The Countess of Wessex delighted royal
fans as she joined in a special rendition of All You Need Is Love during
one of her latest outings.
In footage released on the royal family’s social media accounts on Valentine’s Day, Sophie can be seen performing a special
‘Friendly Hands’ Makaton version of The Beatles’ hit song. Makaton is a
language programme using signs and symbols to help people communicate.
“Brought tears to my eyes as well. Sophie is a genuine and
beautiful person,” one Twitter user commented.
“Sophie is so lovely. The Royal Family are lucky to have her,” another
said, while a third added: “How beautiful [red heart emoji].”
The Countess, 57, enjoyed some Valentine’s Day-inspired arts and crafts
made by children and families supported by Shooting
Star Children’s Hospices in Hampton last Thursday. Sophie is a patron of the charity and in 2020 she volunteered her time, helping staff and
volunteers at two of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices’ charity shops in
Weybridge and Hampton Hill.
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The Countess speaking with Sonny and mum Lyz
The leading children’s hospice charity supports around 700 families who
have a baby, child, or young adult with a life-limiting condition or who have
been bereaved across London and Surrey.
Ruth, the mum of 14-year-old Naomi who’s supported by the charity, said of
Sophie’s visit: “It’s really lovely to meet The Countess and see her
interacting with the children, she’s so lovely with them and we had a really
great afternoon with the other families too.”
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Sophie admires Valentine’s decorations with 14-year-old Naomi
Sophie, who has been married to Prince Edward for nearly 23 years, carried out her second
overseas trip of the year at the beginning of February.
The Countess traveled to Meribel as patron of the
UK Armed Forces Winter Sports Association, to cheer on those competing in the
Inter-Services Snow Sports Championships.
In January, Sophie also visited Qatar with global sight
loss charity, Orbis, where she visited organizations and charities, and met
dignitaries who are championing crucial eye healthcare programmes, in support
of the IAPB’s ‘2030 in Sight’ initiative.
