The Duchess of Edinburgh released a video message marking World Sight Day, calling for the elimination of trachoma and praising the work that has been done globally to help eliminate the condition in 17 countries around the world.
In a video from Ethiopia, Sophie said: “World Sight Day reminds us all how important eye health is and how sometimes we can take this important sense for granted.
The Duchess of Edinburgh sees work supporting victims of sexual violence in conflict as Ethiopia visit continues
12th October 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh’s visit to Ethiopia continues as World Sight Day arrives.
The Duchess has been in the eastern African country all week at the request of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, carrying out engagements related to vision, supporting the…
The Duchess of Edinburgh has made an unannounced, important trip to Ethiopia to mark World Sight Day.
Sophie, who serves as a Global Ambassador for the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), travelled to the African country at the request of the…
Cookery classes for the Duke of Edinburgh on a day in Brighton
5th October 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh visited Brighton and Hove on Wednesday to meet with young adults working on their Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Awards.Â
Photo by Dan Homer, DofE
Prince Edward first visited Brighton, Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College to meet with Duke of Edinburgh Scheme participants and try his hand at baking. He helped students bake pastries to donate to two local food charities while…
A touching gift for Prince Edward as he follows in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth II
27th September 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh is currently on an important overseas visit but amidst the diplomacy came a touching moment that linked him to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
During his visit to Turkey, Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh is set to meet with Turkish President…
The Duchess of Edinburgh in Rome to pay homage to Italy's former President
27th September 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh travelled to Rome to attend the State Funeral for former President Giorgio Napolitano.
The royal was among the many foreign authorities that landed in the Italian Capital on Tuesday, 26th September, to take part in the non-religious service…
How Edward and Sophie moved to the heart of the Royal Family
25th September 2023
The Royal Family has slowly evolved over the last decade. In the first year of King Charles III’s reign, we’ve seen the senior members of the Royal Family solidify their new roles, including The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.
Edward and Sophie’s position in the Royal Family has changed significantly since they married in 1999. Both had initially planned to continue working in the private…
How Edward and Sophie quietly moved to the heart of the modern Royal Family
6th September 2023
The Royal Family has slowly evolved over the last decade. In the first year of King Charles III’s reign, we’ve seen the senior members of the Royal Family solidify their new roles, including The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.
Edward and Sophie’s position in the…
The Duchess of Edinburgh becomes Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Irish Regiment in major new appointment
11th August 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh has been bestowed two new military honours by The King in a series of appointments.
Her Royal Highness has become both Colonel-in-Chie of The Royal Irish Regiment and Royal Colonel of The Queen’s Own Yeomanry.
Following King Charles III’s…
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh return to chapel they were married in on their anniversary
20th June 2023
Garter Day was an especially poignant day for the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.
Not only were they celebrating their first Garter Day as the newly-titled Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, but they were also returning to the site of their wedding ceremony 24 years later.
Edward and Sophie were part of Monday’s Garter Day ceremony, with Edward having been named a Royal Knight of the Order of…
