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Buckingham Palace
The Duke of York, Founder, Pitch@Palace, today attended the Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton, Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California, United States of America.
Appendix to Court Circular
The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Reverend John Witheridge to be a Chaplain to Her Majesty in succession to the Reverend Canon Christopher Andrews.
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Kensington Palace
Prince Henry of Wales, Patron, Invictus Games Foundation, this afternoon attended the Army versus Navy Babcock Trophy Rugby Match at Twickenham Stadium, Middlesex.
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Clarence House
The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay and The Duchess of Rothesay this morning visited Wilkies, Station Square, Ballater, Aberdeenshire.
Their Royal Highnesses afterwards visited the Rothesay Rooms, Netherley Place, Ballater.
The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay and The Duchess of Rothesay subsequently visited Deeside Books, Bridge Street, Ballater.
Their Royal Highnesses later visited Shorty’s Ice Cream Parlour, Bridge Street.
Buckingham Palace
The Duke of York this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for the United States of America and this afternoon arrived at Los Angeles International Airport, California.
Mrs Amanda Thirsk is in attendance.
Buckingham Palace
The Countess of Wessex this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Romania.
Mr Timothy Roberts was in attendance.
Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, this morning attended the Twenty Fifth Anniversary Celebrations at Longlands Farm, Whitbourne, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Herefordshire (the Countess of Darnley).
Her Royal Highness, Patron, Save the Children UK, this afternoon attended a Women In Wales Reception at SSE SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan (Mrs Morfudd Meredith).
The Princess Royal, Patron, Minchinhampton Centre for the Elderly, later visited Horsfall House, 42 Windmill Road, Minchinhampton, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire (Dame Janet Trotter).
St James’s Palace
The Duke of Kent, Chairman, Honorary Committee of Patrons, European Union Baroque Orchestra, was represented by Mr Paul James (Director General) at the Memorial Service for Mr Francis Robinson (formerly Chairman) which was held in the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, Church Lane, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, this afternoon.
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Buckingham Palace
The Duke of York this afternoon attended the London Press Club Awards at Corinthia Hotel London, Whitehall Place, London SW1.
Buckingham Palace
The Earl of Wessex this morning visited Bletchley Park, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire (Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, Bt).
His Royal Highness this afternoon opened Scripture Union’s new office at Trinity House, Opal Court, Opal Drive, Fox Milne, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.
The Earl of Wessex later visited Bell Language School, Red Cross Lane, Cambridge, and was received by Mrs John Lewin Smith (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire).
His Royal Highness afterwards opened the new development at Wesley House, Jesus Lane, Cambridge.
The Earl of Wessex subsequently attended Evensong at Westcott House, Jesus Lane, Cambridge, to commemorate South Africa Freedom Day, followed by a Reception.
The Countess of Wessex today observed the ship’s operational activities onboard HMS Daring in the Black Sea.
Her Royal Highness this afternoon received Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Bulgaria (Her Excellency Mrs Emma Hopkins) onboard HMS Daring in Varna, Bulgaria.
The Countess of Wessex this evening attended a Reception onboard HMS Daring in Varna.
Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal, Patron, Royal College of Pædiatrics and Child Health, this morning received Professor Neena Modi (President) and Professor Judith Ellis (Chief Executive) and also received Dame Mary Marsh upon assuming her appointment as Chairman.
Her Royal Highness, Patron, New Zealand Riding for the Disabled Association Incorporated, afterwards received Mr Christopher Hooper (Chief Executive Officer).
The Princess Royal subsequently presented The Princess Royal Award for the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers at Buckingham Palace.
Her Royal Highness, Patron, British Nutrition Foundation, this afternoon attended the Fiftieth Anniversary Conference at the British Library, 96 Euston Road, London NW1, and was received by Sir Ian Johnston (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
Kensington Palace
The Duke of Gloucester, President, today attended a Lunch at Christ’s Hospital, Horsham, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex (Mrs Susan Pyper).
His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Camelia Botnar Foundation, Maplehurst Road, Cowfold, and was received by Mr Colin Field (Deputy Lieutenant of West Sussex).
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Windsor Castle
The President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana visited The Queen today.
Clarence House
The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, Royal Colonel, 51st Highland, 7th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, this morning received Lieutenant Colonel Piers Strudwick upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Sheldrick upon assuming the appointment.
His Royal Highness, Patron, the North Highland Initiative, this afternoon held a Meeting with North East farmers.
Kensington Palace
Prince Henry of Wales this morning held a Meeting at Kensington Palace with the Contact Group on Military Mental Health.
His Royal Highness this afternoon received recipients of the Endeavour Fund prior to their cycling challenge from John o’Groats to Lands End.
Buckingham Palace
The Earl of Wessex, Royal Honorary Colonel, The London Regiment, this afternoon held a Meeting.
His Royal Highness, Honorary Member, afterwards held a Meeting for the British and Commonwealth Fire Company Foundation.
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this evening attended a Reception at Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey.
The Countess of Wessex this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Romania to visit HMS Daring and was received this afternoon onboard the ship in Constanta by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Romania (His Excellency Mr Paul Brummell).
Her Royal Highness afterwards observed the ship’s operational activities in the Black Sea.
The Countess of Wessex this evening attended a Dinner onboard HMS Daring.
Mr Timothy Roberts is in attendance.
Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal this afternoon opened the Society of Maritime Industries Annual Conference at Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Devon (Mr David Fursdon).
Her Royal Highness, Past Master, the Worshipful Company of Carmen, this evening attended the Joint Services Awards Dinner at Merchant Taylors’ Hall, 30 Threadneedle Street, London EC2.
Kensington Palace
The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited Resolis Primary School, Balblair, Dingwall, in support of Transition Black Isle and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Ross and Cromarty (Mrs Christopher Bowen).
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester this evening attended a St George’s Day Concert at St George’s Church, Hanover Square, London W1, in aid of the Royal British Legion.
The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, SeeAbility, Royal President, the Children’s Society, and President, Royal Alexandra and Albert School and of Bridewell Royal Hospital, King Edward’s School, Witley, this afternoon attended a Lunch followed by a tour of the Central Criminal Court, the Old Bailey, London EC4.
St James’s Palace
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this afternoon attended the Grand Lodge’s Annual Investiture at Freemasons’ Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2, and afterwards attended the Grand Festival at the Grand Connaught Rooms, 61-65 Great Queen Street.
Buckingham Palace
Princess Alexandra, Royal Patron, this afternoon presented the Alzheimer’s Society People Awards at St James’s Palace.
Appendix to Court Circular
The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Venerable Elizabeth Adekunle to be a Chaplain to Her Majesty.
The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Reverend George Cowie to be a Chaplain to Her Majesty in Scotland in succession to the Reverend Alastair Symington.
The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Reverend Alastair Symington to be an Extra Chaplain to Her Majesty in Scotland.
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Windsor Castle
The Queen held a Council at Windsor Castle at 11.45 a.m..
There were present: the Rt Hon David Lidington MP (Lord President), the Baroness Anelay of St. Johns (Minister of State for the Commonwealth and the United Nations, Foreign and Commonwealth Office), the Rt Hon Sir Alan Duncan MP (Minister of State for Europe and the Americas, Foreign and Commonwealth Office) and the Rt Hon Brandon Lewis MP (Minister of State for Police and the Fire Service, Home Office).
Mrs Ceri King was in attendance as Deputy Clerk of the Council.
The Queen, Chief Patron, Motability, this afternoon handed over the keys of the four millionth Motability vehicle at Windsor Castle and was received by the Chairman of Motability (the Lord Sterling of Plaistow).
The Queen, escorted by the Chairman, met Motability customers and members of staff, and Her Majesty subsequently presented keys to vehicle recipients.
The Princess Royal, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.
Clarence House
The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, this morning received Mrs Jo O’Hara (Head of Forestry Commission Scotland) and Mr Scott Petrie (Director, Rural Skills Scotland).
Buckingham Palace
The Duke of York, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal New Zealand Army Logistic Regiment “Duke of York’s Own”, this morning laid wreaths at the Australian and New Zealand War Memorials during the ANZAC Dawn Service at Hyde Park Corner, London W1.
His Royal Highness later received His Excellency Mr Trinh Dinh Dung (Deputy Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam).
The Duke of York, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal New Zealand Army Logistic Regiment “Duke of York’s Own”, today attended the ANZAC Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving in Westminster Abbey, London SW1.
His Royal Highness, Founder, this evening held a Pitch@Palace for entrepreneurs and potential supporters at St James’s Palace.
Buckingham Palace
The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Tennis and Rackets Association, this morning held a Meeting.
Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal this afternoon opened the Entrance and Reception Building at Skegness Water Leisure Park, Walls Lane, Ingoldmells, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire (Mr Toby Dennis).
Her Royal Highness later visited the Equine Assisted Therapy Association, Grafton Underwood, Kettering, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire (Mr David Laing).
Kensington Palace
The Duke of Gloucester today visited Black Isle Brewery, Old Allangrange, Munlochy, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Ross and Cromarty (Mrs Janet Bowen).
His Royal Highness afterwards opened the newly restored Kirkmichael Buildings, Black Isle.
The Duchess of Gloucester, Chief Patron, Hope for Youth Northern Ireland, this afternoon received Mr Noel Lamb (Chairman of the Board of Trustees).
Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Lullaby Trust, this evening attended a Reception at Searcys, 30 Pavilion Road, Knightsbridge, London SW1.
St James’s Palace
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, this morning attended the United Grand Lodge of England Victoria Cross Memorial Commemoration, Freemasons’ Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2.
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Windsor Castle
Mrs Carole Hayward (Deputy Lieutenant of West Sussex) was present at Gatwick Airport, London, this morning upon the Arrival of The President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and welcomed His Excellency on behalf of The Queen.
Clarence House
The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, this morning visited a restored railway carriage at the Royal Deeside Railway Preservation Society in Milton of Crathes and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Kincardineshire (Mrs Roderick Kinghorn).
Buckingham Palace
The Duke of York, Chancellor, this morning presented The Duke of York Young Entrepreneur Awards at the University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire (Dr Ingrid Roscoe).
His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Lunch for business representatives at the University of Huddersfield.
The Duke of York, Founder, this afternoon launched the Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award and presented Bronze Awards to students at Huddersfield University.
His Royal Highness, Chancellor, University of Huddersfield, afterwards opened the Oastler Building.
The Duke of York, Patron, London Metropolitan University, this evening presented the Big Idea Challenge Awards at St James’s Palace.
Buckingham Palace
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this morning attended an Alumni Seminar at St James’s Palace.
His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this afternoon held a Meeting.
The Countess of Wessex today opened the Clay Pigeon Shooting Clubhouse at Wellington College, Crowthorne, Berkshire.
Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal, Guardian, Give Them A Sporting Chance, this morning held a Management Team Planning Meeting.
Her Royal Highness, President, Carers Trust, this evening attended a Reception at the Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, London EC4, followed by a Dinner at Mercers’ Hall, Ironmongers Lane, London EC2.
Kensington Palace
The Duchess of Gloucester this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Romania.
St James’s Palace
The Duke of Kent, Colonel-in-Chief, The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment), this morning received Lieutenant Colonel Craig Hayman upon assuming the appointment of Honorary Colonel.
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Ruggle (Commanding Officer) was present.
His Royal Highness, President, the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, today received Mr Philip Brook (Chairman).
Appendix to Court Circular
Notice is hereby given that in 2018 the date for observance of The Queen’s Birthday at home and abroad will be Saturday, 9th June.
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Kensington Palace
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Henry of Wales today attended the London Marathon in support of the Heads Together campaign.
Prince Henry of Wales, Patron, the London Marathon, this afternoon presented the prizes in the Mall, London SW1.
Buckingham Palace
The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Chetham’s School of Music, this afternoon opened Stoller Hall, Long Millgate, Manchester, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester (Mr Warren Smith).
Kensington Palace
The Duchess of Gloucester, Honorary President, the Lawn Tennis Association, today attended the Fed Cup Matches between Romania and Great Britain at Tennis Club IDU, Constanta, Romania.
St James’s Palace
The Duke of Kent, President, the Scout Association, this afternoon reviewed the National Parade of Queen’s Scouts at Windsor Castle and afterwards attended the National Scout Service in St George’s Chapel.
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Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal, Patron, Scottish Rugby Union, accompanied by Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this afternoon attended the Cup Finals at Murrayfield, Edinburgh, and was received by Councillor Shami Khan (Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh).
Kensington Palace
The Duchess of Gloucester, Honorary President, the Lawn Tennis Association, today attended the Fed Cup Matches between Romania and Great Britain at Tennis Club IDU, Constanta, Romania.
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Windsor Castle
Today is the ninety-first Anniversary of the Birthday of The Queen.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Member, British Carriagedriving, was represented by Mr Christopher Smith (Chairman) at the Thanksgiving Service for Mr Ronald Hancock (formerly Chairman, British Horse Driving Trials Association) which was held at Epsom College, Surrey, this afternoon.
Kensington Palace
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this afternoon visited Radio One, BBC Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London W1, in support of the Heads Together Campaign.
Kensington Palace
The Duchess of Gloucester, Honorary President, the Lawn Tennis Association, this afternoon departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Romania.
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