THE ROYAL WEEK

Welcoming Japanese guests, environmental events, a state banquet and a tea party with inspirational youngsters were on the agenda

- REBECCA RUSSELL

DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH

The Duchess of Edinburgh attended the Royal Windsor Cup Final, followed by a carriage driving display, at Guards Polo Club, Windsor, on Sunday.

Two days later, she attended the Japanese State Dinner at Buckingham Palace alongside her husband, Prince Edward. On Thursday, Sophie travelled to Hitchin, Hertfordshire, in her role as Honorary President of LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) to visit the Groundswell Agriculture Festival Show at Lannock Manor Farm.

PRINCE OF WALES

On Thursday, the Prince of Wales attended a Stories Of Impact event hosted by the Earthshot Prize and Bloomberg Philanthropies in central London, to celebrate the impact of Earthshot Prize finalists and global climate innovators during London Climate Action Week. While there, Prince William, wearing a recycled plastic tie, met fashion designer Stella McCartney, a supporter of the Earthshot Prize, as well as Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham, who chaired a panel session alongside William and Earthshot Prize representatives.