In May 2012, His Royal Highness, Prince Andrew, The Duke of York visited DAIS as part of his visit to India to mark Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II’s diamond jubilee at the throne and to strengthen the growing relationship between India and the UK. The Duke interacted with students of different age-groups and discussed with the senior students their higher education plans and experiences of participating in the various international youth programs like Round Square, MUN, international exchanges and adventure trips. In his address The Duke acknowledged the school’s emphasis on all-round development of children saying.

"there is much more to being a human being and understanding the human condition"

"It seems to me from what I have learnt and heard today, the school is well on its way to be able to deliver world class citizens, not just for India but for the whole globe"