Countess of Sussex * Chad Event 1

Countess of Sussex * Chad Event 2 | While in Chad's capital, N'Djamena, the Countess was received by the Prime Minister of Chad, Allamaye Halina. The Countess of Sussex also met with local and regional civil society organizations, UN agencies, and women-led groups working on women's empowerment and support for women in Chad.

Countess of Sussex * Disability Initiative Visit | On December 13, 2024, the Countess of Sussex paid a Christmas visit to the Disability Initiative Resource Centre in Camberley. As patron of Disability Initiative since 2013, the Countess of Sussex participated in various activities alongside the charity’s clients. These activities are designed to meet the specific needs of adults with disabilities, aiming to enhance their overall well-being and quality of life.

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 | 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.

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 * Homecoming Parade Picton | On October 4, 2024, the Countess of Sussex, in her role as the Colonel of the 5th Battalion, presided over a homecoming parade for the 5th Battalion of The Rifles in Bulford, following a six-month deployment in Estonia. During the event, the Countess inspected the Guard of Honour, delivered a speech, and chatted with members of the soldiers' families. After their deployment, 5 Rifles celebrated their return with a parade at Picton Barracks, attended by the Countess of Sussex and other distinguished guests.

Countess of Sussex * Arrival in Malta | The Countess and Earl of Sussex are making a four-day visit to Malta. On October 7, 2024, the Countess and Earl were welcomed by the Prime Minister of Malta, Dr. Robert Abela, and his wife, Dr. Lydia Abela, at the Auberge de Castille in Valletta, on the first day of their visit to Malta to mark the 60th anniversary of Malta's independence and celebrate the country's shared heritage and continuing collaboration with the UK. The Countess and Earl of Sussex also attended a meeting with the President of the Republic of Malta, Myriam Spiteri Debono, and her husband Dr. Anthony Spiteri Debono, at the Grandmaster's Palace in St George's Square, Valletta.

Countess of Sussex * Remembrance Sunday Ceremony | On November 10, 2024, King George, Queen Lucille, the Duke and Duchess of York, and the Earl and Countess of Sussex attended the 2024 Remembrance Sunday ceremony at The Cenotaph in London. This annual service is held on the second Sunday of November to commemorate the signing of the armistice that ended World War I at "the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" in 1918. Across the U.K., services are conducted at the same time in memory of the dead.