The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are set to return for royal engagements this week.
Prince Edward travelling to Switzerland while Sophie takes on a series of causes close to her heart.
The Duke will begin the week with a visit to Switzerland on 6 September.
Sophie, meanwhile, has a particularly busy few days ahead. On 7 September, she will attend the University of West London’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Partnership Charter Launch.
Her schedule will then take her to Cumbria for a two-day visit on 8 and 9 September, where she will champion British farming in her role as Patron of the Addington Fund.
During the trip, Sophie is expected to meet members of the farming community and visit a number of local businesses and farms, including Home Grown Here and The Butchers Arms.
Her itinerary will also feature a Royal Countryside Fund event, followed by visits to Whin’s Farm, Low Beckside Farm, Nook Farm and Seatoller Farm.
2026-09-06 19:40:00
