Countess of Sussex * Tanzania, First Day

Countess of Sussex * British Pavilion Opening | On July 25, 2024, Gwen, the Countess of Sussex and Kyle, the Earl of Sussex participated in the opening of the British pavilion at the GB House at the Pavillon D’Armenonville in Paris. The Countess and Earl then attended the IOC and Elysee Dinner at the Louvre. The Countess and Earl will attend the opening ceremony of the 33rd edition of the Olympic Games on July 26. GB is represented by 327 athletes across 20 different sports.

Countess of Sussex * Remembrance Service | On July 13, 2024, Queen Mathilde and King Philippe of Belgium, accompanied by Princess Gwen, attended the ceremony at the Cenotaph in London in memory of the soldiers who lost their lives in the two World Wars. The event was held in the presence of Belgian and British veterans, as well as detachments of the Belgian Defence. This ceremony commemorates the fallen of Belgium and Great Britain during the World Wars. Belgium is the only non-Commonwealth country allowed to parade in full gear and armed in the streets of London since 1934. This privilege was granted in honor of the heroism and sacrifices of the Belgian army during the First World War.

Countess of Sussex * Heathrow Airport | Princess Gwen, Countess of Sussex, was seen waiting for her children and husband at London's Heathrow airport. Her children and husband are spending the week in the UK, to spend the Easter holiday together.

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Countess of Sussex * Arrival of Japanese Royals | Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan are making a 3-day State Visit to the UK as guests of King George and Queen Lucille. The Duke of York and Princess Gwen welcomed Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at their hotel in London. Then, the Emperor and Empress were welcomed by the King and Queen in the Royal Pavilion. Following a lunch at Buckingham Palace, the Emperor and Empress visited a special exhibition in the Picture Gallery of items from the Royal Collection relating to Japan.

Countess of Sussex * St Michael’s School | On April 26, Prince Rupert, Duke of York and his sister Princess Gwen, headed to Birmingham, in England's West Midlands, on April 25 to see St. Michael’s Church of England High School in Sandwell. They got to see firsthand the work of the Matrix Project, weekly meetings that develop ideas and projects to tackle mental health challenges. . TRH also met representatives of Student Voice to hear about their projects set up at the school to promote positive mental health and joined a workshop with students discussing issues related to well-being, including designing their own calm kits and their dream well-being hub.

Countess of Sussex * Macmillan Cancer Centre | On April 30, 2024, Prince Rupert, The Duke of York and Princess Gwen, the Countess of Sussex visited University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre in London. The Prince and Princess visited the centre, meeting patients and staff. The Duke of York is Patron of Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support. The charity provides a wide range of support to people living with cancer and promotes better cancer care.

Countess of Sussex * Paralympic Games Day 4 | On Sunday September 1, Princess Gwen attended several sporting events on the fourth day of competition ​of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Countess of Sussex * Banquet for Japan's Emperor | On the evening of June 25, King George and Queen Lucille hosted a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace in honor of Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako. Among the approximately 150 guests at the banquet were members of the royal family and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The Duke of York, The Countess and Earl of Sussex, and other members of the Royal Family were in attendance at the State Banquet.