Prince Edward linked up with a royal overseas as his daughter Lady Louise Windsor headed to Scotland.
This week, the Duke of Edinburgh, 60, has been in Monaco.
The King’s brother, arrived at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport on Tuesday, with his visit centred around his role as Chairman of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.
The charity supports young people to find their purpose, place and passion in the world and was founded by Edward’s father, Prince Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh, in 1956.
Prince Edward links up with royal overseas as his daughter Lady Louise heads to ScotlandPAEdward attended a dinner at the Stelios Foundation Conference Hall on Tuesday, which saw guests raise £85,000 for the charity, according to local media.
The duke also visited the International School of Monaco, the British School of Monaco and St Paul’s Anglican Church Monaco.
He then joined a Blue Marine Foundation reception hosted by Prince Albert of Monaco at the Yacht Club de Monaco on Wednesday.
Edward’s overseas trip comes as his daughter, Lady Louise Windsor, 20, returned to the University of St Andrews in Scotland to start the third year of her English degree.
From left to right: Princess Charlene, the Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Edward and Prince Albert of Monaco photographed in 2010
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The young royal, who has competed in carriage driving competitions this summer, has enrolled in a four-year course, as is standard at Scottish universities.
Meanwhile, the duke’s wife, Sophie, travelled to Tanzania last week in her capacity as Global Ambassador for the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, where she also delivered a message from the King.
There are set to be more overseas engagements for the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh next month, as they travel to Malta on October 7.
The Royal Family shares a close affinity with the country as it is where the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip enjoyed life as newlyweds.
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Prince Edward, Lady Louise Windsor and the Duchess of Edinburgh photographed last year
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After their wedding in November 1947, the couple lived in Malta from 1949 to 1951.
This was where the late Prince Philip was stationed as a naval officer.
King Charles and Princess Anne spent their early years in Malta as infants.