Earl of Wessex steps out in a plastic face shield for a visit to a Surrey theatre

Prince Edward has stepped out in a plastic face shield for a visit to Surrey as research emerged suggesting they don’t work in stopping the spread of COVID-19. The Earl of Wessex, 56, who lives with his wife Sophie, 55, and their children Lady Louise Windsor, 16, and James Viscount Severn, 12, at Bagshot Park, between … Read more

Countess of Wessex is joined by Prince Edward and children as they pick up litter on seaside

The Countess of Wessex was joined by her husband Prince Edward and their two children as they took to a Hampshire beach to pick up litter today.  Sophie, 55, and the Earl of Wessex, 56, appeared in high spirits as they arrived at the Great British Beach Clean on Southsea Beach in Portsmouth with Lady Louise Windsor, … Read more

Sophie Wessex reveals her children are ‘not into social media’

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 and their families’ of deadly Beirut blast

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

Sophie Wessex looks effortlessly chic as she meets puppy

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 Wessex helps volunteers at charity shop as she continues volunteering efforts amid COVID-19

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

Sophie Wessex delivers a speech at a virtual UN event for Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict

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 joins a counselling shift amid the coronavirus pandemic

Sophie Wessex joined a counselling shift today at a call centre offering support for vulnerable children as she continued her volunteering amid the pandemic.  The Countess of Wessex, 55, was pictured chatting to staff as she met with the team at the Childline and NSPCC headquarters in London, which is a confidential service for under-19s … Read more

Sophie Wessex ‘incredibly saddened’ as children’s hospice closes site due to £2m coronavirus losses

Sophie Wessex is said to be ‘incredibly saddened’ by the closure of a children’s hospice facility after the coronavirus pandemic saw them lose £2million in funding. The Countess, 55, is patron of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices, a charity which cares for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. The organisation, which … Read more

Sophie Wessex and Prince Edward arrive at a local community centre in Mersea Island

The Countess of Wessex received a warm welcome as she arrived at a local community centre in Mersea Island today.  Sophie, 55, who was joined by her husband Prince Edward, who is celebrating his 56th birthday, cut a casual figure in a peach blouse and dark purple trousers. She wrapped up warm in a long … Read more