The Countess of Sussex * HM Naval Base Clyde

Countess of Sussex * Visiting HMS Venturer | On April 12, Princess Gwen visited the Royal Navy’s newest frigate, HMS Venturer, which is currently under construction in Rosyth. ⚓️ As Sponsor of the ship, HRH will have the opportunity to attend key moments in HMS Venturer’s life, such as the naming and commissioning ceremonies, and will receive regular updates on the ship’s deeds and the activities of the 100-plus men and women on board. This week, with the frigate still under construction, the ship’s company were introduced to their new sponsor as The Princess toured the assembly facility and HMS Venturer herself.

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 * ceremony on Omaha Beach | On June 6, Princess Gwen, the Duke of York, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Prince Albert of Monaco, King Frederik of Denmark and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway attended the International commemorative ceremony on Omaha Beach in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer marking the 80th anniversary of the World War II "D-Day" Allied landings in Normandy.

Strange Thought I knew you well | Thought I had read the sky Thought I had read a change in your eyes So strange Woke up to a world That I am not a part of Except when I can play it's stranger After all What were you really looking for And I wonder when will I learn Blue isn't red Everybody knows this And I wonder when will I learn When will I learn Guess I was in Deeper than I thought I was If I have enough love for the both of us "Just stay" You said "We'll build a nest" So I left my life Tried on your friends Tried on your opinions So when the bridges froze And you did not come home I put our snowflake under the microscope

Countess of Sussex * Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony | On July 26, the Countess and Earl of Sussex, Prince Albert, Princess Charlene, Princess Gabriella, and Prince Jacques of Monaco; King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands; King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark; King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium; and King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain attended the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. During the 19 days of competition, 329 events will take place from July 26 to August 11. The Games will bring together over 10,500 athletes competing in 32 sports.

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.

I know you, I remember from the grass stain | Every morning, got a hollow where my heart goes I never listen, but I see it with my eyes closed I know you, I remember from the grass stain Maybe I could be a better human with a new name

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.