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Names announced for Viscount Severn

Published 21 December 2007

THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE PRESS SECRETARY TO THE QUEEN

The names chosen by The Earl and Countess of Wessex for their son are James Alexander Philip Theo.

The Countess of Wessex

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The Countess of Wessex visits Nairobi, Kenya

Published 19 September 2019

The Countess of Wessex visits Sierra Leone

The Countess of Wessex takes salute at The Sovereign's Parade

Published 16 December 2019

The Countess of Wessex's visit to New York and Toronto

The Countess of Wessex visits Kosovo

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My commitment to them is that I shall also raise my own voice and continue to seek ways of ending the stigma they live with, push for opportunities for justice and encourage people in positions of influence to engage in offering better support.
A speech by The Countess of Wessex in Kosovo

The Countess of Wessex visits young people in Yorkshire

Published 26 September 2019

The Countess of Wessex visits Lebanon

Published 19 June 2019

Gender equality is a fundamental right but it is not yet the reality for many
A speech by The Countess of Wessex at the Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers Meeting, in Nairobi, Kenya

The Countess of Wessex visits Treloar School and College

Published 7 June 2019

The Countess of Wessex

It has been a privilege to experience the famous Lebanese hospitality and culture for the first time, and I am very pleased to join you tonight to celebrate the strong and growing partnership between our two nations.
A speech by The Countess of Wessex at The Queen’s Birthday Party in Lebanon

The Countess of Wessex in India

We must ensure that the silence that hides pain and suffering is turned into voices of hope and a reason to continue to act.
A speech by The Countess of Wessex at a reception for Women Peacebuilders, Buckingham Palace