Royal Engagements and Court Circular

By the Editorial Team · Wednesday, September 16, 2026

On September 15th, members of the British Royal Family carried out official duties across the UK and abroad, including meetings with religious leaders, commemorations of local anniversaries, and engagements supporting charitable and cultural organizations. These activities underscore the Royals' ongoing commitment to public service and international relations through diverse community and philanthropic efforts.

On September 15th, several members of the British Royal Family conducted official engagements across the United Kingdom and abroad.

At Balmoral Castle, the King received Cardinal Ernest Simoni, a priest from the Archdiocese of Shkodrë-Pult in Albania. Later that evening, Reverend Neil Gardner, Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh, welcomed the President of Ireland upon her arrival at the Intercontinental Edinburgh The George Hotel on behalf of the King.

In Devon, the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall visited Gather and Moor on Tavistock Road, Princetown, where he was greeted by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Devon, David Fursdon. Following this, the Prince of Wales spent time at the Princetown Youth Club on Barrack Road.

The Duke of Edinburgh, who serves as Chairman of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, convened a meeting at St James’s Palace in the morning. In the afternoon, he traveled to Blackpool to commemorate the centenary of Stanley Park. There, he was welcomed by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Amanda Parker. The Duke continued his engagements in Manchester, marking the 150th anniversary of the Manchester Tennis and Racquet Club in Salford, where he was received by Michael Walmsley, Deputy Lieutenant of Greater Manchester. His evening activities included attendance at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester.

Meanwhile, the Duchess of Edinburgh conducted a series of engagements in Lusaka, Zambia, accompanied by Her Excellency Ms. Rebecca Terzeon, British High Commissioner to the Republic of Zambia. Her activities included meetings with women business leaders, survivors of gender-based violence, and participating in an education reception.

The Princess Royal, serving as Guardian of the Give Them A Sporting Chance initiative, held a Management Team Meeting at St James’s Palace. Later in the day, she hosted a reception as Royal Patron of the Certa Cito Foundation at the same venue and attended various anniversary receptions and dinners.

At Kensington Palace, the Duke of Gloucester, Patron-in-Chief of Scottish Veterans’ Residences, formally received Jonathan Tweedie upon his relinquishment of appointment and welcomed Richard Edlmann as his successor. The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron of the Nelson Trust, met with visiting officials during the day.

These engagements reflect the continued public service roles of the Royal Family across a variety of charitable, cultural, and civic activities both in the United Kingdom and internationally.

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