COURT CIRCULAR

Windsor Castle

The Queen, Patron, The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust, today spoke via video link to Ms Nicola Brentnall (Founder) and four young leaders from across the Commonwealth.

Her Majesty, Duke of Lancaster this afternoon held a Meeting with Sir Alan Reid (Chairman of the Council of the Duchy of Lancaster) and Mr Nathan Thompson (Chief Executive Officer) via telephone.

By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Yousef Ali Al-Khater at 1 South Audley Street, London W1, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the State of Qatar to the Court of St James’s.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Colonel-in-Chief, this morning presented new Colours to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Battalions The Parachute Regiment, Merville Barracks, Colchester, Essex.

His Royal Highness, Chairman, the Royal Collection Trust, this afternoon chaired a Meeting of the Trustees.

The Prince of Wales, President, The Prince’s Foundation, this evening attended the Traditional School of Arts’ End of Year Show, the Garrison Chapel, 8 Garrison Square, London SW1.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, Helen and Douglas House, this morning visited the newly renovated Gardens, 14A Magdalen Road, Cowley, Oxford, and was received by Mr Brian Buchan (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire).

Her Royal Highness, President, Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres, this afternoon received Mr Alan Eisner upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Mr Stuart Gulliver upon assuming the appointment.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Colonel, The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons), this morning visited the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Summer Camp at Bodney Camp, Hilborough, near Watton, Thetford, Norfolk.

Her Royal Highness later attended a Dedication Ceremony of Le Paradis Memorial at Norwich Cathedral and was received by General the Lord Dannatt (Deputy Lieutenant of Norfolk).

The Princess Royal, Honorary Air Commodore, Royal Air Force Brize Norton, this afternoon received Group Captain Daniel James upon relinquishing his appointment as Station Commander and Group Captain Emily Flynn upon assuming the appointment.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity, received Sir William Thomas upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Dr Brian Gilvary upon assuming the appointment.

The Princess Royal, Royal Fellow, the Royal Academy of Engineering, this evening attended an Awards Reception at Prince Philip House, 3 Carlton Terrace, London SW1, and was received by Mr Kevin Traverse-Healy (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).