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Latest Royal images
View the latest Royal images, including photographs of The Duchess of Cambrige attending the National Parade of Queen's Scouts at Windsor Castle
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The National Parade of Queen's Scouts
Latest Royal images
View the latest Royal images, including photographs of The Duchess of Cambrige attending the National Parade of Queen's Scouts at Windsor Castle
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The National Parade of Queen's Scouts
New appointment to the Order of the Garter
The Queen has been pleased to appoint Air Chief Marshal The Right Honourable The Lord Stirrup to be a Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter
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Investitures
Find out more about the regular ceremonies at which honours recipients are presented with their insignia by a member of the Royal Family
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Investitures
The Queen and the Commonwealth
The Queen has been Head of the Commonwealth since her Accession in 1952. Find out more about the role of the Monarchy in the Commonwealth
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Charities and Patronages

An important role of the Monarchy is to support and encourage public and voluntary service, and around 3.000 charities and organisations list a member of the Royal Family as patron or president

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Launch of the On Course Foundation, Windsor Castle
Latest Royal images
New appointment to the Order of the Garter
Investitures
The Queen and the Commonwealth
Charities and Patronages
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Search the Court Circular

The Court Circular is the official record of the previous day's Royal engagements and is printed in selected British newspapers.

Search Court Circulars detailing engagements undertaken by all members of the Royal Family going back to 1997 in our online database.

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Search future engagements

Details of official engagements to be undertaken by members of the Royal Family are published up to eight weeks in advance.

Search our online database for the latest future event information.

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Media Information
A resource for members of the Media hoping to cover Royal stories, including guidance on covering Royal visits in the UK and overseas, information about the Royal Rota system and policy on interviews and filming.
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Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria
Find out more about the life of Queen Victoria through photos, videos and documents from the Royal Archives
Changing the Guard
Changing the Guard
This regular and colourful ceremony takes place at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. View dates and times and find out more about the ceremony itself
Anniversary messages
Anniversary messages
Her Majesty arranges messages of congratulations for those celebrating notable birthdays and wedding anniversaries, starting with the 100th birthday and the 60th wedding anniversary. Find out more in this section