Royal Visits Committee Explained

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

• Permanent Undersecretary of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; (Chair)
• Representatives of each Royal Household;
• Representatives of 10 Downing Street, the Cabinet Office, the Department for Business and Trade^[4]

Notes and References

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