COURT CIRCULAR

Buckingham Palace

The King this afternoon attended a Reception for African Business Leaders, convened by The Prince’s Trust International, at the Garrison Chapel, Chelsea Barracks, London SW1, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).

The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) later had an audience of His Majesty.

The King and Queen were entertained to Dinner this evening by the Rt Hon the Lord Mayor and the City of London Corporation at Mansion House, London EC4, in honour of Their Majesties’ Coronation at which representatives of Livery Companies and the City’s finance sector were present.

Upon arrival at Mansion House, the Rt Hon the Lord Mayor surrendered to The King the Sword of the City, which His Majesty returned to him.

Before the Dinner Mr Zaphaneth Puplampu (Senior Grecian or Head Boy of Christ’s Hospital School) gave a Loyal Address and the Rt Hon the Lord Mayor made a Speech of Welcome to which The King was graciously pleased to make reply.

The Queen, Royal Honorary Air Commodore, Royal Air Force Leeming, this afternoon received Group Captain Gareth Prendergast at Clarence House upon relinquishing his appointment as Station Commander and Group Captain Paul Hamilton upon assuming the appointment.

Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales this afternoon spoke via video link to fire fighters fighting wildfires across Canada.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal this afternoon arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from India.