The Queen this morning visited the King George VI Day Centre, Clarence Road, Windsor, to mark the Sixtieth Anniversary of its opening by Her Majesty and the Seventieth Anniversary of Windsor Old People’s Welfare Association, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr James Puxley), the Chairman of Trustees of Windsor Old People’s Welfare Association (Mr David Cannon) and the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (Councillor John Lenton).
The Queen, escorted by the Chairman of Trustees, toured the building, viewing a seated exercise class, hairdressing station and the kitchen, and met members of the Day Centre in the lounge area.
Buckingham Palace
The Duke of York, Patron, English National Ballet, this morning received Mr Patrick Harrison (Executive Director).
His Royal Highness this afternoon received Mr Robert Dudley (Chief Executive Officer, BP).
The Duke of York, Colonel, Grenadier Guards, this evening held a Dinner for the Warrant Officers of 1st Battalion.
Buckingham Palace
The Earl of Wessex, Vice Patron, Commonwealth Games Federation, today attended the XXI Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal, Prime Warden, the Fishmongers’ Company, this morning chaired the Committee of Wardens Meeting and the Court Meeting, and attended a Luncheon, Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge, London EC4.
Her Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, The King’s Royal Hussars, this afternoon received General Sir Richard Shirreff upon relinquishing his appointment as Colonel and General Sir Adrian Bradshaw upon assuming the appointment.
The Princess Royal, President, Carers Trust, this evening held a Reception, followed by a Dinner, at St James’s Palace.
Kensington Palace
The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Canine Partners for Independence, this morning received Mrs Nicola Martin (Chief Executive Officer) and Mrs Jackie Staunton (Chairman of Trustees).
His Royal Highness, Patron, International Council on Monuments and Sites — UK, this afternoon received Mr Richard Hughes (President) and Ms Susan Denyer (Secretary).
The Duke of Gloucester, President, British Expertise, this evening presented the British Expertise International Awards at the Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington High Street, London W8.
St James’s Palace
The Duke of Kent, Chancellor, today presided over the University of Surrey’s Postgraduate Degree Ceremonies in the grounds of Guildford Cathedral and was received by Mr Christopher Biddell (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey).
The Royal Record 