The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited Canada House, Trafalgar Square, London SW1, to celebrate the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of Canadian Confederation and were received by the Governor General of Canada (His Excellency Mr David Johnston) and the High Commissioner for Canada in London (Her Excellency Mrs Janice Charette).

Her Majesty, escorted by the High Commissioner, and His Royal Highness, escorted by the Governor General, viewed artefacts and displays celebrating “Canada 150”, listened to a musical performance and met guests including young people, business leaders, entrepreneurs, artists and members of First Nation communities.

The Queen subsequently unveiled a Jubilee Walkway Panel outside Canada House.

The Rt Hon Anne Milton MP was received by The Queen this afternoon when she delivered up her Wand of Office upon relinquishing her appointment as Treasurer of the Household.

Mr Julian Smith 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 Treasurer of the Household.

Mr Christopher Heaton-Harris 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 Rt Hon Melvyn Stride MP was received by The Queen when he delivered up his Wand of Office upon relinquishing his appointment as Comptroller of the Household.

Mr Christopher Pincher MP was received by The Queen upon his appointment as Comptroller 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 Queen held a Council at 5.30pm.

There were present: the Rt Hon Andrea Leadsom MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Alun Cairns MP (Secretary of State for Wales), the Rt Hon Gregory Clark MP (Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) and the Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP (Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government).

The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP made affirmation as a member of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council.

The Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP took the Oath of Office, kissed hands upon appointment and received the Seals of Office as Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.

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, Duke of Cornwall and The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited Porthleven and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall (Colonel Edward Bolitho).

Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon visited the Great Cornish Food Store, Newquay Road, Truro, and were received by Mrs Ellen Winser (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall).

The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, Patron, Macmillan Cancer Support, afterwards visited the Cove Macmillan Support Centre, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, Truro.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, Shelterbox, this afternoon opened the Disaster Relief Centre, Truro.

Her Royal Highness afterwards visited Call Caterlink Limited, Launceston Road, Bodmin.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this morning departed from Warsaw Military Airport for Germany and were received upon arrival later at Berlin Tegel Airport by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (His Excellency Sir Sebastian Wood) and subsequently undertook engagements in Berlin.

Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon attended a Lunch given by Dr Angela Merkel (Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany).

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge afterwards visited the Brandenburg Gate.

Their Royal Highnesses subsequently visited the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and the Visitor Centre.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge later visited Strazzenkinder.

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards were received by The President of the Federal Republic of Germany and Mrs Elke Budenbender at Bellevue Palace.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this evening attended a Garden Party given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany and Lady Wood at the Residence.

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales, Commodore-in-Chief, Small Ships and Diving, this afternoon attended a Reception at Trinity House, Trinity Square, London EC3, for the Mine Warfare and Diving Monument in Portsmouth and was received by Mr Leslie Morgan (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning visited AESSEAL plc, Mill Close, Rotherham, and was received by Mr John Holt (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire).

His Royal Highness, Founder, Pitch@Palace, afterwards attended Pitch@Palace on Tour for entrepreneurs and potential supporters at Open Future_North, 38-44 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester (Mr Warren Smith).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, the City and Guilds of London Institute, this morning attended a Princess Royal Training Awards Commissioners’ Meeting, 1 Giltspur Street, London EC1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this afternoon visited Downpatrick Police Station, 3 Ballyhornan Road, Downpatrick, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Down (Mr David Lindsay).

His Royal Highness later visited Down Cathedral, Downpatrick.

The Duke of Kent subsequently visited Finnebrogue House, Finnebrogue Road, Downpatrick.

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra, Patron, this afternoon visited Royal Alexandra Hospital for Sick Children, Eastern Road, Brighton, on the occasion of its Tenth Anniversary and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex (Mr Peter Field).

Her Royal Highness, Royal Patron, afterwards attended a Reception for the Rockinghorse Children’s Charity, Eastern Road, Brighton.

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The Queen today received the Bishop of Sheffield (the Right Reverend Dr Peter Wilcox) who did homage upon his appointment.

Her Majesty received the Bishop of Sodor and Man (the Right Reverend Peter Eagles) who did homage upon his appointment.

The Rt Hon David Lidington MP (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice) administered the Oath.

The Bishop of Carlisle (Clerk of the Closet) was in attendance.

The Queen, Duke of Lancaster received Sir Mark Hudson (Chairman of the Council of the Duchy of Lancaster) and Mr Nathan Thompson (Chief Executive).

The following were received in audience by The Queen and kissed hands upon their appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassadors: Mrs Sally Axworthy (the Holy See), Mr Ross Denny (the Republic of Costa Rica), Mr Moazzam Malik (the Republic of Indonesia) and Mr Richard Morris (the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal).

Dr Michael Axworthy, Mrs Denny, Mrs Malik and Mrs Morris were also received by Her Majesty.

His Excellency Mr David Johnston was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon upon relinquishing his appointment as Governor-General of Canada.

Mrs Johnston was also received by Her Majesty.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, Royal Mersey Yacht Club, this morning received Mr Michael Blaylock upon relinquishing his appointment as Commodore and Mr John Collingwood upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness, formerly Chancellor, University of Salford, received a delegation on the occasion of the University’s Fiftieth Anniversary.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, Royal Institute of Navigation, this afternoon presented Awards at the Annual Meeting, the Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7.

By command of The Queen, Mr Julian Evans (Vice-Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Claus Grube at 55 Sloane Street, London SW1, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Kingdom of Denmark to the Court of St James’s.

By command of Her Majesty, the Vice-Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps called upon His Excellency Mr Patrick Engelberg at 27 Wilton Crescent, London SW1, in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to the Court of St James’s.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge today carried out the following engagements in Gdansk, Poland.

Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon visited Stutthof Concentration Camp.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge afterwards visited a market in the Town Square and were received by Mr Pawel Adamowicz (Mayor of Gdansk).

Their Royal Highnesses later attended a Reception at Gdansk Shakespeare Theatre.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge subsequently visited the European Solidarity Centre at Plac Solidarnosci and afterwards laid flowers at the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers.

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales, Patron, this evening attended the 5-Eyes Veterans Conference at No 10 Downing Street.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, Badminton England, this afternoon received Mr Derek Batchelor (Chairman), Mr Adrian Christy (Chief Executive) and Ms Diana Troke (Director).

His Royal Highness received His Excellency Mr Erlan Idrissov (Ambassador from the Republic of Kazakhstan).

The Duke of York this evening held a Dinner for supporters of End Malaria.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning visited Excalibur Communications GB Limited on the occasion of their Twentieth Anniversary, Arclite House, Century Road, Swindon, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mrs Peter Troughton).

Her Royal Highness, Royal Patron, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, this afternoon attended a Board Meeting at the Grange, Wycombe Road, Saunderton, Princes Risborough, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire (Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, Bt).

The Princess Royal, Liveryman, the Worshipful Company of Engineers, this evening attended an Awards Ceremony and Dinner at the Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, London NW1, and was received by Wing Commander Michael Dudgeon (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, today received Brigadier John Hemsley (formerly Chairman of the St John Fellowship).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, the Royal Institution of Australia, this afternoon received Mr Peter Yates (Chairman) at Boodles, 27 St James’s Street, London SW1.

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Buckingham Palace

Colonel Christopher Sharwood-Smith (Deputy Lieutenant of Bedfordshire) was present at Luton Airport, London, this evening upon the Arrival of the Governor-General of Canada and Mrs David Johnston and welcomed Their Excellencies on behalf of The Queen.

Clarence House

Today is the Anniversary of the Birthday of The Duchess of Cornwall.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this morning departed from Royal Air Force Northolt for Poland and were received this afternoon at Warsaw Airport by His Excellency Mr Jonathan Knott (Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Poland), and subsequently undertook engagements in Warsaw.

Their Royal Highnesses attended a Lunch given by The President of the Republic of Poland and Mrs Kornhauser-Duda at the Presidential Palace.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, with The President of the Republic of Poland and Mrs. Kornhauser-Duda, afterwards visited the Warsaw Rising Museum.

Their Royal Highnesses later attended a Reception for young entrepreneurs in Poland, the Hart, Warsaw Spire.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this evening attended a Garden Party given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Poland and Mrs Knott at the Old Orangery, Lazienki Park.

Sir David Manning, Mr Miguel Head, Mrs Rebecca Priestley and Mr Jason Knauf are in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning visited Bristol Robotics Laboratory and opened Future Space, University of the West of England, Filton Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire (Dame Janet Trotter).

His Royal Highness, Founder, Pitch@Palace, afterwards attended Pitch@Palace on Tour for entrepreneurs and potential supporters at Future Space, University of the West of England.

The Duke of York, Grand Master, Honourable Company of Air Pilots, this afternoon received Mr Paul Tacon (Clerk).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Master, the Worshipful Company of Saddlers, this evening attended the Installation Court and a Reception, Saddlers’ Hall, 40 Gutter Lane, London EC2.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, and Prince Michael of Kent, Grand Master of the Mark Master Masons, this afternoon attended the Presentation and Dedication of Ambulances at Armoury House, City Road, London EC1, to mark the Launch of the Partnership between the Priory of England and the Islands and the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Mr Kenneth Olisa).

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Buckingham Palace

Mr Brian Stanley was received by The Queen today when Her Majesty decorated him with the Royal Victorian Medal (Gold).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge and The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club and the Lawn Tennis Association, this afternoon attended the Men’s Finals Day of the Lawn Tennis Championships at Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, Honorary President, the Lawn Tennis Association, this afternoon attended the Men’s Final of the Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon, London SW19.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, this afternoon attended the Men’s Finals Day of the Lawn Tennis Championships at Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19.

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The Countess of Wessex this morning visited the Royal Windsor Rose and Horticultural Show, St George’s School, Windsor, Berkshire.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, this afternoon attended the Ladies’ Finals Day of the Lawn Tennis Championships at Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19.

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The King and Queen of Spain, with the Spanish Suite in attendance, took leave of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning and left Buckingham Palace.

Their Majesties, accompanied by The Duke of York, afterwards visited the Francis Crick Institute, 1 Midland Road, London NW1, and were received by the Chairman (Sir David Cooksey) and Sir Paul Nurse (Director and Chief Executive).

The King and Queen of Spain, with His Royal Highness, toured the Institute and met members of the Spanish scientific community working at the Institute and members of the Society of Spanish Researchers in the United Kingdom.

Their Majesties this afternoon visited the Weston Library, Broad Street, Oxford, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire (Mr Timothy Stevenson) and the Chancellor of the University of Oxford (the Lord Patten of Barnes).

The King and Queen of Spain, escorted by Ms. Catriona Cannon (Deputy Librarian and Keeper of Collections, Bodleian Library) and Dr Virginia Llado-Buisan (Head of Conservation and Collection Care, Bodleian Library), viewed an exhibition of Spanish items in the University of Oxford archive.

Their Majesties subsequently walked to the Divinity School and were entertained to Luncheon by the Chancellor of the University of Oxford.

The King and Queen of Spain afterwards attended a Reception at Exeter College, Oxford, for members of the Spanish community at the University and were received by the Rector (Professor Sir Richard Trainor).

The Earl Peel (Lord Chamberlain) was present at Royal Air Force Brize Norton later upon the Departure of The King and Queen of Spain and bade farewell to Their Majesties on behalf of The Queen upon the conclusion to the State Visit to The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.

By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Mazen Homoud at 6 Phillimore Gardens, London W8, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the Court of St James’s.

By command of Her Majesty, the Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps called upon His Excellency Mr Eldred Bethel at 10 Chesterfield Street, London W1, today in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as High Commissioner for the Commonwealth of the Bahamas in London.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning visited Moneypenny, Western Gateway, Wrexham, and was received by Mr Lloyd FitzHugh (Vice-Lord-Lieutenant of Clwyd).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Llaeth y Llan Village Dairy, Llannefydd, Denbigh, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Clwyd (Mr Henry Fetherstonhaugh).

The Prince of Wales, Honorary Air Commodore, later visited Royal Air Force Valley, Holyhead, Anglesey.

His Royal Highness, Patron, the Welsh Historic Gardens Trust, afterwards visited Plas Cadnant, Menai Bridge, Anglesey, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gwynedd (Mr Edmund Bailey).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this afternoon attended the Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon, London SW19.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning visited Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Prospect Place, the Hoe, Plymouth, and was received by Sir John Cave, Bt (Vice-Lord-Lieutenant of Devon).

Her Royal Highness, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, this afternoon visited the Exeter Group at Oaklands Riding School, the Rosary, Balls Farm Road, Exeter, to mark its Fiftieth Anniversary and was received by Rear-Admiral Christopher Snow (Deputy Lieutenant of Devon).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, this morning received Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Malcolm Ross (Lord Prior).

His Royal Highness, Honorary Air Marshal, Royal Air Force, this afternoon attended the Royal International Air Tattoo at Royal Air Force Fairford, Gloucestershire.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Honorary President, the Lawn Tennis Association, this afternoon attended the Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon, London SW19.

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Buckingham Palace

The King of Spain, accompanied by The Duke of York, this morning attended a United Kingdom-Spanish Business Forum at Mansion House, London EC4, and was received by the Rt Hon the Lord Mayor (Alderman Dr Andrew Parmley), the Rt Hon Dr Liam Fox MP (Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade), Mr José Luis Bonet (President of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce) and Mr Juan Rosell (President of the Spanish Confederation of Business Associations).

His Majesty, accompanied by His Royal Highness, afterwards met United Kingdom and Spanish business leaders.

The King and Queen of Spain, accompanied by Prince Henry of Wales, later drove to Westminster Abbey where His Majesty laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.

The King and Queen of Spain this afternoon attended a Reception at the Residence of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain for members of the Spanish community.

His Majesty afterwards visited No. 10 Downing Street and had talks with the Prime Minister and subsequently was entertained to Luncheon by the Prime Minister on behalf of Her Majesty’s Government.

The King and Queen of Spain this evening received an Address of Welcome and were entertained at a Banquet by the Rt Hon the Lord Mayor and the City of London Corporation at Guildhall.

The Princess Royal and Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence were present.

The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, this morning opened New Scotland Yard, the new Headquarters of the Metropolitan Police on Victoria Embankment, London SW1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Mr Kenneth Olisa) and the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis (Miss Cressida Dick).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness, escorted respectively by the Commissioner and Mr Craig Mackey (Deputy Commissioner), passed vintage police vehicles and two police horses before viewing historical items, including a Second World War uniform of a Woman Police Constable and the operational order for the Coronation, and viewing plans of the new building and a bomb disposal demonstration by a robot.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh subsequently viewed officers demonstrating “A day in the life of the Met” and met uniformed members of staff.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness afterwards witnessed a salute performed by a Marine Policing Unit river boat and met “first responders” to the recent terrorist attacks in London, management board members, officers, cadets and members of staff.

The Lord Peel (Lord Chamberlain) had an audience of The Queen this afternoon and presented an Address from the House of Lords to which Her Majesty was graciously pleased to make reply.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Royal Parks, this morning launched the Royal Parks charity in Hyde Park, London W1, and was received by Dr Paul Knapman (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

His Royal Highness this afternoon held a Reception at Clarence House for The Duchess of Cornwall’s patronages to celebrate Her Royal Highness’s Seventieth Birthday.

The Prince of Wales this evening held a Reception for His Royal Highness’s organisations in Wales.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge, President, the Football Association, this morning held a Good Luck Send Off Reception at Kensington Palace for the England Women’s Football team.

His Royal Highness afterwards viewed a Wildcat’s Girls Football programme training session at Kensington Palace.

The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron, this evening officially opened the new Hintze Hall at the Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Mr Kenneth Olisa).

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales this afternoon received Dunkirk veterans at Kensington Palace.

His Royal Highness this evening attended the film premiere of Dunkirk at the Odeon Cinema, Leicester Square, London WC2, and was received by General the Lord Dannatt (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning received Mr Arun Sarin (Director, Mobileum).

His Royal Highness this afternoon received Sir Richard Feachem (Professor of Global Health, University of California San Francisco).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, President, Creative Youth, this evening attended the International Youth Arts Festival at the Rose Theatre, Kingston upon Thames, and was received by Colonel Geoffrey Godbold (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, the Defence Medical Welfare Service, this evening attended the National Police Bravery Awards at the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London W1, and was received by Dr Paul Knapman (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Prime Warden, the Fishmongers’ Company, this morning toured Fishmongers’ Hall and chaired the Committee of Wardens Meeting and a General Court Meeting at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge, London EC4.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited the following businesses at Fareham Borough Council Enterprise Zone, Daedalus, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire.

The Princess Royal first visited the Daedalus Maritime and Coastguard Agency Training Centre and was received by Mrs. Lindsay Fox (Vice-Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire).

Her Royal Highness afterwards visited Fareham College Centre for Engineering and Manufacturing Advanced Skills Training, 1 Meteor Way, Broom Way, and was received by Rear-Admiral Iain Henderson (Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire).

The Princess Royal subsequently visited Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, 4 Meteor Way.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited 1625 Independent People, 2A Victoria Street, Bristol, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County and City of Bristol (Mrs Peaches Golding).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Temwa, 34 Portland Square, Bristol.

The Duke of Gloucester afterwards opened John Wesley’s Chapel, New Room Visitor Centre, 36 the Horsefair, Bristol.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Chancellor, this afternoon presided at the University of Surrey’s Undergraduate Degree Ceremonies in the grounds of Guildford Cathedral, Surrey.

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The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Lady Elizabeth Leeming and Mrs Simon Rhodes to be Extra Ladies in Waiting to Her Majesty.

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Buckingham Palace

The King and Queen of Spain today commenced a State Visit in London to The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall welcomed Their Majesties on behalf of The Queen at ME London Hotel, 336-337, Strand, London WC2.

The King and Queen of Spain, accompanied by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, drove to Horse Guards and were met by The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.

The King and Queen of Spain, accompanied by The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, with The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, drove in a Carriage Procession to Buckingham Palace with a Sovereign’s Escort of the Household Cavalry.

Gun Salutes were fired in Green Park by The King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, and at the Tower of London by the Honourable Artillery Company.

Guards of Honour were provided at Horse Guards and at Buckingham Palace by 1st Battalion Irish Guards.

Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms, The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard and a Detachment of Household Cavalry were on duty.

The King and Queen of Spain this afternoon visited The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall at Clarence House.

The King and Queen of Spain later visited the Palace of Westminster and were received by the Lord Speaker (the Lord Fowler) and the Rt Hon John Bercow MP (Speaker of the House of Commons).

The Speaker welcomed Their Majesties and The King of Spain delivered an Address.

The King and Queen of Spain subsequently attended a Reception with Peers, Members of Parliament and other guests.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh gave a State Banquet this evening in honour of The King and Queen of Spain at which The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Henry of Wales, The Duke of York, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, The Princess Royal and Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Princess Michael of Kent and The Lady Gabriella Windsor were present.

The following had the honour of being invited:

Suite of The King and Queen of Spain:

His Excellency Mr Alfonso Dastis-Quecedo (Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation) and Mrs María Luisa Alonso-Horcada, His Excellency Mr Jaime Alfonsín-Alfonso (Chief of the Royal Household), His Excellency Mr Carlos Bastarreche-Sagües (Ambassador from the Kingdom of Spain to the Court of St James’s), His Excellency Mr Jorge Moraga-Sánchez (Chief of the Cabinet of the President of the Government of Spain), His Excellency Mr Jorge Toledo-Albiñana (Secretary of State for the European Union), His Excellency Mr Carlos Espinosa del los Monteros y Bernaldo de Quirós, Marquis of Valtierra (High Commissioner of the Spanish Government for Marca España), Her Excellency Mrs María Luisa Poncela-García (Secretary of State for Trade), Her Excellency Mrs Carmen Vela-Olmo (Secretary of State for Research, Development and Innovation), His Excellency Vice-Admiral Juan Ruiz-Casas (Head of the Military Chamber of the Royal Household), His Excellency Mr Alfonso Sanz-Portolés (Diplomatic Counsellor, Royal Household of The King of Spain), His Excellency Mr José Zuleta y Alejandro, Duke of Abrantes (Head of the Office of The Queen of Spain), Mr Jordi Gutiérrez-Roldán (Director of Communications, Royal Household of The King of Spain) and Mr Alfredo Martínez-Serrano (Chief of Protocol, Royal Household of The King of Spain).

Specially attached to The King and Queen of Spain:

The Lady Elton (Lady in Waiting), the Viscount Brookeborough (Lord in Waiting) and the Viscountess Brookeborough, Mr Simon Manley (Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain) and Mrs Manley and Wing Commander Sam Fletcher RAF (Equerry in Waiting).

Diplomatic Corps:

His Excellency the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait, His Excellency the Ambassador of Estonia and Mrs Merli Bambus and His Excellency the High Commissioner for Malta and Mrs Norman Hamilton.

The Cabinet and Government:

The Prime Minister and Mr Philip May, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Mrs Philip Hammond, the Secretary of State for the Home Department (the Rt Hon Amber Rudd MP), the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union (the Rt Hon David Davis MP), the Leader of the House of Lords (the Baroness Evans of Bowes Park) and Mr James Wild, and the Rt Hon Sir Alan Duncan MP (Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office) and Mr James Dunseath.

Special Invitations:

Ms Katya Adler and Mr Alexei Kidel, Mrs Esther Alcocer Koplowitz and Mr Pablo Santos Tejedor, Mr Ian Blackford MP, the Lord and Lady Brennan, Mrs Ana Botín-Sanz de Sautuola y O’Shea and Mr Guillermo Morenés Mariátegui, Mr Rafael del Pino Calvo-Sotelo, the Archbishop of Canterbury and Mrs Justin Welby, Mr and Mrs Mark Carney, the Lord Great Chamberlain and the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, Ms Cressida Dick, Mr and Mrs Warren East, Sir John and Lady Elliott, the Lord and Lady Falconer of Thoroton, Mr Timothy Farron MP and Mrs Farron, Dr and Mrs Gabriele Finaldi, the Lord Speaker and the Lady Fowler, the Lord and Lady Garel-Jones, Mrs Miriam González Durántez and the Rt Hon Nicholas Clegg, the Lord and Lady Leitch, the Rt Hon the Lord Mayor of London and the Lady Mayoress, Sir Simon and the Hon Lady McDonald, General Sir Gordon and Lady Messenger, the Lord and Lady Neuberger of Abbotsbury, Sir Paul and Lady Nurse, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Olisa, Mr Josep Oliu and Ms. Victoria Quintana, Dr Charles Powell and Dr Sylvia Fernández-Shaw, Sir Michael and Lady Rake, Mr Francisco Jose Riberas Mera and Ms Lucía Burgos, Mr Ignacio Sánchez Galán and Ms María Isabel García-Tabernero, the Baroness Smith of Basildon and Mr. Nigel Smith, the Rt Hon Emily Thorberry MP and the Hon Mr Justice Nugee, Ms Monica Vinader and Mr Nick Zoll and the Duke and Duchess of Wellington.

Members of the accompanying Spanish Delegation:

His Excellency Mr Francisco Javier Garzón-Morales, His Excellency Mr Juan Sunyé-Mendía, Mr Juan López-Herrera Sánchez, Mrs Cristina Serrano-Leal, Mrs Ana María Rodríguez-Pérez, Mr Ricardo Rodríguez-Martinez, Mr José María Fernández López de Turiso, Mr José Riera-Siquier, Mr Miguel Utray-Delgado, Mr Juan Rosell-Lastortras and Mrs Esther Trallero, Mr José Luis Bonet-Ferrer and Mrs Pilar Pastor-Nietro, Mr Pablo Isla Álvarez-Pallete, Mr Antonio Vázquez-Romero, Mr José María de Areilza y Carvajal, Count of Roda and Mrs María Salgado-Madriñán, Countess of Roda and Ms María Ángeles Alcázar Modrego.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, Tall Ships Youth Trust, this afternoon received Mr Richard Leaman upon assuming his appointment as Chief Executive.

Mr John Lennox (Chairman) was present.

Buckingham Palace

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

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Defence Medical Welfare Service, this afternoon held a Meeting.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Honorary Air Commodore, Royal Air Force Brize Norton, this morning attended 101 Squadron’s Centenary Parade at Royal Air Force Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, First World War Centenary Woods Project, this afternoon visited Langley Vale Wood, Langley Vale Road, Epsom, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux).

The Princess Royal, Patron, English Lacrosse Association, later attended the Federation of International Lacrosse’s Women’s World Cup Opening Ceremony, Surrey Sports Park, University of Surrey, Richard Meyjes Road, Guildford, and was received by Mr William Biddell (Vice-Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, this afternoon attended the Lawn Tennis Championships at Church Street, Wimbledon, London SW19.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen, Patron, Leonard Cheshire Disability, this morning visited Park House on the Sandringham Estate and viewed a new garden to commemorate the Centenary of the birth of the founder, the Lord Cheshire VC OM.

The Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP (Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia) was received by The Queen this afternoon.

Mrs Turnbull was also received by Her Majesty.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this evening gave a Reception for Winners of The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise at Buckingham Palace.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex, The Princess Royal and The Duke of Kent were present.

The Viscount Brookeborough (Lord in Waiting) was present at Stansted Airport, London, this evening upon the Arrival of The King and Queen of Spain and welcomed Their Majesties on behalf of The Queen.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning visited the Royal Welsh Regimental Museum, Brecon, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Powys (the Hon Dame Shân Legge-Bourke).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Llancaiach Fawr Manor, Trelewis, Nelson, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent (Brigadier Robert Aitken).

The Prince of Wales this afternoon visited the Royal Mint, Heol-Y-Sarn, Llantrisant, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Mid Glamorgan (Mrs Kathrin Thomas).

His Royal Highness, President, Prime Cymru, later attended the Prime Cymru Awards at Craig y Nos Castle, Pen-y-cae, Powys.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, the National Literacy Trust, this morning held a Reception to mark The Duchess’s Bookshelves, an initiative to identify seventy of the nation’s favourite children’s books to commemorate Her Royal Highness’s Seventieth Birthday.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge, Patron, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, this morning attended a Reception and Air Display to mark the Sixtieth Anniversary of the Flight, Royal Air Force Coningsby, Lincoln, Lincolnshire.

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales, Patron, Invictus Games Foundation, this morning attended a Trustees’ Meeting at the offices of the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, 5 St Mary Abbots Place, London W8.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning visited Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Francis Crick Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.

His Royal Highness later visited Astra Zeneca Academy House, 132 Hills Road, Cambridge.

The Duke of York, Patron, Cambridge Judge Entrepreneurship Centre, this afternoon visited Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, Trumpington Street, Cambridge.

His Royal Highness, Founder, Pitch@Palace, later held a Mentoring Event for entrepreneurs at Cambridge Judge Business School.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, President, Sport and Recreation Alliance, this morning attended the Annual General Meeting, Brunei Gallery, University of London, Thornhaugh Street, London WC1.

His Royal Highness, Patron, the London Gardens Society, this afternoon toured winning gardens in Bexley and Bromley and was received by Major David Hewer (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning attended the Harmony in Food and Farming Conference, Llandovery College, Llandovery, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed (Miss Sara Edwards).

His Royal Highness this afternoon opened the extension to Rachel’s Organic Dairy, Aberystwyth, and was received by Mrs Gareth Rowlands (Deputy Lieutenant of Dyfed).

The Prince of Wales afterwards visited Strata Florida Abbey, Ystrad Fflur, Dyfed.

His Royal Highness subsequently opened the Volac International Limited biomass factory, Lampeter, Dyfed.

The Prince of Wales, Patron, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, this evening held a Concert.

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales, Patron, this morning received young advocates of Sentebale’s Let Youth Lead programme.

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London WC1, and received by Ms Rozanne Zand (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Prince Henry of Wales, Patron, Sentebale, later joined a roundtable discussion at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine with Let Youth Lead advocates and leading HIV organisations.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Chancellor, today attended the Graduation Ceremonies and a Lunch at the University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire (Dame Ingrid Roscoe).

His Royal Highness, Founder, Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award, this afternoon presented Bronze Awards to winners at the University of Huddersfield.

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, Royal Honorary Colonel, Royal Wessex Yeomanry, this afternoon received Lieutenant-Colonel John Godfrey upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer.

The Earl of Wessex this evening attended the Armidalians’ Union Reception at the Caledonian Club, Halkin Street, London SW1.

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, later held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace for the Australian Award Ambassadors.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, South Georgia Heritage Trust, this morning opened the Third Island Invasives Conference, University of Dundee, Dundee, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Dundee (Councillor Ian Borthwick, the Lord Provost).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Commemoration Service and unveiled a Memorial to the Great War Mercantile Marine Services Personnel of Dundee, Dundee Parish Church (St Mary’s), Nethergate, Dundee.

The Princess Royal later opened a new hot smoked unit at RR Spink and Sons Limited, Sir William Smith Road, Abroath, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Angus (Mrs Georgiana Osborne).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Royal Patron, and The Duchess of Gloucester, this morning visited the Hokusai beyond the Great Wave Exhibition at the British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1.

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, the Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers, this evening attended a Dinner to mark their Tercentenary at Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Honorary President, today attended the Lawn Tennis Association President’s Lunch and afterwards attended the Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon, London SW19.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, today attended the Lawn Tennis Championships at Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19.