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Britain's Sophie, Countess of Wessex attended the Inclusive Zone Basketball championships yesterday (07.05.14).
The 49-year-old wife of Prince Edward visited Worcester in the West Midlands to watch schoolchildren battle it out in the national final before presenting the winners and runners-up with awards.
The game, which is specially adapted to allow both disabled and able bodied players to participate, has been close to the Countess' heart ever since she became fascinated by British Wheelchair Basketball during the London 2012 Games.
The royal - who subsequently become patron of the sport - sat next to the new captain of Great Britain women's Wheelchair Basketball team, Sophie Carrigill, during lunch.
Carrigill told the Worcester News: "I knew I was on her table but I didn't know I was sitting right next to her. I was a bit nervous but she was really nice and really chatty and interested in basketball and what we are doing here in Worcester.
"She said how thrilled she was to be a part of it and how exciting she finds the game."
As well as chatting to the youngsters competing in the Inclusive Zone Basketball final, the Countess of Wessex also met with the University of Worcester's vice chancellor, Professor David Green, Malcolm Tarkenter, the chairman of British Wheelchair Basketball, and Sir Philip Craven, the president of the International Paralympic Committee.

Britain's Prince Harry hosted a gala to mark the tenth anniversary of his Sentebale charity on Wednesday night (07.05.14).
The 29-year-old royal welcomed guests including the charity's co-founder, Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, to his Sentebale Summer Party at The Dorchester hotel in London, where they were treated to a VIP drinks reception and gourmet dinner.
The evening culminated in the presentation of awards to key people and organisations who have supported the charity's tireless work helping orphans in the Aids-stricken nation of Lesotho over the last decade.
According to the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Harry told the crowd during a speech: "When I see or hear the difference that Sentebale and its partners have made in the last 10 years, it is a constant reminder that, not only are we doing great things in this little African country, but how much we rely on the help and expertise of everyone around us.
"What a difference we can make if we all work together."
Guests - who included Westlife's Kian Egan - were serenaded by the Basotho Choir's traditional songs, as well as performances by singers Joss Stone and Beverley Knight.
Prince Seeiso stressed the importance of helping children orphaned by the devastating HIV virus in his country.
He said: "Harry and I know what it is like to lose a parent, or parents in my case, and it is a combined desire to carry on our mothers' legacy of work that formed Sentebale."

Britain's Prince Edward presented the weather during a trip to the University of Reading.
The Earl of Wessex, accompanied by his wife Sophie, was given a tour of the university and took on the challenge of using the green screen to give his own forecast.
He learnt the ropes from 'Good Morning Britain's' weather presenter Laura Tobin before taking his turn in front of the camera, looking smart in a grey suit, white shirt and yellow tie.
Sophie watched on as her husband followed in the footsteps of Prince Charles, who also attempted to present a lunchtime weather forecast slot in 2012.
Laura later took to Twitter to praise Prince Edward, who she thought was a quick learner, and later spoke about the royal visit on 'Good Morning Britain'.
She posted a photograph of the two of them, along with the caption: "Here I am giving top tips on weather presenting to Prince Edward! He was a good pupil & rivalled Prince Charles @gmb (sic)"

Britain's Prince Charles' chickens have been slaughtered.
The 65-year-old royal was forced to temporarily close his Close Farm organic egg business in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, after a fox attacked his chicken coop, killing 24 of his prize birds.
The thrifty heir to the throne - who also owns farms in Windsor, London and Bath - is passionate about organic produce and sells the produce in the farms' shops.
According to the MailOnline, egg enthusiasts in Tetbury were dismayed when they were greeted by a sign informing them they would have to get their protein elsewhere.
The message read: "Dear Customers, The fox killed 24 of our chickens now the rest of the surviving chickens have been brought to a more secure location. This will mean no more eggs to sell, sorry, regards."
This will no doubt come as a blow to the Prince of Wales, who invested around £100,000 in his organic retail business when he moved it from his nearby Highgrove Estate to Tetbury.
His home delivery Veg Shed initiative also shut down last year after the cold spring ruined the vegetable crop, and he has yet to revive it.
However, his Duchy Originals brand - which he founded in 1990 - has proved popular since it partnered with a Waitrose in 2009, with £2.8 million of all profits going to charity each year.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth got a taste of the Essex lifestyle yesterday (06.05.14).
The monarch and her husband Prince Philip took part in a 650-strong service at Chelmsford's cathedral church of St Mary the Virgin, St Peter and St Cedd, where the reverend joked about ITV2 reality show 'The Only Way is Essex', famed for its fake tans and nightlife.
During the service, which celebrated 100 years of the diocese, the Right Reverend Stephen Cottrell said: "Created to solve the pressing challenge of massive population growth and urbanisation in east London we are, as one experienced priest put it: 'the most complicated and diverse diocese in the English Church'.
"We serve the most rural, the most urban, the most coastal, and I wish to add, the most glorious diocese in the Church of England. You name it; here in the Diocese of Chelmsford, we've got it. "
"Yes, you could even say, the only way is Essex, but I want to tell you about a better way and its roots in this old county - the way of Jesus Christ."
The Daily Express newspaper reports the 88-year-old ruler and Philip, 92, also paid a visit to Felsted School to unveil a plaque commemorating the school's 450th anniversary and another marking the completion of a new boarding house.
The royals have a strong connection to the establishment since the late Queen Mother attended its 400th anniversary celebrations back in the 60s and former pupil Sir Marcus Setchell helped deliver Prince George last year.

Britain's Duchess of Cornwall is set to open a £138 million military medical training centre.
The royal will pay a visit to Staffordshire in the West Midlands tomorrow (08.05.14) to celebrate the unveiling of the new Defence Medical Services headquarters in Whittington, which has been six years in the making.
Surgeon Captain Stuart Millar, Commander of Defence Medical Services (Whittington), told the Tamworth Herald: "I am extremely pleased to be able to welcome HRH The Duchess of Cornwall to the new home of our organisation, where we will provide the Defence medical community with the training required to ensure that the best possible medical care continues to be afforded to our customer; the man or woman in harm's way, going into harm's way or returned from harm's way who has call on DMS delivered healthcare."
All medical, dental, nursing, health professional, paramedical and support personnel employed by the three Armed Services will now be represented under one roof.
Camilla is due to take a tour of the centre before attending an official reception hosted by the Surgeon General, Air Marshal Paul Evans, and unveiling a commemorative plaque in a special ceremony.
The duchess has been Commodore-in-Chief, Royal Naval Medical Services since 2006.

Britain's Prince George enjoyed a secret ice-cream trip during his stay in New Zealand.
The youngest member of the royal family escaped to Frank Kitts Park, Wellington, to savour his first ice-cream with his Spanish nanny Maria Borrallo while his parents the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were hard at work touring New Zealand last month.
The nine-month-old baby managed to avoid the cameras for a rare afternoon, no doubt a welcome break from being the centre of attention during his first official public outings.
The pair went completely unnoticed by passers-by, who missed George nibbling on his nanny's 99 Flake cone.
Barry Ludlow, the Mr Freeze ice cream van owner who served them the tasty treat, told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "There were plenty of people walking around the waterfront, there were children everywhere, but I don't think anyone saw them.
"They didn't look out of place at all."
Wellington's Mayor Celia Wade-Brown added: "I have heard rumours from people that the nanny and Prince George were out and about in the city and were seen places, and one of the rumours was that they were at Frank Kitts Park.
"I hope they enjoyed a chance to have some peace and quiet without being recognised by anyone."
George is currently resting at home after a hectic three weeks in Australia and New Zealand, where he was showered with attention from fans and photographed incessantly.

Britain's Prince Harry's lookalike sent US fans into a frenzy in Memphis, Tennessee.
Matthew Hicks, who stars in upcoming reality show 'I Wanna Marry Harry', caused chaos among the female population when he visited the city to promote his new TV programme, the very same weekend the real Harry was stateside for his friend Guy Pelly's wedding.
The 24-year-old Brit duped members of the public at tourist hotspots including Beale Street and the Lorraine Motel as they flocked to get their picture taken with him, believing him to be the 29-year-old royal heir.
Matthew - who shares the same red hair, posh accent and cheeky smile as Harry - has been struggling with the moral implications of conning people while filming 'The Bachelor' style programme, which sees 12 American women competing to win the supposed prince's hand in marriage.
He told My Fox Memphis: "I honestly hate the deception part. I just, I feel really guilty. It's quite scary. I'm genuinely glad I'm not an actual celebrity because it would be absolutely terrifying."
The doppelganger spent weeks swotting up on Harry's past, including his military training, schooling, scandals and former girlfriends, but insists he never explicitly claimed to be the royal.
He said: "Subtle hints were dropped here and there and they were left to come to their own conclusions and I had to play the part."
Asked whether he had found love on the show, Matthew teased: "That's a big word. Maybe."

Britain's Prince William flew back from Memphis, Tennessee, in economy class.
The 31-year-old royal proved he's a man of the people by shunning the lure of champagne and extra leg room in first class, instead joining the masses in standard class on his way back from his friend Guy Pelly's wedding to American hotel heiress Lizzy Wilson.
A picture was posted on Twitter by local reporter Eli Ross of William seated on the plane, alongside the caption: "I am still amazed #Prince William flies COACH. That's pretty humble/awesome. Who knew?"
William, dressed casually in jeans and a baseball hat, was making his way back to London alongside his personal bodyguards to rejoin his wife, Duchess Catherine, and their baby son Prince George.
This comes after the Chicago Tribune reported last week that the down-to-earth royal tucked into a humble meal of nachos and chicken wings at the International Terminal at O'Hare Airport on his journey out last week.
The prince was no doubt enjoying some down time on the plane after his wild weekend, which saw him "dominate the dance floor" and jump onto the stage with the wedding band to perform a crowd-pleasing rendition of 'Shout'.
William and his newly-single brother Harry, who has reportedly split up with Cressida Bonas, were quick to congratulate nightclub owner Guy following the private ceremony and despite the younger sibling appearing a little tired, the pair soon perked up and were "twerking until the early hours of the morning" at the reception.
A source told E! News: "Everyone was chatting and talking as they toasted their glasses and congratulated Guy and Lizzie. Harry looked a little bit tired and was yawning over and over."