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.
Eikenhof Farm is situated on the Polkadraai Road (M12) approximately 9 km outside Stellenbosch, right next to the Skilpadvlei Restaurant.The entrance is opposite the Allegria Guesthouse turn-off.ikenhof Stables, situated 9 km from Stellenbosch offers livery, stabling, horse riding, lessons and more.