As we discussed, the Countess of Wessex is currently in New York. She arrived in New York on Sunday or Monday, and it’s apparently a four-day trip. I have something to discuss which is sort of how-the-sausage-is-made, but I find it interesting and notable. Here at Celebitchy, we have subscriptions to several photo agencies, plus we get Getty Images embeds for free. Absolutely NONE of our photo agencies have any pics of Sophie. Not even Getty. There are zero candids of Sophie in New York, and zero agency-photos of Sophie at her actual events.
You might ask: “So why are there photos of Sophie in New York, being published by the Daily Mail?” It’s because she brought her own “royal rota photographer” and he’s been posting photos of Sophie. Photos from her events, but also… like, fake-candid photos of Sophie coming and going in New York. It’s the weirdest f–king thing! Don’t get me wrong, I understand why a royal or celebrity would bring their own “in-house” photographer to document their activities, but usually when that happens on a royal tour or at a royal event, there’s wider access and actual interest in the royal. The New York photographers don’t care. Photo agencies don’t care enough to purchase the royal rota’s photos either.
Many of you were making fun of how little attention Sophie has gotten on her tour, which I understand and I also think it’s a bit funny. But you have to understand that Sophie’s tour is absolutely seen (by the Windsors) as a “soft” reentry into the American media market. They’ll be disappointed that she’s not getting more attention, of course. But they’re also happy that she hasn’t gotten any negative attention. She’s there to soften the ground for William and Kate, who will absolutely try to go on some kind of “tour” in America this year, likely around Keenshot this fall.
Here are some photos from Sophie’s appearance at the United Nations yesterday, from the photographer she brought on tour.
Sophie Countess of Wessex delivers the keynote address at Upholding Women’s Rights in Afghanistan, an event hosted by the Group of Friends of Women in Afghanistan, UN Women,Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, and Security #Royals #UnitedNations #NewYork pic.twitter.com/Uv56934GOv
— Rookie (@royalfocus1) March 15, 2022
The same photographer gave exclusive photos to the Buckingham Palace social media team to publish on their own accounts.
?Today The Countess of Wessex joined UN Women representatives and NGOs at a briefing on the impact of the conflict in Ukraine on women and girls.
HRH heard about the international humanitarian response and how to best support women and girls in conflict zones.
? @royalfocus1 pic.twitter.com/kWQi1kQNFK
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 15, 2022
Photos courtesy of Avalon Red, Instar.
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- LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 08: Sophie, Countess of Wessex during the National Service of Remembrance at The Cenotaph on November 08, 2020 in London, England. Remembrance Sunday services are still able to go ahead despite the covid-19 measures in place across the various nations of the UK. Each country has issued guidelines to ensure the safety of those taking part.,Image: 567991514, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Chris Jackson / Avalon
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- LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 08: Sophie, Countess of Wessex during the National Service of Remembrance at The Cenotaph on November 08, 2020 in London, England. Remembrance Sunday services are still able to go ahead despite the covid-19 measures in place across the various nations of the UK. Each country has issued guidelines to ensure the safety of those taking part.,Image: 567991645, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Chris Jackson / Avalon
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- The Countess of Wessex, attends the Sunday service at the Royal Chapel of All Saints at Royal Lodge, Windsor, following the announcement on Friday April 9, of the death of the Duke of Edinburgh at the age of 99. Picture date: Sunday April 11, 2021. Prince Philip, was the longest-serving consort in British history.,Image: 604743176, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: NO UK USE FOR 48 HOURS- Fee Payable Upon reproduction – For queries contact Avalon [email protected] London 44 20 7421 6000 Los Angeles 1 310 822 0419 Berlin 49 30 76 212 251 Madrid 34 91 533 42 89, Model Release: no, Credit line: Avalon.red / Avalon
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The Countess of Wessex has become Patron of Wellbeing of Women, the women’s health charity dedicated to saving and changing the lives of women, girls and babies. Led by women’s voices, Wellbeing of Women improves health and wellbeing across a woman’s life course through research, education and advocacy.
Her Royal Highness joined a video call to mark the new patronage, joining Wellbeing of Women’s Chair, Professor Dame Lesley Regan, and women who are working to tackle the taboos surrounding three key areas of women’s health – menstruation, menopause, and pregnancy.
During the call, The Countess spoke to Sarah Jane Cale, the founder of Positive Menopause, a website offering information and advice for menopausal women. The Countess and Sarah shared their own experiences of going through the menopause, and the different challenges that women face as they grow older. With approximately 13 million women in the workplace over the age of 40, one in four have considered leaving their jobs when reaching the menopause, and Sarah and The Countess discussed the importance of ensuring women still feel valued and supported through this time in their lives.,Image: 612096460, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Avalon / Avalon
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- LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 20: Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Prince Edward Earl of Wessex during a visit to the Autumn RHS Chelsea Flower Show on September 20, 2021 in London, England. This year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show was delayed from its usual spring dates due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which also prompted its cancellation last year. Previously, only two World Wars had caused the event’s suspension.,Image: 633059403, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Chris Jackson / Avalon
