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St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, today carried out the following engagements in Edinburgh. His Royal Highness this morning opened the General Assembly at Assembly Hall, Mound Place, Edinburgh.

The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon held a Luncheon at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

His Royal Highness later visited Dance Base, 14-16 Grassmarket.

The Duke of Edinburgh afterwards visited CrossReach Sunflower Garden, Simpson House, 52 Queen Street.

His Royal Highness this evening held a Dinner at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning departed from Edinburgh Airport for Italy and was received later upon arrival at Rome-Ciampino International Airport by His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Italian Republic (His Excellency the Rt Hon Edward Llewellyn).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Montecassino Abbey, Cassino.

The Duchess of Edinburgh later attended a Service of Remembrance and laid a wreath at Monte Cassino Polish War Cemetery, Cassino.

Her Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner given by His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Italian Republic at the Residence in Rome. Mr Alexander Stonor is in attendance.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, London Philharmonic Orchestra, and Patron, Newbury Spring Festival, this evening attended a Concert at St Nicolas Church, West Mills, Newbury, and was received by Mr Graham Barker (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire).