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The Court Circular is the official record of past royal engagements . Search Court Circulars detailing engagements undertaken by all members of the Royal Family going back to 1997 in this section of the Media Centre.

St. James's Palace

The Princess Royal, Commodore-in-Chief, Portsmouth, this morning visited the Patrol, Under Water Exploitation and Diving Community at HM Naval Base Portsmouth and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Mr. Nigel Atkinson).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Global Healthcare Projects' "Inside Out: Your Microbiome and Gut Health" Festival at Paternoster Square, London EC4.

The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended the National Maritime Museum's HMS CAPTAIN Reception and Lecture at the Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7, and was received by Mr. Gareth Neame (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Balmoral Castle

Pipe Major Paul Burns was received by His Majesty this morning upon relinquishing his appointment as The King's Piper when His Majesty decorated him with the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver).

The King this afternoon visited BAE Systems, Bridge Road, Barrow-in-Furness, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria (Mr. Alexander Scott), the First Sea Lord (General Sir Gwyn Jenkins), the High Commissioner for the Commonwealth of Australia in London (His Excellency the Hon. Stephen Smith), the Ambassador from the United States of America to the Court of St. James's (His Excellency Mr. Warren Stephens), the Chief of Defence Nuclear (Ms. Madelaine McTernan), the Chief Executive Officer, BAE Systems (Dr. Charles Woodburn), the Secretary of State for Defence (the Rt Hon. John Healey MP), the Secretary of the United States Navy (the Hon. John Phelan) and the Commanding Officer, HMS AGAMEMNON (Commander David Crosby).

His Majesty was received with a Royal Salute and attended the Commissioning Ceremony for HMS AGAMEMNON.

The King was received later by Mr. Stephen Timms (Submarines Managing Director, BAE Systems) before meeting Serving Personnel and their families, and BAE Systems apprentices.

His Majesty, escorted by the Submarines Managing Director, afterwards visited the Bridge Centre, Portland Walk, Barrow-in-Furness, before being received by the Chairman of the Barrow Delivery Board, Team Barrow (the Lord Case).

The King subsequently attended a Reception in Coffee D'Ash Café, meeting recipients of the Team Barrow Social Impact Fund.

His Majesty afterwards formally presented Letters Patent to confer the Title Royal on the Port of Barrow at the Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, and was received by the Mayor of Barrow (Councillor F. Chatfield).

The King met residents of Parkview Gardens Care Home and Primary Schoolchildren before meeting representatives of local patronages, community groups and members of the public in the town square.

St. James's Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh today carried out the following engagements in Osaka, accompanied by His Majesty's Ambassador to Japan (Her Excellency Ms. Julia Longbottom).

His Royal Highness this morning visited Sumitomo Electric Industries, Sumitomo Building, 4-5-33, Kitahama.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh this afternoon attended the World Exposition 2025 on Yumeshima Island.

The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning attended a United Nations Women's Panel Discussion at World Exposition 2025.

Balmoral Castle

Divine Service was held in Crathie Parish Church this morning.

The Reverend Tony Stephen preached the Sermon.

St. James's Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh today carried out the following engagements in Koyasan, accompanied by His Majesty's Ambassador to Japan (Her Excellency Ms. Julia Longbottom).

Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon visited Kongobu-ji Temple, 132 Koyasan, Koya, Ito District.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh later visited the Reihokan Museum, 306 Koyasan, Koya-cho, Ito-gun.

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards visited Danjo Garan, 153 Koyasan, Koya.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh subsequently visited Okunoin Cemetery, Koyasan, Koya.

St. James's Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh today carried out the following engagements in Tokyo, accompanied by His Majesty's Ambassador to Japan (Her Excellency Ms. Julia Longbottom).

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited Kasai Marine Park, 6-chome.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Reception with athletes and staff from the Great Britain Athletics World Championship Team at the Residence of His Majesty's Ambassador, the British Embassy.

The Duke of Edinburgh later met representatives from Seibi Home and Mirai no Mori at the British School Tokyo, Azabudai Hills.

His Royal Highness, Patron, the Mouse-Free Marion Project, this evening attended a Birdlife Dinner at the Residence of His Majesty's Ambassador.

The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning visited organisations supporting Ukrainian refugees at Kokorogoto Café, 2-9-9 Shibuya.

Her Royal Highness afterwards visited the Nezu Museum, 6 Chome-5-1 Minamiaoyama, Minato City.

The Duchess of Edinburgh this afternoon visited the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, 2-3-6 Aomi, Koto-ku.

Her Royal Highness this evening attended a Women, Peace and Security Dinner at Roppongi Hills, 6 Chome-10-1 Roppongi, Minato City.

Balmoral Castle

The Queen, Patron, this afternoon attended The Queen's Reading Room Festival at Chatsworth House, Bakewell, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire (Mrs. Elizabeth Fothergill).

St. James's Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh today carried out the following engagements in Tokyo, accompanied by His Majesty's Ambassador to Japan (Her Excellency Ms. Julia Longbottom).

Their Royal Highnesses this morning attended a Musubi Initiative Reception at the Residence of His Majesty's Ambassador, the British Embassy.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh this afternoon called upon The Crown Prince and Princess of Japan at their Residence.

Their Royal Highnesses subsequently planted an oak sapling taken from the commemorative tree planted by The late Queen Elizabeth II during the State Visit to Japan in May 1975 in the garden of the Imperial Palace.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh later attended a Sumo Wrestling Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena, 1 Chome-3-28 Yokoami, Sumida City.

Their Royal Highnesses this evening called upon The Emperor and Empress of Japan at the Imperial Residence.

Windsor Castle

The President of the United States of America and Mrs. Trump, with the American Suite in attendance, took leave of The King and Queen this morning and The President left Windsor Castle.

The President of the United States of America later visited Chequers Court, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, and was received by the Prime Minister and Lady Starmer.

The President and the Prime Minister viewed historical items relating to the Rt. Hon. Sir Winston Churchill.

The President of the United States had talks with the Prime Minister and subsequently was entertained to Luncheon by the Prime Minister on behalf of His Majesty's Government.

Mrs. Trump was entertained to Luncheon by Lady Starmer.

The President of the United States and Mrs. Trump, with the Prime Minister and Lady Starmer, this afternoon viewed an aerial display by the Red Devils of The Parachute Regiment.

The President and the Prime Minister afterwards held a Conference with the Media.

The Queen and Mrs. Trump this morning viewed Queen Mary's Dolls House at Windsor Castle.

Her Majesty and Mrs. Trump subsequently viewed treasures in the Royal Library at the Castle.

Mrs. Trump, accompanied by The Princess of Wales, Joint President, the Scout Association, afterwards visited a group of Squirrels from the Scout Association at Frogmore House, Windsor.

The Lord Benyon (Lord Chamberlain) was present at London Stansted Airport this afternoon upon the Departure of The President of the United States of America and Mrs. Trump and bade farewell to The President and Mrs. Trump on behalf of His Majesty upon the conclusion of the State Visit to The King and Queen.

St. James's Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning departed Singapore Changi Airport and was received this evening upon arrival at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, by His Majesty's Ambassador to Japan (Her Excellency Ms. Julia Longbottom).

The Duchess of Edinburgh this afternoon arrived at Haneda Airport, Tokyo.