COURT CIRCULAR

Sandringham, Norfolk

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning opened the Memorial Pavilion, South Creake, Fakenham, and was received by the Countess of Romney (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk).

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this afternoon received Prince Muhammed bin Nawwaf bin Abdulaziz al Saud (Saudi Arabian Ambassador).

His Royal Highness received Mrs. Amanda Sherrington (Chief Executive, Prince’s Charities Canada).

The Prince of Wales, President, accompanied by The Duchess of Cornwall, this evening attended a Dinner for the British Asian Trust at Banqueting House, Whitehall, London SW1.

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales, Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, today visited Huntingdon Academy, Alfred Street Central, St Ann’s, Nottingham, and subsequently attended the Premiere of “Guillemot” at Cineworld, the Corner House, 29 Forman Street, Nottingham, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire (Sir John Peace).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning attended the announcement of the winner of The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering at a Reception at the Royal Academy of Engineering, 3 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1.

His Royal Highness this afternoon received Mr. Tobias Ellwood MP (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs).

The Duke of York, Patron, Army Museums Ogilby Trust, received Brigadier Colin Sibun upon relinquishing his appointment as Director and Mr. Andrew Lloyd upon assuming the appointment.

Lieutenant General Sir Philip Trousdell (Chairman) was present.

His Royal Highness received Rear Admiral Simon Williams upon relinquishing his appointment as Defence Services Secretary and Major General Richard Nugee upon assuming the appointment.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl and Countess of Wessex today visited Finnish Defence Forces during their Arctic training at Jaeger Brigade Garrison, Kasarmintie, Sodankylä, Finland.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, and Her Royal Highness, Global Ambassador, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this evening attended World Fellowship events and a Lappish Dinner in Kuusamo.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Visitor, St Mary’s Cathedral Workshop, this morning opened the new workshop at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Donald Wilson, the Rt. Hon. the Lord Provost).

Her Royal Highness later visited Erskine Edinburgh Home, 468 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh.

The Princess Royal this afternoon visited Firrhill Day Centre, 257 Colinton Road, Edinburgh.

Appendix to Court Circular

The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Reverend Canon Peter Holliday to be a Chaplain to Her Majesty in succession to the Reverend Canon Christopher Milne Smith.