THE COUNTESS of Wessex visited the Harlow Playhouse on Tuesday morning.

The wife of Prince Edward touched down in her helicopter at North Weald and then made the short journey to the theatre.

The theatre was closed to the public whilst the private event took place.

According to the royal diary on www.royal.uk, the Countess of Wessex was visiting Razed Roof Theatre Group.

For the record, YH was not invited to the event.