COURT CIRCULAR

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this morning departed Gatwick Airport, London, for Canada and was received upon arrival this afternoon at Vancouver International Airport by the Hon Michael Farnworth (Deputy Premier of British Columbia).

Her Royal Highness, Commodore-in-Chief, Royal Canadian Navy (Pacific Fleet), accompanied by Admiral Laurence, today carried out engagements in Vancouver.

The Princess Royal this afternoon attended the Commissioning Ceremony for HMCS MAX BERNAYS at North Vancouver Burrard Drydock, before attending a Reception on board.

Her Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner on board HMCS MAX BERNAYS at sea.

Commander Anne Sullivan RN is in attendance.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Gloucestershire County History Trust, this evening attended a Reception at Little Sodbury Manor, Little Sodbury, South Gloucestershire, and was received by Mrs Jane Jenner-Fust (Deputy Lieutenant of Gloucestershire).