Supporting The Queen

The Duke of York supports Her Majesty The Queen as Head of State by representing Her Majesty in the UK and abroad, receiving heads of state and government, and attending state and ceremonial occasions.

In 2012, as part of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, The Duke represented Her Majesty on a visit to India. The Queen has always been committed to the Commonwealth and its members, and visits on behalf of Her Majesty to Commonwealth countries, particularly realms, have been vital over the years. HRH undertook his first overseas Royal engagement in 1979, when he accompanied The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh on a visit to Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, and Malawi. The Duke maintains overseas links, most recently receiving the President of Malawi at Buckingham Palace on her official visit to the UK.

HRH has close personal links to the Armed Services and holds a number of senior military appointments.

The Duke also works to recognise the importance of service and the voluntary sector, supporting and acting as Patron of a number of charitable organisations.

  • Dhirubhai Ambani International School, India Diamond Jubilee Visit

  • The Diamond Jubilee Reception at the High Commissioner’s residence, New Delhi

  • Kohima War Cemetery, India Diamond Jubilee Visit

  • Kohima War Cemetery, India Diamond Jubilee Visit

  • Tech City

  • The National Service of Remembrance © Photoshot

  • UAE’s State Visit to the UK, Windsor Castle © Photoshot

  • Indonesian President State Visit © Photoshot

  • Mother, Tech City © PA

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    RT @stephenexley: “It’s a great day for parity of esteem”: how UTC students ended up at Buckingham Palace http://t.co/6IGsw2yieo 1 day 4 hours ago
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    RT @CodeClub: And the winner of the Robo-Boogie dancing robot competition was… *drumroll*… http://t.co/AibpicNo9u 1 day 4 hours ago
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    Merry Christmas to all the students and teachers on their last day of term today. 1 day 5 hours ago
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    The Foundation Zone innovation centre @plymouthuni has won a well deserved UKBI award http://t.co/4kY7MYWUHp 1 day 8 hours ago
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    Congratulations to @huddersfieldUni on completion of their new £22.5 million building: Student Central – http://t.co/b39LhZWVYp 1 day 9 hours ago
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    Enormous generosity at @Raspberry_Pi who are giving away 2000 free Raspberry Pi Kits – Find out how to get yours here http://t.co/2goJy9ZLrQ 2 days 5 hours ago
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    Great meeting with supporters of @citygateway today. Pleased to launch the Patron’s Network. Great year in 2013, ambitious plans for 2014 5 days 3 hours ago
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    RT @UTColleges: Morning! Following the success of @TheDukeOfYork awards ceremony last week, read more about the day: http://t.co/7dPsuUkWS2 5 days 11 hours ago
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    Princess Beatrice meeting young performers from Chelsea Ballet Schools starring in today’s @ENBallet Nutcracker http://t.co/gvsWYT6keR 1 week 1 day ago
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    Great discussions with the @royalsociety University Research Fellows at Buckingham Palace yesterday afternoon 1 week 1 day ago
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    RT @TeensandTodds: They said “Don’t judge the Palace by its cover. It was an honour to be invited and meet @TheDukeOfYork@BritishMonarch 1 week 2 days ago
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    RT @Spearcourse: Amazing opportunity for our young people to meet @TheDukeOfYork @Buck_Palace to hear about career opportunities! http://t.… 1 week 2 days ago
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    RT @OutwardBoundUK: Celebrating staff excellence – congratulations to our Chairman’s Award winners who are today collecting their award fro… 1 week 2 days ago
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    RT @BritishMonarchy: @BritishMonarchy welcomes guests to this morning’s #RHCareersFair at #BuckinghamPalace hosted by @TheDukeofYork 1 week 2 days ago
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    RT @TycoonInSchools: #TiS2013 competitors dazzle @TheDukeOfYork & @dragonjones with their entrepreneurial flair http://t.co/vukqEbtHBZ 1 week 3 days ago
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    Video report on the first The Duke of York Awards for Technical Education via @beltel http://t.co/Tt7TzryX18 1 week 3 days ago
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    RT @RoyalNavy: HRH The Duke of York, KG returns to #Culdrose | http://t.co/k0AIGaJiaK http://t.co/UkuJomiZgf 1 week 3 days ago
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    RT @BlackCountryUTC: here are our proud students at Buckingham Palace after collecting their Duke of York Awards for Technical Education.. … 1 week 3 days ago
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    Congratulations to students from @JCBAcademy and @BlackcountryUTC on your achievements at The Duke of York Awards for Technical Education 1 week 4 days ago
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    RT @ukEdge: It’s the @TheDukeOfYork Awards at the Palace today, good luck to @TheJCBAcademy @BlackCountryUTC students collecting! http://t.… 1 week 5 days ago
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    RT @EntreFirst: @TheDukeOfYork played ‘cupid’ for us at the Palace, read more here http://t.co/1CboraZus0 1 week 5 days ago
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    RT @itvmeridian: Video: the Duke of York opened the University Technical College in Reading today. http://t.co/QX0Y6R89xt @TheDukeOfYork @… 2 weeks 1 day ago
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    Great that @Microsoftuk are at the forefront of supporting young people into employment, I am delighted to work alongside you – AY 2 weeks 1 day ago
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    Visited @MicrosoftUK today to learn about their efforts to improve the pathway to careers in tech for young people http://t.co/gTMcERK7IB 2 weeks 1 day ago
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    I was delighted to open @utcreading brilliant team work bringing this school into existence, Berks parents should consider for 2014/15 – AY 2 weeks 1 day ago
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    RT @ActionOnHearing: Good Luck to those who are taking part in winter sporting events for us in London, N Ireland & Glasgow this weekend. #… 2 weeks 1 day ago
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    RT @UTColleges: Looks like the sun is set to shine at @UTCReading official opening by @TheDukeOfYork http://t.co/CWQbnvtpg7 2 weeks 1 day ago
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    RT @TheDukeOfYork: Fascinating business initiatives emerging from @EntreFirst Entrepreneurs at Buckingham Palace today 2 weeks 1 day ago
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    RT @Khadeejahkat: Privileged to of achieved so much, i look forward to what the future holds, Thank you to HRH for seeing my full potential… 2 weeks 2 days ago
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    Fascinating business initiatives emerging from @Enterprise1st Entrepreneurs at Buckingham Palace today 2 weeks 2 days ago