COURT CIRCULAR

Balmoral Castle

The Princess Royal, on behalf of The King, held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.

Her Royal Highness, on behalf of His Majesty, held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this afternoon.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, accompanied by the Ambassador of the Principality of Monaco to the Court of St James’s (Her Excellency Madame Evelyne Genta), today carried out the following engagements in Monaco.

His Royal Highness, Chairman, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this morning visited the International School of Monaco, 43 Avenue Princesse Grace.

The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon visited St Paul’s Anglican Church Monaco, 22 Avenue Grande Bretagne.

His Royal Highness, Chairman, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, afterwards visited the British School of Monaco, 8 Avenue de Fontvieille, le Méridien.

The Duke of Edinburgh this evening attended a Blue Marine Foundation Reception given by The Prince of Monaco at the Yacht Club de Monaco, Quai Louis II.

His Royal Highness, Chairman, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, with His Serene Highness, afterwards attended a Dinner.

The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning visited Hale Community and Youth Centre, 130 Upper Hale Road, Farnham, and was received by Mrs Mary Creswell (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey).

Her Royal Highness later visited Mane Chance Sanctuary, Down Lane, Compton, and was received by Mr William Biddell (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).

The Duchess of Edinburgh this afternoon visited Parity for Disability, 23 Salisbury Grove, Mytchett, Camberley, and was received by Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Hibbs (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust, this evening attended a Concert at Wells Cathedral and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset (Mr Mohammed Saddiq).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, President, Public Statues and Sculpture Association, this morning received Dr Holly Trusted and Mrs Joanna Barnes (Co-Chairmen).

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended the Gloucestershire Regiment Memorial Dedication Ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire (Mr Ian Dudson).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, this afternoon attended a Service of Evensong for the Order in St Paul’s Cathedral, London EC4.