The Earl of Wessex takes on a full range of royal duties in support of The Queen and his many charities and organisations. With two small children at home he also tries to ensure he has enough time to enjoy family life.

There is no such thing as a typical day but below is an outline of a recent example of a “Day in London”.

Office, am: Deal with emails, clear box from last night, including two forewords to be completed, agree the outline of some future visits, sign congratulations letters, final read of brief for later committee meeting, prepare two speech notes for the evening.

10.00 Depart by car for the City of London (self drive) with Private Secretary. Further briefings and coordination in the car.

11.00 Charity Committee Worshipful Company of Haberdashers.

13.00 Reception and Lunch for Haberdashers’ Pensioners.

14.45 Depart Haberdashers’ Hall.

15.20 Arrive Buckingham Palace.

15.25 As Patron record video message for British Paralympic Association ahead of Paralympic Games in Beijing.

15.50 As Patron receive incoming and outgoing Chairman Royal Fleet Auxiliary Association.

16.40 Informal coordination meeting with Private Secretary.

17.35 Depart by car for Canada House.

17.45 As Honorary Deputy Commissioner Royal Canadian Mounted Police, formally handover the Sir Sam Steele Archives and attend a reception with the Canadian High Commissioner including a short speech of thanks to the University of Alberta and the Steele family.

18.30 Depart.

18.35 As Trustee Duke of Edinburgh’s Award attend reception at St James’ Palace, including short speech of thanks and encouragement to supporters.

19.45 Depart by car (self-drive) with Private Secretary.

20.45 Arrive home to Bagshot Park