Also present were Andrew and his daughter Princess Beatrice, and the Earl and countess of Wessex.
Stellenbosch (founded in 1679) is about 50 km east of Cape Town and is the second oldest town in South Africa. It was named (like Simon's Town) after the former Governor Simon van der Stel. The town is situated on the banks of the Eerste River ('First River') and has some fine examples of Cape Dutch architecture.
A Pinotage from the Stellenbosch wine region. South African wine has a history dating back to 1659 with Constantia, a vineyard near Cape Town. Access to international markets lead to new investment in the South African wine market.