Prince Edward's Official Photograph on his 50th Birthday

The Earl and Countess of Wessex with their two kids. Image: BBC

Here's Prince Edward and family's photograph released during his 50th birthday. The image was taken in the dining room of Bagshot Park, their home in Surrey, by Millie Pilkington, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's private wedding photographer.

Court Circular 9 June 2013

BUCKINGHAM PALACE: The Earl and Countess of Wessex this afternoon arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Sweden.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award International Foundation, and The Countess of Wessex this evening held a Reception for the World Fellowship.

Court Circular June 6 2013

BUCKINGHAM PALACE: Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton was received by The Queen today upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief of the Air Staff.

Air Chief Marshal the Lord Stirrup was received by The Queen when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.

The Queen was graciously pleased to invest The Duke of Edinburgh with the Insignia of a Member of the Order of New Zealand.

The New Zealand High Commissioner (Dr. the Rt. Hon Sir Lockwood Smith) was present.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh gave an Afternoon Party in the garden of Buckingham Palace.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex, The Duke of Kent, and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent were present.

Her Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms and The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard were on duty.

The Bands of the Coldstream Guards and the Parachute Regiment played selections of music during the afternoon.

CLARENCE HOUSE: The Prince of Wales, Colonel-in-Chief, The Mercian Regiment, this morning presented new Colours to the four Battalions at the Sixways Stadium, Warriors Way, Worcester.

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Yamazaki Mazak United Kingdom Limited, Badgeworth Drive, Worcester, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire (Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Holcroft).

The Prince of Wales afterwards visited the Morgan Car Company, Pickersleigh Road, Malvern Link, Worcestershire.

His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, The Mercian Regiment, later received Major General Andrew Sharpe upon relinquishing his appointment as Colonel and Brigadier Andrew Williams upon assuming the appointment, and Lieutenant Colonel Philip Kimber upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer 1st Battalion and Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Carter upon assuming the appointment.

The Prince of Wales this evening attended the Ormeley Dinner in London in aid of the Aspinall Foundation, the Ecology Trust and the Rainforest Fund.

The Duchess of Cornwall was the Reviewing Officer this morning at the Annual Founder's Day Parade at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, this evening attended a Gala Dinner at the Unicorn Theatre for Children, 147 Tooley Street, London SE1.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE: The Duke of York this morning opened the North Rail Terminal at the Port of Felixstowe and was received by Dr. Michael Lynch (Deputy Lieutenant of Suffolk).

His Royal Highness, Fellow, this evening attended the Royal Society Advisory Board Dinner at 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE: The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and The Countess of Wessex, Chairman, Women in Business (promoting The Duke of Edinburgh's Award), this evening attended a Reception and subsequently attended a Dinner at Investec, 2 Gresham Street, London EC2, to celebrate the Tenth Anniversary of Women in Business.

The Countess of Wessex this morning attended the Pewter Live competition at Pewterers' Hall, Oat Lane, London EC2.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE: The Princess Royal, President, Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth, this morning attended the Annual General Meeting at the Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge, and was received by Mr. Michael Galsworthy (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall).

Her Royal Highness afterwards visited the Royal Cornwall Show.

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Court Circular January 17, 2013

BUCKINGHAM PALACE: The Earl of Wessex, was installed as Upper Warden of the Worshipful Company of Gardeners. He also attended the Committee Day at Guildhall.

PALACE OF HOLYROODHOUSE: The Princess Royal opened the new Farm Animal Practice facility in Roslin.  She also attended a Young People's Conference at Whitburn Academy in Whitburn. In the evening, she attended a Special Graduation Ceremony at the Playfair Library Hall in Edinburgh and proceeded to the Palace of Holyroodhouse where she hosted a dinner for Columba 1400.

KENSINGTON PALACE: The Duke of Gloucester received Mr. Julian Sayers upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, and Mr. Christopher Riddle upon assuming the appointment. In the evening he attended the launch of the conservation of the West Wall in the Painted Hall in London

The Duchess of Gloucester attended the 175^th Anniversary Service of the Royal London Society for Blind People in the Parish Church of St. Alban the Martyr. In the afternoon, she received Mr. Martin Houghton-Brown upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive of Missing People.

Court Circular January 15, 2013

CLARENCE HOUSE:  Prince Charles, in his capacity as President, held a meeting with the Scottish Business in the Community.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE: Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, attended Receptions at St. James's Palace for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.


BUCKINGHAM PALACE: The Princess Royal held a Reception at Buckingham Palace Gordonstoun Plus Campaign. She then attended a dinner for the Opportunity International United Kingdom.

ST. JAMES'S PALACE: Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, Patron of Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, attended the Isabelle Bond Gold Medal Concert at King's Place in London N1. Dr. Charles Goodson-Wickes, Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London, welcomed him.