Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and Family News and Events 12: March 2025 -

[sophie25]

I like that they do plenty of engagements even though many don't get enough coverage IMO.

Edward's tour of Canada wasn't on the news in the UK at all and it was a pretty big tour. If the Wales' had done it there would have been wall to wall coverage. It must be a bit disheartening for them sometimes.

 

[iceflower]

The Duke of Edinburgh as Patron of the International Real Tennis Professionals Association Ltd. attended the Real Tennis Champions Trophy Final at The Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey today, July 27:

Royal Tennis Court on Instagram: "After the Royal Tennis Court's Champions Trophy 2025, guests and players enjoyed a wonderful “Royal Garden Party” in the club’s beautiful grounds, where HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, RTC Patron, honoured us with his pre

42 likes, 1 comments - royaltenniscourt on July 27, 2025: "After the Royal Tennis Court's Champions Trophy 2025, guests and players enjoyed a wonderful “Royal Garden Party” in the club’s beautiful grounds, where HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, RTC Patron, honoured us with his presence and presented...

www.instagram.com

https://www.facebook.com/RoyalTennisCourt/posts/pfbid0TEgYW6jvVe26EDDyB3PDS7wPQtLUDUP6TjJitN6aHJnTn7hPceow5aRiAKEtM5pGl

 

[iceflower]

The Palace today shared photos of the Duchess of Edinburgh visiting two battalions in her role as Colonel-in-Chief of The Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers last week:

The Royal Family on Instagram: "The Duchess of Edinburgh, as Colonel-in-Chief of The Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, has visited two of their Battalions at their headquarters in Tidworth, Wiltshire. Celebrating their 25th annive

54K likes, 314 comments - theroyalfamily on July 31, 2025: "The Duchess of Edinburgh, as Colonel-in-Chief of The Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, has visited two of their Battalions at their headquarters in Tidworth, Wiltshire. Celebrating their 25th anniversary, The Duchess...

www.instagram.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/1950882492006731777

 

[iceflower]

The Duke of Edinburgh as Patron of the London Gardens Society visited YourSpace Sutton Community Garden, Seears Park Nursery, St. Dunstan's Hill, Sutton last week:

The Royal Family on Instagram: "🪏🌳🌸 Visiting wonderful gardens of The London Gardens Society! As Patron of the London Gardens Society, The Duke visited YourSpace Sutton Community Garden and the garden at The Baitul Futuh Mosque. 🌱 In Sutton, His Ro

25K likes, 201 comments - theroyalfamily on August 1, 2025: "🪏🌳🌸 Visiting wonderful gardens of The London Gardens Society! As Patron of the London Gardens Society, The Duke visited YourSpace Sutton Community Garden and the garden at The Baitul Futuh Mosque. 🌱 In Sutton, His Royal Highness met...

www.instagram.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/1951244418293362919

 

[iceflower]

Today, August 12, the Duchess of Edinburgh as Patron of The Java Far East Prisoner of War Club 1942 visited 105 years old Royal Marines veteran Jim Wren at his care home in Salisbury ahead of the 80th anniversary of VJ Day:


** pa images gallery ** gettyimages gallery **

Incredible pictures show Duchess Sophie meeting 105-year-old WW2 veteran

The Duchess of Edinburgh visited Jim Warren, a 105-year-old Royal Marines veteran, at his care home in Salisbury today.

www.express.co.uk

https://twitter.com/x/status/1955219202639282547

https://twitter.com/x/status/1955241429464178995

https://twitter.com/x/status/1955288849459876309

 

[iceflower]

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attended a service at the Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh Castle today, August 15:

The Royal Family on Instagram: "The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have attended a Service of Remembrance at the Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh Castle. Organised by the Royal British Legion Scotland, Their Royal Highnesses joined attendee

44K likes, 172 comments - theroyalfamily on August 15, 2025: "The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have attended a Service of Remembrance at the Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh Castle. Organised by the Royal British Legion Scotland, Their Royal Highnesses joined attendees in...

www.instagram.com

https://www.army.mod.uk/news/duke-and-duchess-of-edinburgh-attend-vj80-commemoration-in-edinburgh-castle

https://twitter.com/x/status/1956411624568267032

https://www.facebook.com/britisharmy/posts/pfbid02NsS6kXxpKgy71q423eVK4snYezJUDk8uQgRtimUNikhU1mn979jEecPrZpuDKrsdl

In the evening the Duke of Edinburgh as Commodore-in-Chief, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, together with the Duchess of Edinburgh attended a performance of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2025 at Edinburgh Castle:

Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attend Show

The Duke of Edinburgh attended The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo to fulfil the prestigious role as Salute Taker for the Show at Edinburgh Castle’s Esplanade, alongside the Duchess of Edinburgh.

www.edintattoo.co.uk

 

[iceflower]

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attended the Edinburgh Fringe Festival:

Ｔｈｅ Ｃｏｎｆｕｓｉｏｎｉｓｔ on Instagram: "Incredibly honoured to have HRH Prince Edward and Sophie came to see my show 1 Moment in Time @edfringe and I am delighted to report that they really enjoyed it. What an incredible run this has been ❤️"

21 likes, 3 comments - theconfusionist on August 16, 2025: "Incredibly honoured to have HRH Prince Edward and Sophie came to see my show 1 Moment in Time @edfringe and I am delighted to report that they really enjoyed it. What an incredible run this has been ❤️".

www.instagram.com

 

[iceflower]

Louise has competed at the British Carriage Driving National Championships in Essex yesterday, August 29:

Lady Louise Windsor leaves Balmoral for carriage driving competition ahead of university return

Lady Louise Windsor is known for her love of carriage driving and ahead of her return to St Andrews University, the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh took part in the National Carriage Driving Calendar

www.hellomagazine.com

Lady Louise Windsor, 21, shows riding prowess at national competition

The 21-year-old royal was spotted today (pictured) at the British Carriagedriving National Championships at the Ashfields Carriage and Polo Club, near Great Dunmow, Essex.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Fauve]

I just love Lady Louise she seems really sweet !!

 

[iceflower]

Louise's boyfriend accompanied her on the second day of the competition:

Exclusive photos: Lady Louise Windsor is supported by rumoured boyfriend Felix at championships before heading back to university

Lady Louise Windsor was joined by her rumoured boyfriend, Felix da Silva-Clamp, on Saturday and the young pair were seen flashing grins as they attended the National Carriage Driving Championships

www.hellomagazine.com

 

[iceflower]

The Duchess of Edinburgh is currently on a four-day visit to Canada.

Yesterday, September 4, she attended a dinner in her role as Patron of Spruce Meadows at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel in Calgary.

** Pic **

Today, September 5, Sophie as Patron visited Spruce Meadows in Alberta.


** pa images gallery of the whole visit **

Duchess of Edinburgh visits Spruce Meadows and the Youth Centres of Calgary

Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh made stops in Spruce Meadows and Calgary as part of her visit to Canada Sept. 5, 2025.

calgaryherald.com

Grand étalon, bébé mignon et jeux de cartes : Sophie d’Edimbourg à la conquête du Canada

EN IMAGES - En visite officielle au Canada pendant quatre jours, Sophie d’Edimbourg a enchaîné les découvertes et rencontres avec les habitants. Nommée marraine du centre équestre Spruce Meadows, en Alberta, elle n’a pas manqué d’y faire un tour.

www.parismatch.com

 

[iceflower]

Yesterday, September 7, the Duchess of Edinburgh visited the Veterans Association Food Bank in Calgary.

As written above the pa images gallery has been updated with photos of each day on a daily basis, so its worth checking again!

Duchess of Edinburgh visits veterans during Spruce Meadows 50th anniversary

The Duchess of Edinburgh met with veterans in Calgary on Sunday as part of her visit to Spruce Meadows' 50th anniversary Masters tournament.

calgaryherald.com

Duchess of Edinburgh visits veterans during Spruce Meadows 50th anniversary

The Duchess of Edinburgh met with veterans in Calgary on Sunday as part of her visit to Spruce Meadows' 50th anniversary Masters tournament.

calgarysun.com

 

[Blog Real]

Today, The Duke of Edinburgh was in Leicester, where he visited the Brachytherapy Department at Leicester Royal Infirmary and its new, state-of-the-art Thornton Suite, the Jews' Wall Museum, and Leicester Cathedral, where he witnessed the completion of restoration work and the newly opened Heritage and Learning Centre, as well as the Tomb of King Richard III.

The Royal Family on Instagram: "The Duke of Edinburgh has been in Leicester, where he visited… 🏥 The Brachytherapy Department at Leicester Royal Infirmary and their new state-of-the-art Thornton Suite. The new facility will support the treatment of

27K likes, 127 comments - theroyalfamily on September 8, 2025: "The Duke of Edinburgh has been in Leicester, where he visited… 🏥 The Brachytherapy Department at Leicester Royal Infirmary and their new state-of-the-art Thornton Suite. The new facility will support the treatment of gynaecological...

www.instagram.com

 

[iceflower]

The Palace today shared an overview of the Duchess of Edinburgh's activities in Canada:

The Duchess of Edinburgh visits Alberta, Canada

The Duchess of Edinburgh visited Alberta, Canada, from Thursday 4th September to Tuesday 9th September to attend the Spruce Meadows Masters Tournament and to...

www.royal.uk

https://twitter.com/x/status/1965367652035244185

 

[iceflower]

The Duke of Edinburgh as Royal Honorary Colonel has visited soldiers of the Royal Wessex Yeomanry taking part in a training exercise at Allenbury Barracks, Bovington Camp in Wareham today, September 10:


** gettyimages gallery **


And the Duchess of Edinburgh attended a "discussion on advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda" in London today:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1965835314355896408

 

[iceflower]

The Duke of Edinburgh as Colonel-in-Chief visited Battlesbury Barracks in Warminster today, September 12, to present a new standard to the Royal Dragoon Guards:


** pa images gallery **

https://twitter.com/x/status/1966519277445362125

 

[iceflower]

Today, September 14, the Duke of Edinburgh arrived in Papua New Guinea to attend celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea's independence from Australia. He will stay until September 17.


** gettyimages gallery **

 

[iceflower]

Together with Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape and Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese the Duke of Edinburgh attended dinner event on the eve of Papua New Guinea's 50th independence anniversary in Port Moresby today, September 15:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1967573953934954957

 

[Prisma]

The Duke of Edinburgh and The Duchess of Edinburgh will visit Japan September 18-23. They will visit Osaka-Kansai Expo as well as meet Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and Crown Prince Akishino couple.

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh to Visit Japan | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

 

[iceflower]

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have begun their visit to Japan:


** gettyimages gallery ** pa images gallery **

Sophie watches a sumo wrestling match as she kicks off tour of Japan

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were snapped enjoying a sumo wrestling match on day one of their visit to Japan .

www.dailymail.co.uk

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh Launch New UK-Japan Programmes

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attended a reception at the British Embassy Tokyo to launch new UK-Japan partnership programmes as part of MUSUBI Initiative.

www.gov.uk

 

[Blog Real]

Today, 19 September, The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh met with the Emperor and Empress of Japan at the Imperial Palace.

宮内庁/ Imperial Household Agency on Instagram: "令和7年9月19日（金）、天皇皇后両陛下は、御所において、英国エディンバラ公同妃両殿下をお茶にお招きになりました。"

122K likes, 0 comments - kunaicho_jp on September 19, 2025: "令和7年9月19日（金）、天皇皇后両陛下は、御所において、英国エディンバラ公同妃両殿下をお茶にお招きになりました。".

www.instagram.com

The Royal Family on Instagram: "The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are visiting Japan! 🇯🇵 🤝 Their Royal Highnesses were welcomed to The Imperial Palace by Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan. The Duke and Duchess also met with Their Imp

42K likes, 249 comments - theroyalfamily on September 19, 2025: "The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are visiting Japan! 🇯🇵 🤝 Their Royal Highnesses were welcomed to The Imperial Palace by Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan. The Duke and Duchess also met with Their Imperial...

www.instagram.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/1969049045319524416

 

[iceflower]

Day 2 of the visit to Japan today, September 20:


** pa images gallery ** gettyimages gallery **

Sophie dons silk floral frock as she visits Tokyo mental health centre

The Duchess of Edinburgh was photographed looking stylish in a printed silk dress as she attended a string of engagements on the second day of her Japan trip.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[sophie25]

No state/official dinner during this visit?

 

[iceflower]

Day 3 today, September 21:



** pa images gallery **

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, beams as she visits Japanese temple

Prince Edward, 61, and Sophie, 60, met with the Mayor of Koya Town Yoshiya and Wakayama Governor Izumi Miyazaki during their visit to the historic temple on the third day of their Japan tour.

www.dailymail.co.uk

The Royal Family on Instagram: "The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have visited Koyasan, a temple town which is one of the most spiritually significant sites in Japan. 🇯🇵 During their visit, Their Royal Highnesses were shown around sacred sites by c

60K likes, 243 comments - theroyalfamily on September 21, 2025: "The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have visited Koyasan, a temple town which is one of the most spiritually significant sites in Japan. 🇯🇵 During their visit, Their Royal Highnesses were shown around sacred sites by children from...

www.instagram.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/1969758675225993723

 

[Somebody]

How lovely that they not only met the emperor and empress but also the crown prince and crown princess.

They are doing a great job representing the king/UK abroad this month with trips to Canada (Sophie), PNG (Edward) and Japan (both).

 

[iceflower]

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh on their fourth day in Japan today, September 22.

The photos of the Duchess of Edinburgh with Princess Hisako are particularly nice!


** gettyimages gallery ** pa images gallery **

Duchess of Edinburgh visits Princess Takamado during Japan tour

Sophie, 60, appeared in high spirits as she met with the Japanese royal at the Osaka Expo, which aims to bring together people and innovations from around the world to address global issues.

www.dailymail.co.uk

https://twitter.com/x/status/1970065109352632805

 

[Marengo]

Lovely photos of the Duchess with Pss Takamado in Osaka. They seem to get along well, IIRC they chatted a lot at one of the Swedish weddings too (CP and Sofia's, I believe).

 

[iceflower]

Yesterday, October 1, the Duke of Edinburgh as Commodore in Chief of Royal Fleet Auxiliary attended a 120th Anniversary Celebration at HMS Excellent in Portsmouth:

Duke of Edinburgh joins “absolutely essential” Royal Fleet Auxiliary at Service’s 120th birthday commemorations

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh joined sailors, veterans and families celebrating ‘the beating heart behind Royal Navy operations’ as the Royal Fleet Auxiliary marked its 120th birthday.

www.royalnavy.mod.uk

The Duchess of Edinburgh has visited the Democratic Republic of Congo from September 29 to today, October 2, it was released today:


** pa images gallery **

Duchess of Edinburgh speaks out against sexual violence after secret DR Congo visit

Sophie visited Congo to ‘shine a light’ on the “weaponisation of rape” and recognise the work being done to support those who survive horrific war-related sexual violence

www.independent.co.uk

The Duchess of Edinburgh visits the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Duchess of Edinburgh has returned to the Democratic Republic of Congo at the request of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. The visit comes as...

www.royal.uk

Duchess Sophie makes second visit to Democratic Republic of Congo

Sophie, 60, spent four days in the country during a secret high-security trip to 'shine a light' on the 'weaponisation of rape' and war-related sexual violence.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Duchess Sophie undertakes secret high-security 4-day trip

The Duchess of Edinburgh visited the Democratic Republic of Congo to meet women peacebuilders and uncover the devastating impact of the ongoing conflict – see photos issued following Sophie's secret high-security trip

www.hellomagazine.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/1973865002428985506

 

[iceflower]

Yesterday, October 3, the Duke of Edinburgh as Patron of the King's Volunteer Reserves Medal Association, attended a reception at the Tower of London:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1974217704446836814

 

[Alisa]

Thank you Iceflower for providing all those links! I finally got around to catching up on them all.

What a trip! I'm really impressed by her itinerary and all that she did and saw in the DRC. Wow!

Sophie doesn't seem to get enough credit and public acknowledgement for all her hardwork! Her calendar alone over the last 2 months have been quite impressive!