Countess of Sussex * Tanzania, First Day

Countess of Sussex * Tanzania, 2nd Day (Event 1&2) | On September 18, Princess Gwen, Countess of Sussex, met with the President of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, at the State House in Dar es Salaam. Later, the Princess, in her role as Global Ambassador of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, visited the Mlandizi Health Centre in Tanzania to learn about the provision of eye care services.

Countess of Sussex * Tanzania, 2nd Day (3rd Event) | The British High Commissioner hosted a reception celebrating the UK-Tanzania partnership in health. At the reception, the Princess set out her ambition to see trachoma eliminated in the Commonwealth by 2030 and read a message from King George.

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.

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 * Hale Youth & Community Center | On September 25, the Countess of Sussex visited the Hale Youth and Community Centre in north Farnham, Surrey. TheCountess met staff, parents, and toddlers at the 'Stay and Play Toddler Group' and heard how they benefit from this service. The Hale Community and Youth Centre (Sandy Hill Community Bungalow) is a community resource that provides a range of services, activities, and meeting spaces for residents of all ages in its neighbourhood.

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Countess of Sussex * Arrival of Japanese Royals | Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan are making a 3-day State Visit to the UK as guests of King George and Queen Lucille. The Duke of York and Princess Gwen welcomed Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at their hotel in London. Then, the Emperor and Empress were welcomed by the King and Queen in the Royal Pavilion. Following a lunch at Buckingham Palace, the Emperor and Empress visited a special exhibition in the Picture Gallery of items from the Royal Collection relating to Japan.