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Buckingham Palace

The Queen, with The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, today commenced a visit to the East Midlands to mark Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee and was received upon arrival this morning at Nottingham Railway Station by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire (Sir Andrew Buchanan, Bt).

Her Majesty, with Their Royal Highnesses, drove to Old Market Square and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire (Mr William Tucker) and the Lord Mayor of Nottingham (Councillor Leon Unczur).

The Queen, with The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, walked across Old Market Square to the Council House and was received by the Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council (Councillor Mrs Carol Pepper) and the Chairman of Derbyshire County Council (Councillor George Wharmby).

Her Majesty and Their Royal Highnesses appeared on the Balcony and attended a Reception given by Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire for representatives from the local communities.

The Queen, Patron, National Playing Fields Association (operating as Fields in Trust), with The Duke of Cambridge, Patron, The Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge (Fields in Trust), and The Duchess of Cambridge, afterwards attended a Fields in Trust Jubilee outdoor activities event at Vernon Park, Vernon Avenue, Basford, Nottingham, to mark the Park’s new status as a Queen Elizabeth II Field, and was received by the Chairman of Fields in Trust (the Lord Howard of Rising).

Her Majesty and Their Royal Highnesses, escorted by the Chief Executive of Fields in Trust (Mrs Alison Moore-Gwyn) and the Director of The Queen Elizabeth II Challenge (Fields in Trust) (Miss Helen Griffiths), listened to a Jubilee song performance.

The Duke of Cambridge fired the starting gun at a running race, and subsequently remained at Vernon Park with The Duchess of Cambridge.

The Queen later attended the Diamond Jubilee Picnic to mark Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee at Burghley House, Stamford, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire (Mr Hugh Duberly) and the Chatelaine (Mrs Miranda Rock).

Her Majesty visited County Tents in the Park and, having been received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenants of Lincolnshire (Mr Anthony Worth), of Rutland (Dr Laurence Howard) and of Northamptonshire (the Lady Juliet Townshend), and the Mayor of Stamford (Councillor Robert Sandall), met representatives from each of the counties.

The Queen was entertained to Luncheon by the Chatelaine and by Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland and Northamptonshire.

Her Majesty subsequently watched a fly-past by the Red Arrows.

The Queen this afternoon visited Corby East Midlands International Swimming Pool, Parkland Gateway, George Street, Corby, and was received by Sir John Robinson (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire) and the Mayor of Corby Borough (Mr Mohammed Rahman).

Her Majesty viewed high diving and aquatics displays.

The Queen afterwards visited the Corby Cube, George Street, Corby, and was received by the Leader of Corby Borough Council (Mr Tom Beattie).

Her Majesty viewed a display of Corby’s regeneration and Jubilee celebrations and a music, theatre and dance performance, and met representatives from the local community.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited the House Mill, Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3.

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards visited the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games’s Costume Workshop at Three Mills Studios, Three Mill Lane.

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Waterways Trust, and The Duchess of Cornwall later officially launched the Water Chariots Canal Boats Service at Three Islands, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3, and were received by Colonel Michael Dudding (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Their Royal Highnesses today visited the Velodrome at the Olympic Park, Stratford, London E20.

His Royal Highness this afternoon received General Sir Peter Wall (Chief of the General Staff).

The Prince of Wales, Patron, Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership, afterwards held a Meeting at Clarence House.

His Royal Highness, Patron, World Jewish Relief Ukraine Livelihood Development Programme, later held a Tea at Clarence House.

The Prince of Wales, Patron, Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant, and The Duchess of Cornwall this evening gave a Reception at Clarence House.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, Booktrust, this afternoon attended a Children’s Party and Reception to mark the Twentieth Anniversary of Bookstart at the Roof Gardens, 99 Kensington High Street, London W8.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, English National Ballet, this morning received Ms Tamara Rojo upon assuming the appointment of Artistic Director.

Mr John Talbot (Chairman) and Mr Justin Bickle (Board member) were present.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl and Countess of Wessex, on behalf of The Queen in celebration of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee, today carried out engagements in Gibraltar.

Their Royal Highnesses this morning visited King’s Chapel.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex subsequently met Leaders of the Faith Communities of Gibraltar at the Convent Cloisters.

Their Royal Highnesses later opened the renovated Court building and visited the Magistrates and Supreme Courts.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex afterwards visited the Laguna Social Club, Laguna Estate.

Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon visited Gibraltar’s new Airport Terminal Building and opened the new Jubilee Lounge.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex later arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Gibraltar.

Brigadier John Smedley and Mrs Philippa Southgate-Sands were in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Injured Jockeys Fund, this morning visited Oaksey House, Oxford Street, Lambourn, Hungerford, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (the Hon Mrs Bayliss).

Her Royal Highness, President, Save the Children UK, this afternoon visited a shop, 11-13 Market Place, Newbury, and was received by Mrs Sarah Scrupe (Deputy Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire).

The Princess Royal, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, later visited the Newbury Group, Wyld Court Stud, Hampstead Norreys, Thatcham, and was received by Mr Richard Griffiths-Jones (Deputy Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire).

Her Royal Highness, President, Royal Yachting Association, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended the Sail for Gold Ball 2012 at London Hilton, 22 Park Lane, London W1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Colonel, this morning attended the Scots Guards Council Meeting at Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London SW1.