Facts and Figures

In 2012, The Duke of York undertook a total of 582 engagements. This included 96 engagements linked to Education and Skills; 62 in the Science and Engineering area; 47 related to the SMEs and Entrepreneurship agenda; 134 connected with Patronages; 47 military-related events and 82 engagements in support of The Queen.

Across the entire programme, The Duke attended events involving over 28,000 people in 2012.

HRH carried out 31 regional visits in the UK during 2012, to locations including:

  • Bedfordshire
  • Berkshire
  • Buckinghamshire
  • Cambridgeshire
  • County Durham
  • Cumbria
  • Derbyshire
  • Gloucestershire
  • Greater Manchester
  • Hampshire
  • Lancashire
  • Norfolk
  • North Yorkshire
  • Northamptonshire
  • Northern Ireland
  • Northumberland
  • Nottinghamshire
  • Oxfordshire
  • Scotland
  • South Yorkshire
  • Staffordshire
  • Tyne and Wear
  • West Midlands
  • West Sussex
  • West Yorkshire
  • Worcestershire

  • The Duke of York
    I visited all 3 services @UKForcesAfghan in Afghanistan yesterday. Very proud of their work. I wish them all continued success. – AY — 15 hours 52 min ago
  • The Duke of York
    Great afternoon at #DigitalSummerCamp at @HackneyUTC. Congratulations to the winners, Music Central, and to all who took part. — 3 days 7 hours ago
  • The Duke of York
    RT @BritishMonarchy: Gallery: Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice sample some Spitfire Beer as they tour the stands at the … http://t.… — 3 days 14 hours ago
  • The Duke of York
    Congratulations Royal warrant holders on the Coronation Festival and all who have worked to make it possible – AY #coronationfestival — 3 days 14 hours ago
  • The Duke of York
    Yesterday’s @CodeClub launch was reported in the @standardnews http://t.co/poA8jqUzqD — 4 days 5 hours ago
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    Princess Eugenie met Royal Warrant holder Maracom at Coronation Festival, part of the 2012 Olympic cauldron team http://t.co/jeN6brReVb — 4 days 8 hours ago
  • The Duke of York
    Well done to Code Club and The Trampery. Leading the way again. – AY — 5 days 6 hours ago
  • The Duke of York
    The Duke is opening @T_londonfields, a new centre for start-up fashion businesses in East London — 5 days 7 hours ago
  • The Duke of York
    Work in Camden is only possible thanks to the support of @google and @uclnews – find out more about Code Club: http://t.co/IPNhqivzhw — 5 days 7 hours ago
  • The Duke of York
    HRH has launched @camdentalking @Codeclub partnership bringing code clubs into all the Borough’s Primary Schools http://t.co/6dbUphuiyQ — 5 days 7 hours ago
  • The Duke of York
    This video, produced by students at @HackneyUTC, explains the work of the charities at tonight’s Backing Youth event http://t.co/Vu4aQ56Rso — 6 days 5 hours ago
  • The Duke of York
    At tonight’s Backing Youth reception at Buckingham Palace – linking business with orgs helping young people in need http://t.co/9fip8FeqYV — 6 days 6 hours ago
  • The Duke of York
    Congratulations to Harry Day, Solihull College, National Entrepreneur of the Year @PJEA_org Graduation http://t.co/dCI0OsDme7 — 6 days 12 hours ago
  • The Duke of York
    HRH is at the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy Graduation Ceremony @PJEA_org #PJEAgrad http://t.co/ogVYlCSEPv — 6 days 12 hours ago
  • The Duke of York
    At Peter Jones Enterprise Academy Graduation @PJEA_org http://t.co/OAXjNAU2xC — 6 days 13 hours ago
  • The Duke of York
    The Duke spoke to @expressandstar about @WalsallStudio, opening September. HRH is Patron of @Studio_Schools http://t.co/tqFtrtpRx4 — 6 days 14 hours ago
  • The Duke of York
    HRH sat down yesterday with BBC Midlands Today @BlackCountryUTC to talk about the importance of technical education http://t.co/AJgLfcSfY0 — 6 days 14 hours ago
  • The Duke of York
    The Duke was v. pleased to open The Goldmine Centre. @TheVineTrust doing great work for the young people of Walsall http://t.co/2hcc4chJLp — 1 week 6 hours ago
  • The Duke of York
    Meeting students at Walsall Studio School http://t.co/CieLjih530 — 1 week 11 hours ago
  • The Duke of York
    Lord Baker announces The Duke of York Technical Education Award – further information: http://t.co/DcOwIoN177 http://t.co/PwSADahhH1 — 1 week 13 hours ago
  • The Duke of York
    The Duke with inspiring students at Black Country UTC http://t.co/aD6VE4v6Nr — 1 week 14 hours ago
  • TheBritishMonarchy
    RT @TwitterUK: Welcome to Twitter, His Royal Highness the Duke of York, Prince Andrew. Follow him at @TheDukeOfYork. — 1 week 14 hours ago
  • TheBritishMonarchy
    On 9 Jul: The Earl of Wessex – President, Sport and Recreation Alliance, will chair the Annual General Meeting at … http://t.co/FEkf5jHAKE — 1 week 14 hours ago
  • The Duke of York
    Welcome to my Twitter account – AY — 1 week 15 hours ago
  • TheBritishMonarchy
    On 9 Jul: The Princess Royal – will unveil a sculpture commissioned for Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee by The … http://t.co/M2yHqZF7iC — 1 week 15 hours ago
  • TheBritishMonarchy
    On 9 Jul: The Princess Royal – President, Riding for the Disabled Association, will visit the Argyll Group, … http://t.co/M2yHqZF7iC — 1 week 16 hours ago
  • TheBritishMonarchy
    On 9 Jul: The Princess Royal – will open the Lochside Arena, Lochs Road, Isle of Lewis, Ross-shire. http://t.co/M2yHqZF7iC — 1 week 17 hours ago
  • TheBritishMonarchy
    On 8 Jul 11:00: Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace http://t.co/qbVu9QeFAB — 1 week 1 day ago
  • TheBritishMonarchy
    On 8 Jul 11:00: Changing the Guard at Windsor Castle http://t.co/qbVu9QeFAB — 1 week 1 day ago
  • TheBritishMonarchy
    On 8 Jul: The Earl of Wessex – Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, will hold a … http://t.co/FEkf5jHAKE — 1 week 1 day ago