COURT CIRCULAR

Buckingham Palace

The Emperor of Japan this morning visited the Francis Crick Institute, Midland Road, London NW1, and was received by the Chairman (the Lord Browne of Madingley) and Sir Paul Nurse (Chief Executive).

His Majesty was briefed on the work of the Institute, toured the Cell Cycle Laboratory and met Japanese researchers and members of staff.

The Emperor of Japan this afternoon visited the Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7, and was received by the Chairman (the Lord Black of Brentwood) and Professor Colin Lawson (Director).

His Majesty toured the Performance Laboratory, viewing performances and meeting students, before visiting the College’s Museum and viewing a further performance by students and alumni using playable instruments from the Museum’s collection.

The Emperor of Japan this evening received an Address of Welcome and was entertained at a Banquet by the Rt Hon the Lord Mayor and the City of London Corporation at Guildhall.

The Duke of Edinburgh was present.

The King this morning received the Lord Janvrin (Chairman, The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee).

The King this afternoon received Dame Martina Milburn (Executive Chairman, His Majesty’s Coronation Food Project) and Miss Michelle Pinggera (Deputy Chairman, The King’s Trust International).

The Queen this morning visited Christ Church Church of England Primary School, 1 Robinson Street, London SW3, to mark the School’s Literary Festival and was received by the Earl Cadogan (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Majesty, also representing The King, was present at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of the Lord Hindlip which was held at the Grosvenor Chapel, 24 South Audley Street, London W1, this afternoon.

Later, Master Antony Hudgell (charity fundraiser) and Miss Lyla O’Donovan (charity fundraiser) were invited to Tea with The Queen at Buckingham Palace.

St James’s Palace

The Duchess of Edinburgh, Colonel-in-Chief, this afternoon attended the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers’ Festival of Sport at The Prince Philip Barracks, Ministry of Defence Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire.