Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and Family News and Events 11: 03 March 2023 - March 2025

[iceflower]

The Duke of Edinburgh visited Cambridge Junction:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1854251897806369190

https://twitter.com/x/status/1854252017054781733

 

[Kaye1850]

Yes I agree. Sophia works really hard in difficult areas, but never appears to receive the recognition the subject deserves.

One could compare her to the Princess Royal in that regard

 

[iceflower]

The Duke of Edinburgh attended the 92nd General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organisation - INTERPOL in Glasgow today, November 7:


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[Biri]

Lady Louise's birthday:

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 on Instagram: "Lady Louise partying with her boyfriend and friends😌💃🪩 . . . . . #royalfamily #windsor #princegeorge #princesscharlotte #princelouis #islaphillips #savannahphillips #miatindall #islaphillips #katemiddleton #duche

4,695 likes, 45 comments - british.royal.kids on November 8, 2024: "Lady Louise partying with her boyfriend and friends😌💃🪩 . . . . . #royalfamily #windsor #princegeorge #princesscharlotte #princelouis #islaphillips #savannahphillips #miatindall #islaphillips #katemiddleton #duchesskate...

www.instagram.com

 

[iceflower]

Lady Louise's birthday:

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 on Instagram: "Lady Louise partying with her boyfriend and friends😌💃🪩 . . . . . #royalfamily #windsor #princegeorge #princesscharlotte #princelouis #islaphillips #savannahphillips #miatindall #islaphillips #katemiddleton #duche

4,695 likes, 45 comments - british.royal.kids on November 8, 2024: "Lady Louise partying with her boyfriend and friends😌💃🪩 . . . . . #royalfamily #windsor #princegeorge #princesscharlotte #princelouis #islaphillips #savannahphillips #miatindall #islaphillips #katemiddleton #duchesskate...

www.instagram.com

The photos were not taken on or around her birthday, but already earlier this year at a fundraiser event for Louise's university's drama society.

 

[iceflower]

Very lovely to see:

The Duchess of Edinburgh joined a woman with cerebral palsy, who took part in a walking challenge on The Long Walk in Windsor as part of BBC Children in Need and The One Show's fundraiser, today, November 12:


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https://twitter.com/x/status/1856424359008551119

 

[iceflower]

Today, November 13, the Duke of Edinburgh visited Fareham Live in Fareham, Ahmad Tea Estate in Eastleigh and opened the new Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association Centre in Portsmouth:


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https://twitter.com/x/status/1856755474240070124

Meanwhile the Duchess of Edinburgh visited The Castle Heritage Centre in Cornwall:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1856776615839076520

 

[iceflower]

Today, November 14, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh visited the Stoke Mandeville Spinal Injuries Centre at the Stoke Mandeville Hospital. During the visit to the WheelPower charity at the Stoke Mandeville Stadium it was announced that the Duchess of Edinburgh becomes the charity’s new patron:

Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh unveil plaque at Stoke Mandeville Hospital

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh paid tribute to Stoke Mandeville Hospital’s National Spinal Injuries Centre as it celebrates its 80th year.

www.bucksfreepress.co.uk

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh visit National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital - Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust welcomed Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, along with the Lord-Lieutenant and High Sheriff, to the National Spinal Injuries Centre (NSIC) today to […]

www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk

WheelPower announces HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh as new Royal Patron - WheelPower

www.wheelpower.org.uk

https://twitter.com/x/status/1857119597419282856

 

[iceflower]

Today, November 18, the Duchess of Edinburgh visited the Feel Good Inside and Out Project at Cranford Community College. As Patron of Wellbeing of Women she attended a 60th Anniversary Reception at PricewaterhouseCoopers and as a Global Ambassador of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness she visited the Fight for Sight Laboratory at University College London Institute of Ophthalmology.



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[iceflower]

The Duchess of Edinburgh attended the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Birmingham Pub Bombings today, November 21:


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https://twitter.com/x/status/1859606174301061251

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1859626441672986979

 

[iceflower]

On November 20 the Duchess of Edinburgh as Patron of Debra attended a luncheon at the Beaumont Hotel in London:

DEBRA UK lunch at The Beaumont hotel with HRH Duchess of Edinburgh GCVO

Read more about our DEBRA lunch at The Beaumont hotel with HRH Duchess of Edinburgh GCVO, which took place on 20th November.

www.debra.org.uk

https://www.facebook.com/DEBRACharity/posts/pfbid02xLH1Md3ZhuiHtBcUQtWJvqgrgvw8d37ALgBJJchEQZMnuVDsCcH5gs4rLmy5fP6Ml

 

[iceflower]

The Duchess of Edinburgh attended the opening of "The Women Who Beat ISIS" photography exhibition at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in London today, November 27:


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[iceflower]

The Duchess of Edinburgh as Patron visited the David Lewis Centre in Cheshire today, November 28:

Royal Visit Celebrates important new development at David Lewis in its 120th year: Empowering Lives, Inspiring Futures - David Lewis

David Lewis in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, received a special visit from its Patron today, Her Royal Highness (HRH) The Duchess of Edinburgh, on a day that marked a significant milestones for the charity. As part of her visit, the Duchess officially opened a new College building, providing...

www.davidlewis.org.uk

Royal visit celebrates new development at David Lewis in its 120th year - wilmslow.co.uk

www.wilmslow.co.uk

https://twitter.com/x/status/1862179108764930441

 

[iceflower]

The Duchess of Edinburgh as Member attended a Christmas event of the Women’s Institute at St Anne's Church in Bagshot today, December 5:


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[iceflower]

Yesterday, December 10, the Duke of Edinburgh as President of the Sport and Recreation Alliance attended the Pearl Anniversary Reception for the International Working Group on Women and Sport in London:


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[iceflower]

The Duke of Edinburgh was in Northern Ireland today, December 12:

Royal Visit: Edward, Duke of Edinburgh sees the work of Cash for Kids during one day visit to Northern Ireland

HRH Prince Edward in Northern Ireland

www.newsletter.co.uk

Duke of Edinburgh visit will give Cash For Kids appeal ‘great exposure’ says NI manager

A visit from the Duke of Edinburgh will give a Christmas gift charity “great exposure”, its Northern Ireland manager has said.

www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

https://twitter.com/x/status/1867194768150962443

Yesterday, December 11, the Duchess of Edinburgh as Patron of Wellbeing of Women attended a reception for the Big Give Christmas Challenge at the Foundling Museum:

Exclusive: Duchess Sophie is the picture of elegance as she celebrates record-breaking achievement

The Duchess of Edinburgh never fails when it comes to her fashion!

www.hellomagazine.com

 

[Blog Real]

Today, the Duke of Edinburgh visits Cash for Kids NI's "Mission Christmas" headquarters.

 

[iceflower]

That was yesterday, not today, see my post above


Also yesterday the Duchess of Edinburgh as Patron visited the Disability Initiative, Resource Centre, in Camberley:


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https://twitter.com/x/status/1867641992659755066

 

[iceflower]

The Duke of Edinburgh has arrived for a visit to Bahrain yesterday and had a number of meetings today:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1868612947133780239

https://twitter.com/x/status/1868741546948149711

 

[iceflower]

The Duke of Edinburgh continued his journey and arrived in Kuwait today, December 17:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1868959427065266242

https://twitter.com/x/status/1868982683285463171

 

[iceflower]

The Duchess of Edinburgh as Patron visited The Lighthouse in Woking today, December 18:

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1869786847158698394

 

[iceflower]

The Duke of Edinburgh paying respects ahead of the state funeral for Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral today:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1877153270587674699

 

[Blog Real]

On behalf of King Charles Ill, The Duke of Edinburgh attends the State Funeral Service for former US President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington D.C today.

Prince Edward Attends Jimmy Carter's Funeral

The Duke of Edinburgh traveled to Washington, D.C. to pay respects on behalf of his brother King Charles.

www.townandcountrymag.com

 

[Claire]

Can anyone give me the link to the Times article for Sophie's 60th Birthday from the Archive?

 

[iceflower]

The Duchess of Edinburgh visited Community Shop Lambeth in London and L'Arche London today, January 15:


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[PrincessofEurope]

With the Duchess turning 60, I would love to see her get some new order or something to mark the occasion and her dedication to the Royal Family over the 25 years she has been married to Edward

 

[Hans-Rickard]

With the Duchess turning 60, I would love to see her get some new order or something to mark the occasion and her dedication to the Royal Family over the 25 years she has been married to Edward

That wouldn’t surprise me at all…

Round birthday’s in the British RF has often meant a new order, a new military appointment or some other significant appointment…

 

[Adda]

I LOVE this photo!!!

 

[iceflower]

The Duke of Edinburgh as Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Dragoon Guards "has visited troops currently deployed to Estonia":

The Royal Family on Instagram: "As Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Dragoon Guards, The Duke of Edinburgh has visited troops currently deployed to Estonia and attended a training exercise in Harju County. 🇪🇪 The cold weather operator course takes place

56K likes, 235 comments - theroyalfamily on January 18, 2025: "As Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Dragoon Guards, The Duke of Edinburgh has visited troops currently deployed to Estonia and attended a training exercise in Harju County. 🇪🇪 The cold weather operator course takes place every year in...

www.instagram.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/1880598130481053917

 

[Elly C]

Sophie marks 60th birthday with new portrait Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, marks 60th birthday in new portrait

A lovely, relaxed official photo of Sophie to mark her 60th birthday on Monday.