Gang of four ‘utterly trustworthy’ women rallying round the Queen in her moment of grief

A tearful Countess of Wessex yesterday described the Queen as ‘amazing’ as she and her husband Prince Edward comforted Her Majesty at Windsor Castle. The couple had been the first to visit the grieving Monarch, and as they left the castle Sophie was visibly upset. She is one of four loyal, discreet and ‘utterly trustworthy’ … Read more

Prince Philip dies: Granddaughter Lady Louise goes carriage driving in tribute

Lady Louise Windsor paid a touching tribute to her grandfather Prince Philip today as she was spotted out carriage driving in the grounds of Windsor Castle on the morning of his death. Prince Edward and Sophie the Countess of Wessex‘s daughter, 17, could be seen participating in the hobby that she shared with her grandfather the … Read more

Edward will become the Duke of Edinburgh but will have to wait until Charles is king

The Duke of Edinburgh‘s title will eventually pass on to his youngest son, Prince Edward, it was confirmed today – but he will have to wait until after the death of the Queen and his brother Charles becomes king because of royal protocols.  Buckingham Palace decided he would one day succeed his father as Duke … Read more

Diana’s designer admits constantly dressing up was ‘relentless’ for Princess of Wales

A designer who dressed Princess Diana for ten years has revealed he had to style her ‘like she was going to a wedding every day’ – while insisting she was the ‘perfect client’ throughout their friendship  British fashion designer Bruce Oldfield, whose patrons include the Duchess of Cornwall and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, opened up about his … Read more

Sophie Wessex cuts a casual figure as she continues to volunteer amid Covid-19 pandemic

The Countess of Wessex cut a casual figure as she continued her volunteering efforts by packing food parcels for healthcare staff on Tuesday – just days after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s Oprah Winfrey interview caused shockwaves across the globe. Sophie Wessex, 56, opted for a short padded khaki jacket and blue jeans as she … Read more

Buckingham Palace shares a picture of Prince Edward to mark the Earl of Wessex’s 57th birthday 

Happy birthday, Prince Edward! Queen marks her youngest son’s 57th birthday with a photo as he celebrates amid fallout from Harry and Meghan’s bombshell interview Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and the Queen’s third son, is turning 57 today  Buckingham Palace has marked the event on social media with a picture  The Earl, who is … Read more

Commonwealth Day Celebration: The Queen’s words of hope ahead of Harry and Meghan interview

With a dash of Countryfile, a smattering of The Choir and more than a hint of 3pm on Christmas Day, this was not so much ‘A Celebration for Commonwealth Day’ – as BBC1 called it – as a genuine royal variety performance. We saw the Queen striding happily through Windsor Castle – talking about ‘selfless … Read more

Buoyant Queen’s issues words of hope ahead of Harry and Meghan’s interview, writes ROBERT HARDMAN 

With a dash of Countryfile, a smattering of The Choir and more than a hint of 3pm on Christmas Day, this was not so much ‘A Celebration for Commonwealth Day’ – as BBC1 called it – as a genuine royal variety performance. We saw the Queen striding happily through Windsor Castle – talking about ‘selfless … Read more

Countess of Wessex volunteers at a Covid-19 vaccination centre

Sophie Wessex has begun volunteering at a vaccination centre during lockdown to assist the Covid-19 jab rollout across the country. The Countess of Wessex, 56, who is the Grand President of St John Ambulance and a care volunteer for the charity, joined helpers at a centre in south-west London on Thursday after completing her training. … Read more

Prince Edward tells Sky News of ‘ups and downs’ of homeschooling his children

Prince Edward admits his children are ‘chalk and cheese’ when it comes to homeschooling and says that Lady Louise, 17, has ‘struggled’ while her younger brother thinks it’s ‘fantastic’ Prince Edward said two children have been ‘chalk and cheese’ at homeschooling The earl said that Lady Louise, 17, has ‘struggled a bit with the online … Read more