The Royal Record

Her Majesty this afternoon attended a Service at St Mary’s Church, Upper Street, Islington, London N1, to commemorate the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Scripture Union and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Mr Kenneth Olisa), the President of Scripture Union (the Right Reverend Paul Butler), the Chairman (Mr Keith Civval) and the Reverend Timothy Hastie-Smith (National Director).

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

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning received Mrs Claire Perry MP (Minister of State for Climate Change and Industry).

His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, 2nd Battalion The Irish Regiment of Canada, received members of the Regimental Command Team.

The Prince of Wales, on behalf of The Queen, gave a Reception at Buckingham Palace this afternoon and presented the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering.

His Royal Highness, President, Business in the Community, afterwards held a Meeting at Clarence House.

The Prince of Wales received Admiral Sir Philip Jones (First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff).

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, Royal Trinity Hospice, this morning received Mr Derek Wyatt upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Mr Adrian Williams upon assuming the appointment.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this afternoon attended the Children’s Global Media Summit at Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester (Mr Warren Smith).

Their Royal Highnesses were represented by Mr James Lowther-Pinkerton (Extra Equerry to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Mr Anthony Gordon Lennox which was held in Southwark Cathedral, London SE1, this afternoon.

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales this morning received Mr Robert-Jan van Ogtrop (Chairman, African Parks).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Visitor, this morning visited Westminster Academy, 255 Harrow Road, London W2.

His Royal Highness this afternoon gave a Lunch for Madame Liu Yandong (Vice-Premier of the People’s Republic of China).

The Duke of York, Founder, Pitch@Palace, later visited the United Kingdom China Science and Innovation Forum at the Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1.

His Royal Highness, Founder, Pitch@Palace, afterwards held a Pitch@Palace Global for entrepreneurs and potential supporters, at St James’s Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, this afternoon attended a Luncheon at the Club at the Ivy, West Street, London WC2,
followed by a performance of Jekyll and Hyde at the Ambassadors Theatre, West Street.

The Countess of Wessex, Chairman, Women in Business (promoting The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award), this afternoon chaired a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, this evening attended the Merry Little Christmas Carol Concert at St Columba’s Church of Scotland, Chelsea, London SW1, and was received by Lady Arnold (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning received Madame Liu Yandong (Vice-Premier of the People’s Republic of China).

The Ambassador from the People’s Republic of China (His Excellency Mr Liu Xiaoming) and Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China (Dame Barbara Woodward) were present.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Intensive Care Society, this afternoon attended the State of Art Conference at the Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool, King’s Dock, Liverpool, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside (Mr Mark Blundell).

The Princess Royal, President, the Mission to Seafarers Limited, accompanied by Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at St Michael Paternoster Royal, College Hill, London EC4, followed by a Reception at Skinners’ Hall, Dowgate Hill, London EC4.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, President, Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, this morning received Mr Malcolm Thomas (Chairman) and Mr Paul Burrows (Chief Executive).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, this morning presided at the Degree Presentation Ceremony at King Charles Court, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London SE10, and was received by Dr Pieter van der Merwe (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra was present at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Mr Anthony Gordon Lennox which was held in Southwark Cathedral, London SE1, this afternoon.

Her Royal Highness this evening attended a Banquet at Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2, to celebrate the Four Hundredth Anniversary of the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London.

The Princess Royal, Master, the Corporation of Trinity House, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended a Carol Service at St Olave’s Church, 8 Hart Street, London EC3, followed by a Reception at Trinity House, Trinity Square, London EC3.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, the Japan Society, this evening attended a Reception at 101-104 Piccadilly, London W1.

Appendix to Court Circular

The Duke of York has been pleased to appoint Miss Harriet Lillie as an Assistant Private Secretary to His Royal Highness.

The Princess Royal, Patron, Royal College of Occupational Therapists, this afternoon visited the Bracton Centre, Bracton Lane, Dartford, Kent.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux, afterwards opened the Swanley Bureau, Swanley Square, Swanley, Kent.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, this afternoon received Mr Timothy Parker (Chairman).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge this morning attended Slush at Messukeskus Expo and Convention Centre, Helsinki, Finland.

His Royal Highness later visited Lauttasaari Comprehensive School, Helsinki.

The Duke of Cambridge afterwards visited the Christmas market at Esplanadi Park, Pohjoisesplanadi, Helsinki.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Luncheon at City Hall, Pohjoisesplanadi, to celebrate Helsinki’s young leaders.

The Duke of Cambridge later visited Finnish Defence Forces at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.

His Royal Highness this evening arrived at Royal Air Force Marham from Finland.

Mr Miguel Head and Sir David Manning were in attendance.

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales, Patron, Sentebale, this afternoon attended a Board Meeting at 136 Sloane Street, London SW1.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, today held a Meeting.

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Trustees, The Prince Philip Trust Fund for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, this afternoon chaired a Meeting and this evening attended a Dinner at Victoria Barracks, Sheet Street, Windsor, Berkshire.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, London College of Fashion, this morning visited HM Prison and Young Offenders Institution Downview, Sutton Lane, Sutton, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux).

Her Royal Highness, President, Breast Cancer Haven Guardians, was present at the Funeral of Mr Anthony Simonds-Gooding (Chairman, Breast Cancer Haven) which was held at All Saints Church, Fulham, London SW6, this morning.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, the Scar Free Foundation, this afternoon held a Reception at Buckingham Palace.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and Patron, the National Autistic Society, this evening attended a Dinner at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, 45 Prescot Street, London E1, and was received by Mr Leslie Morgan (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, World Horse Welfare, this morning attended the Annual Conference at the Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7, and was received by Dr Paul Knapman (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness, President, RedR UK, this afternoon attended a Reception at the Grange Wellington Hotel, 71 Vincent Square, London SW1, and
was received by the Reverend Canon Dr Flora Winfield (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Princess Royal, Colonel, The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons), this evening attended a Reception at the Household Cavalry Museum, Horse Guards Parade, London SW1, to mark the Tenth Anniversary and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Mr Kenneth Olisa).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, President, this morning chaired a panel of judges for the British Expertise International Awards at 23 Grafton Street, London W1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Colonel-in-Chief, this morning visited 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, Mooltan Barracks, Tidworth, Wiltshire.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, the National Maritime Museum, this afternoon visited The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, Nelson Mandela Road, London SE3.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge this morning departed from Royal Air Force Northolt for Finland and was received later upon arrival at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Finland (Her Excellency Miss Sarah Price) and subsequently undertook engagements in Helsinki.

His Royal Highness this afternoon was received by The President of the Republic of Finland at the Presidential Palace.

The Duke of Cambridge later visited Salmisaari Ice Rink to view the work of Icehearts.

His Royal Highness subsequently attended a Reception to celebrate the scientific, educational and cultural links between the United Kingdom and Finland given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Finland at the British Embassy.

The Duke of Cambridge this evening attended a Dinner given by The President of the Republic of Finland at Mäntyniemi.

Mr Miguel Head and Sir David Manning are in attendance.

The Duchess of Cambridge this morning visited Robin Hood Primary School, Bowness Crescent, Kingston Vale, London SW15, to celebrate Ten Years of the Royal Horticultural Society Campaign for School Gardening.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon convened a Roundtable at Kensington Palace with experts in positive parenting and early years support.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, today attended Receptions at St James’s Palace for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award.

The Countess of Wessex this morning visited Park House School, Andover Road, Newbury, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr James Puxley).

Her Royal Highness afterwards opened the renovated Coral Reef Waterworld, Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Chancellor, the University of Edinburgh, this morning opened the renovated McEwan Hall, Bristo Square, Edinburgh, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Francis Ross, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost).

Her Royal Highness, Chancellor, the University of Edinburgh, afterwards opened St Cecilia’s Concert Hall and Museum, Niddry Street, Cowgate, Edinburgh.

The Princess Royal, Warden, Gordonstoun School, this afternoon received Mr Simon Reid upon relinquishing his appointment as Headmaster and Mr Titus Edge upon assuming the appointment, and Mrs Lisa Kerr upon assuming the appointment as Principal.

Her Royal Highness afterwards attended a Centenary Service for Dr Elsie Inglis in St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh.

The Princess Royal later opened the Sanne Emilienne Moreau Evrard Room at the Consulate General for France in Scotland, Lothian Chambers, Parliament Square, Edinburgh.

Her Royal Highness subsequently attended a Reception at City Chambers, 253 High Street, Edinburgh.

The Princess Royal, Vice-Patron, the British Horse Society, this evening held a Seventieth Anniversary Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, this evening attended the Gift of Sight Fair, in aid of the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital, at Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road, London SW3, and was received by Lady Arnold (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Duke of Gloucester, Royal Patron, and The Duchess of Gloucester afterwards attended the Annual Trustees’ Dinner at the British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Honorary Fellow, this evening presented the Royal Society of Literature Giles St Aubyn Awards for Non-Fiction, 50 Albemarle Street, London W1.

The Duke of Cambridge was present.

Her Majesty gave a Reception for recently retired and appointed Lord-Lieutenants at Buckingham Palace this evening.

The Earl of Wessex and Princess Alexandra, the Hon Lady Ogilvy were present.

The Baroness Rawlings (Baroness in Waiting) was present at Heathrow Airport, London, this morning upon the arrival of The President of the Federal Republic of Germany and Frau Elke Büdenbender and welcomed Their Excellencies on behalf of The Queen.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall today carried out engagements in Stoke-on-Trent and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire
(Mr Ian Dudson).

Their Royal Highnesses, Joint Patrons, the Watercolour World, this morning visited the Watercolour World project at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Hanley.

The Prince of Wales afterwards visited Bethesda Methodist Chapel, Albion Street, Hanley.

His Royal Highness, President, this afternoon visited the offices of The Prince’s Trust, Tontine Street.

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the United Kingdom Historic Building Preservation Trust, subsequently visited Middleport Pottery, Port Street, Middleport.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, the National Literacy Trust, this afternoon visited the Literacy Hub “Stoke Reads”, Stanley Matthews Way, and was received by Mr Graham Stow (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire).

Her Royal Highness afterwards visited SafeLives, Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Cambridge this morning visited the Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, London WC1, and was received by Ms Roxane Zand (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this afternoon held a Trustees’ Meeting.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this evening attended a Trustees’ Dinner at the Berkeley, Wilton Place, London SW1.

The Countess of Wessex, Colonel-in-Chief, Corps of Army Music, today held a Meeting.

Her Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, Corps of Army Music, later received Colonel Barry Jenkins upon relinquishing his appointment as Director.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Learning and Work Institute, this afternoon attended the Employment and Skills Convention Scotland to mark its Tenth Anniversary, the Studio Glasgow, 67 Hope Street, Glasgow, and was received by Mr John Chapman (Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Citizens Advice Scotland, afterwards visited Cumbernauld and Kilsyth Bureau to mark its Fiftieth Anniversary and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire (Rear-Admiral Michael Gregory).

The Princess Royal later opened the Muirfield Centre, 1a South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, Dunbartonshire.

Her Royal Highness, Chancellor, the University of Edinburgh, this evening held the Chancellor’s Awards Dinner at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Francis Ross, the
Rt Hon the Lord Provost).

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester this afternoon visited the National Piping Centre, 30-34 McPhater Street, Glasgow, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow (Councillor Eva Bolander, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost).

His Royal Highness and Her Royal Highness, Patron, Scottish Opera, this evening attended a Reception to celebrate the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Theatre Royal, 282 Hope Street, Glasgow, followed by a performance of La Traviata.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Commodore-in-Chief, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, this morning attended the Service of Dedication for RFA Tidespring, Portsmouth Naval Dockyard, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Mr Nigel Atkinson).

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, Asthma UK, this afternoon attended the Thirty Fifth Christmas Fair at the Hurlingham Club, Ranelagh Gardens, London SW6, and was received by Mrs Sandra Cahill (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, this afternoon held a Lunch for the Dresden Trust at Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra, Deputy President, British Red Cross Society, this evening attended the Christmas Market Preview Night at Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2.