Thursday, 12 November 2015

The Countess in New York

Sophie Wessex is one of the hardest working members of the Royal Family and very often what she does goes under the radar. This time last year, William and Kate headed to New York and their stay in America made international headlines. Sophie is in the Big Apple right now but her visit has barely made news. And yet the Countess in New York is doing some important work.


The Countess of Wessex visits the 9/11 Memorial in New York
November 11th 2015, New York
(photo British Monarchy Instagram)

On Remembrance Day, Sophie paid tribute to many lives lost in moving acts filled with solemnity. The Countess of Wessex placed a wreath at the Queen Elizabeth II Remembrance Garden in New York on a grey November 11th. There was little pomp or ceremony - instead, Sophie carried her garland of poppies into the simple garden and, having placed it amongst many others, bowed her head in remembrance.


The Countess of Wessex at the Queen Elizabeth II Remembrance Garden
November 11th 2015, New York
(photo British Monarchy Instagram)

Sophie also visited the September 11 Memorial to pay tribute to those who lost their lives on that day. The Countess left a bouquet in remembrance and walked slowly along the wall in an act of commemoration.



There was also an opportunity for Sophie to spend time at the 9/11 Museum and visit the Last Column.

 


The Countess of Wessex had arrived in New York on November 10th where she attended the Five Hundredth Education Event of 100 Women in Hedge Funds Next Generation Initiatives - she is a global ambassador for the organisation.  Later, she was their guest at a dinner in New York.



And there were other events linked to the organisation for the Countess on November 11th including a working breakfast and a gala. Sophie now moves on to Canada where she will carry out engagements over several days.
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