As patron of The Association of Show and Agricultural Organizations, the Countess of Wessex attended the 89th National Fruit Show held at Kent Event Centre in Maidstone, Kent. The National Fruit Show was organized by the Marden Fruit Show Society on November 2 and 3, 2022. Dedicated to showcasing the national fruits for 88 years, the National Fruit Show is the show 'by growers for growers'.