The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace

Major General Robert Thomson was received by The Queen today upon his appointment as Commander British Forces Cyprus and Administrator of the Sovereign Base Areas.

Ms Lorna Goodison was received by The Queen this afternoon when Her Majesty presented her with The Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry.

The Poet Laureate (Professor Simon Armitage) was present.

Miss Amanda Milling MP was received by The Queen and delivered up her Wand of Office upon relinquishing her appointment as Treasurer of the Household.

Mr Stuart Andrew MP was received by Her Majesty upon his appointment as Treasurer of the Household when Her Majesty handed to him his Wand of Office.

Mr Jeremy Quin MP was received by The Queen when he delivered up his Wand of Office upon relinquishing his appointment as Comptroller of the Household.

Mr Michael Freer MP was received by Her Majesty upon his appointment as Comptroller of the Household when Her Majesty handed to him his Wand of Office.

Mr Stuart Andrew MP was received by The Queen and delivered up his Wand of Office upon relinquishing his appointment as Vice-Chamberlain of the Household.

Mr Marcus Jones MP was received by The Queen upon his appointment as Vice-Chamberlain of the Household when Her Majesty handed to him his Wand of Office.

The Vice-Chamberlain of the Household was received in audience by The Queen and presented an Address from the House of Commons to which Her Majesty was graciously pleased to make reply.

The Prince of Wales, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this afternoon visited Jesus College, University of Oxford, Turl Street, Oxford, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire (Mr Timothy Stevenson).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Kellogg College, University of Oxford, Banbury Road, Oxford.

The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon visited Bousfield Primary School, South Bolton Gardens, London SW5, to celebrate World Book Day, and was received by the Reverend Canon David Reindorp (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness, President, Shelterbox, later received Mr Sanj Srikanthan upon assuming his appointment as Chief Executive.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this morning attended a Galway European Capital of Culture Reception at Tribeton, 1-3 Merchants Road, Galway, and were received by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Ireland (His Excellency Mr Robin Barnett).

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards visited Tig Cóilí, Mainguard Street, the Latin Quarter, Galway.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this afternoon visited Salthill Knocknacarra Gaelic Athletic Association Club, Cappagh Road, Galway.

Their Royal Highnesses later arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Ireland.

Dr Simon Case, Miss Natalie Barrows and Mr Christian Jones were in attendance.

St James’s Palace

The Countess of Wessex this morning visited Juba Diocesan Model Secondary School, Juba, South Sudan.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Lunch with Ambassadors and key UN Partners at Da Vinci Restaurant, Juba.

The Countess of Wessex subsequently attended a Meeting with Madame Rebecca Nyandeng Garang de Mabior (Vice-President of the Republic of South Sudan).

Her Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner with senior women politicians at the Residence in Juba.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, President, today attended the National Equine Forum at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, One Birdcage Walk, London SW1, and was received by the Reverend Canon Dr Flora Winfield (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness, President, RedR UK, this evening attended a Reception at the Institution of Structural Engineers, 47-58 Bastwick Street, London EC1, and was received by Dr Charles Goodson-Wickes (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, President, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, this morning received Sir Marcus Setchell (Trustee and Deputy Chairman, Barts Heritage) and Mr. William Palin (Chief Executive, Barts Heritage).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, the Edge Foundation, this morning viewed the work of the Foundation at Excelsior Academy, Denton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear (Mrs Susan Whitfield).

His Royal Highness later visited the International Centre for Life, Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, to mark its Twentieth Anniversary

The Duke of Kent this afternoon viewed restoration and renovation work at the Cathedral Church of St Nicholas, St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne.

His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, afterwards attended Lunch with Fifth Battalion at Regimental Headquarters, Anzio House, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne.

The Duke of Kent subsequently visited Liebherr Sunderland Works Limited, Ayres Quay, Deptford Terrace, Sunderland.

St James’s Palace

Princess Alexandra, Patron, English National Opera, this evening attended a performance of Madam Butterfly at the London Coliseum, St Martin’s Lane, London WC2.

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Buckingham Palace

Her Excellency Mrs Bárbara Elena Montalvo Álvarez was received in audience by The Queen today and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Cuba to the Court of St James’s.

Sir Simon McDonald (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) was present.

The President of the Republic of Malta and Mrs Vella visited The Queen this afternoon.

The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of Her Majesty this evening.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Chairman, the Royal Collection Trust, this morning chaired a Meeting of the Trustees.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon travelled by double-decker bus from Clarence House to Covent Garden, London WC2, to visit London Transport Museum to mark the Twentieth Anniversary of Transport for London and were received at the Museum by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).

The Prince of Wales, President, WWF-UK, later received Mr Pavan Sukhdev (President, WWF-International).

His Royal Highness, President, the British Red Cross Society, this evening held a Dinner at Clarence House.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this morning visited Jigsaw Dublin City, 44 Essex Street East, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland.

Their Royal Highnesses subsequently visited Extern, Savannah House, Ballinagappa, County Kildare.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this afternoon visited Teagasc Grange, Dunsany, County Meath.

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards visited Howth Cliffs.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this evening attended a Reception at the Museum of Literature Ireland, University College Dublin Naughton Joyce Centre, 86 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin.

St James’s Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, today undertook engagements in Kent.

His Royal Highness this morning visited Dover Christ Church Academy, Melbourne Avenue, Whitfield, Dover, and was received by the Lady Colgrain (Deputy Lieutenant of Kent).

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon visited Medway Open Award Centre, Summit House, Strand Approach Road, Gillingham, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Kent (the Viscount De L’Isle).

His Royal Highness subsequently visited Cobham Hall School, Gravesend, and was received by Dr Bhargawa Vasudaven (Deputy Lieutenant of Kent).

The Earl of Wessex this evening attended a Dinner at Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridge, and was received by Mr Richard Oldfield (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Kent).

The Countess of Wessex this morning attended a Meeting with the Head of Field Office and Local Government Administrator in Malakal, South Sudan.

Her Royal Highness later visited a United Nations Mission in South Sudan Protection of Civilians Camp in Malakal.

The Countess of Wessex this afternoon attended a Lunch with Soldiers and Officers from the Malakal Engineer Group at the United Nations Mission in South Sudan Base.

Her Royal Highness later attended a Meeting on Gender Equality at Malakal Teaching Hospital, Malakal.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Chancellor, University of London, this morning attended a Reception to commemorate the Centenary of Birkbeck joining the University of London, Malet Street, Torrington Square, London WC1, and was received by Sir Ian Johnston (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness, Chief Commandant for Women in the Royal Navy, this afternoon attended the Naval Servicewomen’s Network Conference at Royal Navy Air Station Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset.

The Princess Royal, Fourth Warden, the Fishmongers’ Company, this evening attended a Livery Civic Dinner at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge, London EC4.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Opera North, this evening attended a performance of The Marriage of Figaro at the Theatre Royal Newcastle, 100 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear (Mrs Susan Whitfield).

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, this morning visited the Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7, and was received by Colonel Jane Davis (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London).

His Royal Highness this evening received the Rt Hon Boris Johnson, MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury).

The Prince of Wales received Major General Shaikh Nasser Bin Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa (National Security Adviser and Representative for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, the Kingdom of Bahrain).

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Ireland, were received this afternoon upon arrival at Dublin International Airport by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Ireland (His Excellency Mr Robin Barnett) and subsequently undertook engagements in Dublin.

Their Royal Highnesses were received by the President of Ireland and Mrs Sabina Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin, Phoenix Park.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge afterwards laid a wreath at the Garden of Remembrance, Parnell Square East.

Their Royal Highnesses called upon Mr Leo Varadkar (Taoiseach) at Government Buildings, Upper Merrion Street.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this evening attended a Reception given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Ireland at the Gravity Bar, Guinness Storehouse.

Dr Simon Case, Miss Natalie Barrows and Mr Christian Jones are in attendance.

St James’s Palace

The Countess of Wessex this morning arrived at Juba International Airport, was received by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan (His Excellency Mr Christopher Trott) and subsequently undertook engagements in Juba.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Meeting at the Residence with the Head of Protection Cluster on the major protection risks to women and girls.

The Countess of Wessex afterwards attended a Meeting with Leaders from the South Sudan Council of Churches.

Her Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner with women peacebuilders and women’s rights activists at the Residence.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Animal Health Trust, this morning chaired a Council of Management Meeting at Lanwades Park, Kentford, Newmarket, and was received by Mr Nicholas Wingfield-Digby (Deputy Lieutenant of Suffolk).

Her Royal Highness, President, Animal Health Trust, this afternoon received Dr Mark Vaudin upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive.

The Princess Royal, Chancellor, the University of Edinburgh, this evening held a Dinner at St James’s Palace.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Royal Patron, the British-German Association, this afternoon presented the Medal of Honour to the Ambassador from the Federal Republic of Germany (His Excellency Dr Peter Wittig) and to Ms Huberta von Voss-Wittig.

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Buckingham Palace

The Viscount Younger of Leckie (Lord in Waiting) was present at Heathrow Airport, London, this morning upon the Arrival of The President of the Republic of Malta and Mrs Vella and welcomed His Excellency and Mrs Vella on behalf of The Queen.

Clarence House

The President of the Republic of Malta called upon The Prince of Wales this afternoon.

His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, The Gordon Highlanders, afterwards held a Meeting.

The Prince of Wales later received Dame Carolyn Fairbairn (Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry).

His Royal Highness, Patron, Burma Star Memorial Fund, this evening held a Reception at Clarence House.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, this afternoon received Ms Christiana Figueres (formerly Executive Secretary, UN Framework Convention on Climate Change).

St James’s Palace

The Countess of Wessex this evening departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for South Sudan.

Mr Alexander Stonor is in attendance.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, President, UK Fashion and Textile Association, this morning visited Corgi Hosiery Limited, New Road, Ammanford, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed (Miss Sara Edwards).

Her Royal Highness, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, this afternoon attended a Celebration for the Fiftieth Anniversary of Riding for the Disabled Association in South Wales at Bridgend County Group, Bridgend College, Pencoed Campus, Pencoed, Bridgend, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Mid Glamorgan (Mr Peter Vaughan).

The Princess Royal later visited Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly Care and Repair, Unit 7, Roseheyworth Business Park, Abertillery, to mark its Thirtieth Anniversary, and was received by Mrs Susan Gwyer-Roberts (Deputy Lieutenant of Gwent).

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St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this morning attended The Royal Corps of Signals’ Centenary Service in Salisbury Cathedral and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mrs Peter Troughton).

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St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, was represented by Major General Paul Nanson (Commandant, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst) at the Memorial Service for the Life of Major General Bryan Webster (formerly Deputy Colonel, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers) which was held in the Memorial Chapel at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Camberley, Surrey, this afternoon.

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Buckingham Palace

His Excellency General Geraldo Sachipengo Nunda was received in audience by The Queen today and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Angola to the Court of St. James’s. Mrs Nunda was also received by Her Majesty.

Her Excellency Ms Gilda Velásquez-Paz was received in audience by The Queen and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of El Salvador to the Court of St James’s.

Sir Simon McDonald (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) was present.

The Queen, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, this afternoon received Major General Robert Bruce upon relinquishing his appointment as Colonel of the Regiment and Major General Nicholas Borton upon assuming the appointment.

St James’s Palace

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Central School of Ballet, this morning opened The Countess of Wessex Studios, Paris Gardens, London SE1, and was received by Colonel Simon Duckworth (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness, Grand President, St John Ambulance in the Priory of England and the Islands, this afternoon held a Meeting.

The Countess of Wessex, Colonel-in-Chief, Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps, subsequently received Colonel Alison Farmer upon assuming her appointment as Chief Nursing Officer. Colonel Jane Davis (Colonel Commandant) was present.

Her Royal Highness, Honorary Air Commodore, Royal Air Force Wittering, received Air Commodore Anthony Keeling upon relinquishing his appointment as Station Commander.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Central School of Ballet, this evening held a Reception at Buckingham Palace.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, later attended the film premiere of Sulphur and White at Curzon Mayfair, 38 Curzon Street, London W1.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Injured Jockeys Fund, this morning chaired a Board Meeting and attended a Cases Committee Meeting at Peter O’Sullevan House, Newmarket, and was received by the Hon Mrs Frances Stanley (Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire).

Her Royal Highness, Member, International Olympic Committee, this afternoon received the Hon Tumiso MacDonald Rakgare (Incoming Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development for Botswana) who was accompanied by the High Commissioner for the Republic of Botswana in London (His Excellency Dr John Gosiamemang Ndebele Seakgosing), Colonel Botsang Tshenyego (President, Botswana National Olympic Committee) and Mr Kago Sidney Ramokate (Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development for Botswana).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Nene Valley Railway, this morning travelled by steam train from Orton Mere Railway Station to Peterborough Nene Valley Railway Station to visit Railworld Wildlife Haven, Oundle Road, Peterborough, and was received by Mr Benjamyn Damazer (Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Floodex UK, East of England Arena and Events Centre, East of England Showground, Oundle Road, Alwalton, Peterborough, and was received by Mr Richard Barnwell (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire).

The Duke of Gloucester afterwards visited Faizan e Madina Mosque, 169-175 Gladstone Street, Peterborough, and was received by Dr Jaspal Singh (Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire).

His Royal Highness later visited Gurdwara Baba Budha Sahib Ji, 23 Royce Road, Peterborough.

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, this evening attended a Reception at the Japan Society, 101-104 Piccadilly, London W1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Honorary Liveryman, the Worshipful Company of Clothworkers, this afternoon attended a Lunch at Clothworkers’ Hall, Dunster Court, Mincing Lane, London EC3.

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Buckingham Palace

Admiral Anthony Radakin was received by The Queen today upon his appointment as First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff.

Ms Bridget Brind was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon and kissed hands upon her appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Mr Nameer Al-Hadithi was also received by Her Majesty.

Mr Nicholas Woolley was received in audience by The Queen upon his appointment as British High Commissioner to the Republic of Zambia.

Ms Deborah Sidwell was also received by Her Majesty.

The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen this evening.

By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky at 35 Eaton Place, London SW1, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from Hungary to the Court of St James’s.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge this morning visited Tarmac’s National Skills and Safety Park, Nether Langwith, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire (Sir John Peace).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited the Beacon Project, Wood Street, Mansfield.

The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron, SportsAid, this morning visited the London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20.

Her Royal Highness, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, this afternoon held an Early Years’ Meeting.

St James’s Palace

The Countess of Wessex, Global Ambassador, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, this evening held a Reception for Vision for the Commonwealth at St James’s Palace.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, National Museum of the Royal Navy, this morning visited the National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool and HMS Trincomalee, Jackson Dock, Maritime Avenue, Hartlepool, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord- Lieutenant of County Durham (Mrs Susan Snowdon).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Royal College of Occupational Therapists, later opened the Intermediate Care Centre at Meadowgate, Eston, Middlesbrough, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire (Mrs Johanna Ropner).

The Princess Royal, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, this afternoon opened the new facilities at the Unicorn Centre, Stainton Way, Hemlington, Middlesbrough.

St James’s Palace

Princess Alexandra, Royal Honorary Colonel, The Royal Yeomanry, this afternoon received Lieutenant Colonel Conn MacEvilly upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bragg upon assuming the appointment.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Blackie Foundation Trust, received Dr Sara Eames upon assuming her appointment as Chairman. Mr Robin Holland-Martin (formerly President) was present.

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The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Reverend Patricia Hawkins to be a Chaplain to Her Majesty in succession to the Reverend Canon Kevan McCormack.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen this morning visited the Headquarters of MI5 at Thames House, Millbank, London SW1, and was received by the Director General (Sir Andrew Parker).

The Duke of Cambridge, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by the Lord Janvrin (Permanent Lord in Waiting) at the Memorial Service for Professor Sir Michael Howard, OM, which was held at King’s College London, Strand, London WC2, this morning.

The Princess Royal was represented by Professor Wendy Thomson.

The Duke of Kent was represented by the Lord Fellowes.

By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Carlos Sersale di Cerisano at 49 Belgrave Square, London SW1, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Argentine Republic to the Court of St James’s.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this evening held a Meeting with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Joint Patrons, this evening attended a performance of “Dear Evan Hansen” in aid of the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at Noël Coward Theatre, St Martin’s Lane, London WC2, and were received by Mr Kevin Traverse-Healy (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

St James’s Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this morning chaired a Development Group Meeting at Award House, 7-11 St Matthew Street, London SW1.

His Royal Highness, Patron, the British Paralympic Association, this afternoon held a Lunch at St James’s Palace.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, this afternoon visited the Haworth Group, Vale Mill Lane Stables, Haworth, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire (Mr Edmund Anderson).

Her Royal Highness, President, Victim Support, later opened new facilities at Victim Support Wakefield, 19-25 Wood Street, Wakefield, and was received by the Lord St Oswald (Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, this morning received Lady Robey (Chairman of the Board and Advisory Council) and Mr Timothy Walker (Chief Executive and Artistic Director).

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The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Venerable Fiona Windsor to be a Chaplain to Her Majesty in succession to the Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin upon her appointment as the Bishop of Dover.