COURT CIRCULAR
Buckingham Palace
The Governor of Western Australia (the Hon. Kerry Sanderson) was received by The Queen today.
The following were received in audience by The Queen and kissed hands upon their appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassadors: Miss Josephine Gauld (Republic of Cote d’Ivoire), Mr. Robin Ord-Smith (Kyrgyz Republic), the Hon. Alice Walpole (Republic of Mali and non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of Niger) and Mr. Thomas Reilly (Kingdom of Morocco and non-resident Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania).
Ms. Severine Chappaz and Mrs. Reilly were also received by Her Majesty.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust, this evening held a Reception at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace.
Clarence House
The Prince of Wales this morning received Mr. Michael Day upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive Officer, Historic Royal Palaces, and Mr. John Barnes upon assuming the appointment.
His Royal Highness this afternoon received Major General Giles Hill (Assistant Chief of Defence Staff, Defence Engagement).
The Prince of Wales later attended an Accounting for Sustainability Meeting, St. James’s Palace.
The Duchess of Cornwall this evening visited the London Food Month Night Market, Perks Field, London W8.
The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Actors’ Benevolent Fund, and The Duchess of Cornwall were represented by Dame Penelope Keith (Chairman) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Mr. Ronald Corbett which was held in Westminster Abbey, London SW1, today.
Kensington Palace
The Duke of Cambridge this afternoon departed Royal Air Force Northolt for Belgium and was later received on arrival at Kortrijk Flanders International Airport by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium (Her Excellency Ms. Alison Rose).
His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a British-Irish Commemorative Service and Reception to mark the Centenary of the Battle of Messines, Island of Ireland Peace Park, Messines, followed by a Service of Remembrance at Wytschaete Military Cemetery.
His Royal Highness this evening arrived at Royal Air Force Northolt from Belgium.
Sir David Manning, Mr. Miguel Head and Lieutenant Commander James Benbow RN were in attendance.
Kensington Palace
Prince Henry of Wales, Patron, Invictus Games, today carried out the following engagements in Sydney, Australia.
His Royal Highness this morning attended a Briefing on the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 at the Shangri-La Hotel.
Prince Henry of Wales afterwards attended the official launch of the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 at Admiralty House and was received by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia (General the Hon. Sir Peter Cosgrove).
His Royal Highness later attended a Reception for members of the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 Australian Team and their families, Admiralty House.
Prince Henry of Wales subsequently held an Investiture at Admiralty House.
His Royal Highness this afternoon viewed an Invictus Games sailing demonstration in Sydney Harbour.
Prince Henry of Wales afterwards attended a demonstration of Invictus Games sports at Circular Quay.
His Royal Highness this evening attended a Reception for supporters of Invictus Games Sydney 2018 at the Shangri-La Hotel.
Buckingham Palace
The Duke of York, Founder, Pitch@Palace, this morning received Mr. George Mpanga (George the Poet).
His Royal Highness today visited the National Cyber Security Centre, Victoria Street, London SW1.
The Duke of York this afternoon received Mr. Philip Smith (Chairman, the Tech Partnership) and Ms. Karen Price (Chief Executive).
His Royal Highness was represented by Sarah, Duchess of York at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Mr. Ronald Corbett which was held in Westminster Abbey today.
Buckingham Palace
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, David Lewis Centre, this morning visited Community Day Services units in Fence Avenue, Macclesfield, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire (Mr. David Briggs).
Her Royal Highness, President, Brainwave, this afternoon attended a Lunch at Manchester House, 18-22 Bridge Street, Manchester, and was received by Mrs. Edith Conn (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester).
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, National Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Children, afterwards visited Grange Park Children’s Centre, 31 Dingle Avenue, Blackpool, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire (the Lord Shuttleworth).
Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal, Master, the Corporation of Trinity House, this morning attended the Trinitytide Anniversary Annual Court Meeting, Church Service and Luncheon, Trinity House, Tower Hill, London EC3.
Her Royal Highness, Patron, Learning and Work Institute, this afternoon attended a Celebration for the Festival of Learning at City Literary Institute, 1-10 Keeley Street, London WC2, and was received by Sir Ian Johnston (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
The Princess Royal, Second Warden, the Fishmongers’ Company, this evening attended a Dinner at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge, London EC4.
Kensington Palace
The Duke of Gloucester, British Expertise International, this morning received Mr. Nigel Peters (Director of Development Aid) and and Mr. Phillip Dowrick (Director of Networks and Innovation).
His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Luncheon at the Naval and Military Club, 4 St. James’s Square, London SW1, to mark the Fortieth Anniversary of His Royal Highness’s Royal Honorary Colonelcy of The Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia).
Buckingham Palace
Princess Alexandra, Vice-Patron, this evening attended the Final Concert of the Royal Over-Seas League Annual Music Competition at Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, London SW1.
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