The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen, President, the Ebony Horse Club, this afternoon attended the Charity Race Day at Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire.

Her Majesty, President, the Ebony Horse Club, received Mrs Susan Collins upon relinquishing her appointment as Chairman and Mr Julian White upon assuming the appointment.

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St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, this morning visited Helen Atkin Group, Buxton Riding School, Fern Farm, London Road, Buxton, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire (Mrs Elizabeth Fothergill).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Nuclear Skills Academy, Infinity Park Way, Derby.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Ranger, Epping Forest, this morning officially opened the Gloucester Ride, Chingford, to mark the Fiftieth Anniversary of His Royal Highness’s patronage and was received by Major Jeremy Fern (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Duke of Gloucester, Ranger, Epping Forest, afterwards attended a Luncheon at Lopping Hall, 189 High Road, Loughton, and was received by Dr James Bettley (Deputy Lieutenant of Essex).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning arrived at Royal Air Force Northolt from Germany.

Mr Nicholas Turnbull was in attendance.

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Buckingham Palace

The King and Queen this afternoon visited Middlesbrough International Centre, 7 Abingdon Road, Middlesbrough, and were received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire (Mrs Johanna Ropner), the Co-Founder of Investing in People and Culture (Mr Biniam Araia) and the Mayor of Middlesbrough (Mr C Cooke).

Their Majesties met representatives of local community groups and voluntary services, police officers and young people.

The King afterwards visited SeAH Wind Limited, Middlesbrough, and was received by the President and Chief Executive Officer of SeAH Steel Holdings (Mr Joosung Lee).

His Majesty, escorted by Mr Peter Ivey (Chief Operations Officer of SeAH Wind Limited), toured the facility, viewing the production process and meeting equipment operators, construction apprentices and representatives of local businesses.

The King and Queen later attended the Love Boro! Cultural and Civic Heart Welcome at Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough.

The Queen, having been received by Sir Henry Wilmot, Bt (Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire), this afternoon joined a Celebration at Middlesbrough Town Hall to mark the work of the National Literacy Trust in the Town, followed by a Reception in the Old Fire Station where, as President, the Maggie Keswick Jencks Cancer Caring Centres Trust, Her Majesty met local representatives of the Charity.

The King was represented by Mrs Susan Snowdon (His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham) at the Funeral of Sir Paul Nicholson (formerly His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham) which was held in Durham Cathedral this afternoon.

St James’s Palace

The Duchess of Edinburgh, Honorary Air Commodore, today visited Royal Air Force Wittering, Peterborough, and was received by Brigadier Timothy Seal (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire).

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Royal Yachting Association, this afternoon attended a One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary Luncheon at the Corporation of Trinity House, Trinity House, Tower Hill, London EC3.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Kent, Royal Patron, the Dresden Trust, today carried out the following engagements in Dresden, Germany.

His Royal Highness attended a Lunch given by the Lord Mayor of Dresden at Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski.

The Duke of Kent this afternoon viewed the “Lernweg Dresden” education project in Neumarkt Square and afterwards visited Frauenkirche Dresden.

The Duke of Kent, on behalf of The King, later attended ceremonies to commemorate the Eightieth Anniversary of the destruction of Dresden.

His Royal Highness viewed a performance by the Palucca University of Dance Dresden and subsequently attended a Conference held by the City of Dresden in New Town Hall.

The Duke of Kent this evening participated in the “human chain” Commemoration Ceremony in Theaterplatz.

His Royal Highness later attended a performance of Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem given by Dresden Philharmonic at the Kulturpalast.

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Buckingham Palace

The King this morning visited Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, 782 High Road, London N17, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa), the Chairman of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (Mr Daniel Levy), the Chairman of Trustees of Tottenham Hotspur Foundation (Ms Donna-Maria Cullen) and the Mayor of Haringey (Councillor S Jameson).

His Majesty met alumni of The King’s Trust, groups funded by the King Charles III Charitable Fund, young people from the London Academy of Excellence Tottenham and representatives of local businesses supported by Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The King walked through the players’ tunnel and viewed a demonstration on the football pitch by children involved in the Huddle Project, before joining young players participating in a workshop.
His Majesty, Patron, International Rescue Committee UK, this afternoon received the Rt Hon David Miliband (President and Chief Executive Officer, International Rescue Committee) and Ms Khusbu Patel (Interim Executive Director, International Rescue Committee UK).

The following were received in audience by The King and kissed hands upon their appointment as His Majesty’s Ambassadors: Mr James Hooley (the Republic of Cuba) and Mr Richard Porter (the Plurinational State of Bolivia).

Mr Sidnei Dos Santos was also received by His Majesty.

The following were received in audience by The King upon their appointment as British High Commissioners: Ms Sarah Cooke (the People’s Republic of Bangladesh) and Mr Neil Wigan (the Republic of Kenya).

Mr Calum McCallum and Mrs Yael Banaji were also received by His Majesty.

The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The King at Windsor Castle this evening.

Later, His Majesty gave a Dinner at Windsor Castle.

The following were invited: the Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP, the Baroness Morgan of Ely MS (First Minister of Wales), Mr John Swinney MSP (First Minister of Scotland), Ms Michelle O’Neill MLA (First Minister of Northern Ireland) and Ms Emma Little-Pengelly MLA (deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland).

The Queen, Patron, SafeLives, this morning received Ms Penelope Lancaster (Ambassador, The King’s Foundation) at Clarence House.

Her Majesty this afternoon visited Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley Street, London SE1, to mark the launch of its Creative Hub, and was received by Colonel Simon Duckworth (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Prince of Wales, on behalf of The King, held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.

Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales, President, British Academy of Film and Television Arts, this afternoon visited the London Screen Academy, Ladbroke House, 62-66 Highbury Grove, London N5.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited the Chipping Norton Theatre Limited, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire (Mrs Marjorie Glasgow).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Branch, 16 Market Place, Chipping Norton.

The Duke of Edinburgh later visited Ditchley Park, Enstone, Chipping Norton.

The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, Chartered Management Institute, this morning attended a Meeting of the Women’s Advisory Committee at 77 Kingsway, London WC2.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Meeting of the Women in Business Group of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at 110 Southwark Street, London SE1.

The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, this evening attended an Online Safety Event at JP Morgan, 60 Victoria Embankment, London EC4.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Catch22, this morning visited Include Suffolk Schools Project, Include Primary School Ipswich, St Peter House, 16 Grimwade Street, Ipswich, and was received by Mr Gareth Wilson (Deputy Lieutenant of Suffolk).

Her Royal Highness, President, UK Fashion and Textile Association, this afternoon received Mr Nigel Lugg upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Mr Stewart McGuffie upon assuming the appointment.

The Princess Royal, Court Member, the Fishmongers’ Company, this evening attended the Court Winter Dinner at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge, London EC4.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Kent, Royal Patron, the Dresden Trust, this afternoon departed from Royal Air Force Northolt for Germany and was received later upon arrival at Dresden Airport by His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (His Excellency Mr Andrew Mitchell).

Mr Nicholas Turnbull is in attendance.

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Buckingham Palace

The King received Admiral Sir Antony Radakin (Chief of the Defence Staff) at Buckingham Palace this morning.

His Excellency Mr Luis Bermudez Álvarez 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 Oriental Republic of Uruguay to the Court of St James’s.

His Excellency Mr Maurizio Carlo Gelli 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 Republic of Nicaragua to the Court of St James’s.

Her Excellency Ms Mariana Plaza 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 Argentine Republic to the Court of St James’s.

Mr Gonzalo Ortiz de Zarate was also received by His Majesty.

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

The King this afternoon held a Meeting with Muslim and Jewish faith leaders.

Dr Vanessa Lawrence was received by The King when His Majesty presented her with the Royal Geographical Society Founder’s Medal.

Mr Stephen Venables was received by The King when His Majesty presented him with the Royal Geographical Society Patron’s Medal.

Sir Noel Quinn was received by The King upon relinquishing his appointment as Group Chief Executive Officer of HSBC UK Bank plc and Mr Georges Elhedery upon assuming the appointment.

The King this evening held a Reception at Buckingham Palace for representatives from His Majesty’s Military Affiliations.

The Queen, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeths’ Own), this evening received Colonel Richard Charrington upon relinquishing his appointment as Colonel and General Sir James Everard upon assuming the appointment.

The Queen afterwards held a Reception at Buckingham Palace for representatives from Her Majesty’s Military Affiliations.

Kensington Palace

The Princess of Wales, Patron, Action for Children, this afternoon visited HM Prison and Young Offender Institution Styal Mother and Baby Unit, Styal Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire.

St James’s Palace

The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning received Her Excellency Ms Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner (Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo).

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Master, the Corporation of Trinity House, this evening attended a Younger Brethren’s Dinner at Trinity House, Tower Hill, London EC3.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Kent, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), this afternoon received Brigadier Benjamin Edwards (Colonel).

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Buckingham Palace

The King this afternoon visited the Duchy of Cornwall’s Nansledan Development, Newquay, having been received at Cornwall Airport Newquay by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall (Colonel Sir Edward Bolitho).

His Majesty viewed site plans at Newquay Orchard Café, before proceeding on foot to Newquay Orchard Community Kitchen, and thence to Newquay Orchard allotments and meeting charity staff, volunteers, students and beneficiaries.

The King afterwards visited Nansledan School (Skol Nansledan), viewing the gymnasium, a food technology class, sports in the playground and the garden planting area.

His Majesty later walked through Kew An Lergh to Market Street and met representatives of Kew An Lergh businesses and residents in Sabzi Café, before meeting community groups in the Community Centre and, subsequently, apprentices and builders at the construction site of the next phase of the development.

St James’s Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Nepal.

Brigadier Alexander Potts, Mrs Angus Galletley and Captain George Hopkins were in attendance.

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The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, accompanied by His Majesty’s Ambassador to Nepal (His Excellency Mr Robert Fenn), this morning visited Ghandruk, Nepal.

Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon departed Pokhara Airport for the United Kingdom.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Scottish Rugby Union, this afternoon attended the International Rugby Match between Scotland and Italy 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).

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, President, Royal Academy of Music, this evening attended a Concert given by the Junior Academy to celebrate its One Hundred and Tenth Anniversary at Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, London SW1.

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The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, accompanied by His Majesty’s Ambassador to Nepal (His Excellency Mr Robert Fenn), today visited Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal.

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Buckingham Palace

The King, Royal Founding President, The King’s Foundation, and The Queen this evening attended a United Kingdom-Italy Dinner held by the Ambassador from the Italian Republic (His Excellency Mr Inigo Lambertini) in Gloucestershire to celebrate the Slow Food and Slow Fashion Movement.

The King was represented by Mr Alexander Manson (His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire) at the Funeral of the Hon Marybelle Drummond which was held at Crathie Kirk, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, this morning.

St James’s Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, accompanied by His Majesty’s Ambassador to Nepal (His Excellency Mr Robert Fenn), this morning attended an Attestation Parade at the British Gurkha Camp in Pokhara, Nepal.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal this morning visited Michael Dennett Boat Builders, Laleham Boatyard, Laleham Reach, Chertsey, and was received by His Honour Judge Robert Fraser (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited D’Oyly Carte Island Restoration Project, Weybridge, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux).

The Princess Royal later visited Specialist Group International, Havenbury Industrial Estate, Station Road, Dorking, and was received by Mr Stephen Owen-Hughes (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).