Visits to meet people throughout the United Kingdom, Commonwealth and overseas are an important part of the Royal Family's role.

Many of the visits are connected to charities and other organisations with which members of the Royal Family are associated. In other cases, Royal visits help to celebrate historic occasions in the life of a region or nation.

Such visits are memorable occasions for the hosts, providing high-profile celebration of their work and achievements.

International visits play an important role in strengthening friendships and economic ties between the UK and other countries.

All visits are carefully planned to ensure that as many people as possible have the opportunity to see or meet members of the Royal Family.