RoyalGossip 2010 Archive: The Wessex Family: News and Photos

Title: Events of the Earl of Wessex and Countess of Wessex
Post by: Alexandrine on December 17, 2010, 06:05:55 pm
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Countess of Wessex.at a special ceremony, promoted soldiers from the 5th Battalion the Rifles (5 RIFLES) based in Paderborn Germany_14/12/2010.

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Title: Re: Events of the Earl of Wessex and Countess of Wessex
Post by: Alexandrine on January 19, 2011, 05:40:31 pm
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Sophie, Countess Of Wessex Meets Readibus Service Users In Reading (http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/Search/Search.aspx?EventId=108146872&EditorialProduct=Royalty)

Sophie Countess of Wessex meets users of the Readibus service, the day before her 46th birthday on January 19, 2011 in Reading, England.

www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/108148003/Getty-Images-Entertainment

www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/108148023/Getty-Images-Entertainment

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Title: Re: Events of the Earl of Wessex and Countess of Wessex
Post by: Earth Angel on January 19, 2011, 08:35:11 pm
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Sophie looks lovely! And she has the common sense to cover her legs with tights! On the other hand, Kate chooses to go bare-legged in the middle of Winter. She just looks entirely cheap & tawdry compared to Sophie's sophistication!

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Title: Re: Events of the Earl of Wessex and Countess of Wessex
Post by: serene grace on February 14, 2011, 05:27:26 am
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:thumbsup: Sophie looks very nice.

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Title: Happy Birthday to Edward
Post by: karla64 on March 10, 2011, 04:33:00 pm
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Happy Birthday.. :cake-girl: :box: :bday-bash: he is 47 year old now..

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Title: Re: Happy Birthday to Edward
Post by: YooperModerator on March 10, 2011, 04:57:03 pm
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:bday-bash:
Congrats to him!

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Title: Re: Pictures of The Wessex Family
Post by: YooperModerator on March 10, 2011, 04:58:40 pm
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I'm making this a sticky, post all you Wessex pic's here!

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Title: Re: Pictures of The Wessex Family
Post by: Nighthawk on May 10, 2011, 02:13: pm
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Prince Edward May 10, 2011

Royal Reception for Films Without Borders - Exclusive
www.gettyimages.ca/Search/Search.aspx?EventId=113861792&EditorialProduct=Royalty#

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Alexandrine on July 10, 2011, 05:24:55 pm
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Royal visitor in Ribble Valley today

www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/9128170.Royal_visitor_in_Ribble_Valley_today/

Sophie Countess of Wessex to support Warrington Disability Partnership

www.thisischeshire.co.uk/news/9111536.Royal_visitor_to_grace_disability_week/

DAD event wins royal seal of approval

www.thisischeshire.co.uk/news/9127258.DAD_event_wins_royal_seal_of_approval/

Countess to tour P&O ship

blogs.mirror.co.uk/captain-greybeard/2011/07/countess-to-tour-po-ship.html

Countess of Wessex praises ‘planting in the playground’ at Tufnell Park Primary School

www.islingtontribune.com/news/2011/jul/countess-wessex-praises-%E2%80%98planting-playground%E2%80%99-tufnell-park-primary-school

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Title: Soldier Sophie puts on army uniform as she meets troops training for the frontli
Post by: Alexandrine on August 15, 2011, 09:22:37 pm
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Soldier Sophie puts on army uniform as she meets troops training for the frontline in Afghanistan

Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2026353/Soldier-Sophie-tries-army-uniform-meets-troops-training-frontline-Afghanistan.html#ixzz1V8BcneEM

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Alexandrine on October 19, 2011, 07:26:46 pm
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Smiling Sophie charms the crowds in Devon
www.thisisnorthdevon.co.uk/story-13599327-detail/story.html

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Alexandrine on November 07, 2011, 05:12:45 pm
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Prince Edward to return to Malta
www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20111107/local/prince-edward-to-return-to-malta.392705

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Alexandrine on December 02, 2011, 04:17:29 pm
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Prince Edward treads the boards

www.halesowennews.co.uk/news/worcestershire/9398816.Prince_Charming_treads_the_boards/

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Alexandrine on January 17, 2012, 05:30:18 pm
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Royal visit to Lakeview School

www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/education/royal_visit_to_lakeview_school_1_3427390#.TxWqtZRv7t4.twitter

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Title: Countess of Wessex visits Wokingham today
Post by: serene grace on February 08, 2012, 06:32:34 pm
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:flower: Countess of Wessex visits Wokingham today

February 08, 2012


Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex is paying a visit to Wokingham this morning - opening the town's new fire station and cutting the ribbon on a new centre at an Earley primary school.

Sophie will begin her whirlwind tour of the borough at Hawkedon Primary School to officially open the school's new family and foundation centres.

The EarleyBird and Hawkedon Foundation Centre is a voluntary pre-school which has been working with Hawkedon on establishing a purpose built unit since 2006.

The family centre provides a base for the breakfast and after school club, self-help parent groups and community meetings. The school also organises its own courses for parents.

After touring the school and meeting pupils and staff, Her Royal Highness will head to Wokingham fire station in Denton Road to officially open the town's new station.

It has been operational since last year, however today is a chance for the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service to celebrate the facility with an official opening ceremony.

The £1.5 million station is the first new fire station to be built in Berkshire in 20 years

www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2107923_countess_of_wessex_visits_wokingham_today

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Title: Re: Countess of Wessex visits Wokingham today
Post by: Nymph on February 17, 2012, 01:01:19 pm
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Side note, but I like her more natural hair style, she seems more at ease with herself and it shows in her more relaxed hair styling. Kate on the other hand seems nervous and up-tight and her hair is so fake looking and controlled in it's prettiness.

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Title: Re: Countess of Wessex visits Wokingham today
Post by: Yooper on February 17, 2012, 02:30:37 pm
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^Agreed. She looks normal, approachable, and genuine. WK is always thinking about one thing: WK.

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Title: Re: Countess of Wessex visits Wokingham today
Post by: serene grace on February 17, 2012, 04:06:30 pm
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I agree.
Even though the press has always given Sophie a hard time, I think she's been very good as a working royal. She always seems natural, approachable and she seems truly interested in the event and people.

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Title: Re: Countess of Wessex visits Wokingham today
Post by: MOSAIC on February 17, 2012, 06:24:03 pm
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I agree with everything said about Sophie. Natural with people, in her own demeanour, in what she wears, and how her hair is done. I've read that the Queen considers her a very safe pair of hands and that says it all.
No wonder she and Edward are sent to represent the Queen at royal functions abroad, and I believe she is accepted by them. :loveshower:

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Title: Re: Countess of Wessex visits Wokingham today
Post by: Acornia on February 18, 2012, 02:33:41 am
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None of the usual fanfare that surrounds Kate, I like it :thumbsup:

So will this count as 2 engagements? One for the school and another for the fire station?

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Title: Re: Countess of Wessex visits Wokingham today
Post by: meememe on February 18, 2012, 02:42:49 am
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This would have counted as two engagements because she visited two places and did two things.

She doesn't get the fanfare or coverage of Kate because she is only married to the third son, currently 7th in line to the throne and within the next few years surely to drop further down the pecking order.

Kate will only progress up the pecking order over the years - wife of 2nd in line, wife of heir, wife of King and then back down again (assuming she outlives William).

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Title: Re: Countess of Wessex visits Wokingham today
Post by: YooperModerator on February 18, 2012, 01:10:11 pm
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hmm maybe we should make a working list for the other royal as well
if we have one for Kate and willy why not for the others?

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Title: Re: Countess of Wessex visits Wokingham today
Post by: Jane23 on February 24, 2012, 08:40:17 pm
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I like her she is a beautiful gracious woman no wonder He Majesty The Queen loves her :newyear:.

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Title: Re: Countess of Wessex visits Wokingham today
Post by: Yooper on February 24, 2012, 11:50:23 pm
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^^Good idea, Akasha! This is the kind of thing that I have always admired about the British Royalty. And now I just think of them, since WK, as a bunch of losers and let's start a revolution already.

It would be good medicine to see that some are doing something to further the cause of their country that supports them financially and emotionally!!!!

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Title: Re: Countess of Wessex visits Wokingham today
Post by: Jane23 on February 25, 2012, 02:23:10 pm
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I know that Prince Charles his sons and their wives with get press and popular attention for obvious reasons but what bothers me about the relationship between Prince Charles brothers and the press is that the brothers never get any credit for what they do right but God help them if the press finds something wrong with what they are doing suddenly they are "important" and are front page news :sly: like the case of Sophie and the "bloody" jewelry (roll eyes) .

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Title: Re: Countess of Wessex visits Wokingham today
Post by: Tatiana on February 28, 2012, 11:15:14 pm
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Rolling one's eyes ... :dontknow:

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: serene grace on March 08, 2012, 01:59:55 pm
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The Earl and Countess of Wessex meet guests after arriving at English Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda
The Earl and Countess of Wessex meet guests after arriving at English Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda, 6 March 2012.
© Government of Antigua and Barbuda

www.flickr.com/photos/48877431@N05/6961407959/

Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: June on June 17, 2012, 10:47:17 am
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Sophie was not correct to complain. It is ungracious to say the least. She ought to know the score. It just makes her look ridiculous given the REAL problems in the world.

I agree with Sophie in principle, actually, but it is inappropriate for royals to air grievances which may be leaked to the public domain. It should have been taken up with the Queen, privately.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Snokitty on June 17, 2012, 10:53:27 am
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Royals leak things to the press all the time. They exist off of PR that is all they do.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: June on June 17, 2012, 10:55:22 am
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No worries, it's just my opinion. :flower:

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: thtregoddess11 on June 18, 2012, 08:50:25 pm
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Quote from: rogue on May 21, 2012, 12:48:57 pm
This is the first time i have seen a clear pic of James, he is adorable and Louise looks cute.Its nice to see Louise being 12 , because when i look at some of the kids in my family , they all look like they are ready to hit the town.

Louise is only 8 years old, not 12....She was born in November 2003.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Alexandrine on July 03, 2012, 10:26:59 pm
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Video: Countess of Wessex visits Wittering

www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/education/video-countess-of-wessex-visits-wittering-1-4015172#.T_NDU_izjaw.twitter

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Alexandrine on July 04, 2012, 11:54:03 am
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We'll fight them on the benches! Couple win an apology from Prince Edward after they are turfed out of seat for the PM

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2168432/Well-fight-benches-Couple-win-apology-Prince-Edward-turfed-seat-PM.html

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Alexandrine on July 11, 2012, 10:24:03 pm
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The Earl and Countess of Wessex open Diamond Jubilee Pavilion at Brighton College.

southdownsliving.blogspot.fr/2012/07/earl-and-countess-of-wessex-open.html

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Title: Wessex Visit Canada
Post by: Alexandrine on September 16, 2012, 04:38:43 pm
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www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/2012/09/15/countess-of-wessex-charms-her-fans

www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/prince-edward-embarks-on-his-first-ever-tour-of-the-north/article4537843/

www.vancouversun.com/Prince+Edward+Sophie+Earl+Countess+Wessex+kick+Canadian+tour+Ottawa/7223375/story.html

www2.macleans.ca/2012/09/11/prince-edward-countess-of-wessex-begin-seven-day-visit-to-canada/

www.forterietimes.ca/2012/09/15/countess-of-wessex-charms-her-fans

www.ottawacitizen.com/Video+Countess+Wessex+visits+Canadian+Museum/7231655/story.html video

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Title: Re: Wessex Visit Canada
Post by: berlin on September 17, 2012, 01:16:13 am
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Thanks Alexandrine. Wish the DM would show coverage.

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Title: Re: Wessex Visit Canada
Post by: YooperModerator on September 17, 2012, 01:25:01 am
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Wow He's been to Canada more often then HM! :thumbsup:
but I think most of these visit were working trips not like the bigger state visits his mum and older brother did.
hence the silence in the press.
Yet for some reason I don't think the... Wessexes...Wesaxions? mind the lesser press attention

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Title: Re: Wessex Visit Canada
Post by: Alexandrine on September 18, 2012, 03:32:41 pm
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Royal Trip Report: The Wessexes in Canada

orderofsplendor.blogspot.com.es/2012/09/royal-trip-report-wessexes-in-canada.html

Sophie's fashion

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Title: Re: Wessex Visit Canada
Post by: mrharrywales on September 21, 2012, 03:56:04 pm
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Sophie is lovely.

so Akasha, when they go on working trips they aren't supposed to get attention??? :- :- :-

Why not if they are doing something good fir the country?? :- :-

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Title: Countess of Wessex attends Fashion event hosted at Harvey Nichols
Post by: serene grace on October 17, 2012, 02:49:50 pm
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www.gettyimages.no/detail/news-photo/sophie-countess-of-wessex-attends-an-event-hosted-by-poppy-news-photo/154166825

happyandglorious.net/2012/10/15/4-engagements-1-day-hrh-the-countess-of-wessex/harvey-nichols-wool-week-installation-launch-2/

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Title: Re: Countess of Wessex attends Fashion event hosted at Harvey Nichols
Post by: berlin on October 17, 2012, 11:10:41 pm
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Ugh, silly Katie Nicholls calling Edward a "Count" when there's no such thing in the UK!
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Other guests at the drinks party included the Count and Countess of Wessex who were keen to meet the new generation of wool designers with creations on display.
katie.nicholl.mailonsunday.co.uk/2012/10/harvey-nichols-celebrates-wool-week-.html

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Title: Re: Countess of Wessex attends Fashion event hosted at Harvey Nichols
Post by: serene grace on October 17, 2012, 11:14:35 pm
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She probably refuses to admit that Edward has the same titles as William(Kate's husband)....(Prince, Duke) :tehe:

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Title: Countess of Wessex Embarrassed By Poppy Picture
Post by: Alexandrine on October 26, 2012, 09:53:17 pm
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Countess of Wessex Embarrassed By Poppy Picture

www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/Sophie+Wessex-263627.html

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Alexandrine on November 02, 2012, 07:23:58 pm
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Purple reigns in royal wardrobes as Countess of Wessex follows Queen's lead wearing the shade (and Pippa's a fan too)

Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2226924/Purple-reigns-royal-wardrobes-Countess-Wessex-follows-Queens-lead-wearing-shade-Pippa-fan-too.html#ixzz2B5wPmRcc
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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: rogue on November 02, 2012, 10:39:50 pm
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They had to thrown in Pippa :wopedo: Can't wait for the day that family crawls back where they came from.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Acornia on November 03, 2012, 12:00:47 am
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Sophie looks gooood

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: serene grace on November 03, 2012, 02:46:50 pm
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Sophie look fabulous. She really reminds me of Diana sometimes.

Why the Daily Mail had to put Pippa in the story is beyond me, but it shows their obsession with the Middleton's. Commentors are starting to write that the DMail is insanely obsessed with the Middleton's and Kate.

www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2226924/Sophies-hug-little-Sophie-The-Countess-Wessex-gives-cute-year-old-cuddle-visit-Army-medics.html
I LOVE these photos.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Snokitty on November 07, 2012, 03:08:10 am
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www.newmyroyals.com/2012/11/sophie-countess-of-wessex-in-chievley.html
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Sophie, Countess of Wessex visit to Priors Court School in Chievley, Berkshire.

I like Sophie because she is a natural instead of a fake everything.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Alexandrine on November 07, 2012, 08:50:35 pm
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I love this coat

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: serene grace on November 07, 2012, 10:43:10 pm
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blog.hotmonarchy.com/post/35185858996/her-royal-highness-the-countess-of-wessex

She looks nice.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: india on November 08, 2012, 11:51:08 am
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Sophie behaves and looks royal. The Firm should get down on their knees and thank her every day.

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Title: Re: Countess of Wessex Embarrassed By Poppy Picture
Post by: jaggy on November 12, 2012, 10:01:14 pm
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I just saw the thread now and I thought by Poppy they ment the remembrance flower and saw no sense at all in the headline :laugh:

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Title: Re: Countess of Wessex Embarrassed By Poppy Picture
Post by: Acornia on November 12, 2012, 11:37:09 pm
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I thought they meant the flower too! :laugh:

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Alexandrine on November 14, 2012, 05:51:38 pm
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www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/local/college-given-royal-approval-1-5128273

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Jane23 on November 14, 2012, 07:24:48 pm
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The woman is perfection if you ask me :loveshower:.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: rosielinks on November 14, 2012, 07:48:49 pm
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Sophie is a hard worker. She doesn't get half the praise and attention she should. The photos of her with the young girl make a marked contrast to any of those with WK, who cannot appear natural or at all maternal around children. An affinity with children cannot be faked, IMO. The camera doesn't lie.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Kuei Fei on November 24, 2012, 04:23:10 am
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Amazing woman.

She does plenty of engagements and has the decency to jsut go about her business.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Jane23 on November 24, 2012, 09:18:04 am
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The press will never give her any credit ...she won't be Queen Consort :bored:.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Alexandrine on December 07, 2012, 07:30:05 pm
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www.newmyroyals.com/2012/12/the-earl-and-countess-of-wessex.html

Title: Re: Countess of Wessex steps in for the Queen at Buckingham Palace
Post by: CathyJane on March 11, 2013, 01:38:04 am
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Go Sophie!!

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Title: Re: Happy Birthday HRH Prince Edward
Post by: CathyJane on March 11, 2013, 01:39:15 am
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Happy Birthday!!

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Title: Re: Countess of Wessex steps in for the Queen at Buckingham Palace
Post by: serene grace on March 11, 2013, 01:46:46 am
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Love her. :flower:

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Snokitty on March 18, 2013, 05:29:43 pm
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Mark Stewart ‏@regaleyes
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Sophie, Countess of Wessex has been announced as London College of Fashion's first ever patron, signing a three year patronage.
During her patronage of London's College of Fashion, the Countess of Wessex will champion the college's Better Lives campaign.
Sophie will be involved in awarding scholarships, rehabilitation projects for women offenders and promoting Centre for Sustainable Fashion.

I wonder why they didn't choose Kate! :laugh: I bet she is pissed at Sophie now. :snob:

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Fly on the wall on March 18, 2013, 06:36:42 pm
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nice :thumbsup:
I thought this would be something they pick Kate for

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: serene grace on March 18, 2013, 07::42 pm
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Quote from: Snokitty on March 18, 2013, 05:29:43 pm
Mark Stewart ‏@regaleyes
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Sophie, Countess of Wessex has been announced as London College of Fashion's first ever patron, signing a three year patronage.
During her patronage of London's College of Fashion, the Countess of Wessex will champion the college's Better Lives campaign.
Sophie will be involved in awarding scholarships, rehabilitation projects for women offenders and promoting Centre for Sustainable Fashion.

I wonder why they didn't choose Kate! :laugh: I bet she is pissed at Sophie now. :snob:

Yes quite interesting. It's great they chose Sophie, she will work much harder for them.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Alexandrine on March 18, 2013, 08:16:27 pm
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Yes, it was perfect for Kate. We still don't know her new ones, do we?

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Acornia on March 18, 2013, 11:03:56 pm
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Chic enough for a countess! The London College of Fashion gets the royal seal of approval as Sophie Wessex becomes its first ever patron
www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2295335/The-London-College-Fashion-gets-royal-seal-approval-names-Countess-Wessex-patron.html
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Sophie, Countess of Wessex has been named the London College of Fashion's first ever patron and will lend her support to the College's 'Better Lives' campaign, which aims to use fashion to change the world, reduce the industry's environmental footprint and help those in need.

I think Kate would have LOVED to be the patron, but being seen as a FASHION patron (no matter how good the causes may be) would just annoy the public more.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: CathyJane on March 19, 2013, 01:00:25 am
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Quote from: Acornia on March 18, 2013, 11:03:56 pm
Chic enough for a countess! The London College of Fashion gets the royal seal of approval as Sophie Wessex becomes its first ever patron
www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2295335/The-London-College-Fashion-gets-royal-seal-approval-names-Countess-Wessex-patron.html
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Sophie, Countess of Wessex has been named the London College of Fashion's first ever patron and will lend her support to the College's 'Better Lives' campaign, which aims to use fashion to change the world, reduce the industry's environmental footprint and help those in need.

I think Kate would have LOVED to be the patron, but being seen as a FASHION patron (no matter how good the causes may be) would just annoy the public more.

I bet Waity and Willy had a fit about Sphie 'stealing' this away from Waity. :thumbsup:

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Freya on March 26, 2013, 02:03:14 pm
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I recently read that the current Chancellor of Bath University is retiring that that Prince Edward is taking his place. This will mean that PE will present degrees at the degree awarding ceremony. IMO this appointment should have gone to someone who at least obtained higher A levels that a C and two D's. How he got into Cambridge beggars belief.

It amazes me how these royals obtain places at University with such low A level passes. Even with 4 A's at A level a student from an state school would have to take an entrance exam but these Royals just walk in. I am a strong believer in meritocracy and this is wrong on every level.

I don't dislike Edward but he has not really excelled and anything. Quite the reverse.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: mysha on March 26, 2013, 07:48:39 pm
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They seem to work so hard, Sophie is pretty . Not sure why the press do not publish more pictures in the papers and mags.
I met Prince Edward in Newcastle ( Australia ) Earthquake concert in the 80's, he was lovely and polite and asked sensible questions

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: serene grace on March 26, 2013, 08:50:16 pm
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The Countess of Wessex becomes President Elect of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNPvFBo48uc

www.royalcornwallshow.org/index.php/media-services/press-releases/372-royal-opening-for-new-hall

www.royalcornwallshow.org/tamaAdditions/pressReleasePhotos/index.php5?img=pr1313.jpg


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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Snokitty on March 29, 2013, 12:30:29 am
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www.newmyroyals.com/2013/03/the-countess-of-wessex-attend-dinner.html

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: buflesse on March 29, 2013, 12:56:26 am
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Quote from: Freya on March 26, 2013, 02:03:14 pm
I recently read that the current Chancellor of Bath University is retiring that that Prince Edward is taking his place. This will mean that PE will present degrees at the degree awarding ceremony. IMO this appointment should have gone to someone who at least obtained higher A levels that a C and two D's. How he got into Cambridge beggars belief.

It amazes me how these royals obtain places at University with such low A level passes. Even with 4 A's at A level a student from an state school would have to take an entrance exam but these Royals just walk in. I am a strong believer in meritocracy and this is wrong on every level.

I don't dislike Edward but he has not really excelled and anything. Quite the reverse.

Back in the day in A Level grades weren't really considered as an issue when it came to Oxbridge and it wasn't uncommon for people to go there with low grades (although being royal was obviously the main factor). Since then it's changed a bit and I think the reason why William didn't apply to Oxford or Cambridge was because he knew he wouldn't get in

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Acornia on March 29, 2013, 05:18:06 am
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Wow, Sophie looks really good in Snokitty's link! :flower:

buflesse, I agree. I also think Oxbridge wouldn't bend over backwards to accommodate him or to get him to stay, unlike what St. A did.

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Title: Prince Edward to visit the U.S.A. a few days after Pr. Harry.
Post by: serene grace on April 01, 2013, 11:53:25 pm
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www.royalcentral.co.uk/otherroyals/prince-edward-to-visit-america-days-after-prince-harry-5382

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His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex is to visit the United States of America just days after Prince Harry Royal Central has discovered.


With Prince Harry to visit the United States from 9th-15th May this year, excitement is already building in anticipation for the 28-year-old 3rd-in-line to the throne in America, with His Royal Highness set to visit places such as New York and Washington DC.

Now, Royal Central has discovered that the Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward (The Queen’s youngest child and 3rd son) is to visit America from 21st May to the 24th May, only days after Prince Harry visits.

The Royal website states, ‘The Earl of Wessex, from 21st- 24th May, will carry out engagements in the United States of America.’

At the moment, the website says nothing more than this, though more will be announced closer to the date.

It is not known whether His Royal Highness will complete the engagements alone or whether he’ll be accompanied by his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex or their children.

- See more at: www.royalcentral.co.uk/otherroyals/prince-edward-to-visit-america-days-after-prince-harry-5382#sthash.hb9lzHXc.dpuf

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Title: Re: Prince Edward to visit the U.S.A. a few days after Pr. Harry.
Post by: Adeline on April 02, 2013, 12:38:34 am
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I wonder why they're doing this just a few days after Harry's trip? I doubt any of the British press will stay, and the US press won't cover it. I guess maybe its something really important? :dontknow:

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Title: Re: Prince Edward to visit the U.S.A. a few days after Pr. Harry.
Post by: serene grace on April 02, 2013, 06:28:38 am
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The US press will cover it but only in local news most likely, it will probably just be on a local level wherever he is visiting. When Edward and Sophie visited California years ago it was only covered locally in California press and when they visited Palm Beach years ago, it was covered in Florida papers, but since Edward is arriving just after Harry it will get a bit more notice perhaps?

Prince Edward is visiting for his father. Edward is doing work for the DOE awards sheme or one of the DOE charities, I think is what some are saying, but not sure yet?

IMO Almost everyone seems to work harder than Pr. William, even if the press never gives the others credit.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: serene grace on April 02, 2013, 07:25:29 am
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Quote from: buflesse on March 29, 2013, 12:56:26 am
Quote from: Freya on March 26, 2013, 02:03:14 pm
I recently read that the current Chancellor of Bath University is retiring that that Prince Edward is taking his place. This will mean that PE will present degrees at the degree awarding ceremony. IMO this appointment should have gone to someone who at least obtained higher A levels that a C and two D's. How he got into Cambridge beggars belief.

It amazes me how these royals obtain places at University with such low A level passes. Even with 4 A's at A level a student from an state school would have to take an entrance exam but these Royals just walk in. I am a strong believer in meritocracy and this is wrong on every level.

I don't dislike Edward but he has not really excelled and anything. Quite the reverse.

Back in the day in A Level grades weren't really considered as an issue when it came to Oxbridge and it wasn't uncommon for people to go there with low grades (although being royal was obviously the main factor). Since then it's changed a bit and I think the reason why William didn't apply to Oxford or Cambridge was because he knew he wouldn't get in

I *despise* how the press ignores Edwards work for the Crown. He works way harder than William on Royal duties, but the public still seems to think he doesn't do much(the press ignores all his duties basically and he and Sophie are busy every week working on Royal duties. )
Also how does that person even know what his grade level was, Edward taught school down in Australia. I've read he is very bright, very intelligent, but he was just never a very athletic. He hated being in the marines, but from what I gather, he was a intelligent guy.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: CathyJane on April 02, 2013, 09:12:43 pm
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Quote from: serene grace on April 02, 2013, 07:25:29 am
Quote from: buflesse on March 29, 2013, 12:56:26 am
Quote from: Freya on March 26, 2013, 02:03:14 pm
I recently read that the current Chancellor of Bath University is retiring that that Prince Edward is taking his place. This will mean that PE will present degrees at the degree awarding ceremony. IMO this appointment should have gone to someone who at least obtained higher A levels that a C and two D's. How he got into Cambridge beggars belief.

It amazes me how these royals obtain places at University with such low A level passes. Even with 4 A's at A level a student from an state school would have to take an entrance exam but these Royals just walk in. I am a strong believer in meritocracy and this is wrong on every level.

I don't dislike Edward but he has not really excelled and anything. Quite the reverse.

Back in the day in A Level grades weren't really considered as an issue when it came to Oxbridge and it wasn't uncommon for people to go there with low grades (although being royal was obviously the main factor). Since then it's changed a bit and I think the reason why William didn't apply to Oxford or Cambridge was because he knew he wouldn't get in

I *despise* how the press ignores Edwards work for the Crown. He works way harder than William on Royal duties, but the public still seems to think he doesn't do much(the press ignores all his duties basically and he and Sophie are busy every week working on Royal duties. )
Also how does that person even know what his grade level was, Edward taught school down in Australia. I've read he is very bright, very intelligent, but he was just never a very athletic. He hated being in the marines, but from what I gather, he was a intelligent guy.

And seems to be a better dad than his brothers, at least so far. I always thought Edward was the most intelligent of Liz's kids.

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Title: Wessex's To Attend Princess Madeleine's Wedding
Post by: Snokitty on April 18, 2013, 03:46:19 pm
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Joe Little ‏@majestymagazine 1m
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The Earl & Countess of Wessex will attend the wedding of Princess Madeleine of Sweden with Christopher O'Neill in Stockholm on 8 June.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: serene grace on May 13, 2013, 04:58:09 pm
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:- Some Idiots at the DMail , their mistakes are becoming a joke. The public always corrects them in the comments-sections.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: tequiero on May 16, 2013, 04:45: pm
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The Countess of Wessex in Paris

14 May: The Countess of Wessex attended a performance of the Central School of Ballet at the residence of the British Ambassador to France in Paris

www.newmyroyals.com/2013/05/the-countess-of-wessex-in-paris.html

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Freya on May 16, 2013, 05:50:28 pm
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I bet Kate would have liked that visit.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: serene grace on May 19, 2013, 12:15:32 am
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kongehuset.dk/materialemappe/gallerier/2013/april-juni/officielle-billeder-fra-hh-prins-nikolais-konfirmationen/hh.+Prins+Nikolais+konfirmation-3.img

@royal_bean
The Earl and Countess of Wessex were in Denmark for the Confirmation of Prince Nicolai, the Earl's godson, today kongehuset.dk/materialemappe/gallerier/2013/april-juni/officielle-billeder-fra-hh-prins-nikolais-konfirmationen/hh.+Prins+Nikolais+konfirmation-3.img …

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: mysha on May 19, 2013, 12:31:47 am
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Where is Sophie in that pic and also Mary ?

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: serene grace on May 19, 2013, 12:48:39 am
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I wondered the same?

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Snokitty on June 05, 2013, 10:29:02 pm
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www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2335669/Sophie-Wessex-windswept-vision-white-arrives-Queens-coronation-celebrations.html
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London's notoriously windy weather almost got the better of the Countess of Wessex as she arrived at Westminster Abbey for the Queen's coronation celebrations.

Sporting a stunning white lace dress with a scalloped hem by favourite designer, Bruce Oldfield, and a beautiful white picture hat by milliner, Jane Taylor, the Countess looked elegant, although she struggled to keep her headgear in place.

But despite the unhelpful breeze, the wife of Prince Edward looked in good spirits as she made her way into the cathedral alongside her cheerfully grinning husband.

Except Sophie has a slip on underneath and I imagine underwear also.


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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: serene grace on June 05, 2013, 11:21:37 pm
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Sophie's very attractive, way better looking than Kate. IMO

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Snokitty on June 19, 2013, 03:08:17 pm
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Richard Palmer ‏@royalreporter 35m
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The Earl and Countess of Wessex are off to Bulgaria, Romania, and Slovenia next week on official duties.

I think these two travel more than the others do. They need to think about the cost and stop it.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: CathyJane on June 20, 2013, 05:23:12 am
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Quote from: serene grace on June 05, 2013, 11:21:37 pm
Sophie's very attractive, way better looking than Kate. IMO


Younger looking too. 8)

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Snokitty on June 24, 2013, 04:35:57 am
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Edward & Sophie in Bulgaria

www.newmyroyals.com/2013/06/prince-edward-and-sophie-countess-of.html
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Prince Edward and his wife Sophie meeting with President Rosen Plevneliev.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: CathyJane on June 25, 2013, 03::06 am
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I don't like that white dress, not appropriate.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: buflesse on June 25, 2013, 04:41:55 am
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At least it's a respectable length, although I see she's copying WK's nude heels (they look like the exact same pair) and shiny nude tights. bignono

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Alexandrine on June 25, 2013, 08:49:22 pm
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Sophie is trying to be edgy now. She used this dress for the coronation mass and both times it looks inappropriate.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: rosielinks on July 03, 2013, 12:40:29 pm
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I don't think Sophie should try to do edgy. She is more a classic English rose.

She looks best in understated clothes in pale colours. No frills, belts, over sized lapels or wacky bits.

She has quite a short pear-shaped body so she needs to use fine fabrics in clean lines.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Fly on the wall on July 04, 2013, 03:09:36 am
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Countess of Wessex receives warm welcome from London school

Sophie, Countess of Wessex was given a royal welcome by children at a special school in Haringey, North London, on Tuesday.

The wife of Prince Edward, was visiting The Vale School in Trulock Road, in the London Borough of Haringey.

Sophie was greeted by the children who had been excited for the Countess’ arrival. During her visit, the royal was given a tour of the school and chatted to the children who attend the London school. The mother-of-two was also treated to a performance by the school’s band

www.royalcentral.co.uk/otherroyals/countess-of-wessex-receives-warm-welcome-from-london-school-10879

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Jane23 on July 04, 2013, 08:36:13 am
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I agree she sometimes overdoes it these days could be a middle age crisis blooming ... you know trying to prove she is still a good looking woman ... I agree that she looks her best when she keeps it simple !!!

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: MOSAIC on July 04, 2013, 09:59:00 am
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Lovely woman, impeccable taste in clothes, usually. IMO the worst was the outfit she wore to the Luxemberg wedding in October last year. Let's hope she gets over it quickly.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: simplyme on July 04, 2013, 10:37:25 am
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:hello:

i love this family are my fav members of british royal family! kisss kisss kisss

like me so much as they are growing their children :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Alexandrine on July 08, 2013, 03:01:20 pm
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markstewartphotographyltd.tumblr.com/post/54913402055/the-countess-of-wessex-shows-shes-a-natural-with

The Countess of Wessex shows she’s a natural with butterflies & babies at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Snokitty on July 08, 2013, 10:51:08 pm
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www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2358302/Sophie-Wessex-Emilia-Fox-open-Hampton-Court-flower-show.html

Fresh-faced Sophie Wessex looked summery and chic as she opened the butterfly display at Hampton Court Palace today.

Sophie, 48, arrived to open the Plant Heritage Marquee and the show's main display, the Butterfly Dome with Eden, which is Britain's biggest ever butterfly show.

The Hampton Court flower show, Britain's largest at 34 acres will attract over 600 exhibitors this year and opens to the public tomorrow.


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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Jane23 on July 08, 2013, 11:58:09 pm
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^ :loveshower:

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Tatiana on July 13, 2013, 07:01:30 am
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Sophie had a couple of scandals but seems to have weathered them .. thanks to Brenda


www.therevcounter.co.uk/attachments/general-mayhem/22468d1347636012-kate-middleton-topless-sophie-rhys-jones.jpg

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: buflesse on July 13, 2013, 10:52:39 am
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Quote from: Snokitty on July 08, 2013, 10:51:08 pm
www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2358302/Sophie-Wessex-Emilia-Fox-open-Hampton-Court-flower-show.html

Fresh-faced Sophie Wessex looked summery and chic as she opened the butterfly display at Hampton Court Palace today.

Sophie, 48, arrived to open the Plant Heritage Marquee and the show's main display, the Butterfly Dome with Eden, which is Britain's biggest ever butterfly show.

The Hampton Court flower show, Britain's largest at 34 acres will attract over 600 exhibitors this year and opens to the public tomorrow.



She looks really understated. She makes sure it isn't all about her.

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Title: HRH Prince Edward celebrates Jersey Mace anniversary
Post by: Fly on the wall on July 19, 2013, 07:28:11 pm
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Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, will visit Jersey in September to mark the 350th anniversary of the Royal Mace.

King Charles II presented the mace to Jersey on 28 November, 1663 in gratitude for his happy experiences in the island during his years in exile.

His Royal Highness will visit for two days, including a special States sitting in the Royal Square.

As part of celebrations, islanders will get the chance to meet Prince Edward as he greets youth and community groups.

His Royal Highness is the Master of the Worshipful Company of Gardeners and will visit private gardens and host an official dinner for gardeners.

The Earl of Wessex, the Queen's third son and fourth child, will be in Jersey on 16 and 17 September.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-23317568

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: serene grace on November 02, 2013, 01:50: pm
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Quote from: Fly on the wall on November 02, 2013, 12:32:59 am
Sedgemoor Brownies and Guides welcome Countess of Wessex

YOUNG Brownies and Guides from Sedgemoor had a brush with royalty when they met Sophie, Countess of Wessex.

The Countess landed by helicopter near Wedmore to officially open Girlguiding Somerset's £400,000 residential lodge at Somermead last Wednesday.

The lodge provides residential stays for up to 24 young people and their leaders at any one time, and members of six Somerset groups, including Puriton Brownies and Wedmore Guides, were there when the Countess, who is the President of Girlguiding, arrived.

www.burnhamandhighbridgeweeklynews.co.uk/news/10770070.Brush_with_royalty_for_Sedgemoor_Brownies_and_Guides/

:thumbsup: I like that she has worked with the Girl Guides for years and use to be one. She's really good with young people at these events.
She's a hardworking royal. I really like what she does in her role.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Fly on the wall on November 18, 2013, 05:28:47 pm
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Nice to meet Who: Sophie Wessex meets FOUR Doctors (and a couple of Daleks) at reception to mark show's 50th anniversary
Four Time Lords in total - Matt Smith, Tom Baker, Peter Davison and John Hurt - were in attendance
They were accompanied by two versions of the Tardis, a pair of Daleks and even K-9 the robot dog


The Daleks invaded Buckingham Palace as stars of Doctor Who past and present attended a reception to mark the 50th anniversary of the show.


Four Time Lords in total - Matt Smith, Tom Baker, Peter Davison and John Hurt - were in attendance at the event hosted by the Countess of Wessex.


Props from the show, including two versions of the Tardis, a pair of Daleks and K-9 the robot dog, were set up in the Palace’s Bow Room


Smith, whose stint as the Doctor ends this year when he will be replaced by Peter Capaldi, said he was 'really thrilled' to be invited along and admitted that part of him regretted quitting.


He said: 'You know, just seeing all my old friends who I work with, they’re all here, and the kids having a good time and the actors...



'It’s a great job but I left, so no point crying over spilt milk, is there?'


The actor also said he would not rule out a return on another anniversary: 'Who knows, in another 50 years, if they let me come back, I will, and as of Christmas Day it falls to Peter and I wish him all the best.'


Matt Baker, who played the fourth doctor, said the show's appeal was down to the fact the character was not a 'do-gooder' but could be 'naughty', 'cynical' and 'very silly' and said it was the highlight of his career

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2509351/Sophie-Wessex-meets-FOUR-Doctor-Whos-reception-mark-shows-50th-anniversary.html

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: CathyJane on November 18, 2013, 08:24:25 pm
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Ah heck my invitation didn't arrive. I'm so jealous!!

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: serene grace on November 18, 2013, 10:04:36 pm
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She looks great. :thumbsup:

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Title: Re: Pr.Edward & Sophie map future at head of Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Post by: cate1949 on December 07, 2013, 05:40:19 pm
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I think the DoE awards are just fantastic and it is encouraging to see that two hard working royals will be taking over so we can be sure the awards will continue. Shame that Ed and Sophie do not get more acknowledgement - but perhaps that is why they are so good at what they do - they aren't seeking that acknowledgement

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Title: Re: Pr.Edward & Sophie map future at head of Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Post by: Spice on December 07, 2013, 10:20:25 pm
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^ ITA, good post.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Fly on the wall on December 09, 2013, 06:43:41 pm
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Royal Patronage for Remus Horse Sanctuary



The Remus Horse Sanctuary is delighted to welcome HRH The Countess of Wessex as their Royal Patron.

The Countess of Wessex visited the Sanctuary in July, as part of the Sanctuary’s 30th year celebrations, where Her Royal Highness met the many animals and staff, volunteers and supporters at the Sanctuary.

Sue Burton, Founder & Manager of the Sanctuary said The Countess of Wessex is a very warm lady and was genuinely interested in our work and the welfare of the animals.” we were thrilled when she kindly accepted our invitation to be Royal Patron of the Sanctuary. We were delighted to meet Her Royal Highness and to be able to show her all our animals and for her to see the work that we do.

It was fantastic for our volunteers and members who have worked so hard over the last 30 years to get the Sanctuary to where it is today, to be recognised for their sterling work and efforts.
www.remussanctuary.org/blog-entry/royal-patronage-remus-horse-sanctuary
www.brentwoodgazette.co.uk/Royal-visit-Remus-horse-sanctuary/story-19509103-detail/story.html

www.brentwoodgazette.co.uk/images/localworld/ugc-images/276429/Gallery/images/19509096/5050721.jpg
www.brentwoodgazette.co.uk/images/localworld/ugc-images/276429/Article/images/19509103/5050737.jpg
www.brentwoodgazette.co.uk/pictures/Sophie-Wessex-Remus-horse-sanctuary/pictures-19509096-detail/pictures.html

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Yooper on December 09, 2013, 09:26:23 pm
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I can't help it. I just love her! :flower:

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: YooperModerator on December 10, 2013, 06:40:50 am
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:AWW: that fluffy donkey from the last link is beyond cute. :flirt:

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Title: Happy Birthday James Viscount Severn
Post by: Nighthawk on December 18, 2013, 12:35:41 pm
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Happy Birthday James Viscount Severn: Sophie Wessex's boy is adorable at six
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It's been a good year for royal babies. But the older youngsters are also a source of joy within the family too - especially James Viscount Severn, the son of Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Prince Edward, who celebrates his sixth birthday on 17 December.
ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2013121716190/jame-viscount-severn-birthday/

:bday-song: :box: hope you had a wonderful Birthday

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Fly on the wall on December 22, 2013, 10:52:55 pm
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Prince Edward and his family attended the Christmas Meeting at Ascot Racecourse in Ascot .
www.newmyroyals.com/2013/12/the-earl-and-countess-of-wessex.html

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: serene grace on December 23, 2013, 01:29:42 am
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ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2013122216274/sophie-wessex-presents-racing-trophy/
What a nice family.
Sophie and Edward look so nice together.
The children are certainly growing. Louise is getting tall and she looks a lot like The Queen when young , but with blonde hair and Edward.

Lady Louise's eye no longer look crosse, when the camera is on her, both eyes appear straight, IMO.
Little Viscount is so cute.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: berlin on December 23, 2013, 03:47:37 am
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I read somewhere that Louise wears an eyepatch when not out in the public. So I guess the non-surgical method worked greatly! I'm so happy for Louise.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Fly on the wall on December 23, 2013, 04:15:26 am
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Louise is all Edward

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: india on December 23, 2013, 11:12:01 am
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And the Queen.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: serene grace on December 23, 2013, 11:22:48 am
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Yup, combination of both.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Countess of Holland on December 23, 2013, 01:07:50 pm
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And Lord Severn reminds me of pictures of Prince Charles when young. Luckily for little James however, he doesn't have the ears of his uncle.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Jane23 on December 23, 2013, 02:13:30 pm
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She is all Liz !!! :flirt:

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Fly on the wall on January 13, 2014, 06:52:03 pm
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Royal Central ‏@royalcentral
Lady Louise, daughter of the Earl and Countess of Wessex, has had a successful operation on her eye late last year, Hello! Magazine reports.



Royal exclusive: Lady Louise Windsor undergoes eye surgery
The Queen's youngest granddaughter Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor has undergone successful eye surgery, HELLO! magazine has learnt.

Since Louise was born prematurely via an emergency Caesarean section, the ten-year-old has suffered from exotropia — a condition that turns the eyes outwards. Fortunately the charming young girl can now see normally, following the operation.

Royal watchers first noticed the difference in Louise's appearance when she accompanied her parents Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex for a day's racing at Royal Ascot last December.

Likewise, wellwishers who greeted the royal family outside Sandringham's St Mary Magdalene Church on Christmas morning noted the change.

www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2014011316497/lady-louise-windsor-eye-surgery/

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Stephanie on January 13, 2014, 10:22:32 pm
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:thumbsup:
The succesfull surgery will help her become more socially confident.
Little Louise will look everyone straight into the eye from now on!
IMO the only thing she needs in the next couple of years is braces.
Edward better get a shotgun to guard his porch when she grows up. :tehe:

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Pepe Le Skew on January 15, 2014, 06:29:55 am
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She is a beauty of a little girl! And maybe they'll spring for a new coat and some shoes that look less nursery school. Love this family, but realize she will be a little lady soon.

:flirt:

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Little light on January 16, 2014, 12:08:21 am
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The family always look happy to me. And Sophie gets better looking with age. A classy lady.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: india on January 16, 2014, 08:42:30 am
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Totally unlike WK.

Title: Happy Birthday Edward
Post by: Snokitty on March 08, 2014, 09:02:39 am
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www.express.co.uk/news/royal/463715/Prince-Edward-at-50-A-retrospective
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PRINCE EDWARD will be 50 on Monday. It is hard to believe the Queen’s youngest child – who is said to be her favourite – has reached half a century.

So will he look back on his life as he blows out his candles and think: “Thank God that’s in the past!”

After all, Edward’s life has always been one long struggle to be a royal with a difference.

Like his two brothers he attended Gordonstoun boarding school in northern Scotland with its spartan regime of cold showers, nonexistent radiators and lots of yomping in the heather. Prince Charles called it “absolute hell”.

Edward liked it more, was head boy and went off to Cambridge University with a C and two D A-level grades (eyebrows were raised as three As was the usual minimum requirement), the fourth of only five members of the Royal Family in history to have taken a degree.

:bday-song:

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Post by: CathyJane on March 08, 2014, 04:12:14 pm
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Happy birthday to Eddie

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Post by: Snokitty on March 09, 2014, 07:30:27 am
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www.express.co.uk/news/royal/463849/How-Prince-Edward-found-a-friend-in-Jesus
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ALWAYS the baby of the Royal Family, the Earl of Wessex reaches his half century tomorrow. We highlight 50 of the most important days of his life

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Post by: Countess of Holland on March 09, 2014, 09:45:16 am
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He seems to be the most down-to-earth of the bunch. Sure he is not perfect, but if we are put under such press scrutiny, no one is (I know I won't stand the test :tehe:).

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Post by: Snokitty on March 09, 2014, 02:56:19 pm
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Royal Central ‏@royalcentral 1h
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A photo of Prince Edward is to be released by Buckingham Palace tomorrow to mark his 50th birthday. It was taken by Millie Pilkington.

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Post by: Snokitty on March 09, 2014, 05:54:38 pm
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www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2576792/The-Queen-Prince-Phillip-arrive-prince-Edwards-50th-birthday.html
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The Queen and Prince Philip were dressed to the nines as they arrived for Prince Edward's 50th birthday in a car today.

The Earl Of Wessex, who is the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh's youngest son, turns half a century tomrrow and celebrations are being held at his family home in Bagshot Park, Surrey.

The Queen wore bright red lipstick and a pearl necklace and matching earrings with to go with her cream coat.

Other guests pictured arriving include Lord Linley and Tim and Lady Helen Taylor, who is a first cousin once removed of the Queen.

Prince Edward's family, including wife Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, and children Lady Louise, 10, and six-year-old James, Viscount Severn, are expected to attend.


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Title: Re: Happy Birthday Edward
Post by: Snokitty on March 09, 2014, 10:51:07 pm
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pbs.twimg.com/media/BiUbVBDCQAA0U1-.jpg

Peter Hunt ‏@bbcpeterhunt 17m
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Buckingham Palace has released this picture to mark Prince Edward's 50th birthday tomorrow.Pix Millie Pilkington pic.twitter.com/8egZGTUHPL

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Title: Re: Happy Birthday Edward
Post by: Jane23 on March 10, 2014, 11:05:25 am
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Beautiful picture !!! :flirt: :bday-song:

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Post by: Snokitty on March 10, 2014, 02:43:48 pm
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www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2577363/Happy-birthday-Prince-Edward-Royal-celebrates-half-century-alongside-Sophie-Wessex-walkabout.html
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He celebrated his half century yesterday with a party attended by the Queen and other ROyals.

But today Prince Edward showed no signs of heavy night as he arrived bright and early at a primary school today.

The Queen's youngest son and his wife, Countess of Wessex, paid a visit to Robert Browning primary school in Walworth, London to see work carried out by Kidscape, one of the charities to receive money from the Wessex Youth Trust, the charity the couple set up shortly before their marriage in 1999.

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Title: Re: Happy Birthday Edward
Post by: RoyalWatcher on March 10, 2014, 02:49:06 pm
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Happy Birthday Edward!

Very nice family photo!

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Title: Re: Happy Birthday Edward
Post by: Fly on the wall on March 10, 2014, 03:25:47 pm
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Sophie really gets down low for the kids

i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/03/10/article-2577363-1C2B015400000578-185_634x487.jpg


Happy b- day Edward

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Title: Re: Happy Birthday Edward
Post by: gingerboy24 on March 10, 2014, 03:53:28 pm
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Nice little article about Prince Edward's birthday. Can't believe queenie's youngest is 50.

katemiddletonreview.wordpress.com/2014/03/10/prince-edward-and-sophie-visit-primary-school-on-his-50th-birthday/

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Fly on the wall on March 11, 2014, 09:21:59 pm
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Sophie Wessex hits the hockey ground...but does her sporting prowess match up to school captain Kate's?
Sophie visited to the England woman's hockey team in Buckinghamshire
She has been Royal Patron of England Hockey since 2007

The Duchess of Cambridge made quite a scene when she joined the England Hockey team for training in her vibrant pink skinny jeans - which went on to sell out - in 2012.

And today, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, attempted to give her fellow Royal a run for her money in the sports stakes.

Sophie paid a visit to the England woman's hockey team at Bisham Abbey, Buckinghamshire and while she wasn't was captain of the 1st 11 at Marlborough College, she still proved she was a good sport as she got involved with a game.
www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2578342/Sophie-Countess-Wessex-hits-hockey-pitch-does-sporting-prowess-match-school-captain-Kates.html

Sophie did it better

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Snokitty on March 16, 2014, 09:08:36 pm
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www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2582057/My-kingdom-horse-Royal-family-day-Windsor-Prince-Edward-Countess-Wessex-watch-children-horseback.html
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Prince Edward, the Countess of Wessex and their children enjoyed a Royal family day out in the sunshine as they rode horses around the Queen's Windsor home.

The prince's 10-year-old daughter Lady Louise looked every inch the confident horsewoman as she went without a saddle to ride bareback around the grounds of Windsor Castle.

Her younger brother James, six, was led around by a stablehand as Edward, sporting pair of brown riding boots, walked alongside another horse and proud mother Sophie watched on.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Yooper on March 16, 2014, 09:36:27 pm
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It seems like a normal, royal family event but I wonder why the DM chose such unflattering photos of everybody. The children look downright sullen. Interesting.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: CathyJane on March 16, 2014, 11:09:07 pm
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To make Waity look good? :angry:

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Yooper on March 16, 2014, 11:11:29 pm
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^I wouldn't be surprised. Unfortunately.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Jane23 on March 17, 2014, 12:11:53 am
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Lovely family !!! :flirt:

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: cate1949 on March 17, 2014, 06:32:43 am
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the comments again are brutal - seems nothing even the well liked royals do now a days gets positive comments - very negative remarks all around

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Snokitty on March 18, 2014, 10:03:28 pm
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www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2583624/Sophie-Wessex-breaks-tears-opens-neonatal-unit-hospital-saved-life-gave-birth.html
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Sophie the Countess of Wessex made an emotional return to Frimley Park Hospital, where her two children were born, to officially open its new neonatal unit today.

The 49-year-old Royal, whose children, Louise, 10, and James, seven, were both born there, paid an hour-long visit to the hospital, where she met with mothers, fathers and babies.

The new unit is a direct result of the hospital's fundraising efforts. They managed to raise £150,000 in the Saving Tiny Lives campaign, which was reinvested into its special care baby unit, which welcomes fifteen new babies a day.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: buflesse on March 18, 2014, 10:55:24 pm
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She's wonderful.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Fly on the wall on March 19, 2014, 12:37:42 pm
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Sophie Countess of Wessex in tears as she re-visits hospital where she nearly died

PRINCE Edward's wife Sophie broke down in tears today when she opened a neonatal unit at the hospital where she nearly died giving birth.


The Countess of Wessex was overcome with emotion as she made a speech thanking staff at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey for helping to keep her and her daughter Lady Louise Windsor alive in November 2003 when she was rushed there eight months pregnant and dangerously ill from blood loss, forcing the Queen's gynaecologist Sir Marcus Setchell to perform an emergency caesarean.

"Thank you for inviting me here, it is good to be back in happier circumstances," she said.

"On behalf of the thousands of families you have helped I would like to say thank you and congratulations on raising the money for this fantastic facility."

"The service you provide is paramount and can literally make the difference between life and death, I can attest to that. It is rare to have the opportunity to thank people for the huge difference they have made at an important time in your life so I am so pleased to be here and to be able to say thank you in person."
www.express.co.uk/news/royal/465586/Sophie-Countess-of-Wessex-in-tears-as-she-re-visits-hospital-where-she-nearly-died

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Yooper on March 19, 2014, 03:34:04 pm
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She's awesome. ^

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Countess of Holland on March 19, 2014, 06:14:13 pm
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Busy lady...today she was in Ipswich.

www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/heart_centre_opening_1_3454107?storyId=1.3453355.1395238514

This week alone, Sophie has done more than Kate this entire year...well, except vacationing, the only think WK is good at.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: kolkomilko on June 27, 2014, 02:59:46 pm
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Quote from: Countess of Holland on June 27, 2014, 02:22:23 pm
Quote from: Kit on June 25, 2014, 11:56:21 pm
Looks like she's following Waity's lead. Perhaps she should have chosen a less revealing blouse that did not show her bra the second she leaned over.

I just don't understand why these royal women find it so difficult to dress appropriately and modestly. It's not a huge deal but she's spending the day with impressionable young girls and she's supposed to be a role model. Dress like a teacher for events involving children not Waity!


I am sorry but now you are looking for something to complain. I am not even sure you see her bra. You just see black; black blouse, black bra...perhaps.As for impressionable young girls...the UK has the highest rate of teen-age pregnancies, more than thousands of girls get pregnant before the age of 15 in the UK. All over the place, there are adds for lingery from Triumph etc. These girls have mothers who wear bra's (at least I hope they do).

A bra won't scar them for life. Now seeing Katy front and center without her panties on...now that is a different story.


:goodpost:

I do agree.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Kit on June 27, 2014, 03:34:32 pm
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Not looking to complain at all.

Like I said, it's not a huge deal but after almost 2 decades in pharma with a strict professional dress code, it's a bit inappropriate.

Perhaps it's just about perspective. I'm raising a young daughter and living in the U.S. I am disgusted by the clothing options available. I still remember when it was difficult to find pants that were not low rise for her when she was still in diapers. Now she's a tween and I want her to dress like a young girl. It's difficult to find clothing that is appropriate in a culture where even the Disney kids dress like playmates.

It's almost impossible to dress her without going the boutique route or online. Stores like Macy's, Kohl's, and Target are full of inappropriate clothing that is too revealing. I'm not a prude but my daughter at 5 or 7 or any age shouldn't be showing off her booty.

So as a mother battling a culture where young celebrities dress like escorts I appreciate it when female role models dress the part. When I tell my daughter that ladies don't show off their bits and then Sophie shows up in a revealing blouse proving otherwise, it makes my job as a parent more challenging.

We are southerners, tradition and values are sacred. Sophie's blouse wouldn't pass the school dress code for teachers or students. My post wasn't picking at Sophie instead it was a gentle reminder to remember her audience when dressing for events. Children are impressionable and model themselves after adults they look up to. Sophie is great and needs to be more careful IMO.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Countess of Holland on June 29, 2014, 05:26:21 pm
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The problem with blouses is that if they are a bit loose fitting, they can fall forward a bit when leaning over. Now you can avoid that by wearing a blouse that is very tight, but frankly I think that a blouse that is tight looks trashy; like the girls are going to burst out of the blouse. I call that the Kim Kardashian-lack-of-style.

Anyway, I don't think anyone in the UK was bothered and had you not commented on it, I wouldn't even have noticed it.



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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: cate1949 on June 29, 2014, 10:46:34 pm
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Kit I hear you re: clothes that are not sexualized for one's daughters - wait til you get to prom dresses - *pavement walker* dresses is what I thought they were.


I ended up making a lot of my girls clothes.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Fly on the wall on July 04, 2014, 08:17:28 pm
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Leeds TH NHS Trust @lthtrust .Jul 3
We were delighted to welcome HRH Sophie, Countess of Wessex, yesterday to open our new children's heart ward.
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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Countess of Holland on July 06, 2014, 11:56:21 am
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An amazing picture! If only Waity had half the genuine warmth and empathy of Sophie, she would have been more popular. But Waity doesn't do genuine and she doesn't do warmth nor empathy.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: YooperModerator on July 06, 2014, 01:54:59 pm
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^^You just can't fake that. And the photo was captured by an employee making it even more special for the crew and everyone involved.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Fly on the wall on July 21, 2014, 07:59:43 pm
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Countess Baywatch: Sophie Wessex is red-hot on holiday (and Edward has a beach body too)

First Prince Charles was bemused by being described as ‘quite buff’ during his 1970s sporting heyday. Now his brother Edward has unveiled his own toned torso on a family holiday in the Med.

Edward and Sophie Wessex – who also looked impressively trim in a dazzling red one-piece swimsuit – enjoyed a day at a public beach with their children on the tiny uninhabited island of Espalmador, off Ibiza, which is famous with some visitors for its naturist beaches and mud baths.

The Countess, who turns 50 next year, has been putting in a lot of work at the gym in a bid to keep up with the glamour of the Duchess of Cambridge – and it has clearly paid off.

Sophie has dropped a dress size and shed a stone in weight after taking hour-long exercise sessions several times a week with a personal trainer.

Edward, who celebrated his 50th in March, also looked trim. He has been so impressed by his wife’s transformation that he engaged the same trainer.
www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2698528/Countess-Baywatch-Sophie-Wessex-red-hot-holiday-Edward-beach-body-too.html

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Stephanie on July 21, 2014, 09:32:15 pm
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Edward looks good and Sophie looks hot in a swimsuit at 49.
And then Edward is considered the"confused" one. :dontknow:

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Countess of Holland on July 23, 2014, 09:54:42 am
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I almost fell on the floor when I read that Sophie is trying to catch up with Kate... We all know that Kate is the one who has a lot of catching up to do. And I am sure that someone like Sophie who is comfortable in her marriage, with her place in the family (she is said to be the Queen's favourite) has abolutely no reason to want to compete with Kate.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: cate1949 on July 23, 2014, 11:05:05 am
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^exactly

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Post by: CathyJane on July 24, 2014, 03:06:12 am
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Absolutely!!

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Fly on the wall on September 04, 2014, 03:40:56 am
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Earl, Countess of Wessex & kids attend National Paralympic Day in London


National Paralympic Day, an innovative event combining disability sport and art, was launched in 2013 to celebrate the achievements of ParalympicsGB and inspire participation in disability sports. Today, National Paralympic Day will take place at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, Centenary Square in Birmingham, and Chavasse Park in Liverpool. Tomorrow it will take place in Glasgow at the Braehead Centre. Thousands of people are expected to take part, try a disability sport and meet some of our great Paralympic medal winners. Here's full itinerary of today's events, including: Boccia/Goalball, Swimming and Wheelchair Basketball. People will also have a chance to meet the athletes.
hrhcountessofwessex.blogspot.ca/2014/08/earl-countess-of-wessex-kids-attend.html

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Post by: Fly on the wall on September 07, 2014, 04:11:13 am
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Ahoy there sailor! Sophie, Countess of Wessex poses for a selfie at the Royal Greenwich Tall Ships Regatta


The Countess of Wessex today attended the Falmouth to Royal Greenwich Tall Ships Regatta, meeting sailors at the finish line.
Sophie looked relaxed and happy as she chatted with the young sailors, even happily posing for a selfie with one lucky young man.
The 49-year-old wore a causal outfit for the outdoor event, choosing a bold pair of bright green cropped trousers, purple T-shirt with a white dolphin design, and navy blazer.
www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2745160/Ahoy-sailor-Sophie-Countess-Wessex-poses-selfie-Royal-Greenwich-Tall-Ships-Regatta.html

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Stephanie on September 07, 2014, 03:16:26 pm
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Sophie and Edward are ahelluva lot more "normal" then Barbie and Baldie.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: india on September 07, 2014, 03:53:55 pm
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:laugh:

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Post by: Fly on the wall on September 12, 2014, 05:32:20 pm
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The Sanctuary opening by HRH The Countess of Wessex
hrhcountessofwessex.blogspot.com/

youcancallmeduchess.tumblr.com/post/97306884644/thepompandthepagentry-leroyalrealm-the

she looks good

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: india on September 12, 2014, 09:33:37 pm
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Now this woman looks like true royalty. Classic, engaged and regal. She's fabulous and quite impressive.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Countess of Holland on September 15, 2014, 10:11:39 pm
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And to think Sophie is almost 20 years older than Lazy...

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Miss Hathaway on September 17, 2014, 06:55:19 pm
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Quote from: Countess of Holland on July 23, 2014, 09:54:42 am
I almost fell on the floor when I read that Sophie is trying to catch up with Kate... We all know that Kate is the one who has a lot of catching up to do. And I am sure that someone like Sophie who is comfortable in her marriage, with her place in the family (she is said to be the Queen's favourite) has abolutely no reason to want to compete with Kate.

There have been several reports that Sophie is trying to "keep up" with the younger royals. While Sophie definitely has a work ethic, she has every reason to want to compete with Kate because Kate [and other youngers royals] gets the coverage that Sophie craves. The Wessexes don't draw much attention, and Sophie is often identified in the news as Prince Andrew's wife.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Fly on the wall on October 01, 2014, 12:11:11 am
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Countess of Wessex visits Margate & Tunbridge Wells
www.newmyroyals.com/2014/09/countess-of-wessex-visits-margate.html

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: gingerboy24 on October 01, 2014, 02:07:56 pm
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Lovely photos. I read she can be a *female dog*, but she carries her public duties out very well, dressed for the occasion a high percentage of the time, and is natural with people and not forever looking for the camera to gurn at. Why do we not see Sophie and the others at engagements, always wasty looking a mess and getting things wrong. Very unfair on the royals who work hard all the time.

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Post by: Stephanie on October 01, 2014, 03:09:33 pm
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Let's hope Sophie never starts competing with Waity. :ick:
I can't see Sophie flashing her bits, embarrassing Edward, receiving diplomatic complaints, rolling in her lazy bed all day long while ordering another kitchen. :stop:
Keep up the good work, Sophster! :thumbsup:

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Post by: YooperModerator on October 04, 2014, 11:52:30 pm
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^^No double posting, please. Kindly be mindful of that. YM

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Post by: Miss Hathaway on October 05, 2014, 02:05:58 pm
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Quote from: Stephanie on October 04, 2014, 11:42:16 pm
Sophie and Edward, and many others, are the backbone of the monarchy.
They are making the monarchy seen and making it relevant in many respects.
Wimpo and Waity are only about headlines, they are making the pockets of the newspaper's bosses relevant. :ick:
Even Chuck, despite all of his faults, is a hard worker and not only when the camera's are on.
Sophie and Edward deserve more credit IMO.

At least for now, the reality is that William and Kate draws a larger crowd and gets the headlines. The Wessexes draw a very small number of people, have little media coverage, and often articles will identify Sophie as the wife of Prince Andrew. Charles is a hard worker as is Anne and Andrew. I believe they carry out more individual engagements than Edward and Sophie. The Wessexes are very well rewarded for the appearances that they make.

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Post by: Countess of Holland on October 05, 2014, 06:01:33 pm
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Oh, it is absolutely true that Anne works harder than any of her siblings. But for all the brouhaha about Willy and Waity, they royal work is beyond disappointing.

In 2013 the number of (total) engagements were, according to The Times:
Edward:258
Sophie: 133
William: 62
Kate:

So when it comes to people being paid more than they are worth...take a lot at Wimpo and Waity.

Anne is just heavily underpaid, als are, for example, the Gloucesters (201 engagements for the Duke, 124 for the Duchess of Gloucester).

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Post by: Miss Hathaway on October 07, 2014, 08:53:38 pm
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^^
Oh, I agree that there is something odd about the Cambridges holding back. However, when they DO venture out, they draw the crowds. Not as large as in the golden years of Diana, but still, they are the biggest crowd magnet at least for now. They boost the profile of the British monarchy more than any other than Her Majesty. While the Wessexes carry out more individual assignments, they draw very few people -- just a scattering per engagement. The media doesn't give them coverage. So, while they may be dutiful, they're not boosting the profile of the monarchy or the charities on a scale to match that of the Cambridges. And they never will. If people decided they are fed up with the Cambridges, they aren't going to put Edward on the throne -- they'll just be done with the whole thing.

Princess Anne is a category to herself as the Princess Royal. She works, seems to enjoy it, and just gets on with it. I don't know that I agree that she is "heavily" underpaid. She does have a very nice estate. The Gloucesters just carry on with their charities and helping the Queen, and aren't looking for glory. Sophie is trying to make headlines by competing with the younger generation with the clothes and the posing. She needs to settle down, recognize her position in the system, and be content with her lot.

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Post by: Alexandrine on October 07, 2014, 09:13:18 pm
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^I quite agree with your post. They also keep working because they need the money the Queen gives them. After the mess Sophie and Edward made they couldn't keep their private ventures.

Though I think that even if other royals do not draw the crowds their duties are also important. People also hear from friends/colleagues or whatever that this royal did this or visited somewhere and that also improves the image. Crowds are important but building reputation from constant work is also good. This is why Anne is good considered.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Stephanie on October 07, 2014, 09:15:28 pm
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The Wessexes are seen allright.
The press may not give them enough coverage but they are seen by actual people at actual events.
That is a huge boost for the organizations they work with and a valuable contribution IMO.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: AnaBolena on October 09, 2014, 02:47:28 am
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IMO Kate and willy will appeal to the sycophants- Sophie and Edward will appeal to the true, mature, die hard lovers of the monarchy.

Kate and Co are a flash in the pan, a pinch of salt in the sea - they gather fools now and fools will pay later whilst the Wessexes will keep on, rather like classics - you can't get rid of class. :cookie:

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Countess of Holland on October 09, 2014, 10:58:12 am
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It is like the former Queen Beatrix said: popularity is temporary. She was never bothered by the popularity numbers because se realised that teh survival of the monarchy is not based on temporary things like the popularity of one person at one specific time in history.

William and Kate are popular with a certain group of people, but that popularity is temporary and will be lost once they are getting older. And they will have gained no respect once that happens because they have done nothing to get respect.
Edward and Sophie may not be as popular (mostly because the press didn't build them up like they build up Kate), but they have garnered respect among people who have worked with them. People who are active with the charities they support, people they have met through their work, their visits etc. Edward and Sophie are the backbone of the monarchy, like the Gloucesters and Kents were before them (and still are). Not as visible as the 'golden couple' but after having suffered a hernia, I can tell you that a good backbone is more important than having a nice face or well-shaped 'girls' for the overall state of an institution.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Miss Hathaway on October 09, 2014, 12:48:04 pm
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Quote from: Alexandrine on October 07, 2014, 09:13:18 pm
^I quite agree with your post. They also keep working because they need the money the Queen gives them. After the mess Sophie and Edward made they couldn't keep their private ventures.

Though I think that even if other royals do not draw the crowds their duties are also important. People also hear from friends/colleagues or whatever that this royal did this or visited somewhere and that also improves the image. Crowds are important but building reputation from constant work is also good. This is why Anne is good considered.

Yes, they are quite dependent upon the Queen to keep up their extravagant lifestyle. And their "private" money from their "private" ventures was quite tied in to their royal status. Ardent was totally propped up by investors who were friends of Philip's. Sophie could never have started her PR company without her relationship with the queen's son. So they've never really been "independent" career people as some like to believe they were.

And I do agree with you that the work of minor royals is also important. Even if only ten people are there, good work always creates good will. My point re Sophie is that Sophie is not content with being a Duchess of Gloucester and content with doing good work for its sake and to serve the monarchy. No, Sophie is trying to compete with the A Team. But the monarchy isn't going to live or die based upon how many plaques the Countess of Wessex unveils this month. It all depends on Charles, Camilla, William, Kate and Harry. If this group doesn't get it together, it doesn't matter how gracious and hard-working the minor royals are -- it will be over for all of them.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Stephanie on October 09, 2014, 02:51:07 pm
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I don't think so, parliament also has a say in how things are organized and I don't think they will be happy with forking out bizarre amounts of money and seeing nothing in return.
Let's face it, when HM passes away Chuck and Camzilla are elderly.
Camzilla is pretty lazy, as is Wimpo and Waity, well...you know.
That means that Harry will have to do all of this work pretty much by himself.
That IMO will never happen.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: AnaBolena on October 09, 2014, 07:16:07 pm
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Since when has laziness, exhibitionism and such tasteless behaviors been classified as 'A Team' material? IMO W and K go beyond anything even a normal 'mor@l' person would accept. But I guess that's it - each of us have our own values and will appreciate the same in others. :tehe: :cookie:

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Miss Hathaway on October 09, 2014, 07:24:12 pm
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Quote from: AnaBolena on October 09, 2014, 07:16:07 pm
Since when has laziness, exhibitionism and such tasteless behaviors been classified as 'A Team' material? IMO W and K go beyond anything even a normal 'mor@l' person would accept. But I guess that's it - each of us have our own values and will appreciate the same in others. :tehe: :cookie:


It's called the "Line of Succession". Nothing to do with mor@ls or preferences. :king:

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Alexandrine on October 09, 2014, 09:31:13 pm
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Let's say first that I'm biased, I don't like the Wessex. I don't see how Wessex > Cambs.

I agree that Sophie tries to compete. She was quite lucky because both Diana and Fergie disappeared when she married into the family but it also made her feel entitled to a role that it was not hers.

Then we have the stupid blunder she made when she should have known better www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-35008/Queen-outraged-Sophie-comments.html

We do not know much about her because a)she doesn't sell and b) she is not divorced. If she got out of the RF I'm sure we would read many interesting things about her.

But their kids are cute.
Quote from: Stephanie on October 09, 2014, 02:51:07 pm
I don't think so, parliament also has a say in how things are organized and I don't think they will be happy with forking out bizarre amounts of money and seeing nothing in return.
Let's face it, when HM passes away Chuck and Camzilla are elderly.
Camzilla is pretty lazy, as is Wimpo and Waity, well...you know.
That means that Harry will have to do all of this work pretty much by himself.
That IMO will never happen.

So true.

It also doesn't make sense how Charles want to do it.

In Norway it fits because the RF has a limited role and there is no tradition of attending every opening of an envelope like in UK.

Charles could be around 70. Not a good age to do a lot of work. Camz... at 70 will do the minimum.

Then we have the goldie couple. Will will avoid working by starting a new career who knows where. Kate will on her 8 pregnancy by that time. So no work from here.

Harry and wife/husband will not be able to do everything and Harry may continue on working in the military.

Andrew/Wessex/Gloucesters/Kent will be of a certain age.

So to sum up all work will end up being done by P. George and his seventh siblings. :dontknow: :cookie:

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Miss Hathaway on October 10, 2014, 02:52:05 pm
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Quote from: Alexandrine on October 09, 2014, 09:31:13 pm
Let's say first that I'm biased, I don't like the Wessex. I don't see how Wessex > Cambs.

I agree that Sophie tries to compete. She was quite lucky because both Diana and Fergie disappeared when she married into the family but it also made her feel entitled to a role that it was not hers.

Then we have the stupid blunder she made when she should have known better www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-35008/Queen-outraged-Sophie-comments.html

We do not know much about her because a)she doesn't sell and b) she is not divorced. If she got out of the RF I'm sure we would read many interesting things about her.

But their kids are cute.

^^^ Oh, thank you! Precisely! Sophie Rhys-Jones married into a very unusual situation with there being no Princess of Wales or Duchess of York. Therefore, she was the Second Lady after the Queen. It went to her head and has made her think that she should be more than she is; hence her campaign to get herself noticed since 2011. It really is very amusing. :tehe:

I am tickled by the fact that much was made about Sophie being the favorite since she rode in the car with the Queen at family functions. However, Sophie has stopped riding in the car with the Queen since Kate married in; have you noticed? Sophie saw that while she was stuck in the car, Kate was getting all the attention and photos. LOL. So Sophie dumped her mother-in-law and is out there hoofing it with the rest of the gang, trying to get noticed!
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Quote from: Stephanie on October 09, 2014, 02:51:07 pm
I don't think so, parliament also has a say in how things are organized and I don't think they will be happy with forking out bizarre amounts of money and seeing nothing in return.
Let's face it, when HM passes away Chuck and Camzilla are elderly.
Camzilla is pretty lazy, as is Wimpo and Waity, well...you know.
That means that Harry will have to do all of this work pretty much by himself.
That IMO will never happen.

So true.

It also doesn't make sense how Charles want to do it.

In Norway it fits because the RF has a limited role and there is no tradition of attending every opening of an envelope like in UK.

Charles could be around 70. Not a good age to do a lot of work. Camz... at 70 will do the minimum.

Then we have the goldie couple. Will will avoid working by starting a new career who knows where. Kate will on her 8 pregnancy by that time. So no work from here.

Harry and wife/husband will not be able to do everything and Harry may continue on working in the military.

Andrew/Wessex/Gloucesters/Kent will be of a certain age.

So to sum up all work will end up being done by P. George and his seventh siblings. :dontknow: :cookie:


I agree about a slimmed down monarchy, too. I think the Yorks should be pulled in. Camilla doesn't appear to be in the best health. Who knows if Kate is ever going to get with the program. And Harry's wife is yet to be determined. A decision really does need to be made about the Yorks.

Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Miss Hathaway on November 13, 2014, 05:48:13 pm
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^ Okay. I know you think Kate is an inappropriate mess. But just to change it up a bit, let's compare Sophie to the Queen and Anne. Would the Queen and Anne wear a see-through lace skirt when meeting dignitaries on an official engagement? Would the Queen and Anne show cleavage at church or on official engagements? Is this appropriate?

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Fly on the wall on November 13, 2014, 06:54:56 pm
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The Countess of Wessex and @girlguiding unveil a special quilt made to raise awareness of @jdrfuk and type 1 diabetes
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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: CathyJane on November 14, 2014, 01:46:06 am
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Quote from: Miss Hathaway on November 13, 2014, 05:48:13 pm
^ Okay. I know you think Kate is an inappropriate mess. But just to change it up a bit, let's compare Sophie to the Queen and Anne. Would the Queen and Anne wear a see-through lace skirt when meeting dignitaries on an official engagement? Would the Queen and Anne show cleavage at church or on official engagements? Is this appropriate?


No they wouldn't, otoh they wouldn't touch or hug anyone while Sophie always does.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Miss Hathaway on November 14, 2014, 03:08:50 pm
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^ I'm failing to make the connection between appropriate dress and touching, unless we talking about how uncomfortable it is for Sophie to hug a child up next to her plunging neckline. That is kind of creepy. :shy:

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Fly on the wall on November 21, 2014, 02:03:07 am
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Sophie gets stitching at London College of Fashion: Countess of Wessex joins students at the sewing machine


Sophie Wessex was at London College of Fashion to try her hand at working a sewing machine this afternoon - for the second time in seven days.

Last week saw the Countess put the finishing touches to a charity quilt during a reception for a group of Girl Guides at Buckingham Palace.

And the royal put her new found skills to good use as she tried out various techniques on an industrial machine during a sewing session.

www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2842669/Sophie-gets-stitching-London-College-Fashion-Countess-Wessex-joins-students-sewing-machine.html

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Miss Hathaway on November 22, 2014, 07:11:46 pm
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^ This is a much better look for Sophie. I really like the scarf. :thumbsup:

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: KGap on November 22, 2014, 07:30:40 pm
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Sophie looks smashing!!!

Her funeral outfit wasn't a winner, fashion wise, but it wasn't inappropriate.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Fly on the wall on November 30, 2014, 12:53:23 am
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Edward, what ARE you doing? Prince appears to be aiming gun perilously close to his six-year-old son on shooting trip
Peering intently down the barrel of his 12-bore shotgun, Prince Edward steadies himself and takes aim… then, astonishingly, appears to shoot over the head of his young son.

By any standards it is a startling image and evidence, it would seem, that Edward has broken one of the cardinal rules of gun safety.

Instead of shooting with his son behind him, which good practice dictates, six-year-old James, Viscount Severn – wearing ear defenders – appears to be 10ft in front, and only a few feet to his father’s side.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2854411/Edward-doing-Prince-appears-aiming-gun-perilously-close-young-son.html

well well well

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: KGap on November 30, 2014, 03:51:10 am
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The angle looks off to me. Not to mention he is aiming for a bird, not the kid. Tying to stir up trouble.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: FortressODaveBarry on November 30, 2014, 03:55:05 am
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Doesn't matter that he was specifically aiming for the bird and not the kid. We were taught in hunting safety class you never, ever shoot while someone else (especially a pet and a child!) aimlessly wandering around the line of fire

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: KGap on November 30, 2014, 04:21:47 am
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I realize that, but it just seems like they are trying to stir up another royal scandel.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Stargazer on November 30, 2014, 06:08:04 am
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It does look odd. Why pixelate his son's face? Is this to do with the Leveson inquiry? Should they be running the pictures at all?

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: KGap on November 30, 2014, 06:36:48 am
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I don't know what factors go into pixelating. They will pixelate some celebrity children's faces and others they leave alone.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Miss Hathaway on December 02, 2014, 05:46:39 pm
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Quote from: Fly on the wall on November 30, 2014, 12:53:23 am
Edward, what ARE you doing? Prince appears to be aiming gun perilously close to his six-year-old son on shooting trip
Peering intently down the barrel of his 12-bore shotgun, Prince Edward steadies himself and takes aim… then, astonishingly, appears to shoot over the head of his young son.

By any standards it is a startling image and evidence, it would seem, that Edward has broken one of the cardinal rules of gun safety.

Instead of shooting with his son behind him, which good practice dictates, six-year-old James, Viscount Severn – wearing ear defenders – appears to be 10ft in front, and only a few feet to his father’s side.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2854411/Edward-doing-Prince-appears-aiming-gun-perilously-close-young-son.html

well well well

Well, I'm just happy to see the Wessex boy out and about. He is hidden away tighter than Rapunzel! Will this be the year that James will actually get to join the Family at Christmas? Walk to church, etc?

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Mandosiel on December 02, 2014, 06:07:14 pm
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Another non-story, if you look at where Edward and James are standing. Edward is to the left of James who's standing more off to the side and on the grass and Edward is more in the mud, it may look like James was right under the barrel of his gun from a side view, but he wasn't. Media doesn't pay attention to details like that though. :looky:

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Miss Hathaway on December 02, 2014, 11:30:33 pm
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Quote from: Mandosiel on December 02, 2014, 06:07:14 pm
Another non-story, if you look at where Edward and James are standing. Edward is to the left of James who's standing more off to the side and on the grass and Edward is more in the mud, it may look like James was right under the barrel of his gun from a side view, but he wasn't. Media doesn't pay attention to details like that though. :looky:

I agree. The more interesting story is why James has been so reclusive compared to other royal children.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Rosella on December 02, 2014, 11:57:50 pm
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Quote from: Miss Hathaway on December 02, 2014, 11:30:33 pm
Quote from: Mandosiel on December 02, 2014, 06:07:14 pm
Another non-story, if you look at where Edward and James are standing. Edward is to the left of James who's standing more off to the side and on the grass and Edward is more in the mud, it may look like James was right under the barrel of his gun from a side view, but he wasn't. Media doesn't pay attention to details like that though. :looky:

I agree. The more interesting story is why James has been so reclusive compared to other royal children.

I don't think that James has been reclusive really. He has been photographed on family occasions. It's just that the Press and photographers aren't so interested in the Wessex family as they are in the more senior royals, so they don't get the publicity.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Miss Hathaway on December 03, 2014, 01:52:19 am
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^He has been photographed on the few outings he's been on. No Christmases, ever. William, Harry, Beatrice, Eugenie, Zara, Peter, and I even remember Linley's tiny daughter all walking to church on Christmas morning at much younger ages than James.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Countess of Holland on December 03, 2014, 07:33:47 am
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The Wessex-couple are minor royals, as you always love to tell us. If the parents are 'minor royals', the children are even less than minor royals and have a bigger 'right' to privacy. It is most likely that Louise and James will have to earn their own living in, say, 20 years and will not be paid by the tax-payers. They won't have any royal role so they don't have to be nudged into a public role/ profile like the Wales-boys from a very young age.

Furthermore, when the royals get together there is a rule that 1 or 2 stay behind, and with the Cambridge wedding that was James. So if some tragedy occurs, a descendant of Queen Elizabeth II is still alive and kicking (and able to procreate...which would be harder for the Duke of York or the Princess Royal).
The idea of keeping one away from the flock isn't all that strange; at the annual State of the Union, one member who is in line for the presidency (a Cabinet Member) is kept as an undisclosed location so that if something happens at the US Capitol, there is never a power-void.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Miss Hathaway on December 03, 2014, 01:15:31 pm
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Quote from: Countess of Holland on December 03, 2014, 07:33:47 am
The Wessex-couple are minor royals, as you always love to tell us. If the parents are 'minor royals', the children are even less than minor royals and have a bigger 'right' to privacy. It is most likely that Louise and James will have to earn their own living in, say, 20 years and will not be paid by the tax-payers. They won't have any royal role so they don't have to be nudged into a public role/ profile like the Wales-boys from a very young age.

Furthermore, when the royals get together there is a rule that 1 or 2 stay behind, and with the Cambridge wedding that was James. So if some tragedy occurs, a descendant of Queen Elizabeth II is still alive and kicking (and able to procreate...which would be harder for the Duke of York or the Princess Royal).
The idea of keeping one away from the flock isn't all that strange; at the annual State of the Union, one member who is in line for the presidency (a Cabinet Member) is kept as an undisclosed location so that if something happens at the US Capitol, there is never a power-void.

None of the above -- while interesting -- answers the question: Why is James the only member of the Royal Family to never have gone to church with his family on Christmas morning? Peter and Zara went every year at very young ages and they are more "private" than the Wessex children.

And I'm not buying the idea that James is the designated survivor if the rest of the family is blown up "King Ralph" style. :king:

Maybe this year he will be allowed to join them. He is seven or close to it. He should be with his family. :-

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Countess of Holland on December 03, 2014, 01:33:16 pm
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I am sure the Earl and Countess of Wessex will take him with them when they feel he is ready for it. Louise only joined the family 2 years ago (maybe 3, time is going so fast) so it could very well be the case that this year he will be present.

The boy might be overly active which makes sitting through a church-service harder at such a young age. And because he is who he is, more eyes will be focussed on him, so aother child might get away with a bored look or a yawn, Lord Severn might not. So for his sake and to protect him from 'Elizabeth Lauten'-types, the Wessex-couple might have decided to keep him at home.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Miss Hathaway on December 03, 2014, 01:58:42 pm
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William and Harry were quite active and sometimes naughty yet were always in the public eye at Family functions. There are several famous photos of Diana chastising an exuberant Harry sticking out his tongue.

And of course more eyes were focused on them than would ever be focused on Lord Severn.

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Stephanie on December 05, 2014, 05:22:43 pm
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www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2862439/Sophie-Countess-Wessex-flies-Germany-present-medals-British-troops-leave-Afghanistan.html :thumbsup:

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Title: Re: The Wessex Family: News and Photos
Post by: Miss Hathaway on December 05, 2014, 06:06:35 pm
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^ An interesting look. . . like a purple mushroom . . .

She really needs some styling advice. :shy:

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