COURT CIRCULAR

Buckingham Palace

The Queen held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning received the Mayor of London (Mr Boris Johnson).

His Royal Highness, President, this afternoon held a Reception at Clarence House for The Prince’s Teaching Institute Schools Programme Day.

The Prince of Wales, Chairman of the Trustees, the Royal Collection Trust, later chaired a Meeting of the Trustees.

Buckingham Palace

The Countess of Wessex this afternoon attended the 2010 United Kingdom Conference on Philanthropy at Central Hall, Storey’s Gate, Westminster, London SW1.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, this evening attended the Childline Concert in Southwark Cathedral, London SE1, and was received by Mrs Jennifer Bianco (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, today attended a Luncheon at the Union Club, 101 East 69th Street, New York, United States of America.

His Royal Highness, Grand Prior, this evening attended a Reception and Dinner in support of the Museum of the Order of St John at the Union Club.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Royal Colonel, 7th Battalion The Rifles, this evening attended a Carol Service for F and G Companies of the Battalion in St George’s Church, Hanover Square, London W1, followed by Reception at the Territorial Army Centre, Davies Street, London W1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, this evening attended a Talk on the Regiment’s recent experiences in Afghanistan, in aid of the Colonel’s Fund, at Clothworkers’ Hall, Dunster Court, London EC3.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Joint President, Cancer Research UK, this evening attended a Concert of Christmas Carols and Readings in Westminster Cathedral, London SW1.