COURT CIRCULAR

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge this morning arrived at Abu Dhabi International Airport and was received by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (His Excellency Mr Patrick Moody).

The Duke of Cambridge, on behalf of The Queen, paid his Condolences to The President of the United Arab Emirates following the death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

His Royal Highness this evening arrived in the United Kingdom from the United Arab Emirates.

Mr Jean-Christophe Gray was in attendance.

St James’s Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, today held Receptions for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award at Buckingham Palace.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Women’s Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust, this afternoon attended the Annual General Meeting and a Reception at Merchant Taylors’ Hall, 30 Threadneedle Street, London EC2.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, President, this evening attended a performance of “Imeneo” by Royal Academy Opera at the Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone Road, London NW1.