The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace 

His Excellency Dr John Oliphant was received in audience by The Queen today and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the Kingdom of Lesotho in London.

Mrs Oliphant was also received by Her Majesty.

His Excellency Mr Papa Owusu-Ankomah was received in audience by The Queen and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the Republic of Ghana in London.

Mrs Owusu-Ankomah was also received by Her Majesty.

Sir Simon McDonald (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) was present.

The Lord Llewellyn of Steep was received in audience by The Queen and kissed hands upon his appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the French Republic.

Lady Llewellyn was also received by The Queen.

Her Majesty gave a Reception at Buckingham Palace this evening for The Queen’s Young Leaders.

Prince Henry of Wales and The Duke of York were present.

The Queen was represented by Mrs Peter Troughton (Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire) at the Funeral of the Viscount Long (formerly Lord in Waiting) which was held at the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Steeple Ashton, Wiltshire, this morning.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this morning departed from Royal Air Force Brize Norton for Canada and were received this afternoon upon arrival at the Legislative Assembly, Iqaluit, Nunavut, by the Governor General of Canada (the Rt Hon David Johnston).

The Prince of Wales afterwards attended a Language Preservation event at the Legislative Assembly and was received by the Hon Peter Taptuna (Premier of Nunavut).

His Royal Highness subsequently visited the Nunavut Reserve Centre, Nunavut.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall later attended a Community Feast in Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park, Nunavut.

The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon met representatives of the Qimaavik Women’s Shelter at a Reception at the Legislative Assembly for community organisations focusing on Health and Wellbeing and was received by the Hon Nellie Kusugak (Commissioner of Nunavut).

Mr Scott Furssedonn-Wood, Mr Julian Payne and Mrs Sophia Densham are in attendance.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Cambridge today officially opened the Exhibition Road Quarter at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London SW7, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Mr Kenneth Olisa).

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales this evening attended The Queen’s Young Leaders Awards Dinner at Australia House, Strand, London WC2, given by the High Commissioner for the Commonwealth of Australia (His Excellency the Hon Alexander Downer).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Commodore-in-Chief, Fleet Air Arm, this morning received Rear Admiral Keith Blount (Rear Admiral).

His Royal Highness, Patron, the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, received Professor Timothy Briggs (Director of Strategy and External Affairs), Mr Robert Hurd (Chief Executive) and Mrs Rosie Stolarski (Director of Fundraising and Development).

The Duke of York, Patron, this afternoon held a Lunch for Whitgift School.

Buckingham Palace

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, this morning visited Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary, Little Farm, Buttsbury, Ingatestone, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Essex (the Lord Petre).

Her Royal Highness later visited the Kypros Nicolaides Fetal Medicine Unit, Southend University Hospital, Southend, and was received by Mr Jonathan Douglas-Hughes (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Essex).

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Association of Sail Training Organisations, this afternoon visited Essex members of the Association at Brightlingsea Town Hard, Brightlingsea, Essex.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Colonel, The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons), this morning inspected the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Kit Ride Pass Off at Hyde Park Barracks, Knightsbridge, London SW7.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Royal Yachting Association Foundation, this afternoon visited Queen Mary Sailing Club, Ashford Road, Ashford, Middlesex, to mark the Twentieth Anniversary of Queen Mary Sailability and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux).

The Princess Royal, Prime Warden, the Fishmongers’ Company, this evening attended a College Dinner in Westminster Abbey, London SW1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Royal Fellow, the Royal Academy of Engineering, this evening attended a Dinner at the Landmark London, 222 Marylebone Road, London NW1.

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra, Royal Patron, this evening visited Masterpiece London at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3.

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Buckingham Palace

Mr Robin Budenberg (First Crown Estate Commissioner and Chairman, the Crown Estate) was received by The Queen today.

Ms Alison Nimmo (Chief Executive, the Crown Estate) was also received by Her Majesty.

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

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this morning visited the Headquarters of the Secret Intelligence Services, Vauxhall Cross, London SE1.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning visited SportScotland National Sports Training Centre Inverclyde, Burnside Road, Largs, Ayrshire, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran (Mr John Duncan).

His Royal Highness later visited Centre Stage Music Theatre, 13 James Little Street, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this afternoon opened the new building at Fet-Lor Youth Club, 122 Crewe Road South, Edinburgh, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Francis Ross, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning opened the new wing at Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane, Bradford, and was received by Mr Timothy Hare (Vice-Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon opened Sunbridgewells Tunnels underground shopping and leisure facilities, Sunbridge Street, Bradford.

The Princess Royal, President, United Kingdom Fashion and Textile Association, afterwards visited Luxury Fabrics Limited, Stanley Mills, Edward Street, Bradford.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, International Students House, this evening attended a Garden Reception at 229 Great Portland Street, London W1, and was received by Dr Paul Knapman (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

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Buckingham Palace

His Excellency Mr Genaro Vicente Pappalardo Ayala was received in audience by The Queen today and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Paraguay to the Court of St James’s.

Mrs de Pappalardo was also received by Her Majesty.

His Excellency Mr Said Tayeb Jawad was received in audience by The Queen and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to the Court of St James’s.

Mrs Jawad was also received by Her Majesty.

Sir Simon McDonald (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) was present.

The Queen, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Welsh, received Lieutenant-Colonel Paul Clayton upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer 1st Battalion and Lieutenant-Colonel Owain Luke upon assuming the appointment.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were present at the Funeral of the Countess Mountbatten of Burma, which was held at St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge, London SW1, this afternoon.

The Queen was represented by the Earl of Courtown (Deputy Chief Whip, and Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Lord Lyell (formerly Lord-in-Waiting), which was held in St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, London SW1, today.

The Duke of Kent was represented by Brigadier Christopher Bell.

Mr Kenneth Olisa (Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London) called upon the Governor-General of Papua New Guinea (His Excellency the Hon Sir Robert Dadae) this morning at the Holiday Inn Hotel, Wrights Lane, London W8, and welcomed His Excellency on behalf of The Queen.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, the British Red Cross Society, this afternoon visited Grenfell Community Assistance Centre, Westway Sports Centre, Crowthorne Road, London W10, and was received by Lady Arnold (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

His Royal Highness was present at the Funeral of the Countess Mountbatten of Burma, which was held at St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge, London SW1, this afternoon.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning visited Meridian Angel Primary School, Albany Road, Edmonton, London N18.

His Royal Highness, Patron, British Science Association, this afternoon launched the Great British Science Club at Buckingham Palace.

The Duke of York was present later at the Funeral of the Countess Mountbatten of Burma, which was held at St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge, London SW1.

His Royal Highness afterwards received Mr Charles Curran (Chairman of Trustees, St Vincent’s Curran Foundation) at Buckingham Palace.

The Duke of York this evening attended a Financial Services Dinner at Schroders plc, Gresham Street, London EC2.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning visited Brechin Community Campus, Duke Street, Brechin, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Angus (Mrs James Osborne)

His Royal Highness subsequently visited William Lamb Studio, 24 Market Street, Montrose, Angus.

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon attended a Service in Dunkeld Cathedral to commemorate the Four Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the founding of the Royal School of Dunkeld, followed by a Garden Party at the School, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross (Brigadier Melville Jameson).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Willowgate Activity Centre, Stockgreen Lodge, Lairwell, Perth.

The Earl of Wessex later visited Perth Theatre, 185 High Street, Perth.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner held by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross in Blairgowrie, Perthshire.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Stoll, this afternoon held a Lunch.

The Countess of Wessex, also representing The Earl of Wessex, was present at the Funeral of the Countess Mountbatten of Burma, which was held at St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge, London SW1, this afternoon.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Central School of Ballet, this evening held a Dinner.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Chairman, International Olympic Committee Members Election Commission, this morning held a Meeting.

Her Royal Highness and Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence were present at the Funeral of the Countess Mountbatten of Burma, which was held at St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge, London SW1, this afternoon.

The Princess Royal, Second Warden, the Fishmongers’ Company, accompanied by Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended the Succession Dinner at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge, London EC4.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited the United Kingdom Pavilion at Astana Expo 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan, and was received by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Kazakhstan (Her Excellency Dr Carolyn Browne).

His Royal Highness afterwards addressed the Smart Cities Event at the United Kingdom Pavilion at Astana Expo 2017.

The Duke of Gloucester later attended a Briefing for Kazakh alumni who studied in the United Kingdom given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Kazakhstan at the Residence in Astana.

His Royal Highness today attended a Business Lunch at Café Star, Dostyk Avenue, Astana.

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Kazakhstan.

Lieutenant-Colonel Alastair Todd was in attendance.

The Duchess of Gloucester, also representing The Duke of Gloucester, was present at the Funeral of the Countess Mountbatten of Burma, which was held at St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge, London SW1, this afternoon.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, also representing The Duchess of Kent, was present at the Funeral of the Countess Mountbatten of Burma, which was held at St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge, London SW1, this afternoon.

His Royal Highness, Patron, this evening held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace for the Hanover Band.

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra was present at the Funeral of the Countess Mountbatten of Burma, which was held at St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge, London SW1, this afternoon.

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Buckingham Palace

By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Guy Trouveroy at 17 Grosvenor Crescent, London SW1, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Kingdom of Belgium to the Court of St James’s.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon met staff who were involved in the response to the terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena, Hunts Bank, Manchester, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester (Mr Warren Smith).

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards attended a Meeting for civic, faith and community leaders, followed by a Reception for medical staff, charity workers and volunteers at the Town Hall, Albert Square, Manchester.

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales was received by The President of the Republic of Malawi at Sanjika Palace, Blantyre, Malawi, today.

Her Excellency Ms Holly Tett (British High Commissioner to the Republic of Malawi) was present.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Chairman of Trustees, the Outward Bound Trust, this morning chaired a Trustees’ Meeting.

His Royal Highness, Chairman of Trustees, the Outward Bound Trust, this afternoon held a Lunch for supporters.

The Duke of York, Founder, Pitch@Palace, later received Mr Simon Collins (Chairman, KPMG) and Mr William Michael (Chairman-elect).

His Royal Highness, Royal Colonel, The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, received Lieutenant Colonel Graeme Crichton Wearmouth upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant-Colonel Campbell Close upon assuming the appointment

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon attended a Reception for community groups at Victoria Hall, 29 Townlands Park, Cromarty, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Ross and Cromarty (Mrs Janet Bowen).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Cromarty Primary School, Braehead, Cromarty.

The Earl of Wessex later visited Cromarty Courthouse Museum, Church Street, Cromarty.

His Royal Highness visited East Church, Church Street.

The Earl of Wessex subsequently visited Cromarty Brewery, Glencora, Davidston, Cromarty.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner held by the Duke and Duchess of Fife in Brechin, Angus.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this morning arrived at Gatwick Airport, London, from Bermuda.

Her Royal Highness, Chairman, International Olympic Committee Members Election Commission, this evening held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning attended Astana Expo 2017 for the United Kingdom National Day, Astana, Kazakhstan, and was received by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Kazakhstan (Her Excellency Dr Carolyn Browne).

His Royal Highness later held a Meeting with Mr Askar Mamin (First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan).

The Duke of Gloucester afterwards held a Meeting with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds at Astana Marriott Hotel, 2 Dostyq Street, Astana, followed by a tour of Astana Wetlands.

His Royal Highness this evening attended The Queen’s Birthday Party at Astana Marriott Hotel.

The Duke of Gloucester afterwards attended a Dinner with Senior Members of the Kazakh Government at Astana Marriott Hotel.

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Buckingham Palace

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, England Hockey, this afternoon attended the Men’s World Hockey Finals at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London E20, and was received by Major Jeremy Fern (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, today carried out the following engagements in Bermuda.

Her Royal Highness this morning attended Morning Service at Christ Church, Warwick, and was received by the Governor of Bermuda (His Excellency Mr John Rankin).

The Princess Royal this afternoon attended the America’s Cup in the Great Sound.

Her Royal Highness afterwards visited Commissioner’s House, National Museum of Bermuda, Royal Naval Dockyard.

The Princess Royal this evening departed LF Wade International Airport, Bermuda, for the United Kingdom.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning arrived at Astana International Airport, Kazakhstan, and was received by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Kazakhstan (Her Excellency Dr Carolyn Browne).

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Luncheon given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Kazakhstan at the Residence in Astana.

The Duke of Gloucester this evening attended a Dinner with stakeholders of the Astana International Financial Centre at the Astana Marriott Hotel, 2 Dostyq Street, Astana.

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Windsor Castle

The Queen honoured Ascot Races with her presence today.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, Welsh National Opera, this evening attended a performance of Die Fledermaus at the Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, Cardiff, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan (Mrs Morfudd Meredith).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, representing The Queen, this morning took the salute at the march past on National Armed Forces Day, the Cruise Liner Terminal, Liverpool, and was received by Mr David McDonnell (Vice-Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this afternoon departed from Gatwick Airport, London, for Bermuda and was received upon arrival this evening at LF Wade International Airport, St George’s, by the Governor of Bermuda (His Excellency Mr John Rankin).

Her Royal Highness, accompanied by Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, later attended a Reception at Government House, 11 Langton Hill, Pembroke.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this evening departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Kazakhstan.

Lieutenant-Colonel Alastair Todd is in attendance.

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Windsor Castle

The Queen honoured Ascot Races with her presence today.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by the Lady Susan Hussey (Lady in Waiting) at the Funeral of the Lord Wigram which was held in St Michael’s and All Angels Church, Poulton, Gloucestershire, today.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Colonel-in-Chief, this morning visited The Parachute Regiment at Merville Barracks, Colchester, Essex.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, President, Seafarers UK (King George’s Fund for Sailors), this morning opened the Centenary Wing at Mariners’ Park, Wallasey, and was received by Mr David McDonnell (Vice-Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside).

His Royal Highness this afternoon opened the Everton in the Community People’s Hub at Everton Football Club, Spellow Lane, Walton, Liverpool.

The Earl of Wessex afterwards visited Brunswick Youth and Community Centre, Marsh Lane, Bootle, to mark their Seventieth Anniversary and was received by Colonel Martin Amlôt (Deputy Lieutenant of Merseyside).

His Royal Highness later visited the Bluecoat, Liverpool One, School Lane, Liverpool, to mark their Three Hundredth Anniversary.

The Earl of Wessex this evening attended a Reception onboard HMS Iron Duke, the Cruise Liner Terminal, Liverpool, in celebration of Armed Forces Day and was received by Captain Hugh Daglish RN (Deputy Lieutenant of Merseyside).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this afternoon received an Award from the Spanish Riding School for Outstanding Achievements in Horse Sports, at the Spanish Riding School, Michaelerplatz 1, Vienna, and was received by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Austria (His Excellency Mr Leigh Turner).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Construction Youth Trust, this morning received Mr Andrew Wates (Chairman) and Ms Carol Lynch (Chief Executive).

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra this evening attended the St George’s House Annual Lecture in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.

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Windsor Castle

The Queen honoured Ascot Races with her presence today.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, this morning attended a Reception and Awards Ceremony at the Royal Horticultural Halls, Vincent Square, London SW1, to celebrate the Soil Association’s Seventieth Anniversary and was received by Wing Commander Michael Dudgeon (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London).

His Royal Highness, Duke of Cornwall afterwards chaired a Meeting of The Prince’s Council at 10 Buckingham Gate, London SW1.

The Prince of Wales this evening held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace for The Prince of Wales’s International Charities.

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Battle of Britain Fighter Association, and The Duchess of Cornwall were represented by Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Johns (formerly Chief of the Air Staff) at the Memorial Service for Wing Commander Richard Summers (Battle of Britain veteran) which was held at All Souls Church, Sutton Green, Guildford, Surrey, this morning.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, the Newcomen Society, this afternoon received Mr Michael Grace upon relinquishing his appointment as President and Mr Robert Taylor upon assuming the appointment.

The Duke of Gloucester and The Duchess of Gloucester, President, Royal Academy of Music, this evening attended a Concert at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London SE1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this afternoon attended the three Time Immemorial Lodges’ Tercentenary Celebration at Freemasons’ Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2, and this evening attended a Dinner at the Mansion House, London EC4.

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra, Honorary Patron, Royal Academy America, this afternoon held a Meeting for Trustees and supporters. Mr Christopher Le Brun (President, Royal Academy of Arts) was present.

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Windsor Castle

The Queen, accompanied by The Prince of Wales, travelled from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster today to open the Session of Parliament.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were received at the Sovereign’s Entrance by the Earl Marshal, the Lord Great Chamberlain and the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod.

A Guard of Honour was mounted at the Palace of Westminster found by 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards with the State Colour, under the command of Major James Colby.

A staircase party of The Household Cavalry was on duty at Victoria Tower, House of Lords, under the command of Major Alexander Owen.

Royal Salutes were fired in Green Park by The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major James Luck, and from the Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Captain Greg Hall.

The Imperial State Crown, the Cap of Maintenance and the Sword of State were conveyed previously to the House of Lords.

Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms was on duty in the Prince’s Chamber and The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard was on duty in the Royal Gallery.

Members of the Household were in attendance at the Palace of Westminster.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness returned to Buckingham Palace and were received by the Vice-Chamberlain of the Household.

The Queen honoured Ascot Races with her presence this afternoon.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this afternoon visited the Muslim Welfare House, Seven Sisters Road, Finsbury Park, London N4, and was received by Wing Commander Michael Dudgeon (Vice-Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Prince of Wales, President, the Great Steward of Scotland’s Dumfries House Trust, and The Duchess of Cornwall this evening held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

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Windsor Castle

The Queen, with The Duke of Edinburgh, honoured Ascot Races with her presence today.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were represented by Sir Kenneth Scott (Extra Equerry to The Queen and formerly Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia) at the Funeral of the Lord Bridges (formerly Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Italian Republic), which was held in St Bartholomew’s Church, Orford, Suffolk, this afternoon.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by Lieutenant-Colonel Grenville Johnston (Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Moray) at the Funeral of Air Vice-Marshal George Chesworth (formerly Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Moray), which was held in St Leonard’s Church, Forres, Moray, this afternoon.

The Duke of York was represented by Mrs Oliver Russell.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, Royal Choral Society, was represented by Mr Nicholas Marden (Private Secretary to His Royal Highness) at the Memorial Service for Mr Anthony Forbes (formerly Chairman), which was held in the Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, London SW1, this afternoon.