Countess of Sussex * Reception at Winfield House

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.

Countess of Sussex * FTA Dinner | On June 17, 2024, Princess Gwen, Countess of Sussex attended the Fashion Trust Arabia dinner in celebration of the 2023 FTA Prize winners at Claridge's Hotel in London. The Fashion Trust Arabia, also known as FTA, provides financial and business support for designers from the Middle East and North Africa. Each year, the organization selects six fashion designers to honor with its support. Sheikha Moza bint Nasser is the Honorary Chair of FTA.

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 * 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.

Queen Lucille * Anniversary Reception for Book Aid | On September 4, 2024, Queen Lucille hosted an anniversary reception at St James’s Palace to mark the 70th anniversary of Book Aid International. The reception, marking Book Aid International’s anniversary at St James’s Palace, was attended by around 100 guests, including the charity’s president, Nigel Newton, and Lady Caroline Simmonds, the daughter of its founder. The Queen has been Patron of Book Aid International since 2022.

Queen Lucille * D-Day Commemorative Event | On June 6, 2024, King George and Queen Lucille attended a series of commemorative events in France to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. As Patron of the Royal British Legion, the King and his wife visited the Ministry of Defence and the Royal British Legion's commemorative event at the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer. Normandy is hosting various events to officially commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings that took place on June 6, 1944.

Wedding Reception | June 15, 2024

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 * Paralympic Games Day 3 | On Saturday August 30, Princess Gwen attended several sporting events on the third day of competition ​of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.