Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, and husband to the Queen’s youngest son Edward visited the Thames Valley Air Ambulance on September 3. It was her first public outing after the corona lockdown.

That visit was certainly an emotional one as it must have brought back memories of 19 years ago when the staff there had saved her life. In 2001, Sophie was flown from her home in Surrey to London’s King Edward VII. hospital for an emergency operation. It was discovered that the Countess had an ectopic pregnancy.

The Countess’ visit marked the 21st anniversary of the Thames Valley Air Ambulance. Sophie (55) was seen talking to staff about their challenges and the progresses they have accomplished over the years. She also talked to patients about how their lives had been changed thanks to the services of the Air Ambulance.

Sophie married Prince Edward (56) in 1999. Together they have two children: Lady Louise Windsor (16) and James, Viscount Severn (12). The family lives outside London in Surrey. Their country home there is Baghot Park and was a wedding present by the Queen.