COURT CIRCULAR

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning visited Shadwell Fire Station, Cable Street, London E1, to mark the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of London Fire Brigade and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Mr Kenneth Olisa).

His Royal Highness, Patron, International Health Partners, later received Mr. Anthony Dunnett upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive and Mr Alexander Harris upon assuming the appointment.

Dr Richard Barker (Chairman) was present.

The Prince of Wales this afternoon received the Mayor of London (Mr Sadiq Khan).

His Royal Highness, Patron, afterwards gave a Tea at Clarence House for the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia — Friends in the United Kingdom.

The Prince of Wales this evening attended the Evening Standard Progress 1000 Awards at the Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London SW7, and was named “Londoner of the Decade”, and was received by Lady Arnold (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Duchess of Cornwall this morning opened the Veterinary Hospital and Centre of Excellence, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, Battersea Park Road, London SW8, and was received by Colonel Ewen Cameron (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon received Commander Gareth Jenkins upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer of HMS Astute and Commander Neil Botting upon assuming the appointment.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Founder, Key to Freedom, this afternoon received Mrs Aloka Mitra (Founder, Women’s Interlink Foundation).

Buckingham Palace

The Countess of Wessex, Grand President, St John Ambulance in the Priory of England and the Islands, this evening attended the Everyday Heroes Awards at Grange St Paul’s Hotel, 10 Godliman Street, London EC4.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, President, Bridewell Royal Hospital, King Edward’s School, Witley, today received Alderman Peter Estlin upon relinquishing his appointments as Treasurer, Bridewell Royal Hospital, and Chairman of the Board of Governors, King Edward’s School, Witley, and Mrs Justine Voisin upon assuming the appointments.

Her Royal Highness, Royal President, the Children’s Society, this afternoon received Ms. Janet Legrand (Incoming Chairman of the Board of Trustees) and the Right Reverend Elizabeth Lane (Incoming Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees).

Mr Matthew Reed (Chief Executive) was present.

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra this morning visited Royal Trinity Hospice, 30 Clapham Common North Side, London SW4.

Her Royal Highness Patron, Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, this afternoon received Mr John Stewart upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Mr James Hambro upon assuming the appointment.

Princess Alexandra, Patron, BEN — Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund, received Mr David Main upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive and Ms Zara Ross upon assuming the appointment.