COURT CIRCULAR
Buckingham Palace
The Queen this morning visited Coram, 41 Brunswick Square, London WC1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa), the President (Sir David Bell) and the Mayor of the London Borough of Camden (Councillor Jenny Headlam-Wells).
Her Majesty toured the Campus, escorted by Dr Carol Homden (Chief Executive), viewing the Royal Charter and artefacts, and meeting the oldest surviving pupil and the youngest beneficiary.
The Queen entered The Queen Elizabeth II Centre and met trustees and staff of The Queen’s Trust and children who have benefited from Coram’s services and their families.
After attending a presentation and performance in the Sir Hans Sloane Lecture Hall Her Majesty opened The Queen Elizabeth II Centre.
The Rt Hon Theresa May MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen this evening.
Her Majesty was represented by The Prince of Wales at the State Funeral of President George HW Bush which was held in Washington National Cathedral, United States of America, this morning.
By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Dr Federico Alberto Cuello Camilo at 8 Gloucester Square, London W2, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Dominican Republic to the Court of St James’s.
Afterwards, by command of Her Majesty, the Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps called upon Her Excellency Mrs Mona Juul at 25 Belgrave Square, London SW1, in order to bid farewell to Her Excellency upon relinquishing her appointment as Ambassador from the Kingdom of Norway to the Court of St James’s.
Clarence House
The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, the Silver Line, this morning attended the Charity Day at ICAP plc, 2 Broadgate, London EC2.
Her Royal Highness afterwards visited the National Association on Care Catering Lunch Club, Russia Lane Day Centre, Russia Lane, London E2, and was received by Mr Leslie Morgan (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
The Duchess of Cornwall this evening viewed the Alfred Munnings Exhibition at the National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, London SW3, and was received by Lady Arnold (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
Kensington Palace
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this morning departed Royal Air Force Brize Norton for Cyprus and were received upon arrival this afternoon by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Cyprus (His Excellency Mr Stephen Lillie).
His Royal Highness, Honorary Air Commandant, Royal Air Force Coningsby, and Her Royal Highness afterwards visited Royal Air Force Akrotiri within the Sovereign Base Area.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge later arrived at Royal Air Force Brize Norton from Cyprus.
Dr Simon Case, Ms Catherine Quinn, Mr Jason Knauf and Lieutenant Commander David Brannighan RN were in attendance.
Kensington Palace
The Duke of Sussex, Patron, Walking with the Wounded Walk of America, this evening attended a Reception at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, 66 Knightsbridge, London SW1, and was received by Mr Justin Packshaw (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
The Duchess of Sussex this morning attended a Meeting of the Association of Commonwealth Universities at King’s College London, Strand, London WC2.
Buckingham Palace
The Duke of York this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Vietnam.
Mrs Amanda Thirsk was in attendance.
His Royal Highness this evening attended the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, London SW1.
Buckingham Palace
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, today attended Receptions at St James’s Palace for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award.
His Royal Highness this afternoon received Major General Ranald Munro (Assistant Chief of Defence Staff, Reserves and Cadets) at Buckingham Palace.
The Countess of Wessex, President, today attended the Truro Christmas Primestock and Produce Show, the Marquee, Lemon Quay, Truro, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall (Colonel Edward Bolitho).
Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal this afternoon attended the One Hundredth Session of the Maritime Safety Committee at the International Maritime Organisation, 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1.
Her Royal Highness, Patron, Voluntary Service Overseas, this evening attended the Volunteer Impact Awards at the Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).
Kensington Palace
The Duke of Gloucester, Joint President, Cancer Research UK, this morning received Ms Michelle Mitchell upon assuming her appointment as Chief Executive Officer.
Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz (Chairman) was present.
Buckingham Palace
Princess Alexandra, Patron, this afternoon attended the Winter Graduation Ceremony at the House of St Barnabas, 1 Greek Street, London W1.