Princess Gwen * Abbey Road Studios Reception | On April 24, 2024, Princess Gwen, The Countess of Sussex, representing the Duchess of York as Global Ambassador for the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, attended the Orbis Visionaries reception at Abbey Road Studios. The purpose of Orbis is to 'transform lives through the prevention and treatment of blindness'. Gwen attended a reception that took place at the historic musical venue, where the Beatles used to record their music.