The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace

His Excellency Mr. Hamid Baeidinejad 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 Islamic Republic of Iran to the Court of St. James’s.

Mrs. Baeidinejad was also received by Her Majesty.

His Excellency Dr. Durga Bahadur Subedi 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 Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal to the Court of St. James’s.

Mrs. Subedi was also received by Her Majesty.

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

The President of the Republic of Namibia and Mrs. Geingos visited The Queen this afternoon.

Her Majesty, Patron, later visited Goodenough College, Mecklenburgh Square, London WC1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Mr. Kenneth Olisa), the President of the Advisory Council (Professor René Weis), Mr. Eric Tracey (Chairman of the Board) and Councillor Nadia Shah (Mayor of the London Borough of Camden).

The Queen toured the College, escorted by Major General Andrew Ritchie (Director) before attending a Reception with members of the College, Governors, Fellows, alumni and staff.

The Duke of Edinburgh, President, Emeritus, World Wide Fund for Nature – International, this afternoon presented The Duke of Edinburgh Conservation Award and held a Luncheon at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness, Past President, Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851, this evening attended a Reception at Buckingham Palace.

Kensington Palace

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

His Royal Highness this morning attended an outreach activity at National Heroes Square by the Barbados HIV Commission to mark World AIDS Day.

Prince Henry of Wales later visited Nature Fun Ranch, Free Hill Black Rock St. Michael.

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Paragon Barracks.

Buckingham Palace

The President of the Republic of Namibia called upon The Duke of York this afternoon.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning arrived at Gatwick Airport, London, from Latvia.

Mr. Timothy Roberts was in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning opened Havebury Housing Partnership Affordable Homes, Priors Avenue, Bury St. Edmunds, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk (Clare, Countess of Euston).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Injured Jockeys Fund, later visited the new office at 15 Kings Court, Willie Snaith Road, Newmarket, before visiting Hillside Flats, Heath Road, Newmarket, and was received by Mr. David Barclay (Deputy Lieutenant of Suffolk).

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, this afternoon attended the Annual Diploma Ceremony at the Mermaid Theatre, Puddle Dock, Blackfriars, London EC4.

Her Royal Highness, President, Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851, this evening held a Reception at Buckingham Palace.

The Princess Royal, Patron, Opportunity International United Kingdom, afterwards held a Dinner at St. James’s Palace.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Honorary President, this evening opened the Royal Geographical Society’s exhibition, Crossing the Empty Quarter, at 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7.

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Buckingham Palace

His Excellency Mr Torbjorn Sohlstrom 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 Kingdom of Sweden to the Court of St James’s.

Mrs Sohlstrom was also received by Her Majesty.

His Excellency Mr Manuel Lobo Antunes 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 Portuguese Republic to the Court of St James’s.

Mrs Lobo Antunes was also received by Her Majesty.

General Sir Nicholas Carter (Chief of the General Staff) was received by Her Majesty this afternoon.

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

The Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel-in-Chief, The Rifles, this morning received General Sir Nicholas Carter (Colonel Commandant).

His Royal Highness, Patron, the College of Teachers, received Professor Angela McFarlane upon relinquishing her appointment as Chief Executive and Professor Dame Alison Peacock upon assuming the appointment.

The Lord Petre (Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Essex) was present at Stansted Airport, London, this evening upon the Arrival of The President of the Republic of Namibia and Madame Monica Geingos and welcomed Their Excellencies on behalf of The Queen.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Founder and President, The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community, this morning visited Cliveden Conservation at Houghton Hall, King’s Lynn, and was received by the Marquess of Cholmondeley (Deputy Lieutenant of Norfolk).

His Royal Highness, Patron, this evening held a Reception at Sandringham House to mark the Fortieth Anniversary of the Norfolk Churches Trust.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge this morning visited Bombardier Transportation UK Limited, Litchurch Lane, Derby, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire (Mr William Tucker).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Rolls-Royce, Wilmore Road, Derby.

The Duke this afternoon visited the Padley Centre, 68 Rutland Street, Derby.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Tusk Trust, this evening attended the Tusk Conservation Awards at the Victoria and Albert 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, on behalf of The Queen, today carried out engagements in Bridgetown, Barbados.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended the Toast to the Nation Luncheon at St Ann’s Fort.

Prince Henry of Wales afterwards visited Queen Elizabeth Hospital, St Michael.

His Royal Highness this evening attended the Fiftieth Anniversary Concert at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex accompanied by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Latvia (Her Excellency Ms Sarah Cowley), today carried out the following engagements in Riga, Latvia.

His Royal Highness this morning was received by The President of the Republic of Latvia at the Presidential Palace, Riga Pils, Centra Rajons.

The Earl of Wessex afterwards visited Riga International School of Economics and Business Administration showcasing British education, Udens Road, Centra Rajons.

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this afternoon visited Riga Tourism and Creative Industries School, Nicgales Road.

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, later visited the Centre of Creative Learning, Annas Road, Centra Rajons.

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this evening attended a Dinner at Vincent’s Restaurant, Elizabetes Road, Centra Rajons.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Royal College of Anaesthetists, this morning attended a Conference at the Royal College of Physicians, 9 Queen Street, Edinburgh, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Donald Wilson, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Moredun Foundation, later attended a Conference at the Moredun Research Institute, Pentlands Science Park, Bush Loan, Penicuik, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Midlothian (Sir Robert Clerk, Bt).

The Princess Royal, President, British Olympic Association, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended the Team GB Ball at Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park, London SW11.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, this afternoon held a Luncheon at Buckingham Palace for Restore Burn and Wound Research.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen, accompanied by Princess Alexandra, the Hon Lady Ogilvy, gave a Reception at Buckingham Palace this evening to celebrate the Patronages and Affiliations of Her Royal Highness.

The Countess of Wessex and The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were present.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, today attended Receptions at St James’s Palace for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award.

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

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited the Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire (Sir Hugh Duberly).

The Prince of Wales, Founder and President, The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community, afterwards held a Meeting at the Fitzwilliam Museum.

His Royal Highness, Patron, the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, this afternoon held a Meeting at the Pitt Building, Trumpington Street, Cambridge.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall later visited King’s College Chapel, Cambridge.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, Emmaus UK, this afternoon visited Emmaus Cambridge, Green End, Landbeach, and was received by Mrs Jane Lewin Smith (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire).

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales was received this morning upon arrival at Bridgetown port by the Governor-General of Barbados (Sir Elliott Belgrave) and afterwards, on behalf of The Queen, carried out the following engagements in Bridgetown.

His Royal Highness this morning called upon the Governor-General at Government House.

Prince Henry of Wales afterwards called upon the Prime Minister of Barbados at Ilaro Court.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Luncheon given by the Governor-General at Government House.

Prince Henry of Wales later visited Nightingale Children’s Home.

His Royal Highness this evening attended the Reveal in celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Independence of Barbados at Garrison Savannah Racetrack.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this morning departed from Gatwick Airport, London, and was received upon arrival at Riga International Airport this afternoon by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Latvia (Her Excellency Ms Sarah Cowley) who accompanied His Royal Highness for the following engagements in Riga.

The Earl of Wessex received Dr Vaira Vike-Freiberga (former President of the Republic of Latvia and Patroness of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Latvia) at the British Embassy.

His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Meeting at the British Embassy with members of the Advisory Board of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Latvia.

The Earl of Wessex later attended a Reception at the House of Blackheads, Ratslaukums, Centra Rajons, for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Gala Dinner given by the British Chamber of Commerce in Latvia at the National Art Museum, Krišjana Valdemara Road, Centra Rajons.

Mr Timothy Roberts is in attendance.

The Countess of Wessex, Grand President, St John Ambulance in the Priory of England and the Islands, today held a Meeting.

Her Royal Highness, President, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, this afternoon held a Meeting.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal Patron, Sports Coach United Kingdom, this evening attended the United Kingdom Coaching Awards at the Holiday Inn Wembley, Empire Way, Wembley, Middlesex.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, President, this morning chaired the panel of judges for the British Expertise International Awards at 23 Grafton Street, London W1.

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The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon opened the new Brompton Bicycle factory at Greenford Park, Ockham Drive, Greenford, Middlesex, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Mr Kenneth Olisa).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by The Prince of Wales, accompanied by The Duchess of Cornwall, at the Memorial Service for Major General the Duke of Westminster KG which was held in Chester Cathedral this afternoon.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were present.

Prince Henry of Wales was represented by Miss Helen Asprey.

The Duke of York was represented by Princess Eugenie of York.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex were represented by Major General John Crackett.

The Princess Royal was represented by Mrs David Bowes-Lyon.

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were present.

The Duke of Kent, also representing The Duchess of Kent, was present.

Princess Alexandra, the Hon Lady Ogilvy was present.

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales was received this morning upon arrival at Pointe Seraphine pier by the Governor General of Grenada (Dame Cécile La Grenade) and afterwards, on behalf of The Queen, carried out the following engagements in Grenada.

His Royal Highness attended community sporting activities at Queen’s Park Sports Ground.

Prince Henry of Wales this afternoon visited Grand Anse Beach and was briefed on environmental initiatives to combat the effects of climate change before viewing the coral reef regeneration and mangrove replanting from a boat.

His Royal Highness this evening called upon the Prime Minister of Grenada at Spice Island Resort.

Prince Henry of Wales afterwards attended a Reception given by the Governor General of Grenada at Spice Island Resort.

His Royal Highness subsequently departed Grenada for Barbados.

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Buckingham Palace

Mrs Mary Tindal was received by The Queen today when Her Majesty decorated her with the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester and The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, Friends of St Paul’s Cathedral, this evening attended the Advent Procession in St Paul’s Cathedral, London EC4.

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Clarence House

The Duchess of Cornwall today attended the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury Racecourse and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr James Puxley).

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales this morning arrived at Kingstown Cruise Ship Terminal Pier, St Vincent, and was received by the Governor General of St Vincent and the Grenadines (Sir Frederick Ballantyne).

His Royal Highness, on behalf of The Queen, then carried out the following engagements in St Vincent.

Prince Henry of Wales this morning visited the Botanical Gardens.

His Royal Highness later visited Vermont Nature Trail and dedicated the Vermont area to The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy.

Prince Henry of Wales this afternoon visited the turtle conservation initiative at Colonarie Beach.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Reception given by the Governor General of St Vincent and the Grenadines at Kingstown Cruise Ship Terminal Pier.

Prince Henry of Wales afterwards departed St Vincent for Grenada.

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Buckingham Palace

The Prince of Wales, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this afternoon attended a Seminar at Lower Swell, Gloucestershire, organised by the Sustainable Food Trust.

Kensington Palace

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

His Royal Highness this morning attended a Cricket Match at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet.

Prince Henry of Wales this afternoon launched The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy in St Lucia at Pigeon Island.

His Royal Highness afterwards broke the ground at a racecourse development at Vieux-Fort for the St Lucia Turf Club.

Prince Henry of Wales later visited Soufrière.

His Royal Highness subsequently departed St Lucia for St Vincent.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Royal National Children’s Foundation, this morning received Mr Colin Morrison upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Mr Kevin Parry upon assuming the appointment.

Her Royal Highness later attended the British Horse Society’s Annual Awards Ceremony at Saddlers’ Hall, 40 Gutter Lane, London EC2, and was presented with The Queen’s Award for Equestrianism.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, this morning attended a Service of Thanksgiving in Westminster Abbey, London SW1, to celebrate the Diamond Anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and were received at the West Gate by the Dean (the Very Reverend Dr John Hall) and, at the Great West Door, by the Chapter and Mr Peter Westgarth (Chief Executive, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award).

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and The Countess of Wessex were present and attended a Reception after the Service.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, today held a Reception at Clarence House for the Environmental Law Foundation.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Service of Consecration at St Thomas Syriac Orthodox Cathedral, 7-11 Armstrong Road, London W3, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Mr Kenneth Olisa) and His Holiness the Patriarch of the Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch and All the East.

The Prince of Wales later received representatives of Aid to the Church in Need at Clarence House.

His Royal Highness, Patron, The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) Association, this evening attended a Reception for the London Branch of the Association at the Victory Services Club, Seymour Street, London W2.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Royal Colonel, this morning visited 4th Battalion The Rifles at New Normandy Barracks, Aldershot, Hampshire.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon re-opened Piam Brown Children’s Specialist Cancer Ward, University Hospital, Southampton, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Mr Nigel Atkinson).

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales, on behalf of The Queen, this afternoon arrived in St Lucia at Pointe Seraphine pier and was received by the Governor General (Dame Pearlette Louisy)

His Royal Highness this evening held an Investiture before attending a Reception given by the Governor General of St Lucia at Government House, Morne Fortune, Castries.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this afternoon received Lieutenant General Thomas Beckett (Defence Senior Advisor Middle East).

His Royal Highness later received His Excellency Mr José Antonio Meade (Secretary of Finance and Public Credit, United Mexican States) and Mr José Antonio González Anaya (Chief Executive Officer, Petróleos Mexicanos).

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.

The Earl of Wessex and The Countess of Wessex, Patron, the Two Moors Festival, this evening visited the Exhibition of Opals by John Adie at Buck’s Club, 18 Clifford Street, London W1, in aid of the Festival.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, and Her Royal Highness afterwards attended a Dinner to celebrate the Sixtieth Anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, at Spencer House, 27 St James’s Place, London SW1.

The Countess of Wessex this afternoon chaired a Charities Forum at Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, British Olympic Association, this morning attended a National Olympic Committee Meeting at 60 Charlotte Street, London W1.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the British School of Osteopathy, this afternoon attended a Graduation Ceremony at the Central Hall Westminster, Storey’s Gate, London SW1, and was received by Dr Paul Knapman (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Princess Royal, President, the City and Guilds of London Institute, afterwards held The Princess Royal Training Awards Ceremony at St James’s Palace.

Her Royal Highness, accompanied by Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended the Royal Yacht Officers’ Dinner at the Royal Thames Yacht Club, 60 Knightsbridge, London SW1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, this evening held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace for the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra, Royal Patron, this afternoon visited Holly Lodge Centre, Richmond Park, Richmond, Surrey.

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The following were received in audience by The Queen today and kissed hands upon their appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassadors: Ms Karen Betts (the Kingdom of Morocco), Ms Susanna Moorehead (the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia) and Mr Hugo Shorter (the Lebanese Republic).

Major-General Christopher Hughes and Mrs Shorter were also received by Her Majesty.

Mr Nicolas Hailey was received in audience by The Queen upon his appointment as British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya.

Ms Caroline Cerruti 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 evening.

The Duke of Edinburgh this evening attended a Reception at the Guards Museum, Wellington Barracks, London SW1, in support of Veterans Aid.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, this morning attended the Business in the Community Leadership Summit at Westminster Central Hall, Storey’s Gate, London SW1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Mr Kenneth Olisa).

His Royal Highness, Patron, this afternoon held a Reception at Clarence House for Walk the Walk.

The Prince of Wales, Colonel, Welsh Guards, later received Lieutenant-Colonel Giles Harris upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant-Colonel David Bevan upon assuming the appointment.

The Prince of Wales, Patron, and The Duchess of Cornwall this evening held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace for the White Ensign Association.

The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Henry of Wales were represented by the Earl of Rosslyn at the Memorial Service for Raine, Countess Spencer which was held at the Grosvenor Chapel, South Audley Street, London W1, this afternoon.

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales was received this morning at St Kitts Harbour by the Governor-General of Saint Christopher and Nevis (Sir Tapley Seaton) and then carried out the following engagements on behalf of The Queen.

His Royal Highness later attended a Youth Rally at Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park and also marked the inauguration of The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy in St Kitts.

Prince Henry of Wales this afternoon attended a Reception at the Four Seasons Resort, Nevis.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited the turtle conservation programme at Lovers Beach, Nevis.

Prince Henry of Wales this evening attended a Reception given by the Governor-General at Government House, Basseterre, St Kitts.

His Royal Highness later departed St Kitts for St Lucia.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning attended a Trustees’ Meeting at Gulliver House, Madeira Walk, Windsor, Berkshire.

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

Her Royal Highness, Patron, this afternoon held a Meeting for Disability Initiative.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Animal Health Trust, this afternoon held a Fellowship Reception at Buckingham Palace.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Firefighters Memorial Trust, later illuminated the Fallen Firefighters National Memorial at Carter Lane Gardens, Peters Hill, London EC4.

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Whitley Fund for Nature, this evening attended a Panel Discussion and Dinner at the Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7, and was received by Dr Paul Knapman (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon presented The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service to Good Shepherd Ministry, the Methodist Centre, 24 School Street, Wolverhampton, and was received by Major Sylvia Parkin (Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Queen Square, Wolverhampton, to celebrate the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of The Prince Consort statue.

The Duke of Gloucester later opened Bloxwich Active Living Centre, High Street, Walsall, and was received by Colonel Thomas Lloyd (Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands).

His Royal Highness subsequently visited South and City College, Fodrough Lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, and was received by Mr Simon Topman (Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands).

The Duke of Gloucester afterwards opened Park Regis Birmingham Hotel, 160 Broad Street, Birmingham.

The Duchess of Gloucester, President, Royal Academy of Music, this morning attended a Governing Body Meeting at North House, 27 Great Peter Street, London SW1.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Asthma UK, this afternoon visited the Christmas Gift Fair at the Hurlingham Club, Ranelagh Gardens, London SW6.

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra, President, Royal Humane Society, this afternoon attended the Stanhope Gold Medal Luncheon at the Canadian High Commission, Canada House, Trafalgar Square, London SW1.

Her Royal Highness, Royal Patron, Museum of Richmond, this evening visited the exhibition at the Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond, Surrey to celebrate the Centenary of the Royal Star and Garter Homes, of which Princess Alexandra is President.

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Buckingham Palace

His Excellency Mr Qirjako Qirko 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 Albania to the Court of St James’s.

Mrs Qirko was also received by Her Majesty.

His Excellency Professor Arkady Rzegocki 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 Poland to the Court of St James’s.

Mrs Rzegocka was also received by Her Majesty.

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

Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier was received by The Queen upon his appointment as Chief of the Air Staff.

The Queen, Patron, the Royal Life Saving Society, and The Duke of Edinburgh, accompanied by Prince Michael of Kent, Commonwealth President, this evening gave a Reception at Buckingham Palace to commemorate the One Hundred and Twenty Fifth Anniversary.

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Princess Michael of Kent were also present.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, this morning visited the National Maritime Museum, Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10, and was received by Dr Pieter van der Merwe (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

His Royal Highness, Captain General, Royal Marines, this afternoon attended the Colonels Commandant Luncheon at Stationers’ Hall, Ave Maria Lane, London EC4.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by Lieutenant Colonel Gordon Birdwood (Gentleman Usher to The Queen) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Lieutenant Colonel Sir Julian Paget, Bt (formerly Extra Gentleman Usher to The Queen) which was held at the Chapel of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3, this afternoon.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Chairman, the Royal Collection Trust, this morning chaired a Meeting of the Trustees at Clarence House.

His Royal Highness this afternoon held a Meeting for Waitrose Duchy Organic.

The Prince of Wales received the Rt Hon Andrea Leadsom MP (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).

His Royal Highness, President, this evening visited the Royal Drawing School’s Annual Exhibition at Christie’s, 8 King Street, London SW1, and afterwards held a Dinner at St James’s Palace.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Joint President, this evening held a Dinner at Clarence House for the Elephant Family.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron, this afternoon attended a Children’s Tea Party at the Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Place2Be, this evening attended the Wellbeing in Schools Awards at the Mansion House, London EC4.

Kensington Palace

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

His Royal Highness this morning visited the Frigate Bird Sanctuary.

Prince Henry of Wales later visited Holy Trinity Primary School and Nursery.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Sir McChesney George Secondary School, Indigo Well Area.

Prince Henry of Wales this afternoon visited the Botanical Gardens, St John’s, to inaugurate The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy in Antigua.

His Royal Highness later departed Barbuda for St Kitts.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning attended a Meeting at RSM UK, 25 Farringdon Street, London EC4.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, afterwards held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, this afternoon attended a performance of “Pigeon English” at the Ambassadors Theatre, West Street, London WC2.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning visited Surrey Satellite Technology Limited, Tycho House, 20 Stephenson Road, Surrey Research Park, Guildford, and was received by Major General Timothy Sulivan (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon presented The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Sustainable Development to the Wates Group, Wates House, Station Approach, Leatherhead, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux).

The Princess Royal, Patron, later attended the British Nutrition Foundation’s Annual Day at the Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, London NW1.

Her Royal Highness, Chancellor, University of London, this evening attended Foundation Day at the Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning visited Griffon Hoverwork, Merlin Quay, Hazel Road, Southampton, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Mr Nigel Atkinson).

His Royal Highness today visited Southampton University, Boldrewood Campus, Burgess Road, Southampton.

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra this afternoon opened the new library at Tonbridge School, High Street, Tonbridge, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Kent (the Viscount De L’Isle).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Leeds Castle Foundation, later visited Leeds Castle, Maidstone, and was received by Mr Richard Oldfield (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Kent).