The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace

His Excellency Mr. Mark Regev 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 State of Israel to the Court of St. James’s.

Mrs. Regev was also received by Her Majesty.

Her Excellency Mrs. Tamar Beruchashvili was received in audience by The Queen and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from Georgia to the Court of St. James’s.

Mr. Rema Gvamichava was also received by Her Majesty.

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

The Queen, Patron, Royal Academy of Dance, afterwards received Sir Matthew Bourne (Choreographer and Director) and presented him with the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Award.

Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay this morning visited Bute Fabrics, 4 Barone Road, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Argyll and Bute (Mr. Patrick Stewart).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Howard Doris Centre, Mill Brae, Lochcarron, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Ross and Cromarty (Mrs. Christopher Bowen).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, this morning attended a Meeting at the Globe Theatre, Saskatchewan, 1801 Searth Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this afternoon attended a Reception at Olympic Park Calgary, Alberta, for young people who have reached the Gold Standard in the Award and to mark the Diamond Anniversary.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this evening attended a Reception given by the Government of Alberta at the Studio Bell home of the National Music Centre, 134 11 Avenue South East, Calgary.

Their Royal Highnesses this evening departed Calgary International Airport for the United Kingdom.

The Countess of Wessex, Colonel-in-Chief, South Alberta Light Horse, this morning held a Meeting at the Fairmont Hotel MacDonald, 10065 100 Street North West, Edmonton, Alberta.

Her Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, South Alberta Light Horse, afterwards attended a Dedication Ceremony at Light Horse Park, 10324 85 Avenue North West, Edmonton.

The Countess of Wessex this afternoon visited wildfire affected communities in Wood Buffalo, Fort McMurray, Alberta, and was received by the Governor-General of Canada (the Rt. Hon. David Johnston).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning received Mr. Andrew Finding upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive of the British Equestrian Federation.

Her Royal Highness, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, later attended a Horse Rangers Open Day at the Stockyard, Bushy Park, Hampton Court Road, Hampton, Middlesex, and was received by Colonel Geoffrey Godbold (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Commodore, and The Duchess of Gloucester this afternoon attended the Royal Ulster Yacht Club Regatta in Bangor and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Down (Mr. David Lindsay).

His Royal Highness, Honorary President, the Somme Association, and Her Royal Highness this evening attended a Civic Dinner at Belfast City Hall to mark the Centenary of the Battle of the Somme and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County Borough of Belfast (Mrs. Fionnuala Jay-O’Boyle).

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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Buckingham Palace

His Excellency Mr. Sekou dit Gaoussou Cisse 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 Mali to the Court of St. James’s.

Mrs. Cisse Oumou Ahmar Traore was also received by Her Majesty.

His Excellency Mr. Carlos Sersale di Cerisano 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 Argentine Republic to the Court of St. James’s.

Mrs. Linette de Jager was also received by Her Majesty.

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

The following were received by The Queen this afternoon: His Excellency Mr. Philippe Kridelka (Secretary General of the Household of The King of the Belgians) and Ms. Pascale Fabre; His Excellency Mr. Michael Ehrenreich (Lord Chamberlain to The Queen of Denmark and Prince Henrik) and Mrs. Lemmi Tui; His Excellency Mr. Jan Versteeg (Grand Master of the House of The King of the Netherlands) and Mrs. Bärbel Geijsen; and His Excellency Professor Svante Lindqvist (Marshal of the Realm of The King of Sweden) and Mrs. Lindqvist.

Her Majesty gave a Reception at Buckingham Palace this evening for The Queen’s Young Leaders, at which Prince Henry of Wales, Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York, and The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were present.

Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay and The Duchess of Rothesay this morning attended a celebration of the National Piping Centre at Dumfries House, Cumnock, Ayrshire.

His Royal Highness, President, The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community, this afternoon held a Meeting at Dumfries House.

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, President, the Great Steward of Scotland’s Dumfries House Trust, this evening held a Dinner for supporters at Dumfries House.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this morning held a Meeting at the Hotel Saskatchewan, 2125 Victoria Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

His Royal Highness, Honorary Deputy Commissioner, The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, later visited the Depot Division, 11th Avenue, Regina.

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, and The Countess of Wessex, Global Ambassador, afterwards attended a Reception at Government House, 4607 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award.

Their Royal Highnesses subsequently viewed an exhibition to mark the One Hundred and Twenty Fifth Anniversary of Government House in Regina and were entertained to Luncheon given by the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan (the Hon. Vaughn Schofield).

The Earl of Wessex, Colonel-in-Chief, Saskatchewan Dragoons, this afternoon held a Meeting at the Hotel Saskatchewan.

His Royal Highness later attended a Barbecue given by the Government of Saskatchewan at Sherwood, Regina.

The Countess of Wessex this morning attended a Meeting of Saskatchewan Women in Leadership at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Heritage Centre, 5907 Dewdney Avenue, Regina.

Her Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, South Alberta Light Horse, this evening attended a Regimental Dinner at Government House, Edmonton, and was received by the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta (the Hon. Lois Mitchell).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, this morning visited Peterborough and District Group, Grasslands Equestrian Centre, West Street, Helpston, upon the occasion of its Fiftieth Anniversary, and was received by the Lady De Ramsey (Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire).

Her Royal Highness, Commandant-in-Chief (Youth), St. John Ambulance, this afternoon opened the new Cambridge Headquarters at the Business Centre, 100-104 Church End, Cherry Hinton, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire (Sir Hugh Duberly).

The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Logistic Corps, later visited 20 Transport Squadron and the Army Photographers at Regent’s Park Barracks, Albany Street, London NW1.

Her Royal Highness, Royal Fellow, the Royal Academy of Engineering, this evening attended an Awards Dinner at Her Majesty’s Tower of London.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, this morning received Mr. Rodney Green upon relinquishing his appointment as Prior of England and the Islands and Surgeon Rear Admiral Lionel Jarvis upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Anglian Regiment, this afternoon received Lieutenant Colonel Guy Foden upon assuming his appointment as Commanding Officer.

St. James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Royal Fellow, this evening attended the Royal Academy of Engineering Awards Dinner at Her Majesty’s Tower of London.

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra, President, the Royal Star and Garter Homes, this evening attended the Centenary Dinner at the Imperial War Museum, London SE1.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh today visited Liverpool and were received at Liverpool Lime Street Railway Station by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside (Dame Lorna Muirhead), the Bishop of Liverpool (the Right Reverend Paul Bayes), the Archbishop of Liverpool (the Most Reverend Malcolm McMahon) and the Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Liverpool (Councillor Rochne Gladden).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove to Exhibition Centre Liverpool, Kings Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, and were received by the Chief Executive of Arena and Convention Centre Group (Mr. Robert Prattey) and the Mayor of Liverpool (Mr. Joseph Anderson).

The Queen, escorted by the Chief Executive, and The Duke of Edinburgh, escorted by Mr. Gerald Andrews (Director of Finance and Corporate Services), visited trade stands in the International Festival for Business 2016 Exhibition Hall and viewed a performance by the Pagoda Chinese Orchestra.

Her Majesty opened Exhibition Centre Liverpool and Pullman Liverpool.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh drove to Liverpool Town Hall, were received by the Director (Mr. Stephen Gibbs) and, having met members of the local community, Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were entertained to Luncheon.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh later visited Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, East Prescot Road, Liverpool, and were received by the Chairman of Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust (Sir David Henshaw) and the Countess of Derby (President).

Her Majesty, escorted by the Chairman, and His Royal Highness, escorted by Ms. Louise Shepherd (Chief Executive), visited the Out-Patients Garden, the Oncology Unit and a Medical Specialties Ward and met patients, medical and support staff, trustees and charity representatives.

The Queen officially opened Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

The Princess Royal, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, President, The Prince’s Trust, this morning opened the Wolfson Centre, Cumbrae House, 15 Carlton Court, Glasgow, and was received by Mr. John Chapman (Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow).

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, President, the Great Steward of Scotland’s Dumfries House Trust, and The Duchess of Rothesay this afternoon attended the Future Textiles Sewing Bee Challenge at Dumfries House, Cumnock, Ayrshire.

His Royal Highness, President, the Great Steward of Scotland’s Dumfries House Trust, and Her Royal Highness afterwards opened the Dumfries House Maze.

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, President, the Great Steward of Scotland’s Dumfries House Trust, and The Duchess of Rothesay subsequently attended the Dumfries House Dog Show.

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, President, the Great Steward of Scotland’s Dumfries House Trust, and The Duchess of Rothesay this evening held a Dinner for supporters of Dumfries House.

The Duchess of Rothesay this morning visited Social Bite, 131 Rose 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, President, Scotland’s Gardens, afterwards attended the charity’s Eighty Fifth Anniversary celebrations at Winton House, Pencaitland, Tranent, East Lothian, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of East Lothian (Major Michael Williams).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge and The Duchess of Cambridge, Royal Patron, East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices, this evening attended a Dinner at Houghton Hall, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, in support of the Appeal for a new Norfolk Hospice.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this afternoon attended a Lunch at KPMG, 20 Grosvenor Street, London W1.

His Royal Highness, Patron, City Gateway, later received Mr. Dirk Paterson (Founder) and Mrs. Rebecca White (Chief Executive Officer) at Buckingham Palace.

The Duke of York this evening held a Reception at Buckingham Palace for the London Business School to mark their Fiftieth Anniversary.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning were received at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richard International Airport, Manitoba, Canada, by the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba (the Hon. Janice Filmon).

Their Royal Highnesses visited the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, 958 Ferry Road, Winnipeg, and afterwards attended a Reception.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this afternoon attended a Lunch given by Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba and the Premier of Manitoba (the Hon. Brian Pallister) at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada.

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, afterwards attended a Reception for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada.

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Globe Theatre, Saskatchewan, and The Countess of Wessex, this evening attended a Dinner followed by a Performance at the Conexus Arts Centre, 200A Lakeshore Drive, Regina to mark the Fiftieth Anniversary of Globe Theatre, Saskatchewan and were received by the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan (the Hon. Vaughn Solomon Schofield).

The Countess of Wessex this afternoon visited Deer Lodge Veterans Hospital, 2109 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, and afterwards attended a Reception.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Restorative Justice Council, this afternoon attended a Presentation and Reception to mark the First Anniversary of Restorative Justice Champions Initiative, Amnesty International UK, 25 New Inn Yard, London EC2.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, this evening attended a Summer Reception at Stationers’ Hall, Ave Maria Lane, London EC4.

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Campaign for Gordonstoun, and Warden, Gordonstoun School, later held a Dinner at St. James’s Palace.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Construction Youth Trust, this evening attended a Dinner for The Duke of Gloucester’s Young Achievers Scheme, Mosimann’s, West Halkin Street, London SW1.

St. James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this afternoon visited Bay Search and Rescue, Moor Lane, Flookburgh, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire (Mrs. Claire Hensman).

His Royal Highness later visited Tritech International Limited, Oubas Hill, Next Ness Lane, Ulverston, Lancashire.

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Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay this morning visited Margaret Morrison Sporrans, Ruthenfield Grove, Inveralmond Industrial Estate, Perth, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross (Brigadier Melville Jameson).

His Royal Highness, Patron, the Abbeyfield Society, afterwards visited Viewlands House, 25 Viewlands Road, Perth.

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, Admiral of the Fleet, this afternoon visited HMS PRINCE OF WALES, Rosyth Business Park, Rosyth, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Fife (Mr. Robert Balfour).

The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay this afternoon visited the “Clò Mòr – Harris to Paris” Exhibition, part of the Edinburgh International Fashion Festival, Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Princes Street, Edinburgh, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Donald Wilson, the Rt. Hon. the Lord Provost).

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, President, Step up to Serve, this evening held a Reception at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from France.

Lieutenant Commander James Benbow RN was in attendance.

Prince Henry of Wales, Vice Patron, Rugby Football Union, this afternoon met the Under 20s England Rugby Team and took part in a StreetGames community event at Alexandra Park, Stockport, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester (Mr. Warren Smith).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Chairman of the Trustees, Outward Bound Trust, today held a Trustees’ Meeting and gave a Luncheon for the Patron’s Company.

His Royal Highness, Commodore, the Royal Thames Yacht Club, this afternoon received Mr. Bernard Kinchin (Vice Commodore) and Captain David Freeman RN (Secretary).

The Duke of York, Patron, Baker Dearing Educational Trust, later held a Reception for University Technical College Governors at St. James’s Palace.

His Royal Highness this evening held a Dinner for the Red Arrows at Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Canada and were received on arrival this afternoon at Toronto Pearson International Airport by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario (the Hon. Elizabeth Dowdeswell).

Their Royal Highnesses, accompanied by the Lieutenant Governor, travelled on the Union Pearson Express train to Union Station, Toronto.

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, and The Countess of Wessex, Global Ambassador, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this evening attended a Charter for Business Dinner at Commerce Court West, 25 King Street West, Toronto.

Mr. Timothy Roberts is in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning dedicated a Poppy Sculpture, Marlowe Way, Royal Wootton Bassett, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mrs. Peter Troughton).

Her Royal Highness, Visitor, Dorothy House Hospice Care, this afternoon attended a Fortieth Anniversary Garden Party, Dorothy House, Winsley, Bradford-on-Avon, and was received by Mr. Robert Floyd (Deputy Lieutenant of Wiltshire).

The Princess Royal, Renter Warden, the Fishmongers’ Company, later was elected as Second Warden of the Company at a Court Meeting at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge, London EC4, and afterwards attended the Election Day Service in St. Magnus-the-Martyr, Lower Thames Street, London EC3, followed by a Dinner at Fishmongers’ Hall.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Vice Patron, the Almshouse Association, this afternoon presented the Patron’s Awards at the Charity of Elizabeth Jane Jones, the Assembly Hall, the Fairholme, Staines Road, Feltham, Middlesex.

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, The Prince’s Trust, this afternoon held a Meeting at Windsor Castle.

His Royal Highness, President, The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community, this evening held a Dinner at Windsor Castle.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge this afternoon departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for France and later arrived at Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport.

His Royal Highness, President, the Football Association, this evening attended the Euro 2016 Football Match between England and Slovakia at Geoffrey-Guichard Stadium, 14 Rue Paul et Pierre Guichard, 42000 Saint-Étienne.

Lieutenant Commander James Benbow RN is in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, this afternoon received Mr. Ian Maclay upon relinquishing his appointment as Managing Director and Mr. James Williams upon assuming the appointment.

Mr. Adam Wright (Chairman) was present.

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Windsor Castle

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

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, the Orpheus Centre Trust, this evening attended a Gala Charity Concert near Oxted and was received by Sir Richard Stilgoe (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, this afternoon attended the St. John’s Day Service of Commemoration and Rededication in St. Paul’s Cathedral, London EC4.

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Windsor Castle

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

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, the Royal Ballet, visited the Royal Ballet School, White Lodge, Richmond, Surrey.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, this morning opened the Royal Three Counties Show at the Showground, Malvern, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire (Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Holcroft).

Her Royal Highness, President, Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth, afterwards attended the Annual General Meeting at the Showground, Malvern.

The Princess Royal, Patron, this afternoon visited the Royal Three Counties Show.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, accompanied by The Duchess of Gloucester, this morning invested His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams (Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda) as a Knight of Justice of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem.

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Windsor Castle

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

Her Majesty was represented by the Right Reverend Nigel McCulloch (formerly Lord High Almoner) at the Funeral of the Right Reverend John Taylor (formerly Lord High Almoner) which was held in the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St. Alban, Hertfordshire, this afternoon.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning received Mr. Kevin Spacey and presented him with the Insignia of an Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Conference of Chairmen and Chief Executives for The Prince of Wales’ Charities, at St. James’s Palace.

The Prince of Wales later attended a Meeting held by The Prince of Wales’ International Sustainability Unit at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge, London EC4.

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

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge this morning attended the London Founders Forum at the Grove Hotel, Chandler’s Cross, Hertfordshire.

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Windsor Castle

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

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this evening held a Dinner at St. James’s Palace for The Prince of Wales’ Charitable Foundation.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning received Mrs. Julia Hartz (Chief Executive Officer, Eventbrite).

His Royal Highness today received Mr. David Thomas (Executive Chairman, Council of British Chambers of Commerce in Europe).

The Duke of York, Founder, Pitch@Palace, this afternoon launched the StartUp Britain Bus campaign at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness, Founder, Pitch@Palace, later held a Reception for entrepreneurs and potential supporters.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, the British Nutrition Foundation, this morning visited the Royal School, Windsor Great Park, Berkshire, as part of the Healthy Eating Week for Schools.

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra this evening attended a Farewell Reception for His Excellency the Ambassador of Hungary at 35 Eaton Place, London SW1.