Royal Visits
Anyone (individuals, organisations, businesses etc) may extend an invitation to a member of the Royal Family though, because of the numerous demands, there is no certainty that an invitation will be accepted. A focus for the event such as the opening of a building, project launch or anniversary, is particularly welcome.
In all cases it is best if the invitation is submitted to the Lord-Lieutenant, via his Representative Deputy Lieutenant , for onward transmission to the Royal Household. It is not necessary to specify a member of the Royal family.
Types of Visit
These fall under 3 main headings as follows:
Ceremonial Engagements
- Formal visits to cities and towns;
- Openings, inaugurations and commemorations;
- Civic or service occasions of a formal nature;
- Industrial or educational visits.
Working Visits
These visits are of a more formal nature and include:
- Visits to organisations with which the Royal is Patron, President or similar appointment;
- attendance at conferences, seminars or working meetings.