The Court Circular is the official record of past royal engagements . Search Court Circulars detailing engagements undertaken by all members of the Royal Family going back to 1997 in this section of the Media Centre.
St. James's Palace
The Duke of Edinburgh this morning called upon Mr. Paul Mashatile (Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa) at O. R. Tambo House, Bryntirion Estate, Pretoria, South Africa.
His Royal Highness afterwards departed O. R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, for St. Helena and was received upon arrival this afternoon at St. Helena International Airport by the Governor of St. Helena, Ascension and Tristan Da Cunha (His Excellency Air Commodore Nigel Phillips).
The Duke of Edinburgh later attended a Meeting via video link with the Chief Islander of Tristan de Cunha (Mr. James Glass) and the Administrator (Mr. Philip Kendall).
His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Meeting in the Governor's Office at Plantation House with the Hon. Julie Thomas (Chief Minister of St. Helena).
The Duke of Edinburgh this evening attended a Reception at Plantation House in recognition of St. Helena's participation in Commonwealth and other International Sporting Events.
St. James's Palace
The Duke of Edinburgh this morning arrived in South Africa and, having been received upon arrival at Johannesburg O. R. Tambo International Airport by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa (His Excellency Mr. Antony Phillipson), subsequently undertook the following engagements in Pretoria.
His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Biodiversity and Conservation Luncheon at the Residence of the British High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa.
The Duke of Edinburgh afterwards visited Pretoria National Botanical Garden, 2 Cussonia Street, Brummeria.
His Royal Highness, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, later attended a Reception in the garden of the Residence of the British High Commissioner to celebrate the success of the President's Award.
The Duke of Edinburgh this evening attended a Reception in support of the International Science Partnership at the Residence.
St. James's Palace
The Duke of Edinburgh this evening departed Heathrow Airport, London, for South Africa.
Brigadier Alexander Potts is in attendance.
St. James's Palace
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, this morning officially opened Shireland City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Academy, Providence Place, West Bromwich, and was received by Mr. John Wood (Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands).
The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning visited Walton Charity's community projects at Burview Hall, Walton-on-Thames, and was received by Ms. Christine Howard (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).
St. James's Palace
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, this afternoon visited Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, 200 Jennens Road, Birmingham, and was received by Group Captain Ian Sargeant (Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands).
His Royal Highness, Patron, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, afterwards visited Symphony Hall, Centenary Square, Birmingham, and was received by Mr. Afzal Hussain (Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands).
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, this evening attended a Concert at Symphony Hall and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands (Sir John Crabtree).
St. James's Palace
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this morning visited Windsor Girls' School, Imperial Road, Windsor, and received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr. Andrew Try).
The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning visited Katherine Low Settlement, 108 Battersea High Street, London SW11, to mark its Centenary and was received by Mrs. Colleen Harris (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
Her Royal Highness, Patron, Chartered Management Institute, this evening visited the "Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto" Exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, Exhibition Road, London SW7.
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, Dispensaire Français - Société Française de Bienfaisance, later attended a Gala Dinner at the Residence of the French Ambassador in London.
St. James's Palace
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, this afternoon received Ms. Dawn Airey (Chairman) and Mr. Paul Roseby (Chief Executive Officer).
St. James's Palace
The Duke of Edinburgh and The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, this evening attended the Rotary Club of Windsor St. George's Carol Service at Eton College and were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr. Andrew Try).
St. James's Palace
The Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel-in-Chief, this morning visited The Queen's Royal Hussars (The Queen's Own and Royal Irish) at the Regimental Headquarters, Assaye Barracks, Tidworth Garrison, Wiltshire.
The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning attended the retirement at Windsor Castle of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat, HM THE QUEEN, from Operational Service.
Her Royal Highness, Patron, this afternoon visited Disability Initiative, Resource Centre, Knoll Road, Camberley, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr. Michael More-Molyneux).
St. James's Palace
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, the Production Guild of Great Britain, this morning visited the Wharf Studios, 8 River Road, Barking, and was received by Ms. Avril McIntyre (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
The Duchess of Edinburgh this afternoon attended a Christmas Carol Service held by The Princess of Wales in Westminster Abbey, London SW1.