COURT CIRCULAR

Buckingham Palace

Dr John Sorabji was received by The King this morning upon relinquishing his appointment as Deputy Private Secretary to His Majesty.

The King this afternoon attended a Celebration of Craft Reception held by The King’s Foundation in Gloucestershire and was received by Mr Constantine Innemeé (Director).

His Majesty viewed craft stalls and met alumni of The King’s Foundation.

Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales and The Princess of Wales, as Patron of the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, this afternoon held a Christmas Carol Service in Westminster Abbey, London, SW1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, the Production Guild of Great Britain, this morning visited the Wharf Studios, 8 River Road, Barking, and was received by Ms Avril McIntyre (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Duchess of Edinburgh this afternoon attended a Christmas Carol Service held by The Princess of Wales in Westminster Abbey, London SW1.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Habitat for Humanity Great Britain, this afternoon received Dr Henrietta Blackmore (National Director) and Mrs Nicola Barclay (Chairman of the Board of Trustees).

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester later attended a Carol Service held by The Princess of Wales in Westminster Abbey, London SW1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this afternoon attended a Christmas Carol Service held by The Princess of Wales in Westminster Abbey, London SW1.