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Countess of Sussex * Villa de Giorgio Reception | On October 9, 2024, the Countess and Earl of Sussex attended the King's Birthday Reception at Villa de Giorgio, the residence of the British High Commissioner, in San Pawl tat-Targa, Naxxar. The Countess and Earl are making a four-day visit to Malta. The four-day visit marks the 60th anniversary of Malta's independence and celebrates the shared heritage and ongoing collaboration between the UK and Malta.

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 * 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 * Malta Whitehall Reception | On the evening of the first day of their visit to Malta, the Countess and Earl of Sussex attended a Commonwealth reception at Whitehall Mansions, the Residence of the British High Commissioner in Ta' Xbiex, where they met local dignitaries, Commonwealth Points of Light Award Winners, and Young Leaders.

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 * Festival of Remembrance | Every year, the Royal British Legion’s Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall honors the service and sacrifices of the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces community. On November 9, 2024, George, Queen Lucille, the Duke and Duchess of York, the Countess and Earl of Sussex, and other members of the Royal family attended the Festival of Remembrance.

Countess of Sussex * 50th Anniversary Memorial | A memorial was held for the 21 people killed 50 years ago in the IRA pub bombings in Birmingham. On November 21, 2024, Princess Gwen, the Countess of Sussex, attended to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the pub bombings, alongside politicians and dignitaries. During the memorial service, the Princess gave a speech on behalf of The King. On November 21, 1974, bombs exploded separately at the Mulberry Bush, located at the foot of the Rotunda building, and the Tavern in the Town on New Street, killing 21 people and injuring over 200.

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.

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