The Duke of Edinburgh to visit the Isle of Wight, 2-5 August 2008
The Duke of Edinburgh will carry out engagements during a visit to the Isle of Wight.
His Royal Highness will visit the Island from Saturday 2 August to Tuesday 5 August during the annual Cowes Week sailing regatta.
On Saturday 2 August The Duke will attend a Corporation of Trinity House Elder Brethren's Dinner on board THV GALATEA at Cowes. His Royal Highness is Master of the Corporation.
The following morning The Duke of Edinburgh, in his role as Patron, will visit the Royal Southern Yacht Club in Hamble, Hampshire. After attending a Lunch in Cowes given by the Corporation of Trinity House, His Royal Highness will attend the Yachtsmen's Service at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes. Later The Duke, as Patron of the Royal Thames Yacht Club, will attend a Reception at the Commodore's House.
On Monday 4 August The Duke of Edinburgh will visit the Royal Yacht Squadron of which His Royal Highness is Admiral. In the evening he will attend a Dinner for members and crew at the sailing club's base, the Castle in Cowes.
On Tuesday 5 August The Duke will visit Gouldings Care Home in Freshwater, at the western tip of the Island. Afterwards His Royal Highness will visit Yarmouth Pier in Yarmouth.
Media arrangements
Those wishing to cover the engagements should contact Buckingham Palace Press Office for further information.
Further information
The Corporation of Trinity House (opens in new window)
The Royal Southern Yacht Club (opens in new window)
The Royal Yacht Squadron (opens in new window)
The Royal Thames Yacht Club (opens in new window
The Duke of Edinburgh
