The Duke of Edinburgh is set to visit Papua New Guinea in September to attend celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea’s independence from Australia.
During his stay from Sunday 14 to Wednesday 17, Prince Edward will attend a dawn flag-raising ceremony and a State Dinner. He’ll also, on behalf of the King, present new Regimental Colours to the First Royal Pacific Islands Regiment and confer 50th Independence Anniversary King’s Medals, awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to Papua New Guinea.
The Duke will also visit the new National Court Complex and meet communities in Port Moresby.
© Getty ImagesSeptember will be a busy month for the Duke of Edinburgh
It’s set to be a busy month for Prince Edward as he’ll be heading to Japan later in the month with his wife, the Duchess of Edinburgh. The royal couple will visit the East Asian country from Thursday, 18 September to Monday, 22 September 2025, in celebration of the strong bilateral relationship between the UK and Japan.
In Osaka and Tokyo, the Duke and Duchess will undertake engagements on themes which resonate in both countries, including youth opportunity, sustainability and innovation, educating the next generation, and women in leadership. They’ll also visit the UK and Japanese Pavilions at EXPO 2025, Osaka, Kansai.