 14", subsequently visited the 14th Fire Company, Santiago.

The Earl of Wessex this evening attended a Dinner given by Her Majesty's Ambassador at the Residence in Santiago.

Court Circular 15th September:
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this morning visited the Grange School, Santiago, Chile.

His Royal Highness later visited the British Arch of Valparaíso in Valparaíso and was received by the Honorary Consul (Mr. Iain Hardy).

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon visited the 11th Fire Company "George Garland" of Valparaíso.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited the Naval Headquarters in Valparaíso.

The Earl of Wessex was later received by The President of the Republic of Chile in Santiago.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Chilean British University, subsquently visited the Chilean British University, Santiago.

The Earl of Wessex this evening attended a Reception and Dinner given by Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Chile (Her Excellency Ms. Fiona Clouder) at the Residence in Santiago.
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Court Circular 16th September:
The Earl of Wessex this morning arrived at São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, Brazil, from Chile and was received by Her Majesty's Consul-General for São Paulo (Ms. Joanna Crellin).

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this afternoon attended a Reception for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award at São Paulo Airport Marriott Hotel.

The Earl of Wessex later departed from São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport for the United Kingdom.

Court Circular 17th September:
The Earl of Wessex this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London from Brazil. Mr. Timothy Roberts was in attendance.

Court Circular 19th September:
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this morning attended an event at the Palace of Holyroodhouse to mark the commencement of The Countess of Wessex's Diamond Challenge.

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this afternoon held a Meeting.

The Countess of Wessex today departed from the Palace of Holyroodhouse for Northumberland on day one of Her Royal Highness's Diamond Challenge bicycle ride from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to Buckingham Palace on the occasion of the Sixtieth Anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

Court Circular 20th September:
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, today attended Receptions at St. James's Palace for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this afternoon chaired a Development Group Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

The Countess of Wessex today cycled from Northumberland to Catterick, North Yorkshire, on day two of Her Royal Highness's Diamond Challenge on the occasion of the Sixtieth Anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

Court Circular 21st September:
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this morning attended a Trustees' Meeting at Gulliver House, Madeira Walk, Windsor, Berkshire.

His Royal Highness, President, Wellington College Real Tennis Court Appeal, this afternoon opened the new Real Tennis Court at Wellington College, Crowthorne, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr. James Puxley).


The Countess of Wessex today bicycled from Catterick to York on the third day of Her Royal Highness's Diamond Challenge on the occasion of the Sixtieth Anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
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The photos from Sophie's blog are great, and it's also nice to read her text too. She appears to be very down to earth, I love the photos of her with her fellow cyclists.
 
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The photos from Sophie's blog are great, and it's also nice to read her text too. She appears to be very down to earth, I love the photos of her with her fellow cyclists.
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They certainly are, aren't they? I love the group one in front of the Border Stone. Everyone looks thrilled to be there and it just shines out of the picture. :). I once trained for a day long Charity Bike Ride to raise money for the Cdn National Institute for the Blind and, while the hills we had are nothing compared to Sophie and Team's hills, they were still hills and I more than get just how relieved they were to get Day Two done and dusted. :)

You mentioning how down to earth the Countess seems reminds me of a quote in the story of the Wessexes visit to Canada last year in Majesty magazine. HRH, accompanied by the Premier, Lt Governor and other prominent Senior Female Leaders here in Ontario paid a visit to one of the most remote of the Native Reserves we have here in NE Ontario. When the Chief was asked if meeting Sophie had lived up to what he imagined it would be, his reply was that of all the things he pictured happening that day, seeing the Countess plop herself down on to muddy grass to not only talk to, but to play a counting game w/his little Granddaughter? That was well and truly beyond anything he imagined taking place over the two days of the Visit. :D

I can imagine. :D

Speaking of the Wessexes, Majesty magazine and coverage of their Annual Visit to Canada, the latest Majesty has a wonderful piece in it about this Summer's Visit out West. Of course what's the latest here, may very well not be the latest one everywhere else, but thought I'd mention it. :)




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