The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will make an official visit to Portugal from June 1 to June 3, 2026, the British Royal Family announced.
The trip aims to strengthen bilateral relations between the United Kingdom and Portugal.
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Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie will travel between Lisbon and Porto, marking the first royal visit to Portugal since 2011.
It is also the couple's first joint trip there since May 2005.
The visit commemorates the 640th anniversary of the Treaty of Windsor, signed in 1386, which established the world's oldest active diplomatic alliance.
The itinerary includes meetings with students and community organizations, focusing on youth opportunities, sports inclusion, and Women, Peace, and Security initiatives.
The announcement comes amid public scrutiny over unvetted official appointments for Prince Andrew.
Documents released revealed a lack of formal vetting for his former role as the UK's trade envoy.
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Police have also launched investigations into potential misconduct in public office alongside past allegations against the former Duke of York.
Separately, the Duchess of Sussex recently appeared independently at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
Meghan Markle installed the Lost Screen Memorial at the Place des Nations, highlighting the impact of digital platforms on children.
She stated, "Children must be safe by design, not safe by chance."
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus introduced Markle alongside Amy Neville from The Parents’ Network. Markle emphasized that online dangers affect families globally across all socioeconomic boundaries.
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The royal visit to Portugal underscores the monarchy's diplomatic efforts while internal palace matters continue to draw attention.
