The Duke of Edinburgh has taken part in The King’s Birthday Parade on horseback for the first time.
In his role as Colonel of the London Guards, the Prince took part in the procession alongside King Charles, the Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal who were also mounted.
The London Guards is the army reserve battalion of the Guards Division. It was formed in May 2022, with Prince…
The Duke of Gloucester invests the Duchess of Edinburgh with a new title following the late Queen Elizabeth II's wishes
16th June 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh has been invested with a new title at Buckingham Palace.
Grand President ofSophie, who is Grand President of St John Ambulance, was invested as a Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St John.
Little over a year ago, Queen Elizabeth II signalled her…
The Duchess of Edinburgh begins celebrates for NSPCC's Childhood Day early
10th June 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh, who is patron of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC), got a head start on celebrating its annual Childhood Day as she joined school children in a fundraising activity.
During a visit to Richard Atkins Primary…
A very special visit for The Duke of Edinburgh as he follows in his father's footsteps
8th June 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh carried out a meaningful engagement this week with strong family ties.
The Duke visited Woodrow High House on Wednesday 7 June – following in the footsteps of his father who carried his first official royal engagement there . The activity centre in Amersham, Buckinghamshire a part of London Youth, an organisation that has provided support for youth development…
Prince Edward follows in his father's footsteps for a series of special engagements in Germany and Czechia
27th May 2023
The Duke of Edinburgh has traveled to Germany and the Czechia to celebrate the young people who have successfully completed the Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme.Â
The four-days visit began in Berlin on Monday, 22nd May, with a welcome by the British Ambassador to Germany…
The Duchess of Edinburgh has said she is deeply saddened to hear of the death of a woman who was hit by part of her escort.
Helen Holland, who was 81, suffered serious injuries when she was struck by a police motorbike rider escorting the Duchess through west London two…
The Duchess of Edinburgh has spent some time in the Middle East this week on a previously unannounced visit to Iraq on behalf of her work with survivors of conflict-related sexual violence.
Buckingham Palace announced the news on Tuesday afternoon, noting that Sophie had spent two days in Iraq at the request of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to support the Women, Peace and…
Duke of Edinburgh jokes about living up to his father's plaque unveiling skills
17th May 2023
Typically when a new building is unveiled, a member of the Royal Family unveils a plaque to mark the occasion. This was no different for the Duke of Edinburgh on Tuesday at the at the Shakespeare North Playhouse in Merseyside – a moment that included some light relief…
Duchess of Edinburgh hosts Garden Party at Buckingham Palace with the blessing of King Charles
17th May 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh took the reins at Buckingham Palace this week as she hosted a special Garden Party for the Not Forgotten Association. With more than 2,000 beneficiaries in attendance, the event has been held every year since 1921.
The Duchess received permission…
Prince Edward honours DofE Award winners for the first time as the Duke of Edinburgh
16th May 2023
It’s been only a matter of months since Prince Edward was bestowed the title of Duke of Edinburgh by his elder brother, King Charles III. Now, for the first time with his new title, the Duke has honoured winners of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme (DofE).
Around 2,200 Gold Award holders were guests of honour at Buckingham Palace for the first of four special events to mark their…
