The Royal Record

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St James’s Palace

The Duchess of Edinburgh this afternoon departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for the United States of America.

Mr Alexander Stonor and Mrs Angus Galletley are in attendance.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Scottish Rugby Union, accompanied by Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this afternoon attended the International Rugby Match between Scotland and Wales at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Robert Aldridge, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Scottish Garden City Housing Society Limited, this evening attended the One Hundred and Tenth Anniversary Reception at Edinburgh Castle.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Royal Patron, the British Museum, was represented by Professor Christopher Gosden (Trustee) at the Memorial Service for the Lord Renfrew of Kaimsthorn (former Trustee) which was held at Jesus College Chapel, Cambridge, this afternoon.

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The Duke of Edinburgh, Chairman, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this morning chaired a Trustees’ Meeting at the Blue Fin Building, 110 Southwark Street, London SE1.

The Duchess of Edinburgh today received Professor Anupam Ojha (Director of International, European Space Agency, Education, Communications and Parliamentary Engagement, UK Space Agency).

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Admiral and Patron, this morning visited the Royal Naval Sailing Association, 10 Haslar Marina, Haslar Road, Gosport, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Mr Nigel Atkinson).

Her Royal Highness later opened the new Emergency Department at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, and was received by Mr Myrddin Rees (Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire).

The Princess Royal, Patron, Maritime UK, this afternoon attended a Coastal Powerhouse Summit Reception at Portsmouth International Port, George Byng Way, Portsmouth, Hampshire.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, the Royal Fine Art Commission Trust, this morning visited the OWO, 7 Horse Guards Avenue, London SW1.

The Duchess of Gloucester this morning visited Croydon High School (a Girls’ Day School Trust school), Old Farleigh Road, Selsdon, Croydon, Surrey, to celebrate its One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary and was received by Colonel Raymond Wilkinson (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

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The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall this morning chaired a Meeting of The Prince’s Council at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Mental Health Innovations at Scale Space, 58 Wood Lane, London W12, to mark the merger with the Mix.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Chairman, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this evening attended a Dinner for the Trustees at the Royal Over-Seas League, Over-Seas House, Park Place, St. James’s Street, London SW1.

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The Princess Royal, President, this afternoon attended the National Equine Forum at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, One Birdcage Walk, London SW1, and was received by Dr Annette Prandzioch (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness, Grand Master, the Royal Victorian Order, this evening attended Evensong and a Reception at The King’s Chapel of the Savoy, Savoy Hill, London WC2.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Construction Youth Trust, this evening attended a Reception at the Pavilion, 150 Holborn, London EC1.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Polish Hearth Club, this afternoon attended a Literary Luncheon followed by a Lecture given by Mr. Hugo Vickers at 55 Princes Gate, Exhibition Road, London SW7.

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Buckingham Palace

The King was represented by Dame Sarah Troughton (His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Lieutenant General Sir Maurice Johnston (formerly Her late Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire) which was held at St John’s Church, Long Street, Devizes, this afternoon.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were represented by Brigadier John Smedley.

The Princess Royal was represented by Captain Sir Nicholas Wright RN.

The Duke of Kent was represented by Mr Nicholas Turnbull.

Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales, Joint Patron, NHS Charities Together, this morning visited the Oasis Staff Health and Wellbeing Centre at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, 17 Craven Road, Reading, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr Andrew Try).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon visited Doon the Beach Community Café, Shore Road, Stevenston, Ayrshire, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran (Sheriff Iona McDonald).

His Royal Highness, Patron, British Paralympic Association, later attended the World Wheelchair Curling Championships at Auchenharvie Leisure Centre, Canal Street, Saltcoats, Ayrshire.

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The Princess Royal, Patron, Maritime UK, this afternoon chaired a National Council Meeting at the offices of Gallagher, the Walbrook Building, 25 Walbrook, London EC4.

Her Royal Highness, Chancellor, University of London, later opened King’s College London’s new Engineering Building, King’s Building, Strand Campus, London WC2, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).

The Princess Royal, Patron, Maritime Society and Sea Cadets, and Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps, this evening held a Reception at Buckingham Palace.

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Buckingham Palace

The King, Honorary Commodore-in-Chief, Royal Navy Aircraft Carriers, this morning visited HMS PRINCE OF WALES at sea and was received on the Flight Deck by the First Sea Lord (Admiral Sir Benjamin Key), the Chief of the Air Staff (Air Vice Marshal Sir Richard Knighton) and the Commanding Officer (Captain William Blackett).

His Majesty was received with a Royal Salute.

The King, escorted by Warrant Officer Class One Simon Hargreaves (Executive Warrant Officer), toured the Ship and met members of the Ship’s Company.

His Majesty was graciously pleased to address the Ship’s Company.

The King, escorted by the Commanding Officer, subsequently observed F-35 Aircraft conducting Carrier Deck landings.

The Princess Royal, on behalf of The King, held an Investiture at the Palace of Holyroodhouse this afternoon.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal this evening attended a Royal Warrant Holders Association Reception at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning opened the University of Suffolk Dental Facility, 19 Neptune Quay, Ipswich, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk (Clare, Countess of Euston).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Ipswich Town Football Club Foundation, Portman Road, Ipswich.

The Duke of Gloucester later visited Gainsborough’s House, 46 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, Suffolk.

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Buckingham Palace

The Rt Hon Justin Trudeau MP (Prime Minister of Canada) was received in audience by The King this morning.

St James’s Palace

The Duchess of Edinburgh, Royal Honorary Colonel, The Queen’s Own Yeomanry, today visited a Training Exercise at Warcop Training Centre, Warcop, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal this morning opened Minchinhampton Surgery, Cirencester Road, Minchinhampton, Stroud, and was received by Mr Richard Bradley (Deputy Lieutenant of Gloucestershire).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust, this afternoon attended a Luncheon at the Kennel Club, 1-5 Clarges Street, London W1.

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Buckingham Palace

The President of Ukraine visited The King this afternoon.

The Lord Leong (Lord in Waiting) was present at Heathrow Airport, London, this morning upon the Arrival of The President of Romania and welcomed His Excellency on behalf of The King.

The Lord Leong was present at Royal Air Force Northolt this afternoon upon the Arrival of The President of the French Republic and welcomed His Excellency on behalf of His Majesty.

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Buckingham Palace

The King was represented by Major Rupert Lendrum (Lieutenant of His Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms) at the Funeral of Major Barnaby Cockcroft (former Lieutenant of His Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms) which was held at St Margaret’s Church, Warminster, Wiltshire, this morning.

Dr James Bettley (Deputy Lieutenant of Essex) was present at London Stansted Airport this morning upon the Arrival of The President of Ukraine and welcomed His Excellency on behalf of The King.

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Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, this afternoon carried out the following engagements connected to the “Homewards” programme.

His Royal Highness visited Millennium House supported housing, 142 Surrey Road, Poole, Dorset.

The Prince of Wales afterwards visited Sunseeker Skills Academy, Bournemouth, and Poole College of Further Education, North Road, Poole, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset (Professor Michael Dooley).

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal this morning visited Hornsby Travel, 51 Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, and was received by Mr Andrew Clark (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire).

Her Royal Highness later visited Nunny’s Farm, Wootton Road, Grimsby, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire (Mr Toby Dennis).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning opened the Community Hall at Potton Hall for All, Hutchinson Rise, Potton, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire (Mrs Susan Lousada).

His Royal Highness this afternoon officially opened Bedford Greenacre Independent School, Manton Heights, Bedford.

The Duke of Gloucester later visited the University of Bedfordshire, Park Square Campus, Luton, Bedfordshire.

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Buckingham Palace

His Excellency Mr Goran Aleksic was received in audience by The King today and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Serbia to the Court of St James’s.

Mrs Aleksic was also received by His Majesty.

His Excellency Mr Paul Huijts was received in audience by The King and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Court of St James’s.

Mrs Huijts-Statema was also received by His Majesty.

Her Excellency Ms Sanja Stiglic was received in audience by The King and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Slovenia to the Court of St James’s.

Sir Oliver Robbins (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.

His Majesty gave a Dinner Party at Windsor Castle this evening.

The following were invited: His Excellency the High Commissioner of the Republic of India and Mrs Doraiswami, the Most Venerable Bogoda Seelawimala, the Lord and Lady Bilimoria, Mr and Mrs Timothy Davie, Dr and Mrs Tristram Hunt, Ms Anne Keast-Butler and Mr Timothy Ash Vie, Ms Asma Khan and Professor Mushtaq Khan, Professor Sir Peter and Lady Mathieson, Sir Grayson and Lady Perry, and Mr Adrian Sassoon and Mr Edmund Burke.

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The Duke of Edinburgh, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning visited Boxing Futures, Crusader Court, Peterborough, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire (Mrs Julie Spence).

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this afternoon visited Peterborough United Football Club, London Road, Peterborough.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, later visited Railworld Wildlife Haven, Pleasure Fair Meadow Road, Peterborough.

The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, Mothers’ Union, this morning visited the “English for Women” project at the Young Men’s Christian Association Essex, 16 Victoria Road, Chelmsford, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Essex (Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst).

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The Princess Royal this evening attended a “Table for the Nation” Dinner held by the Woodland Trust in Lincoln Cathedral and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire (Mr Toby Dennis).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Kent, former President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, this afternoon attended a Luncheon at the Army and Navy Club, 36 Pall Mall, London SW1, to commemorate His Royal Highness’s Presidency of the Commission.