Court Circular and Social Events

By the Editorial Team · Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Members of the British royal family carried out official visits across the UK, the US, and the Netherlands on September 29, attending sports events, cultural engagements, and security forums. These activities highlight their ongoing roles in supporting community initiatives, international relations, and commemorating historical milestones.

On September 29, members of the British royal family carried out a series of official engagements across the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Netherlands.

In West Yorkshire, the Prince of Wales and the Princess of Wales visited Leeds Rhinos Rugby League Football Club at Headingley Rugby Stadium in Leeds. They were greeted by Professor Adebola Malik, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire. Following this visit, the couple attended an event in Wakefield to mark the third day of Sir Kevin Sinfield’s "7 in 7: the Grand Final Challenge" at the DIY Kitchens stadium.

Meanwhile, the Duke of Edinburgh was active in New York City, where his engagements began at the Metropolitan Opera House. Accompanied by His Majesty’s Consul General for New York, Alex Milward, the Duke later participated in a roundtable discussion at the Bank of New York Headquarters. He also attended a reception before concluding his day at a gala dinner hosted by the Wren Project at Stratabowlane’s Church on Park Avenue. The Duke serves as chairman of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation and patron of the Wren Project.

In the Netherlands, the Duchess of Edinburgh arrived at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and was welcomed by His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Christopher Rampling. Her Royal Highness, who is champion for Women, Peace and Security, attended the International 2026 Women Age to Network Security Forum at a private residence in The Hague. She later participated in a dinner hosted by the ambassador, with Mrs. Angus Galletey also in attendance.

The Princess Royal maintained a busy schedule in England, beginning with a visit to the Barnwell Road Enterprise Campus in Huntingdon to attend a Celebration of Lifesaving Partnerships. She was received by Mrs. Julie Spence, Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire. Later in the day, she visited The King’s School in Grantham to mark the 300th anniversary of Sir Isaac Newton’s death and was welcomed by Toby Denis, the Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire. The Princess Royal also opened a new veterinary clinic and kennels at Rendew Barracks in Rutland, part of her role as Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps. The facility serves the 1st Military Working Dog Regiment.

Additionally, the Duchess of Gloucester attended a Regents’ Court of Benefactors Ceremony at the Royal Academy of Music in London, where she serves as president. The day also coincided with anniversaries of the launch of Radio 1 in 1967 and the birth of Field Marshal Lord Raglan in 1788.

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