Daily Record: March 6th, 2018

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen this morning visited the International Maritime Organisation Headquarters, 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1, to mark the Seventieth Anniversary of the adoption of the International Maritime Organisation Convention, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa) and the Secretary-General (Mr Kitack Lim).

Her Majesty viewed a lighthouse optic and an exhibition about the role of modern shipping and met members of staff.

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

The Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel-in-Chief, The Rifles, this afternoon received General Sir Nicholas Carter (Colonel Commandant).

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Ancient Monuments Society, this morning held a Meeting.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Step Up To Serve, afterwards held a Meeting.

The Prince of Wales, President, this afternoon attended The Prince’s Trust Awards at the London Palladium, Argyll Street, London W1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge, President, British Academy of Film and Television Arts, this evening attended a Reception at Kensington Palace.

The Duchess of Cambridge this morning viewed the work of Family Links at Pegasus Primary School, Field Avenue, Oxford, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire (Mr Timothy Stevenson).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Founder, Pitch@Palace, this afternoon received Sir John Peace (Chairman, Burberry).

His Royal Highness, Patron, Kohima Educational Trust, later received Major General Murray Naylor (President), Major General David Shaw (Chairman) and Ms Sylvia May (Chief Executive Officer).

The Duke of York, Colonel, Grenadier Guards, afterwards received Lieutenant Colonel Alexander McKay upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Piers Ashfield upon assuming the appointment.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon attended a Lunch and Reception at the Clifton Club, 22 the Mall, Bristol.

His Royal Highness, Chancellor, University of Bath, afterwards held a Meeting in Bath.

The Earl of Wessex, Chancellor, University of Bath, later attended the Founders Day Lecture at the University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset (Mrs Richard Maw).

His Royal Highness, Chancellor, University of Bath, this evening held a Dinner in Bath.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, this morning received Dr Tajek Hassan (President).

Her Royal Highness, Chancellor, University of London, later attended the University of London Worldwide Graduation Ceremony at the Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2.

The Princess Royal, Commandant-in-Chief (Youth), St John Ambulance, this afternoon attended the Badger Programme Reception at Priory Church of the Order of St John, Clerkenwell, London EC1.

Her Royal Highness, President, World Horse Welfare, this evening held a Ninetieth Anniversary Reception at St James’s Palace.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning received Mrs Quent Kalichero (Deputy High Commissioner for the Republic of Malawi).

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, and The Duchess of Gloucester, Commandant-in-Chief, St John Ambulance in Wales, this evening attended a Reception to mark the Centenary of St John Cymru Wales at Gwydyr House, Whitehall, London SW1, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning visited Pooley Sword, Highdown House, Shoreham-by-Sea, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex (Mrs Susan Pyper).

His Royal Highness later visited Ricardo plc, Shoreham Technical Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea.

The Duke of Kent this afternoon visited Fittleworth Medical, 2 Henry Lock Way, Littlehampton, West Sussex.

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Daily Record: March 5th, 2018

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Turquoise Mountain Foundation, this afternoon held a Meeting.

His Royal Highness, President, The Prince’s Trust Group, this evening held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Pony Club, this morning attended the Annual Conference at Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston Road, Birmingham, and was received by Mr Timothy Watts (Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon opened Sport and Fitness, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands (Mr John Crabtree).

The Princess Royal this evening attended the Chief Scientific Officer Healthcare Science Awards and Dinner at the Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1, and was received by Dr Paul Knapman (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

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Daily Record: March 4th, 2018

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Daily Record: March 3rd, 2018

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Daily Record: March 2nd, 2018

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Buckingham Palace

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

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Daily Record: March 1st, 2018

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Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge this afternoon attended a workplace mental health Conference with business leaders at Unilever House, 100 Victoria Embankment, London EC4.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre, this evening attended a Dinner at Kensington Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, the Peter Jones Foundation, this afternoon received Tycoon in Schools International Award winners at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness, Colonel, Grenadier Guards, this evening held a Dinner.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, today visited The Queen’s Club, Palliser Road, London W14, as part of His Royal Highness’s Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Real Tennis Tour, and was received by Mr Kevin McGrath (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this evening attended a Reception at The Queen’s Club.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Joint President, Cancer Research UK, this evening held a Reception at St James’s Palace.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Opera North, this evening attended a Dinner at the Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1.

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra, Joint President, Cancer Research UK, this evening held a Reception at St James’s Palace.

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Daily Record: February 28th, 2018

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Buckingham Palace

Miss Sarah MacIntosh was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon and kissed hands upon her appointment as Permanent Representative to the United Kingdom’s Delegation to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.

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

The Queen was represented by the Lord Fellowes (Extra Equerry and formerly Private Secretary to Her Majesty) at the Funeral of Sir Julian Loyd (formerly Land Agent, Sandringham) which was held in St Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham, Norfolk, today.

The Duke of Edinburgh was represented by Sir Marcus O’Lone.

The Prince of Wales was represented by the Lady Glenconner.

The Duke of York was represented by Colonel Robin Broke.

The Earl of Wessex was represented by the Hon Mary Morrison.

The Princess Royal was represented by the Lady Jane Fellowes.

The Duke and Duchess of Kent were represented by Mr Anthony Duckworth-Chad.

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

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Henry of Wales, Joint Patrons, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, this morning attended the inaugural Royal Foundation Forum at the offices of Aviva plc, St Helens, 1 Undershaft, London EC3.

The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron, this evening attended a private view of the “Victorian Giants: the Birth of Art Photography” Exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, St Martin’s Place, London WC2.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning received the Ambassador from the People’s Republic of China (His Excellency Mr Liu Xiaoming).

His Royal Highness later received the Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office).

The Duke of York, Founder, Pitch@Palace, this evening held Pitch@Palace Africa at St James’s Palace for entrepreneurs and supporters.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Vice Patron, the Commonwealth Games Federation, this morning held a Meeting.

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this afternoon attended a Meeting at 7-11 Matthew Street, London SW1.

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, afterwards attended a Meeting at 7-11 Matthew Street.

The Countess of Wessex, Chairman, Women’s Network Forum, this afternoon chaired a Meeting.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Lions Clubs International, Multiple District 105, British Isles and Ireland this evening held a Reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Centenary of Lions Clubs International.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, UK Fashion and Textile Association, this morning opened the new Grenfell factory, 12 Rigg Approach, London E10, and was received by Major Jeremy Fern (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Transaid, this afternoon attended a Luncheon to mark the One Hundred and Twenty Fifth Anniversary of Schmitz Cargobull, Institute of Directors, 116-123 Pall Mall, London SW1, and was received by Wing Commander Michael Dudgeon (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Princess Royal, Past Master, the Worshipful Company of Butchers, and Prime Warden, the Fishmongers’ Company, this evening attended the Annual City Food Lecture, Guildhall, London EC2.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Chancellor, this evening attended the Adams-Sweeting Lecture, University of Surrey, Stag Hill, Guildford, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux).

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Daily Record: February 27th, 2018

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Buckingham Palace

Mr Christopher Pincher MP was received by The Queen today and delivered up his Wand of Office upon relinquishing his appointment as Comptroller of the Household when Her Majesty handed to him his Wand of Office as Treasurer of the Household.

Mr Christopher Heaton-Harris MP was received by The Queen and delivered up his Wand of Office upon relinquishing his appointment as Vice-Chamberlain of the Household when Her Majesty handed to him his Wand of Office as Comptroller of the Household.

Mr Mark Spencer 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 Lord Henley was received by The Queen this afternoon upon relinquishing his appointment as a Lord in Waiting to Her Majesty.

The Baroness Buscombe was received by The Queen upon relinquishing her appointment as a Baroness in Waiting to Her Majesty.

The Baroness Stedman-Scott was received by The Queen upon assuming her appointment as a Baroness in Waiting to Her Majesty.

By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) received His Excellency Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Aminuddin Ihsan Bin Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin at St James’s Palace this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as High Commissioner for Brunei Darussalam in London.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron, this morning visited the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 27 Sussex Place, London NW1, and was received by Dr Mary-Clare Parker (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, this afternoon delivered the keynote speech to officially launch the Nursing Now campaign, St Thomas’ Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1, and was received by Mrs Colleen Harris (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, today visited Holyport Real Tennis Club, Holyport Street, Holyport, as part of His Royal Highness’s The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Real Tennis Tour 2018, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr James Puxley).

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this afternoon attended a Lunch at the Royal Oak Paley Street, Littlefield Green, near Maidenhead, Berkshire.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, later visited Manor Green School, Elizabeth Hawkes Way, Maidenhead.

His Royal Highness, Chancellor, University of Bath, this evening held a Dinner.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Learning and Work Institute, this morning attended “Positive Transitions: supporting young adult carers in learning and work” discussions at Hallam Conference Centre, 44 Hallam Street, London W1, and was received by Mrs Sandra Cahill (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, UK Coaching, this afternoon attended a Research Conference at the Museum of Science and Industry, Liverpool Road, Manchester, and was received by Mr Paul Young (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester).

The Princess Royal, Prime Warden, the Fishmongers’ Company, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended the Livery Civic Dinner, Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge, London EC4.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Royal Patron, Lilongwe Wildlife Trust, this afternoon received Dr Naomi Doak (Head of Conservation Programmes, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Grand President, this morning visited the Masonic Charitable Foundation, Freemasons’ Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2.

His Royal Highness, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this afternoon attended the Rulers’ Lunch at Freemasons’ Hall.

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Daily Record: February 26th, 2018

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Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales this afternoon attended a Roundtable Discussion with organisations and young people working in the field of youth violence in the United Kingdom, Fight for Peace, Woodman Street, London E16, and was received by Mr John Barber (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Buckingham Palace

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Disability Initiative, today held a Meeting.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, YSS Limited, this morning attended a Conference at Shrewsbury Town Football Club, Montgomery Waters Meadow, Oteley Road, Shrewsbury, and was received by Colonel Mark Cuthbert Brown (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon opened the Equine Semen Centre at Stallion AI Services, Chapel Field Stud, Ash Lane, Whitchurch, Shropshire.

The Princess Royal, Royal Patron, Wise, this evening attended a Dinner at the Ritz Hotel, 150 Piccadilly, London W1.

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra this evening attended the Orchids Festival at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey.

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Daily Record: February 25th, 2018

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The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Reverend Canon Geraldine Pond to be a Chaplain to Her Majesty in succession to the Reverend Prebendary Paul Lockett.

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