Royal visit to charity celebrating birthday
A WITHAM charity was given a royal seal of approval after Sophie, Countess of Wessex, popped in to wish them 'Happy Birthday'.
Over 50 people turned up to see HRH Sophie Rhys-Jones, the wife of the Queen's youngest son Edward, the Earl of Wessex, greet staff at Brainwave's high street office on Wednesday.
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CONGRATULATIONS: The Countess of Wessex, Witham MP Priti Patel, Brainwave chair of trustees Martin Jackson, fellow trustee Phil Austin and Brainwave CEO Christine Cryne Photo: Andy Palmer
The charity supports families with disabled children.
She met with the six staff, MP Priti Patel and three families supported by Brainwave, later cutting a cake decorated by one of the therapists to celebrate the Witham-branch's fourth birthday.
Christine Cryne, CEO of Brainwave said: "She's never been to the Witham branch.
"It's fantastic to have her here. And it gave the three families real joy.
"For us, if her visit can attract one more family to get in touch with us – we'll be thrilled."
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, is the President of the Witham-based charity. Brainwave supports 120 families with disabled across Essex.
She married Prince Edward in 1999 at Windsor Castle and has two children – Louisa and James.
She currently runs a public relations company in London.
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