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, Honorary Air Commodore, this morning attended a Parade at Royal Air Force Waddington, Lincoln, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire (Mr. Toby Dennis).
His Royal Highness, Honorary Member, the Association of Friends of Lincoln Cathedral, this afternoon visited Lincoln Cathedral and was received by Mr. Andrew Clark (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire).
The Duke of Edinburgh subsequently visited Heritage Lincoln's 'Wonky House', 40-42 Michaelgate, Lincoln.
The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning visited ActionAid UK's 'Women By Women' photography exhibition at Oxo Gallery, Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, London SE1.
Her Royal Highness today received an Honorary Fellowship from the College of Optometrists at Apothecaries' Hall, Black Friars Lane, London EC4.
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Ambassador, Women of the Future Programme, this evening held a Reception at St. James's Palace.
St. James's Palace
The Duke of Edinburgh, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this morning attended a Business Breakfast at Blue Fin Building, 110 Southwark Street, London SE1.
His Royal Highness, Chairman, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this afternoon attended a Luncheon at Coutts and Company, 440 Strand, London WC2.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this evening held a Reception at St. James's Palace to commence celebrations for the Seventieth Anniversary of the Award in 2026.
The Duchess of Edinburgh this evening held a Reception at St. James's Palace for the Gender and Children in Conflict Department of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
St. James's Palace
The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited the Optoelectronic Research Centre, University of Southampton, University Road, Southampton, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Mr. Nigel Atkinson).
His Royal Highness this afternoon opened the South Coast Institute of Technology Wing at the Centre of Excellence for Composites, Advanced Manufacturing and Marine, Cowes, and was received by Dr. Nicholas England (Deputy Lieutenant of Isle of Wight).
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, afterwards visited Brading Roman Villa Trust, Morton Old Road, Brading, Sandown, and was received by Mr. Nicholas Oulton (Deputy Lieutenant of Isle of Wight).
His Royal Highness later visited Brading Youth and Community Centre, High Street, Brading, and was received by Mrs. Katherine Collins (Deputy Lieutenant of Isle of Wight).
The Duke of Edinburgh, Royal Patron, The King's Volunteer Reserve Medal Association, this evening attended a Reception at HM Tower of London, London EC3.
The Duchess of Edinburgh today arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, having completed four days of confidential engagements in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, accompanied by His Majesty's Ambassador (Her Excellency Mrs. Alyson King), during which Her Royal Highness called upon The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
St. James's Palace
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Japan.
Brigadier Alexander Potts and Mrs. Angus Galletley were in attendance.
St. James's Palace
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh today carried out the following engagements in Osaka, accompanied by His Majesty's Ambassador to Japan (Her Excellency Ms. Julia Longbottom).
His Royal Highness this morning visited Sumitomo Electric Industries, Sumitomo Building, 4-5-33, Kitahama.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh this afternoon attended the World Exposition 2025 on Yumeshima Island.
The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning attended a United Nations Women's Panel Discussion at World Exposition 2025.
St. James's Palace
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh today carried out the following engagements in Koyasan, accompanied by His Majesty's Ambassador to Japan (Her Excellency Ms. Julia Longbottom).
Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon visited Kongobu-ji Temple, 132 Koyasan, Koya, Ito District.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh later visited the Reihokan Museum, 306 Koyasan, Koya-cho, Ito-gun.
Their Royal Highnesses afterwards visited Danjo Garan, 153 Koyasan, Koya.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh subsequently visited Okunoin Cemetery, Koyasan, Koya.
St. James's Palace
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh today carried out the following engagements in Tokyo, accompanied by His Majesty's Ambassador to Japan (Her Excellency Ms. Julia Longbottom).
The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited Kasai Marine Park, 6-chome.
His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Reception with athletes and staff from the Great Britain Athletics World Championship Team at the Residence of His Majesty's Ambassador, the British Embassy.
The Duke of Edinburgh later met representatives from Seibi Home and Mirai no Mori at the British School Tokyo, Azabudai Hills.
His Royal Highness, Patron, the Mouse-Free Marion Project, this evening attended a Birdlife Dinner at the Residence of His Majesty's Ambassador.
The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning visited organisations supporting Ukrainian refugees at Kokorogoto Café, 2-9-9 Shibuya.
Her Royal Highness afterwards visited the Nezu Museum, 6 Chome-5-1 Minamiaoyama, Minato City.
The Duchess of Edinburgh this afternoon visited the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, 2-3-6 Aomi, Koto-ku.
Her Royal Highness this evening attended a Women, Peace and Security Dinner at Roppongi Hills, 6 Chome-10-1 Roppongi, Minato City.
St. James's Palace
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh today carried out the following engagements in Tokyo, accompanied by His Majesty's Ambassador to Japan (Her Excellency Ms. Julia Longbottom).
Their Royal Highnesses this morning attended a Musubi Initiative Reception at the Residence of His Majesty's Ambassador, the British Embassy.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh this afternoon called upon The Crown Prince and Princess of Japan at their Residence.
Their Royal Highnesses subsequently planted an oak sapling taken from the commemorative tree planted by The late Queen Elizabeth II during the State Visit to Japan in May 1975 in the garden of the Imperial Palace.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh later attended a Sumo Wrestling Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena, 1 Chome-3-28 Yokoami, Sumida City.
Their Royal Highnesses this evening called upon The Emperor and Empress of Japan at the Imperial Residence.
St. James's Palace
The Duke of Edinburgh this morning departed Singapore Changi Airport and was received this evening upon arrival at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, by His Majesty's Ambassador to Japan (Her Excellency Ms. Julia Longbottom).
The Duchess of Edinburgh this afternoon arrived at Haneda Airport, Tokyo.
St. James's Palace
The Duke of Edinburgh, Chairman, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this morning held a Meeting at Airways Hotel, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
His Royal Highness later departed from Port Moresby International Airport and was received this afternoon upon arrival in Singapore by Ms. Lucy Hughes (Deputy British High Commissioner to the Republic of Singapore).
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, GB Paralympics, this evening called upon the Aquatics GB Para-Swimming Team at Eden Hall, 28 Nassim Road, Singapore.
The Duchess of Edinburgh this afternoon departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Japan.
