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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.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester this morning visited the Emergency Department at St. Mary's Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport, and was received by Dr. Jonathan Nainby-Luxmoore (Deputy Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight).

Her Royal Highness afterwards officially opened the Community and Diagnostic Centre at St. Mary's Hospital.

The Duchess of Gloucester this afternoon visited Ability Dogs 4 Young People Training Centre, Sandown Airport, Scotchells Brook Lane, Sandown, and was received by Mrs. Dawn Haig-Thomas (Deputy Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight).

St. James's Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this morning held a Meeting.

Government House, Bermuda

The President of the United States of America and Mrs. Trump this morning bade farewell to The King and Queen at the White House, Washington D.C., United States of America.

Their Majesties drove to Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, and were received by Major General Antoinette Gant (Arlington National Cemetery Military Representative, United States Army) and Ambassador Monica Crowley (Chief of Protocol of the United States).

The King laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and The Queen laid a posy.

Their Majesties subsequently walked to the Canadian Cross of Sacrifice, were received by Rear Admiral Kristjan Monaghan (Canadian Defence Attaché to the United States) and Air Vice Marshal Christopher Mullen (United Kingdom Defence Attaché to the United States) where The King and Queen each met Canadian Service personnel, a United States Army veteran of the Second World War, and Service personnel representing the Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, United States and New Zealand Alliance.

Their Majesties this afternoon visited Front Royal, Warren County, Virginia, and were received in the Town Square by the Governor of Virginia (Ms. Abigail Spanberger) and Ms. Lori Athey Cockrell (Mayor of Front Royal).

The King and Queen met Little League Baseball Players before viewing the Main Street Parade and joining the "Block Party", meeting food and drink vendors.

His Majesty met First Responders and veterans, and Future Farmers of America, whilst Her Majesty met representatives of domestic abuse organisations and Scout groups.

The King afterwards visited Shenandoah National Park and was received at Dickey Ridge Visitor Center by the Superintendent of the Park (Mr. Tracy Stakely) and Ms. Carly Adams (Chief of Staff).

His Majesty toured the Park, witnessing a short swearing in ceremony for a group of Junior Rangers before meeting members of the Monacan Indian Nation and subsequently receiving an overview of the new United Kingdom-United States Nature Compass Agreement.

The Queen afterwards visited Smitten Farm, Middleburg, and was received by Mr. James Roscoe (Deputy Head of Mission) and Ms. Ann Backer (Owner).

The King later departed Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, for Bermuda upon the conclusion of the State Visit and was received this evening upon arrival at L. F. Wade International Airport by the Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Bermuda (His Excellency Mr. Andrew Murdoch) and the Hon. David Burt (Premier of Bermuda).

The Queen departed Dulles International Airport for the United Kingdom.

St. James's Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Honorary Member, the British and Commonwealth Fire Company Foundation "Fundacion 14", today held a Meeting at St. James's Palace.

His Royal Highness, Patron, the London Mozart Players Trust, this afternoon received Ms. Christine Kinsella (Chief Executive Officer).

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, the London Mozart Players Trust, this evening held a Gala Concert and Dinner at St. James's Palace.

The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning visited the Albrighton Trust, Blue House Lane, Albrighton, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire (Mrs. Anna Turner).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Crowsmill Craft Centre, Coton Lane, Bridgnorth, Shropshire.

The Duchess of Edinburgh later visited Willowdene Farm, Chorley, Shropshire.

St. James's Palace

The Princess Royal, Royal Patron, Hospital of Sir John Hawkins, Knight, in Chatham, this morning attended a ceremony to raise the White Ensign at the Hospital of Sir John Hawkins, High Street, Chatham, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Kent (the Lady Colgrain).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, this afternoon opened the Gorilla House at Jersey Zoo, les Augrès Manor, la Profonde Rue, Trinity, Jersey, and was received by the Lieutenant-Governor and Commander-in Chief of the Bailiwick of Jersey (Vice Admiral Sir Jeremy Kyd).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Heritage of London Trust, this morning received Mr. John Phillips (Chairman) and Dr. Nicola Stacey (Director).

St. James's Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited Highland Cycle Ability Centre, the Old Mill, Cantray, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Nairnshire (Mr. George Asher).

His Royal Highness later visited Cawdor Community Café and Shop, Cawdor, and was received by the Earl Cawdor (Deputy Lieutenant of Nairn).

The Duke of Edinburgh, Vice Patron, Commonwealth Games Foundation, this afternoon visited the Glasgow 2026 Headquarters, 95 Bothwell Street, Glasgow, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow (Councillor Jacqueline McLaren, the Rt. Hon. the Lord Provost).

His Royal Highness, Vice Patron, Commonwealth Games Foundation, afterwards attended the unveiling of the Glasgow 2026 Medal at Glasgow School of Art, 167 Renfrew Street, Glasgow.

St. James's Palace

The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, Intelligence Corps, this morning received General Sir James Hockenhull upon relinquishing his appointment as Colonel Commandant and Major General Matthew Jones upon assuming the appointment.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, this afternoon attended the Inaugural Annual Conference at the International Convention Centre Birmingham, 8 Centenary Square, Birmingham, and was received by Major General Timothy Hodgetts (Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands).

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Whitley Fund for Nature, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended the Annual Awards Ceremony at the Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7, and was received by Mr. Stuart Shilson (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Blair House, Washington Dc, United States Of America

The King and Queen this afternoon visited New York City, United States of America, and were received by Mr. Oliver Christian (His Majesty's Consul General for New York).

Their Majesties visited the site of the World Trade Centre complex and were received by the Chairman of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum (Mr. Michael Bloomberg), the Governor of New York State (Ms. Kathy Hochul), the Governor of New Jersey State (Ms. Mikie Sherill) and the Mayor of New York City (Mr. Zohran Mamdani).

The King and Queen laid a commemorative bouquet in the World Trade Centre plaza and met 9/11 family members, first responders and representatives of the Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden and support organisations.

The King afterwards visited 134th Street Farm, 116 West 134th Street, Harlem, and was received by the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Harlem Grown (Mr. Tony Hillery).

His Majesty met members of staff and representatives of schools and community groups involved in Harlem Grown, and joined schoolchildren planting flowers and feeding chickens.

The King subsequently attended a United Kingdom-United States Trade and Business Reception at the Rockefeller Center, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, and was received by the Rt. Hon. Yvette Cooper MP (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs), the Chief Executive Officer of Tishman Speyer (Mr. Rob Speyer) and the Chairman and the Co-Chief Executive Officer of Comcast Corporation (Mr. Brian Roberts).

The King, Royal Founding Patron, The King's Trust, and The Queen later attended a King's Trust and Greater Together Reception at Christie's New York, 20 Rockefeller Plaza, and were received by the Chief Executive Officer of Christie's (Ms. Bonnie Brennan).

The Queen, Patron, The Queen's Reading Room, this afternoon attended a Literary Reception at the New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street.

Her Majesty, Patron, The Queen's Reading Room, viewed historical items and marked the Centenary of the children's book "Winnie the Pooh" with schoolchildren.

The Queen subsequently met representatives of organisations supporting survivors of domestic abuse at the New York Public Library.

Kensington Palace

The Prince and Princess of Wales this morning visited IntoUniversity Walworth, Pembroke House, 80 Tatum Street, London SE17, to mark the Fifteenth Anniversary of Their Royal Highnesses' Marriage, and met recipients of the Royal Wedding Gift Fund.