Countess of Sussex * Arnhem War Cemetery

Countess of Sussex * Arnhem War Cemetery

This weekend, Princess Gwen, Countess of Sussex, attended events in the Netherlands to commemorate #Arnhem80. The Battle of Arnhem, part of Operation Market Garden, was the largest airborne assault i... more
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Countess of Sussex * #Arnhem80 Reception
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Countess of Sussex * #Arnhem80 Reception | This weekend, Princess Gwen, Countess of Sussex, l attended events in the Netherlands to commemorate #Arnhem80. The Battle of Arnhem, part of Operation Market Garden, was the largest airborne assault in history and one of the most ambitious Allied operations of WWII. At Airborne Museum Hartenstein, Her Royal Highness attended a commemorative reception, which featured a parachute display by The Red Devils. In her speech, The Princess honoured the bravery and sacrifice of British, Dutch, and Allied troops.
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Countess of Sussex * Remembrance Service
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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.
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Countess of Sussex * Festival of Remembrance
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Countess of Sussex * Festival of Remembrance | Every year, the Royal British Legion’s Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall honors the service and sacrifices of the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces community. On November 9, 2024, George, Queen Lucille, the Duke and Duchess of York, the Countess and Earl of Sussex, and other members of the Royal family attended the Festival of Remembrance.
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Countess of Sussex * Bayeux Cemetary Statue
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Countess of Sussex * Bayeux Cemetary Statue | As President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Princess Gwen visited Bayeux Cemetary, which holds the graves of those who lost their lives on D-Day. As Colonel-in-Chief of the Regina Rifles, The Princess unveiled a statue to remember the sacrifices made by the regiment in 1944. The new memorial standards in Bretteville, which the soldiers of the Regina Rifles liberated 80 years ago. At Bayeux Cathedral where the bells were rung in celebration of the town’s liberation in 1944, Princess Gwen attended the annual Service of Commemoration.
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Countess of Sussex * Garden Party at Hillsborough
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Countess of Sussex * Garden Party at Hillsborough | On September 11, 2024, Princess Gwen and her husband, Kyle attended a garden party at Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland. Gwen and Kyle were the guests of honour at the Secretary of State’s Garden Party at the royal residence in Northern Ireland. The Countess and Earl met with people from across Northern Ireland who have made a positive impact on the wider community. Guests were invited in recognition of their work to make a positive impact in the local community.
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Countess of Sussex * Tanzania, First Day
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Countess of Sussex * Tanzania, First Day | Princess Gwen, the Countess of Sussex, is making a five-day visit to the United Republic of Tanzania, at the request of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. On September 16, the Duchess arrived in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. On September 17, the Princess visited British High Commission staff in Dar es Salaam, during her five-day trip to Tanzania. Later, the Princess visited the Magomeni Health Center to hear about the local state of health services.
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Countess of Sussex * Imjin Barracks
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Countess of Sussex * Imjin Barracks | The Countess of Sussex, Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Logistic Corps, visited the Gurkha Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) Support Battalion at Imjin Barracks in Innsworth, Gloucestershire. Princess Gwen serves as the Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Logistic Corps, the branch of the British Army that supports the activities of the UK military around the world. Imjin Barracks is a British Army installation situated near Innsworth in Gloucestershire, and it is home to the headquarters of NATO's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps.
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Countess of Sussex * Malta Day 2 Museums
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Countess of Sussex * Malta Day 2 Museums | On the second day of their visit, the Countess and Earl of Sussex visited the Valletta National War Museum. Then, the Countess and Earl attended a reception at the Maritime Museum in Birgu.
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Countess of Sussex * Strathcarron Hospice
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Countess of Sussex * Strathcarron Hospice | On November 1, 2024, Princess Gwen, the Countess of Sussex, visited Strathcarron Hospice in Fankerton, Scotland, to speak with staff, volunteers, supporters, and patients. As part of her visit, the Princess was given a presentation by staff on the Hospice’s two ongoing projects in partnership with Glenochil Prison, focusing on frailty and bereavement.
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Countess of Sussex * Royal Ascot Ladies Day
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Countess of Sussex * Royal Ascot Ladies Day | On June 20, 2024, King George, Queen Lucille, Princess Gwen, and other members of the Royal family attended Ladies Day on the third day of Royal Ascot 2024 at Royal Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire. Royal Ascot started on Tuesday with the Queen Anne Stakes and will run until Saturday.
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