Over the course of a typical morning in the UK the Private Secretary will usually accompany His Royal Highness on a number of engagements, which could include a visit to a large manufacturing plant, a small hi-tech firm or government department. A recent visit to South Wales, for example, started at the UK Intellectual Property Office in Newport before moving on to several large aviation and electronics factories.

Overseas, The Duke starts work at 8am with a small team and, usually, the British High Commissioner or Ambassador of the country in which the visit is being held. The team discuss the engagements for the day and particular points to be made at each venue. For example, His Royal Highness will often visit the Head of State and Head of Government, and the Trade or Foreign Ministers.

Before every overseas visit, The Duke receives a comprehensive briefing of both general and specific trade-related issues to be discussed. These are always drafted by the Private Office at Buckingham Palace in consultation with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).