Daily Record: October 12th, 2018

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were present at the Marriage of Princess Eugenie of York and Mr Jack Brooksbank which was solemnized in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, this morning.

The Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York, with Princess Beatrice of York (attending the Bride), The Prince of Wales, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke and Duchess of Kent, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and other Members of the Royal Family were also present.

Clarence House

The Duchess of Rothesay this morning visited Crathie Primary School and was received by the Reverend Kenneth MacKenzie (Deputy Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire).

Her Royal Highness afterwards visited Braemar Visitor Centre and was received by the Hon Mrs Katherine Nicolson (Deputy Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this evening attended the Military Rehabilitation Headley Court Gala Dinner at Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London W1.

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Daily Record: October 11th, 2018

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The Queen held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

Clarence House

The Duchess of Rothesay this morning visited Alford Academy, Alford, to celebrate the Harvest Festival and was received by Mrs Miranda McHardy (Deputy Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge this morning attended the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference at Evolution Battersea, Queenstown Road, London SW8.

The President of the Republic of Uganda this afternoon called upon His Royal Highness at Buckingham Palace.

The Duke of Cambridge later attended the Elephant Protection Initiative Consultative Group Meeting at Evolution Battersea.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Giants Club Dinner at Spencer House, 27 St James’s Place, London SW1.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Argentina.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Royal Patron, the Blenheim Palace Festival of Literature, Film and Music, this afternoon attended a Luncheon at Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, and was received by Mr John Harwood (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire).

His Royal Highness later officially opened the new home at Fairfield Residential Home, 115a Banbury Road, Oxford.

The Duke of Gloucester afterwards visited Woodstock Youth Club, Recreation Road, Woodstock.

His Royal Highness subsequently visited the 1066 a Medieval Mosaic exhibition at the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum, Park Street, Woodstock.

The Duke of Gloucester, Royal Patron, the Blenheim Palace Festival of Literature, Film and Music, and The Duchess of Gloucester this evening attended a Dinner at Blenheim Palace.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, today received Lieutenant Colonel Jeremy Dodd upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Steven Burton upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness, Patron, this evening attended the Biennial Dinner of the PG Wodehouse Society (United Kingdom) at Gray’s Inn, 8 South Square, London WC1.

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Daily Record: October 10th, 2018

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The Queen held a Council at 5.30pm. There were present: the Rt Hon Andrea Leadsom MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon David Gauke MP (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice), the Rt Hon Damian Hinds MP (Secretary of State for Education) and the Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP (Minister of State for Security and Economic Crime, Home Office).

Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.

The Rt Hon Andrea Leadsom MP had an audience of Her Majesty before the Council.

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

The Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, this morning received Brigadier Andrew Freeman (Heads of Corps and Commander 17th Combat Service Support Brigade) at Windsor Castle.

Colonel Christopher Sharwood-Smith (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire) was present at Luton Airport this afternoon upon the Arrival of The President of the Republic of Uganda and welcomed His Excellency on behalf of The Queen.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge received The President of the Gabonese Republic at Buckingham Palace this morning.

His Royal Highness received The President of the Republic of Botswana at Buckingham Palace this afternoon.

The Duke of Cambridge, President, United for Wildlife, later attended the United for Wildlife Financial Taskforce declaration signing ceremony at Mansion House, London EC4.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Reception to mark the opening of the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference at St James’s Palace.

The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron, Victoria and Albert Museum, this evening officially opened the Museum’s new Photography Centre, Cromwell Road, London SW7, and was received by Lady Arnold (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Sussex, President, this afternoon held a Meeting for African Parks.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Reception to mark the opening of the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference at St James’s Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Grand President, Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League, this afternoon received the Lord Richards of Herstmonceux (Deputy Grand President) and Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Warren (Secretary General).

His Royal Highness, Member, the Blue Seal Club, this evening attended a Dinner at the Cavalry and Guards Club, 127 Piccadilly, London W1.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning departed from Riga International Airport, Latvia, for Lithuania, were received upon arrival at Vilnius International Airport by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Lithuania (Her Excellency Ms Claire Lawrence) and subsequently undertook engagements in Vilnius.

Their Royal Highnesses called upon The President of the Republic of Lithuania at the Presidential Palace.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex afterwards visited Vilnius University.

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this afternoon attended a Lunch at the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, followed by a Reception for Young People who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex later visited Antakalnis Cemetery.

Their Royal Highnesses subsequently visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this evening attended a Dinner at the Presidential Palace.

The Countess of Wessex today attended a Lunch at Stikliai Restaurant.

Later this evening, The Earl and Countess of Wessex arrived at Farnborough Airport, Hampshire from Lithuania.

Mr Alexander Stonor and Mrs Angus Galletley were in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Lattitude Global Volunteering, this morning attended a Reception for volunteers given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Argentine Republic (His Excellency Mr Mark Kent) at the Residence in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Her Royal Highness later departed from Ezeiza International Airport, Buenos Aires, for the United Kingdom.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Vice Patron, National Churches Trust, this morning received Mr Luke March (Chairman) and Mrs Claire Walker (Chief Executive Officer).

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Daily Record: October 9th, 2018

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The Queen arrived at Buckingham Palace from Balmoral Castle this afternoon.

Mr Dennis Rensch (Deputy Lieutenant of Essex) was present at Stansted Airport, London, this morning upon the Arrival of The President of the Republic of Botswana and welcomed His Excellency on behalf of Her Majesty.

Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay this morning received representatives of Aid to the Church in Need.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this morning attended the inaugural Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit at County Hall, Belvedere Road, London SE1.

The Duke of Cambridge this afternoon attended the Interpol Wildlife Crime Working Group Annual Conference at Lancaster House, London SW1.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Colonel, Grenadier Guards, and Patron, the Colonel’s Fund, this morning received Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Holcroft (Chairman, the Colonel’s Fund).

His Royal Highness this afternoon received Mr Pham Binh Minh (Deputy Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam).

The Duke of York, Patron, British Exploring Society, Patron, Jubilee Sailing Trust, and Visitor, Westminster Academy, later held a Reception at Buckingham Palace to launch the Infinity Project.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning departed from Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport, Estonia, for Latvia, were received upon arrival at Riga International Airport by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Latvia (His Excellency Mr Keith Shannon), and subsequently undertook engagements
in Riga.

Their Royal Highnesses were received by The President of the Republic of Latvia at Riga Castle.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex later visited Freedom Monument.

Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon visited the National Library of Latvia.

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, afterwards attended a Lunch at the National Library of Latvia.

His Royal Highness subsequently attended a Reception at the British Embassy.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this evening attended a Dinner at Riga Castle.

The Countess of Wessex this afternoon attended a Lunch at OraculeTang Space for Riga TechGirls.

Her Royal Highness afterwards visited OWA Fashion.

The Countess of Wessex later visited Strazdumuizas internatvidusskola, for BlindArt.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Member, International Olympic Committee, and Chairman, International Olympic Committee Members Election Commission, this morning attended the International Olympic Committee Session at Hilton Buenos Aires, Avenida Macacha Guemes 351, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited Chesterfield Canal Trust, Hollingwood Hub, 22 Works Road, Hollingwood, Chesterfield, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire (Mr William Tucker).

His Royal Highness later visited Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre, Campbell Drive, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield.

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon visited Bolsover Castle, Castle Street, Bolsover, Derbyshire.

His Royal Highness subsequently visited NGS Macmillan Unit, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Calow, Chesterfield.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning visited United Technical College, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham (Mrs Susan Snowdon).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Ushaw College, County Durham.

The Duke of Kent later visited Durham Constabulary’s Problem Oriented Policing Conference at the Durham Centre, Belmont Industrial Estate, Durham.

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Daily Record: October 8th, 2018

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Balmoral Castle

The Duke of Edinburgh, formerly Permanent Master, the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights, was represented by Mr Anthony Vlasto (Prime Warden) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Sir Eric Yarrow, Bt (Past Prime Warden) which was held in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire, this afternoon.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Permanent Master, the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights, was represented by Admiral Sir Jock Slater (Past Prime Warden) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Sir Eric Yarrow, Bt (Past Prime Warden) which was held in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire, this afternoon.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge this afternoon received the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Executive Chairman, Outward Bound Trust, this afternoon held a Chairman’s Meeting.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Tall Ships Youth Trust, later held a Reception for Supporters at St James’s Palace.

The Duke of York, Founder, Duke of York Youth Development, this evening held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl and Countess of Wessex today undertook engagements in Tallinn, Estonia.

Their Royal Highnesses this morning visited the Defence Forces Cemetery of Tallinn and laid a wreath.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex later visited Tallinn English College.

Their Royal Highnesses today opened the Royal Navy Exhibition at Seaplane Harbour.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this afternoon visited Riigikogu.

Their Royal Highnesses later visited Kardriorg Park in celebration of the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia and the Three Hundredth Anniversary of Kardriorg Park.

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, and The Countess of Wessex, Global Ambassador, afterwards attended a Reception at the Residence of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia (Her Excellency Mrs Theresa Bubbear).

Their Royal Highnesses this evening attended a Dinner at Estonian Academy of Sciences.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Member, International Olympic Committee, and Chairman, International Olympic Committee Members Election Commission, this morning attended the International Olympic Committee Session at Hilton Buenos Aires, Avenida Macacha Guemes 351, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Her Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Argentine Republic (His Excellency Mr Mark Kent) at the Residence in Buenos Aires.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, this afternoon received the Right Reverend Timothy Stevens (Prelate).

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Daily Record: October 7th, 2018

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Balmoral Castle

Divine Service was held in Crathie Parish Church this morning.

The Reverend Kenneth MacKenzie preached the Sermon.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning departed from Farnborough Airport, Hampshire, for Estonia and were received upon arrival this afternoon at Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia (Her Excellency Mrs Theresa Bubbear) and the Estonian Ambassador to London (Mrs Tiina Intelmann).

Later Their Royal Highnesses called upon The President of the Republic of Estonia at Kadriorg.

Mr Alexander Stonor and Mrs Angus Galletley are in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning arrived at Ezeiza International Airport, Buenos Aires, and was received by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Argentine Republic (His Excellency Mr Mark Kent).

Her Royal Highness, President, British Olympic Association, today visited athletes taking part in the III Summer Youth Olympic Games, at the Olympic Village, Buenos Aires.

The Princess Royal, Member, International Olympic Committee, and Chairman, International Olympic Committee Members Election Commission, this evening attended the International Olympic Committee President’s Dinner at the Alvea Icon Hotel, Aimé Painé 1130, Buenos Aires.

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Daily Record: October 6th, 2018

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

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Daily Record: October 5th, 2018

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The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this morning opened Chatsworth Educational Trust’s New Learning Centre (the Old Potting Shed), opened the Gardeners’ Hub and visited the “Chatsworth Renewed: Past, Present and Future” exhibition at Chatsworth House, Bakewell, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire (Mr William Tucker).

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Daily Record: October 4th, 2018

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Balmoral Castle

The Queen was represented by The Lady Sarah Chatto at the Funeral of The Lady Elizabeth Cavendish (formerly Extra Lady in Waiting to The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon) which was held at St Peter’s Church, Edensor, Derbyshire, today.

The Princess Royal was represented by the Hon Dame Shân Legge-Bourke.

Princess Alexandra, the Hon Lady Ogilvy was represented by Mrs Peter Afia.

Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, Patron, the Atlantic Salmon Trust, this morning held a Meeting.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Founder, Pitch@Palace, this morning attended Pitch@Palace Bootcamp for entrepreneurs and supporters at Cambridge Judge Business School, Trumpington Road, Cambridge.

His Royal Highness, Commodore-in-Chief, Fleet Air Arm, this evening attended a Dinner at Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Devon, to commemorate the retirement of the Sea King helicopter.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this evening attended a Dinner and Prize Giving for International Golf for Youth, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Cup World Finals, at Windsor Castle.

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, and The Countess of Wessex, Global Ambassador, were represented by Mr Gary Davis (Deputy Secretary General) at the Funeral of Sir Arnold Elton which was held at Willesden Jewish Cemetery, Beaconsfield Road, London NW10, this afternoon.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited Angle Lifeboat Station, Angle Point, Angle, Pembrokeshire, to mark their 150th anniversary and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed (Miss Sara Edwards).

His Royal Highness, Patron, the Japan Society, this afternoon unveiled a memorial at St Mary’s Church, Angle, to commemorate the Centenary of the sinking of the Hirano Maru.

The Duke of Gloucester afterwards visited Chapel Bay Fort and Museum, Angle.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this evening attended a Reception given by the German Ambassador (His Excellency Mr Peter Wittig) at the Residence in London to celebrate the Day of German Unity.

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Daily Record: October 3rd, 2018

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Balmoral Castle

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by Admiral of the Fleet Sir Benjamin Bathurst (formerly First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff) at the Service of Thanksgiving for Admiral Sir James Eberle (formerly Vice-Admiral of the United Kingdom) which was held in the Chapel of Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Devon, this afternoon.

The Prince of Wales was represented by Admiral Sir James Burnell-Nugent.

The Duke of York was represented by Rear Admiral Keith Blount.

The Princess Royal was represented by Captain Nicholas Wright RN.

Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay this morning opened the new Balmoral Subsea Test Centre, Balmoral Park, Aberdeen, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Aberdeen (Councillor Barney Crockett, the Lord Provost).

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex this morning visited Edes House, 27 West Street, Chichester, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex (Mrs Susan Pyper).

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards officially opened the University of Chichester Engineering and Digital Technology Park, Bognor Regis Campus, Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex this afternoon visited the Royal Pavilion, 4-5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex (Mr Peter Field).

Their Royal Highnesses subsequently visited Survivors’ Network, 6A Pavilion Buildings.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex later visited Peacehaven Youth Centre, Roderick Avenue, Peacehaven, East Sussex.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this evening attended a Dinner and gave a Talk to the Eton Futures Society, Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this morning visited Société Sportive du Jeu de Paume et de Racquets, 74 Ter Rue Lauriston, Paris, France, as part of His Royal Highness’s The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Real Tennis Tour.

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, and The Countess of Wessex, Global Ambassador, this afternoon attended a Lunch at the Travellers Club, 25 Avenue des Champs Élysées, Paris.

The Countess of Wessex this morning visited Petit Palais, Avenue Winston Churchill, Paris.

Her Royal Highness afterwards held a Meeting at the Residence in Paris.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this afternoon arrived at Farnborough Airport, Hampshire, from France.

Mrs Angus Galletley and Colonel Paul Arengo-Jones were in attendance.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning officially opened John Taylor Free School, Branston Road, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire (Mr Ian Dudson).

His Royal Highness later presented The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade to Swift-Cut Auto Limited, 4 Lancaster Park, Newborough Road, Needwood, Burton-on-Trent.

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon officially opened the Headquarters of Burton Albion Community Trust, Burton Albion Community Football Centre, Pirelli Stadium, Princess Way, Burton-on-Trent.

His Royal Highness, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, afterwards officially opened Upton House, 19 Lichfield Road, Stafford, Staffordshire.

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