Prince Edward, one of the Firm's most trusted royals when it comes to diplomacy, is undertaking an important task at the behest of King Charles, as chaos appears to have unleashed between the royals and the Sussexes. According to the royal court circular, the Duke of Edinburgh arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, on September 6, 2026, for an official visit. He was received by Jamie Hamill (Deputy Head of Mission, United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations, the World Trade Organisation and other organisations in Geneva). His itinerary involves diplomatic engagements with a focus on his role as the Chairman of Trustees for The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation. It is a role bestowed upon Edward by his brother the King, which had previously belonged to their late father, Prince Philip. Edward was praised for the work he has been doing, which for now seems to be overshadowed by the back-and-forth between the Palace and the Sussexes.

"On the occasion of the visit to Lausanne of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, we exchanged views around the Swiss system of initial vocational training," Swiss politician Guy Parmelin said of the royal for his efforts. "Switzerland and the United Kingdom are two countries united by the same ambition: to give young people the best prospects for the future." The high praise from Guy comes on the heels of a letter issued to Harry and Meghan by King Charles, clarifying their status within the royal family. It reaffirmed that the couple remains "private citizens" despite their UK return.

The letter surprised the Sussexes, and a spokesperson responded that they were never given a heads-up. This has sparked concerns that reconciliation efforts may have been affected by the latest events.

Royal analysts believe that despite ongoing internal tensions, official diplomatic duties continue to remain a priority for senior working royals, ensuring that international relations remain unaffected by personal disputes.