Royal Rota

There are several hundred royal engagements undertaken by the Royal Family in England and Wales each year (see www.royal.gov.uk the official website of the British Monarchy for further details).

Due to space restrictions and security, it is rarely possible to allow all media who wish to cover a royal engagement equal access to the event. A rota, or pool system, was therefore introduced. Representatives from each relevant media sector are offered the opportunity to cover an event, on the understanding that they will share all material obtained, with all other members of their sector.

The Newspaper Society only allocates rota passes. For fixed-point passes, or any other method of accessing events, please contact the relevant Palace, regional GNN branch or host organisation.

Please note that only one application form is needed if applying for several rotas within a royal visit. Please do not send several application forms for individual rotas, all separate rotas are part of the one visit and should be all included on a single application form.

For queries please contact: Paul Sinker on sinkerp@newspapersoc.org.uk or 020 7632 7424.