The Earl of Wessex, accompanied by Mr Tim Roberts was in Rio de Janeiro as Patron of The British Paralympic Association and attended the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games between 10 and 11th of September. Currently The Earl is visiting Uruguay, afterwards he will travel to Chile and Sao Paolo.
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| HRH’s message to women’s team via Royal Family Twitter feed |
The Countess of Wessex was unable to travel due to her upcoming Diamond Jubilee Challenge, that will start on Monday, 19th of September. However today, HRH has send good luck messages to British Wheelchair Basketball teams ahead of their Paralympics finals. The Countess is a Patron of the British Wheelchair Basketball.
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| HRH’s message to men’s team via Royal Family Twitter feed |
In other news, The DofE Award is asking people ahead of The Countess of Wessex’s Diamond Jubilee Challenge, to share their top tips on how to get by when faced with a long expedition journey. You can view/share tips on DofE official Facebook website. Click here. Or via their Twitter, here. Also, The DofE Award is asking you to show your support to The Countess’ Diamond challenge by signing up to DofE Award Thunderclap at this link.
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| via HRH’s Just Giving website – click on pic to be redirected |
Finally we know the names of HRH’s team, that will be undertaking Diamond Challenge with The Countess: Rachel McKenzie, Roy Brunning, Oli Wootton, Jo D’Arcy, Craig Bywater and Jamie Mitchell. The team includes representatives from four of HRH’s regiments; RAF Wittering; 5 Rifles; Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps and Corps of Army Music. Also representatives from the Army Physical Training Corps and Boardman bikes.
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| photo via Official DofE Award Twitter feed |
I’m keeping my fingers crossed, the big day is quickly coming up! Good luck to HRH and her team! My tip would be to wear the most comfortable clothes that are water/wind proof but breatheable and to put on some good music or perhaps some audio books. But only on the roads that will be free of cars and buses. Being safe on the road is the most important thing. Good luck!
HRH The Countess of Wessex 
Good Luck to Sophie how is your training going Anna
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The Countess has been interviewed for Hello! magazine, which comes out next week. I can't wait to buy this and see which family member thinks she's mad for doing this race.
http://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2016091633541/sophie-wessex-countess-bike-ride/
Shannon
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It's not bad and not great yet either:) I have one day left to finish week 2, but the weather today is horrid, hoping it will stop raining.
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