COURT CIRCULAR

Buckingham Palace

The Queen this morning visited Marlborough House, London SW1, to officially launch the “Commonwealth Hub” which brings Commonwealth organisations together in one place and was received by the Commonwealth Secretary-General (Her Excellency the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland).

Her Majesty met Commonwealth High Commissioners, Commonwealth Secretariat staff and representatives from the Commonwealth Games Federation, the Royal Commonwealth Society and the Commonwealth Local Government Forum.

The Lord Peel (Lord Chamberlain) had an audience of The Queen and presented an Address from the House of Lords to which Her Majesty was graciously pleased to make reply.

The Lord Shuttleworth was received by The Queen when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.

Sir David Brewer was received by The Queen when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.

The Queen held a Council at 5.15 p.m. at which The Duke of Edinburgh was present.

There were also present: The Rt. Hon. Christopher Grayling MP (Lord President), the Rt. Hon. Sir Christopher Geidt (Private Secretary to The Queen), the Rt. Hon. Theresa May MP (Secretary of State for the Home Department) and the Baroness Stowell of Beeston (Lord Privy Seal).

The Duke of Cambridge and The Duchess of Cornwall were introduced as Members of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council.

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

The Rt. Hon. Christopher Grayling MP had an audience of Her Majesty before the Council.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Honorary Life Member, Marylebone Cricket Club, this morning attended the first day of the Test Match between England and Sri Lanka at Lord’s Cricket Ground, St. John’s Wood, London NW8.

His Royal Highness, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this evening attended a Gala Dinner to celebrate the Diamond Anniversary of the Award, at Stoke Park Golf and Country Club, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire.

The Prince of Wales, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

By command of The Queen, Mr. Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr. Diego Gómez Pickering at 16 St. George Street, London W1, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the United Mexican States to the Court of St. James’s.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this afternoon attended the “Food: the Forgotten Medicine” Conference at the Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street, London W1, and was received by Dr. Paul Knapman (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

His Royal Highness afterwards held a Charities Conference at Clarence House.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge this afternoon attended a Meeting at Buckingham Palace with Commonwealth Governors-General.

His Royal Highness, Founder Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, this evening attended a Dinner at Berry Brothers and Rudd, 3 St. James’s Street, London SW1.

The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron, this evening attended a Dinner at Kensington Palace to celebrate the Fortieth Anniversary of SportsAid.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning received the High Commissioner for the Independent State of Papua New Guinea in London (Her Excellency Mrs. Winnie Kiap).

His Royal Highness this evening attended the Household Division Ceremony of Beating Retreat on Horse Guards Parade, London SW1.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this morning attended a Trustees’ Meeting at Award House, 7-11 St. Matthew Street, London SW1.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and The Countess of Wessex, Chairman, Women in Business (promoting The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award), this evening attended a Gala Dinner to celebrate the Diamond Anniversary of the Award, at Stoke Park Golf and Country Club, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this morning attended the Founder’s Day Parade and opened the renovated Long Wards at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Opportunity International United Kingdom, this afternoon attended Africa Discussions at the Ritz Hotel, 150 Piccadilly, London W1.

The Princess Royal, President, Save the Children United Kingdom, later attended a Summer Tea Party at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, UK Youth, this evening attended a Dinner at Boisdale Canary Wharf, Cabot Place, Canary Wharf, London E14, and was received by Mrs. Sandra Cahill (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester this evening attended a Civic Service at St. Luke’s and Christ Church, Sydney Street, London SW3, followed by a Reception at Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings Road, London SW3, to celebrate The Queen’s Ninetieth Birthday and were received by Lady Arnold (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Duchess of Gloucester, Liveryman, the Worshipful Company of Fan Makers, today visited the “Fans of the Livery” exhibition at the Fan Museum, 12 Crooms Hill, Greenwich, London SE10, and was received by Dr. Pieter van der Merwe (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra, Royal Patron, this afternoon attended a Presentation by Music for Life at Wigmore Hall, at 36 Wigmore Street, London W1.