Royal_Visits_Committee

Royal Visits Committee

Royal Visits Committee

Committee of the Cabinet Office

The Royal Visits Committee (also known as the RVC)[1] is a committee of the Cabinet Office of the Government of the United Kingdom. The committee determines the programme of overseas visits (including Commonwealth realm visits) for the Sovereign and British royal family.[2] It is chaired by the Permanent Undersecretary of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Most of these visits are paid for by the Sovereign Grant, except for visits to Commonwealth realms.[3]

Composition

The committee consists of[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Alexandra Hall Hall (31 March 2022). "Are the Royals Trapped in a Gilded Cage – Or Is Britain?". The Byline Times. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  2. [2]
    "The Sovereign Grant and Sovereign Grant Reserve Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23" (PDF). Royal Family. 11 June 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  3. [3]
    Robert Hazell (2022). "Future challenges for the monarchy" (PDF). Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  4. [4]
    "Oral statement to Parliament Minister Duncan statement on US State Visit petitions". Retrieved 22 February 2024.
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