COURT CIRCULAR

Buckingham Palace

The Queen, Visitor, this morning opened Westminster School’s new Sports Centre in Greycoat Street, London SW1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer), the Chairman of Governors (the Very Reverend Dr John Hall) and the Head Master (Dr Stephen Spurr).

Her Majesty toured the Centre, viewing sporting activities, and met Governors, pupils and members of staff.

The Queen held a Council at 5.30 pm.

There were present: the Rt Hon Nicholas Clegg MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Gregory Barker MP (Minister of State for Climate Change), the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP (Secretary of State, Department for Education) and the Lord Hill of Oareford (Leader of the House of Lords and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster).

Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.

The Rt Hon Nicholas Clegg MP had an audience of Her Majesty before the Council.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Royal Colonel, The Highlanders, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, today presented Campaign Medals in Fallingbostel, Germany.

Captain Michael Dobson was in attendance.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Campaign for Wool, this morning held a Reception at Clarence House,

His Royal Highness today received the Lord Mandelson (Chairman, Global Counsel) and Mr Benjamin Wegg-Prosser (Managing Partner).

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, this afternoon held a Meeting at Clarence House.

The Prince of Wales, President, and Princess Alexandra, Deputy President, gave an Afternoon Party in the garden of Buckingham Palace to celebrate the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the British Red Cross Society.

The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard was on duty.

The Bands of the Royal Marines Commando Training Centre and The Parachute Regiment played selections of music during the afternoon.

The Duchess of Cornwall this evening received the Rt Hon William Hague MP (Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and Co-Host of the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict) and Ms Angelina Jolie (Special Envoy of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and Co-Host of the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning attended the Founders Forum at the Grove Hotel, Chandler’s Cross, Hertfordshire.

His Royal Highness this afternoon received Mr Benjamin Horowitz (Founding Partner, Andreesen Horowitz).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this afternoon attended a Luncheon at the York Club, Windsor Great Park.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Disability Initiative, this morning held a Meeting.

Her Royal Highness, President, Breast Cancer Haven Guardians, this afternoon attended a Reception at Frogmore House, Windsor.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Colonel, The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons), this morning received Colonel Stuart Cowen upon relinquishing his appointment as Commander, Household Cavalry, and Major General Edward Smyth-Osbourne upon assuming his appointment as Lieutenant Colonel Commanding, Household Cavalry.

Her Royal Highness, Master, the Corporation of Trinity House, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, later attended the Trinitytide Anniversary Annual Court Meeting, Church Service and Luncheon at Trinity House, Tower Hill, London EC3, and St Olave’s Church.

The Princess Royal, President, Animal Health Trust, this evening attended a Corporate Supporters’ Reception at the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London W1.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, British Limbless Ex-Service Men’s Association, this morning received Lieutenant Colonel Jerome Church upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive and Brigadier Barry Le Grys upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, this evening attended a Dinner at the Priory of England and the Islands, St. John’s Gate, Clerkenwell, London EC1.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Honorary President, the Lawn Tennis Association, this afternoon attended the Championships at the Queen’s Club, Palliser Road, London W14.

St James’s Palace

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

His Royal Highness, President, Cavalry and Guards Club, this afternoon attended a Luncheon at 127 Piccadilly, London W1.