HRH - Incoming President of New Forest Agricultural Show Society

On Tuesday, 23rd February in the morning, The Countess of Wessex, as Patron of the Royal School for Deaf Children Margate, held a Meeting. Back in December 2015, The John Townsend Trust has announced that the school will be closed. This decision came in life after a detailed assessment of the financial and operational position. The joint administrators have concluded that the school can no longer be operated resulting in their closure with immediate effect. You can find out more here. Later, as Chairman of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Women's Network Forum, HRH chaired a meeting at Shell Headquarters, Shell Centre in London SE1.

courtesy of The New Forest and Hampshire County Show.
From Left to Right: HRH, Nigel Atkinson, Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Denis Dooley, Show Secretary and Mary Montagu-Scott

On the next day (24th February), The Countess of Wessex as Incoming President of New Forest Agricultural Show Society, attended the AGM and Board Meeting at Balmer Lawn Hotel in Brockenhurst. During that meeting, Her Royal Highness has been elected as 79th President of the New Forest Agricultural Show Society.

courtesy of The New Forest and Hampshire County Show.
Alison Wilson, Partner of Balmer Lawn Hotel and HRH The Countess of Wessex

The New Forest & Hampshire County Show is an annual three day (in 2016: 26th, 27th & 28th July at New Park, Brockenhurst) agricultural Show held at the end of July, attracting around 95,000 visitors over the duration. Show jumping is a major feature with international classes held throughout the three days. A full range of equestrian classes also feature, as well as livestock competitions including pigs, cattle and sheep, plus a poultry section, rabbits, cage birds, and honey bees.

courtesy of The New Forest and Hampshire County Show via Facebook feed.

The election of Her Royal Highness as President of the New Forest Agricultural Show Society follows a previous visit to the Show by The Earl and Countess of Wessex in 2013. The Countess of Wessex also attended a Next Generation meeting at the showground in Brockenhurst in July 2014. The Society is proud to be the first Agricultural Show Society to have a Next Generation Committee. When HRH visited the Show back in 2013, she had the opportunity to try Fly Fishing and judging from the picture, Sophie enjoyed it very much!

courtesy of The New Forest and Hampshire County Show.
Gwen Meaden, Past President and HRH The Countess of Wessex

As part of her role as President of the Society, The Countess of Wessex will be attending the 2016 New Forest and Hampshire County Show in July. Her Royal Highness will be taken on a tour of the showground and have the opportunity to visit a variety of different sections of the Show. The Countess of Wessex succeeds The Very Reverend James Atwell, Dean of Winchester who was the Society’s president for 2015.

courtesy of The New Forest and Hampshire County Show.

Her Royal Highness is Patron of the Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations (ASAO) of which The New Forest and Hampshire County Show is a member. The ASAO represents many of the UK’s agricultural, horticultural, equine and countryside events and provide its members with advice on legislation, health and safety, operations, marketing and best practice. Chris Whitlock, Chairman of the New Forest Agricultural Show Society said “We were graced with the presence of HRH The Countess of Wessex at our recent AGM and not only were we delighted to elect her as our President for the ensuing year but we also very much look forward to future visits she is able to make during that time, as her helpful suggestions and instant rapport, particularly with our Next Generation Committee members, is a great pleasure for us all”.

courtesy of The New Forest and Hampshire County Show.
From Left to Right: HRH The Countess of Wessex, Nigel Atkinson, Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Denis Dooley, Show Secretary and Mary Montagu-Scott

Also, surprise, surpise, The Daily Mail has more pictures of The Earl & Countess of Wessex at St. Mortiz. Article suggests that the couple is still holidaying, but clearly TRH's are already back in UK and working.

Outfit & jewellery:
Helmut Lang Gala Blazer.
I think the blazer is worn with culottes, which debuted last year. Due to limited pictures I couldn't verify by which brand those are.
Siren Stud earrings by Monica Vinader. 
UFO pendant which reminds me a bit of a bottle. 
Royal Agricultural Societies badge.

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