COURT CIRCULAR

Balmoral Castle

Commander William Thornton RN was received by The King this morning upon relinquishing his appointment as Equerry to His Majesty when The King invested him with the Insignia of a Member of the Royal Victorian Order.

The King was represented by Field Marshal the Lord Richards of Herstmonceux (formerly Chief of the Defence Staff) at the Funeral of Major General Brian Pennicott (formerly Defence Services Secretary) which was held at St Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 19 Tilford Road, Farnham, Surrey, today.