The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra, Patron, this evening attended the Crisis UK Carol Service in Southwark Cathedral, London SE1.

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His Excellency Mr. Md Nazmul Quaunine 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 People’s Republic of Bangladesh in London.

Mrs. Quaunine was also received by Her Majesty.

His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Sheriff 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 Republic of Liberia to the Court of St. James’s.

Mrs. Sheriff was also received by Her Majesty.

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

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning visited Joint Forces Command, Northwood Headquarters, Middlesex.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Honorary Fellow, today presented Royal Medals at the Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George Street, Edinburgh, and was received by Miss Lezley Cameron (Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh).

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Mr Thomas Drew was received in audience by The Queen today upon his appointment as British High Commissioner to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

Mrs Drew was also received by Her Majesty.

The Rt Hon Carwyn Jones AM (First Minister of Wales) was received in audience by The Queen.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh held an Evening Reception at Buckingham Palace for the Diplomatic Corps at which The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, and The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were present.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Freeman and Liveryman, the Fishmongers’ Company, this afternoon attended a Court Luncheon at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge, London EC4.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, this morning received the Chief Executives and Country Directors of the Turquoise Mountain Foundation.

His Royal Highness, Patron, this afternoon held a Reception for ActionAid.

The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall later chaired a Meeting of The Prince’s Council at Buckingham Gate, London SW1.

The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon received Commander Gareth Jenkins (previously Commanding Officer, HMS ASTUTE).

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron, the Art Room, this morning received Mrs. Juli Beattie upon relinquishing her appointment as Director.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning received Mr Nikunj Jinsi (Global Head, Venture Capital, International Finance Corporation) and Ms Iris de Graaf (Operations Officer).

His Royal Highness, Patron, Action on Hearing Loss, later attended a Technology and Innovation Reception at 20 Fenchurch Street, London EC3.

The Duke of York this afternoon visited the Constructionarium at the Construction Industry Training Board’s National Construction College, Bircham Newton, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk (Mr Richard Jewson).

Buckingham Palace

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

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this evening attended a World Fellowship Gala Dinner at Queen’s House, Greenwich, London SE10.

The Countess of Wessex this afternoon visited the Awareness Foundation, 69 Beaufort Street, London SW3, and was received by Lady Arnold (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Stoll, this evening attended a Carol Service at St Paul’s Church, 32A Wilton Place, London SW1, and was received by Dr Paul Knapman (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Buckingham Palace

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

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Not Forgotten Association, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this afternoon held a Reception at St James’s Palace.

The Princess Royal, Master, the Worshipful Company of Saddlers, this evening attended the Student Awards Ceremony at City of London Academy Islington, Prebend Street, London N1, and was received by Dr Charles Goodson-Wickes (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness afterwards attended a Multiple Sclerosis Society Dinner in St Paul’s Cathedral Crypt, London EC4.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Habitat for Humanity Great Britain, this morning received Mr Stewart Baseley upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Mr Ian Whitehead upon assuming the appointment.

Ms Meryl Davies (Chief Executive) was present.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, this morning visited the 1st Battalion at Mons Barracks, Princes Avenue, Aldershot, Hampshire.

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra, Patron, this evening attended the New Bridge Foundation Christmas Concert in the Parish Church of St George, Hanover Square, London W1.

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Mrs. Justice Cheema-Grubb, Mrs. Justice Jefford, Mrs. Justice Keegan, Mrs. Justice May, Mrs. Justice McBride and Mrs. Justice O’Farrell were received by The Queen this morning upon their appointment as Justices of the High Court when Her Majesty invested them with the Insignia of Dames Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

Mr. Justice Baker, Mr. Justice Francis, Mr. Justice Garnham, Mr. Justice Lavender, Mr. Justice Morris and Mr. Justice Soole were received by The Queen upon their appointment as Justices of the High Court when Her Majesty conferred upon them the honour of Knighthood and invested them with the Insignia of Knights Bachelor.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, Green Lanes Environmental Action Movement, this morning received Dr. David Gardiner upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Dr. Michael Bartholomew upon assuming the appointment.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning visited the Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, London EC2.

His Royal Highness later received the Rt. Hon. Priti Patel MP (Secretary of State for International Development).

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Youth United Foundation, this afternoon held a Meeting.

His Royal Highness subsequently received the Rt. Hon. Gregory Clark MP (Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy).

The Prince of Wales received Dame Louise Casey (Director General, the Casey Review Team).

The Duchess of Cornwall this morning received Miss Stella McCartney (Board Director, the Kering Foundation).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge this morning received Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach (Chief of the Defence Staff).

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Joint Patrons, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, today attended a Board Meeting at 5 St. Mary Abbots Place, London W8.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Henry of Wales, Joint Patrons, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, this evening attended a Reception at Buckingham Palace.

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales, Patron, Sentebale, this morning attended the Charity Day at Icap plc, 2 Broadgate, London EC2.

His Royal Highness later received Mr. Peter Fearnhead (Chief Executive Officer, African Parks) at Kensington Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Founder, Pitch@Palace, today visited the Unbound innovation festival at the Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, London E1.

His Royal Highness this afternoon received Mr. Taavi Roivas (former Prime Minister of the Republic of Estonia).

The Duke of York, Founder, Pitch@Palace, this evening held Pitch@Palace Global for entrepreneurs and potential supporters at St. James’s Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chancellor, the University of Bath, this morning presided at Degree Congregations at the Assembly Rooms, Bennett Street, Bath, Somerset.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Shooting Star Chase, this morning attended the Intercapital Charity Trading Day at 2 Broadgate, London EC2.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Mencap, this afternoon held a Luncheon to mark the Charity’s Seventieth Anniversary at Buckingham Palace.

The Countess of Wessex, Chairman, Women in Business (promoting The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award), later held a Meeting.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, England Hockey, this evening attended the Golden Hockey Ball at HM Tower of London, London EC3.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Royal Yachting Association, this afternoon attended a Council Meeting, the British Olympic Association, 60 Charlotte Street, London W1.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, UK Youth, later held a Reception for the UK Youth Award finalists at Buckingham Palace.

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

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, the Guild of the Royal Hospital of St. Bartholomew, this morning received Mr. Andrew Phillips upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Mr. Patrick Jennings upon assuming the appointment.

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Sir Sebastian Wood was received in audience by The Queen today and kissed hands upon his appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany.

Lady Wood was also received by Her Majesty.

The Duke of Cambridge, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this afternoon received Admiral Sir Philip Jones upon assuming the appointment of First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff.

His Royal Highness later attended a Meeting with representatives of the UK Health Alliance on Climate Change.

The Prince of Wales, Patron, later attended a Forum for The Prince’s Countryside Fund, Church House, Great Smith Street, London SW1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Mr. Kenneth Olisa).

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this evening attended the Royal Variety Performance at the Hammersmith Apollo, Queen Caroline Street, London W6, and were received by Mr. Kevin McGrath (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge this evening attended the Giants Club Inaugural Dinner at Kensington Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Past Captain, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, today held a Past Captains’ Meeting and Luncheon.

His Royal Highness this afternoon received Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew (Founder, Country Heights Group and Philanthropist).

The Duke of York received the Rt. Hon. Sir Alan Duncan MP (Minster of State for Europe and the Americas).

His Royal Highness this evening held a Reception for TechCrunch Disrupt London at St. James’ Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chancellor, the University of Bath, this morning visited the Department of Architecture, 4 East South, Bath, Somerset.

His Royal Highness, Chancellor, the University of Bath, this afternoon presided at Degree Congregations at the Assembly Rooms, Bennett Street, Bath, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset (Mrs. Anne Maw).

The Earl of Wessex, Chancellor, the University of Bath, this evening attended an Honorary Graduate Dinner at the Holbourne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Townswomen’s Guilds, this afternoon attended the Southern Annual National Carol Service in Chichester Cathedral and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex (Mrs. Susan Pyper).

Her Royal Highness, Colonel, The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons), later received Major General Sir Edward Smyth-Osbourne (Lieutenant Colonel Commanding Headquarters Household Cavalry).

The Princess Royal, President, the Mission to Seafarers Limited, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended the annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in St. Michael Paternoster Royal, College Hill, London EC4, followed by a Reception at Skinners’ Hall, 8 ½ Dowgate Hill, London EC4.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, Royal Colonel, 7th Battalion The Rifles, this evening attended a Carol Service in the Parish Church of St. George, Hanover Square, London W1, and was received by Dr. Paul Knapman (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), this evening attended the Annual Officers’ Regimental Dinner at the Cavalry and Guards Club, 127 Piccadilly, London W1.

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The Queen was represented by Sir Hugh Duberly (Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire) at the Memorial Service for Mr. James Crowden (formerly Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire) which was held in Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, this morning.

The Duke of Edinburgh was represented by Sir Michael Marshall.

The Princess Royal was represented by Miss Victoria Legge-Bourke.

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were represented by Major Nicholas Barne.

The Duke of Kent was represented by Earl of St. Andrews.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning received Officers from Norfolk Constabulary at Sandringham House.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge this afternoon attended a mental health briefing with business leaders, Unilever House, 100 Victoria Embankment, London EC4.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, Young Engineers, today received Mr. Rod Edwards upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive Officer and Mrs. Heather Williams upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness, Founder, Pitch@Palace, and Patron, the Trampery, this evening attended a Pitch@Palace Global Reception, 13-19 Bevenden Street, London N1.

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra, Patron, this evening attended the Oracle Cancer Trust Annual Christmas Concert in St John’s, Smith Square, London SW1.

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Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales, on behalf of The Queen, today carried out the following engagements in Guyana.

His Royal Highness this morning visited Joshua House Children’s Home in Georgetown.

Prince Henry of Wales later visited an organisation in Georgetown supporting those young people who have been victims of human trafficking.

His Royal Highness afterwards departed Ogle International Airport, Guyana.

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Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales, on behalf of The Queen, today carried out the following engagements in Essequibo, Guyana.

His Royal Highness this morning visited Surama village.

Prince Henry of Wales this afternoon visited Iwokrama River Lodge.

His Royal Highness later visited Kaieteur Falls in Kaieteur National Park.

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The Queen held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales this morning departed Grantley Adams International Airport, Barbados, for Guyana and was received this afternoon upon arrival at Ogle International Airport by the British High Commissioner to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana (His Excellency Mr. Gregory Quinn) before carrying out the following engagements on behalf of The Queen.

His Royal Highness called upon The President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana at the Ministry of the Presidency, Georgetown.

Prince Henry of Wales afterwards laid a wreath at the Independence Monument in Georgetown.

His Royal Highness later met members of the Guyana Defence Force at Camp Ayanganna, Georgetown.

Prince Henry of Wales afterwards laid a wreath at the Commonwealth War Graves in Georgetown.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Reception given by the British High Commissioner to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York today visited the set of Journey’s End, Pinewood Studios, Cardiff, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan (Mrs. Morfudd Meredith).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning received Admiral Sir Philip Jones (First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Royal College of Midwives, afterwards attended the European Midwives Association International Education Conference at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Mr. Kenneth Olisa).