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“This is something that I think is a really big opportunity for Sophie Wessex and indeed the Royal Family because obviously there are fewer major players within the streamlined, slimmed-down monarchy operation and I think that people want to see her because she’s definitely a safe pair of hands. People want to see her and people like her as well, so all more for Sophie Wessex!”
Sophie’s solo royal tour has seen her travel around Africa for nearly two weeks; as well as addressing the impact of sexual and gender-based violence in conflict, she celebrated World Sight Day (October 13) in Malawi, which has been successful in eliminating the infectious disease, trachoma.
The disease is known to cause blindness and ending avoidable blindness is a cause the Countess has supported for several years, having worked with the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) for two decades.
During her visit to Malawi, Sophie revealed that Queen Elizabeth II, her “dear mother-in-law,” was “so happy” to hear the news before her death. Later, in Ethiopia, the Countess took the time to read a book of condolence for the Queen and appeared emotional as she looked at the tributes to the late monarch.
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