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

[iceflower]

The Duke of Edinburgh as Patron of The Lord's Taverners visited The Oval in London today, October 7:


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The Royal Family on Instagram: "Bowled over by the @LordsTaverners national cricket programmes! 🏏 The Duke of Edinburgh visited The Oval Cricket Ground to see the charity’s inclusive cricket programmes in action. His Royal Highness joined a game of

140 likes, 4 comments - theroyalfamily on October 8, 2025: "Bowled over by the @LordsTaverners national cricket programmes! 🏏 The Duke of Edinburgh visited The Oval Cricket Ground to see the charity’s inclusive cricket programmes in action. His Royal Highness joined a game of table cricket – an...

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[iceflower]

The Duchess of Edinburgh received an Honorary Fellowship from the College of Optometrists today, October 9:


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[iceflower]

As Colonel-in-Chief of The Queen's Royal Hussars the Duke of Edinburgh attended a Regimental Family Day at Assaye Barracks in Wiltshire today, October 11:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1977010539051016419

 

[Blog Real]

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh visited Monaco and were welcomed by Prince Albert and Princess Charlene at the Palace.

Palais Princier de Monaco on Instagram: "Leurs Altesses Sérénissimes le Prince Albert II et la Princesse Charlène ont eu le plaisir d’accueillir Leurs Altesses Royales le Duc et la Duchesse d’Édimbourg lors de leur passage en Principauté. Une rencont

943 likes, 20 comments - palaisprincierdemonaco on October 13, 2025: "Leurs Altesses Sérénissimes le Prince Albert II et la Princesse Charlène ont eu le plaisir d’accueillir Leurs Altesses Royales le Duc et la Duchesse d’Édimbourg lors de leur passage en Principauté. Une rencontre empreinte de...

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[iceflower]

The Duke of Edinburgh as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation together with the Duchess of Edinburgh as Global Ambassador arrived in Monaco yesterday to attend a gala dinner at the Yacht Club of Monaco yesterday evening, October 12.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Its nice to see the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh in Monaco as royal visits are quite rare in the Principality.

 

[sophie25]

Its nice to see the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh in Monaco as royal visits are quite rare in the Principality.

Was this an official visit

 

[An Ard Ri]

Was this an official visit

See post 95 above
Edward and Sophie have had a busy few weeks with travel.

 

[sophie25]

The Duke of Edinburgh as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation together with the Duchess of Edinburgh as Global Ambassador arrived in Monaco yesterday to attend a gala dinner at the Yacht Club of Monaco yesterday evening, October 12.

Oh nice are there pictures of the dinner

 

[Elly C]

The two couples know each other well and appear to enjoy each other’s company. Hope we get a photo from the Gala.

 

[Fauve]

The Duchess of Edinburgh received an Honorary Fellowship from the College of Optometrists today, October 9:


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https://twitter.com/x/status/1976325868948520987

maroon is her colour ! I just love her so much !

 

[iceflower]

On October 27 the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh re-opened Purdey at the Royal Berkshire, Tomb Farm, Reading, Berkshire:

Duchess Sophie just wore a 'rare royal look' - and it's one of her edgiest

Duchess Sophie conveyed 'understated authority' in her edgiest look of autumn 2025 so far, for a visit to Purdey at the Royal Berkshire on Monday, 27 October.

www.hellomagazine.com

 

[iceflower]

The Duke of Edinburgh was in Cardiff today, November 4, for events related to the Duke of Edinburgh Awards:


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Duke of Edinburgh praises pupils who braved expedition during Storm Amy

Edward met young people from across Wales during a visit to Cardiff and asked them about their activities as part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

www.thenational.scot

https://www.dofe.org/thelatest/commitment-to-welsh-language/

https://twitter.com/x/status/1985737954069713302

 

[iceflower]

The Duchess of Edinburgh attended The Duchess of Edinburgh Competition at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst today, November 5:


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Duchess Sophie dons military fatigues for competition at Sandhurst

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, was ready for action in army fatigues today as she joined recruits at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst for an annual competition.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[iceflower]

Yesterday, November 6, the Duke of Edinburgh as Patron of London Youth attended the London Youth Awards:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1986817836631662880

 

[tihkon2]

Edward and Princess Beatrice as Patron of Outward Bound Trust and Deputy Patron of Outward Bound Trust.

 

[iceflower]

The Duchess of Edinburgh has departed for a 9-day visit to Peru, Panama, Guatemala and Belize from November 10 to 19 the Palace announced today:

The Duchess of Edinburgh will visit South and Central America

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh will visit South and Central America from Monday 10th to Wednesday 19th November 2025. Her Royal Highness will visit...

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Duchess Sophie quietly begins 9-day trip to South and Central America amid royal family saga

The Duchess of Edinburgh has begun a nine-day trip to South and Central America, with her itinerary to include a visit to the Amazon rainforest

www.hellomagazine.com

 

[Somebody]

Another trip this fall! How many countries has she visited since early September representing the royal family?

 

[iceflower]

The Duchess of Edinburgh at the first stop of her mentioned journey - in Peru yesterday, November 11:


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Duchess Sophie pays secret tribute to tiny family member in 'bouquet' dress

The Duchess of Edinburgh paid a sweet tribute to her great-niece, Princess Beatrice's daughter Sienna, in a Beulah London dress during a dinner to celebrate the UK's first year of implementing the Biodiverse Landscape Fund (BLF) programme at Casa de Fierro restaurant in Iquitos, Peru.

www.hellomagazine.com

The Duchess of Edinburgh in South and Central America

The Duchess of Edinburgh is visiting South and Central America from Tuesday 11th to Wednesday 19th November 2025. Her Royal Highness will visit Peru, Panama and...

www.royal.uk

https://twitter.com/x/status/1988372279391383632

 

[Somebody]

I hope she went swimming with the pink (river) dolphins!

 

[iceflower]

The gallery posted yesterday has been updated with photos of November 12.

Sophie tours Amazon gunboat built in Birkenhead during visit to Peru

The Duchess of Edinburgh is in Peru as part of a tour of South and Central America.

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Duchess Sophie battles soaring jungle temperatures in slim-fit cargo trousers - and wellies

The Duchess of Edinburgh embraced the jungle climate in slim-fit cargos and wellies as she embarked on a biodiversity nature walk, guided by professional Amazon guide, Rey Mozombite, during her visit to South and Central America.

www.hellomagazine.com

Sophie d’Édimbourg, la globe-trotteuse de la famille royale britannique

L’année 2025 est décidément riche en déplacements à l’étranger pour la duchesse d’Édimbourg. Après le Népal, les États-Unis, la Bosnie-Herzégovine, la République démocratique du Congo et le Japon, c’est en Amérique centrale et du Sud que l’épouse du prince Edward effectue une visite officielle...

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1988999525223092504

Meanwhile the South of England Agricultural Society released a video message by their Patron:

South of England Agricultural Society on Instagram: "Our 2025 Farming Conference was a thought provoking and informative evening on the topic of ‘Adapting with Purpose: Farming in a Changing World’. Our Patron Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinbu

6 likes, 0 comments - southengshows on November 13, 2025: "Our 2025 Farming Conference was a thought provoking and informative evening on the topic of ‘Adapting with Purpose: Farming in a Changing World’. Our Patron Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh recorded a welcome message for the...

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[An Ard Ri]

Sophie has been doing a lot of foreign travel this autumn.
Off hand Canada ,Japan ,Congo ,Monaco and now Peru, Panama, Guatemala and Belize.
That's a lot of travel!

 

[Maryrose]

I wish she would get a lot more media coverage than she does. Honestly she brings attention to a lot of horrible situations in all areas of the world. I give her so much credit for taking on these issues and seeing what is happening first hand.

 

[iceflower]

The pa images gallery has once again been updated with photos of November 13 and 14.

Today, November 14, the Duchess of Edinburgh visited the British Embassy in Lima and met with the President of Peru Jose Jeri at the Government Palace:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1989386333463122337

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[iceflower]

The Duchess of Edinburgh in Guatemala yesterday, November 15.

She was received by British Ambassador Juliana Correa and met the President of Guatemala Bernardo Arévalo:

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[iceflower]

The Duchess of Edinburgh has arrived in Belize:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1990245760701485444

Meanwhile the Duke of Edinburgh has arrived for a visit to Nigeria:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1990467993076199771

 

[iceflower]

The Duchess of Edinburgh in Belize yesterday, November 18:

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The visit to Belize ended today, November 19:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1991273588540993849

https://twitter.com/x/status/1991561952116568085

 

[iceflower]

The Duke of Edinburgh has begun a two-day visit to Ghana today:


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And the Duchess of Edinburgh attended an event at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in London to commemorate the 25th anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security:

Duchess Sophie thanked for 'immensely powerful work' after undertaking 10-day trip

The Duchess of Edinburgh was praised by the Foreign Secretary at an event to mark the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security

www.hellomagazine.com

 

[iceflower]

Today, November 25, the Duke of Edinburgh met the President of Ghana John Mahama at Jubilee House in Accra and together they attended a celebration "to foster diplomatic and cultural ties between UK and Ghana":

Yesterday's pa images gallery has been updated with photos of today.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1993319899872317704

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[iceflower]

The Duchess of Edinburgh is in Oxford today, November 26 to visit RAW Workshop, Windale Community Hub and the Ronald McDonald House at John Radcliffe Hospital:


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The Royal Family on Instagram: "The Duchess of Edinburgh visited organisations in Oxfordshire yesterday, celebrating their support for local communities. ☕️ At Windale Community Hub, HRH heard about vital services addressing food poverty and social

1,241 likes, 15 comments - theroyalfamily on November 27, 2025: "The Duchess of Edinburgh visited organisations in Oxfordshire yesterday, celebrating their support for local communities. ☕️ At Windale Community Hub, HRH heard about vital services addressing food poverty and social isolation...

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