COURT CIRCULAR

Sandringham, Norfolk

The King, Patron, this morning visited the Gordon Highlanders Museum, St Luke’s, Viewfield Road, Aberdeen, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Aberdeen (Councillor David Cameron, the Lord Provost) and the Chairman of the Gordon Highlanders Museum and Regimental Trust (Colonel Charlie Sloan).

His Majesty, escorted by the Chairman and Mr John McLeish (Chief Executive of the Gordon Highlanders Museum), toured the Museum, viewing the D-Day 80 Exhibition, the Regimental Silver and Colours, and meeting members of staff, volunteers and veterans.

The Queen, Chancellor, this morning visited the Sir Duncan Rice Library at the University of Aberdeen, Bedford Road, Aberdeen, and was received by Lady Milne (Deputy Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire).

Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall this afternoon received Mr William Bax (Secretary of the Duchy of Cornwall) at Windsor Castle.

St James’s Palace

Today is the Anniversary of the Birthday of The Duchess of Edinburgh.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal this evening departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for South Africa.

Commander Anne Sullivan RN and Captain Fergus Lupton are in attendance.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, this morning attended the Civil Service Sports Council Members Volunteering Day at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey.