The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace

His Excellency Mr. Borislav Banovic 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 Montenegro to the Court of St. James’s.

Mrs. Banovic was also received by Her Majesty.

His Excellency Dr. Rizal Sukma 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 Indonesia to the Court of St. James’s.

Mrs. Hana Afija Satrijo was also received by Her Majesty.

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

The Governor-General of New Zealand and Lady Mateparae were invited to Luncheon with The Queen.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel-in-Chief, Intelligence Corps, this morning visited the Joint Forces Intelligence Group at Royal Air Force Wyton, Huntington, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire (Sir Hugh Duberly).

His Royal Highness later opened Diddington Reservoir Resilience Scheme and launched Grafham Water’s Fiftieth Anniversary Celebrations at Grafham Water, Huntingdon.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, College of Teachers, later attended an awards ceremony and presented a Royal Charter to mark the College’s transition to the College of Teaching, Middlesex University’s Hendon Campus, the Burroughs, London, NW4.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall today visited County Donegal and were received by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Ireland (His Excellency Mr. Dominick Chilcott) and Mr. Gerald Angley (Director of British-Irish Relations, Department of Foreign Affairs, Government of Ireland).

Their Royal Highnesses first visited Donegal Castle.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall afterwards walked through Donegal town before visiting Michael McGettigan and Sons, Craft Butchers in Main Street.

Their Royal Highnesses subsequently visited Magee Tweed Factory in Donegal town.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon attended a Civic Reception at Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Port Road, Letterkenny, and were received by Mr. Charles Flanagan (Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade).

His Royal Highness afterwards rededicated the Derek Hill Building and viewed exhibitions from the CoLab Incubation Centre at Letterkenny Institute of Technology.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall later visited Glebe House and Gallery, Tully More, Churchill.

Their Royal Highnesses subsequently visited Glenveagh National Park, Churchill.

The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon visited Ballyraine National School, Ballyraine Road, Letterkenny, and met those involved in the School’s Pushkin Trust activities.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this evening arrived at Royal Air Force Brize Norton.

Mr. James Bowden and Mrs. Sophie Densham were in attendance.

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales, Patron, Sentebale, this morning participated in the Oil Aid Football Tournament at Chelsea Football Club, Stamford Bridge, London SW6.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, this morning visited Royal Ascot Golf Club and was received by Mr. James Puxley (Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant for the Royal County of Berkshire).

His Royal Highness this afternoon received Professor Sir David Greenaway (Vice Chancellor, the University of Nottingham) at Buckingham Palace.

The Duke of York, Patron, Jubilee Sailing Trust, later attended a Reception at HMS PRESIDENT, 72 St Katharine’s Way, London E1, to mark the Thirtieth Anniversary of the tall ship Lord Nelson.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, and Patron, Royal Free Charity, this evening held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex today undertook engagements in Ghana.

His Royal Highness this morning attended a Round Table Discussion at State House, Accra, and was received by Her Majesty’s British High Commissioner to the Republic of Ghana (Mr. Jonathan Benjamin).

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman, the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, later attended a mini Durbar at Manhyia Palace, Kumasi.

His Royal Highness, Chairman, the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this afternoon called upon Otumfuor Osei Tutu II the King Ashanti at Manhyia Palace.

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman, The Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, afterwards visited Rattray Park, Kumasi.

His Royal Highness, Chairman, the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this evening attended an Akwaaba Gala Reception at Labadi Beach Hotel, Kpeshie, Accra.

The Countess of Wessex this afternoon visited the Headquarters of St. John and Red Cross Defence Medical Welfare Service, the Old Stables, Redenham Park, Andover, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Mr. Nigel Atkinson).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Chancellor, University of London, this afternoon opened the National Amyloidosis Centre Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging Unit at University College London Division of Medicine, Royal Free Campus, Rowland Hill Street, London NW3.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Voluntary Service Overseas, later attended a Shakespeare Lives Reception at Lancaster House, London SW1.

The Princess Royal, Grand Master, the Royal Victorian Order, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended Evensong in The Queen’s Chapel of the Savoy, Savoy Hill, London WC2, followed by a Reception.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this evening departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China.

Lieutenant Colonel Alastair Todd is in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra, President, Royal Humane Society, today attended the Annual General Court at Haberdashers’ Hall, 18 West Smithfield, London EC1.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon attended a Reception at St. James’s Palace for the Association of Lord-Lieutenants and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire and the Chairman of the Association (the Lord Shuttleworth).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh gave an Afternoon Party in the garden of Buckingham Palace.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Beatrice of York, Princess Eugenie of York, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and The Duke of Kent were present.

Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms and The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard were on duty.

The Bands of the Irish Guards and The King’s Division played selections of music during the afternoon.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning received the First Minister of Northern Ireland (Mrs. Arlene Foster MLA).

His Royal Highness received Mr. Martin McGuinness MLA (Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland).

The Prince of Wales afterwards visited Portico Arts and Heritage Centre, Meeting House Street, Portaferry, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Down (Mr. David Lindsay).

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon visited the Yellow Door Delicatessen, Woodhouse Street, Portadown, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Armagh (the Earl of Caledon).

Their Royal Highnesses later visited Ulster Carpets, Castleisland Factory, Garvaghy Road, Craigavon, County Armagh.

The Prince of Wales afterwards visited the Museum of Orange Heritage, Main Street, Loughgall, Belfast.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this evening attended a Concert and Reception at Hillsborough Castle.

The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon visited Armagh Cider Company, Drumnasoo Road, Portadown, and was received by Mr. Richard Hamilton-Stubber (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of County Armagh).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning visited Plumen, 60-62 Commercial Street, London E1.

His Royal Highness, Patron, later visited the Trampery, 239 Old Street, London EC1.

The Duke of York, Chairman, Quad Centenary Council, and Patron, Royal Blackheath Golf Club, this evening attended a Dinner at HM Tower of London for the Quad Centenary Club.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman, the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, today undertook engagements in Accra and was received at Flagstaff House by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Ghana (His Excellency Mr. Jonathan Benjamin).

His Royal Highness was this morning received by The President of the Republic of Ghana at Flagstaff House.

The Earl of Wessex afterwards attended a Reception for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award and the launch of the Online Record Book for Ghana at Flagstaff House.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Lunch at Kempinski Hotel, Gamel Abdul Nasser Avenue.

The Earl of Wessex afterwards opened the new reception area at the British Council, 11 Liberia Road.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a World Fellows Dinner at the Residence.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, sports coach United Kingdom, this morning received Mrs. Gillian Wilmot upon assuming the appointment of Chairman.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, National Museum of the Royal Navy, later unveiled HMS HOOD’s Bell during a Drumhead Service on HMS VICTORY Parade Square, before opening the temporary exhibition “36 Hours: Jutland 1916, the Battle that Won the War” at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, and was received by Rear Admiral Ian Henderson, Royal Navy (Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire).

The Princess Royal, Patron, Women’s Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust, this afternoon attended the Annual General Meeting and Reception at the National Museum of the Royal Navy.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, First World War Centenary Woods Project, this evening attended a Reception at the Naval Club, 38 Hill Street, London W1, and was received by Dr. Paul Knapman (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen, Patron, Royal Horticultural Society, and The Duke of Edinburgh this evening visited the Chelsea Flower Show in the Gardens of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea.

By command of The Queen, Mr. Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr. Keiichi Hayashi at 101-104 Piccadilly, London W1, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from Japan to the Court of St. James’s.

By command of Her Majesty, the Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps later called upon Her Excellency Princess Lalla Joumala Alaoui at 49 Cadogan Square, London SW1, in order to bid farewell to Her Excellency upon relinquishing her appointment as Ambassador from the Kingdom of Morocco to the Court of St. James’s.

The Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen (Baroness-in-Waiting) was present at Heathrow Airport, London, this afternoon upon the Arrival of the Governor-General of New Zealand and Lady Mateparae and welcomed Their Excellencies on behalf of The Queen.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning visited the Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology at Queen’s University, Northern Ireland Science Park, Belfast, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Belfast (Mrs. Fionnuala Jay-O’Boyle).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Hillsborough Castle, County Down.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Henry of Wales this evening visited the Chelsea Flower Show in the Gardens of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3.

The Duchess of Cambridge this afternoon held a Meeting with representatives working in support of services for women in prisons.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, British Exploring Society, this afternoon held a Roundtable Discussion.

The Duke of York, accompanied by Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York, this evening visited the Chelsea Flower Show of the Royal Horticultural Society in the Gardens of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman, the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this morning visited Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria, 26 Melville Road, Johannesburg, and was received by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa (Her Excellency Mrs. Judith Macgregor).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited the University of Johannesburg Science Centre, Ellen Khuzwayo Building, Chris Hanie Avenue, Soweto.

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon attended a Lunch for the British University Fellowship Scheme graduates at the Trade Commissioner’s Residence.

His Royal Highness, Chairman, the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, later visited Tswelopele Secondary School, Algeria Road, Tswelopele, Johannesberg.

The Earl of Wessex this evening arrived at Kotoka International Airport, Accra, from South Africa and was received by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Ghana (His Excellency Mr. Jonathan Benjamin).

The Countess of Wessex this morning attended the Mentoring Foundation Colloquium “Mentoring in Action: Developing and Sustaining the Pipeline of Talented Women in the United Kingdom” at the Inner Temple, Crown Office Row, London EC4.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, College of Occupational Therapists, this morning attended an Occupational Therapy Research Awareness Day at Haywood Hospital, High Lane, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire (Mr. Ian Dudson).

Her Royal Highness, President, Save the Children United Kingdom, this afternoon attended a Reception to mark the Thirtieth Anniversary of the Penkridge Volunteer Branch at Sandon Hall, Sandon, Staffordshire.

The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening visited the Chelsea Flower Show of the Royal Horticultural Society in the Gardens of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester this evening visited the Chelsea Flower Show of the Royal Horticultural Society in the Gardens of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3.

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra this evening visited the Chelsea Flower Show of the Royal Horticultural Society in the Gardens of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3.

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The Earl of Wessex this morning arrived at O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa.

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, later attended a Reception for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award and celebrations to mark the Sixtieth Anniversary, at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, 534 Wargrave Road, Meyerton, and was received by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa (Her Excellency Mrs. Judith Macgregor).

The Earl of Wessex this evening attended a Youth Empowerment Dinner at the Trade Commissioner’s Residence.

St. James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this afternoon attended a Service at the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Bull Ring, Edgbaston Street, Birmingham, for the unveiling of a window in the Prayer Chapel and was received by Mr. Simon Topman (Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands).

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Buckingham Palace

The Lord St. John of Bletso (Lord-in-Waiting) was present at Heathrow Airport, London, this morning upon the Arrival of The President of the Republic of Hungary and welcomed His Excellency on behalf of The Queen.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, Music in Country Churches, this evening attended a Concert in Malmesbury Abbey and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mrs. Peter Troughton).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge, President, the Football Association, this afternoon attended the Cup Final between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium, Middlesex.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon departed Heathrow Airport, London, for South Africa.

Mr. Timothy Roberts is in attendance.

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Buckingham Palace

Sir Peter Westmacott was received by The Queen today upon his retirement from Her Majesty’s Diplomatic Service.

Lady Westmacott was also received by The Queen.

Mr. Oliver Knussen was received by The Queen when Her Majesty presented him with The Queen’s Medal for Music.

Ms. Judith Weir (Master of The Queen’s Music) was present.

Air Chief Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford was received by Her Majesty upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief of the Air Staff.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, today attended Receptions at Hillsborough Castle, County Down, for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award.

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

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron, this morning opened the 1851 Trust Visitor Centre at Ben Ainslie Racing Headquarters, the Camber, Portsmouth, and was received by Mrs. Lindsay Fox (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon participated in a sail training session with the Ben Ainslie Racing team off Portsmouth.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York today visited Horris Hill School, Newtown, Newbury, and was received by Mrs. Joan Ferrer (Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire).

Buckingham Palace

The Countess of Wessex this morning visited New College Worcester, Whittington Road, Worcester, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire (Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Holcroft).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Garden Party at Hagley Hall, Worcestershire, to celebrate the Twenty Fifth Anniversary of the Midlands Air Ambulance Service.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning opened the new Kennel Club Headquarters, 1-5 Clarges Street, London W1.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, later attended a Service of Thanksgiving in Westminster Abbey followed by a Reception at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, 1 Birdcage Walk, London SW1.

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra, Patron, this afternoon attended a Reception at the Clink Restaurant, HM Prison Brixton, Jebb Avenue, London SW2, to celebrate the Sixtieth Anniversary of the New Bridge Foundation.

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Mr. Kristan Hopkins MP (Vice-Chamberlain of the Household) was received in audience by The Queen today and presented an Address from the House of Commons to which Her Majesty was graciously pleased to make reply.

The following members of Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms were received by The Queen:

Colonel Robin Broke who delivered up his Stick of Office upon his retirement as Lieutenant, Colonel Timothy Purdon who delivered up his Stick of Office upon relinquishing his appointment as Clerk of the Cheque and Adjutant and received his Stick of Office upon his appointment as Lieutenant, Colonel Christopher MacKenzie-Beevor who received his Stick of Office upon his appointment as Clerk of the Cheque and Adjutant, Brigadier Roger Dillon who delivered up his Stick of Office as Harbinger, and Colonel the Reverend Richard Whittington who received his Stick of Office upon his appointment as Harbinger of Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms.

The following were received in audience by The Queen and kissed hands upon their appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassadors:

Mr. David Belgrove (the Republic of Liberia), Mr. Duncan Taylor (the United Mexican States) and Mr. Hugh Philpott (the Republic of Tajikistan).

Ms. Mette Ofstad, Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Philpott were also received by Her Majesty.

Mr. James Dauris was received in audience by The Queen upon his appointment as British High Commissioner to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Republic of Maldives.

Mrs. Dauris was also received by Her Majesty.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh gave an Afternoon Party in the garden of Buckingham Palace.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, The Princess Royal, The Duke of Kent, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy were present.

Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms and The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard were on duty.

The Bands of the Grenadier Guards and The Rifles played selections of music during the afternoon.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, Gallipoli Association, this morning received Captain Christopher Fagan upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Brigadier James Stopford upon assuming the appointment.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning received Lieutenant General Thomas Beckett (Defence Senior Adviser to the Middle East).

His Royal Highness this afternoon received the Canadian High Commissioner (His Excellency Mr. Gordon Campbell).

The Prince of Wales, President, the Mary Rose Trust, held a Meeting at Clarence House.

Buckingham Palace

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, the National Autistic Society, on behalf of The Queen, this morning opened the Licensed Victuallers School Oxford, Spring Hill Road, Begbroke, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire (Mr. Timothy Stevenson).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Cogges Manor Farm, Church Lane, Witney, and was received by Mr. John Harwood (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Royal Patron, Hft, this morning received the Baroness Jolly, upon assuming her appointment as Chairman. Mr. Robert Longley-Cook (Chief Executive) was present.

Her Royal Highness later laid a wreath at the Annual Chilean Navy Day Service in Westminster Abbey and subsequently attended a Reception at Church House Conference Centre, Dean’s Yard, London SW1.

The Princess Royal, President, Racing Welfare, this evening attended the Walking the Courses Gala Dinner at the Hurlingham Club, Ranelagh Gardens, London SW6.

St. James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Chairman, Committee of Patrons, European Union Baroque Orchestra, this evening attended their Concert at St. John’s Smith Square, London SW1.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, travelled in State to the Palace of Westminster today to open the Session of Parliament.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Sovereign’s Escort of The Household Cavalry, under the command of Major Alexander Owen, The Blues and Royals, and were received at the Sovereign’s Entrance by the Earl Marshal and the Lord Great Chamberlain.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall drove in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Travelling Escort of the Household Cavalry, under the command of Major Benjamin Woolf, The Life Guards.

Guards of Honour were mounted at Buckingham Palace by 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards with a State Colour, under the command of Major Charles Foinette and at the Palace of Westminster by 1st Battalion Irish Guards with The Queen’s Colour, under the command of Major Charles Mulira.

A staircase party of The Household Cavalry was on duty at Victoria Tower, House of Lords, under the command of Captain Dean Owens.

Royal Salutes were fired in Green Park by The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major Robert Skeggs, and from the Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Major Ian Constantine.

The Imperial State Crown, the Cap of Maintenance and the Sword of State were conveyed previously to the House of Lords in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Regalia Escort of the Household Cavalry.

Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms was on duty in the Prince’s Chamber and the Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard.

The Queen’s Bargemaster and Watermen were on duty.

The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Household and the Pages of Honour to The Queen (Lachlan Legge-Bourke, Marquess of Lorne, the Hon. Augustus Stanhope and Thomas Hallé) were in attendance at the Palace of Westminster.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness returned to Buckingham Palace and were received by the Lord Chamberlain and the Vice-Chamberlain of the Household.

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

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, and Life Member, Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust, this evening held a Reception at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, The Prince’s Trust International, this afternoon held a Reception at Clarence House.

His Royal Highness, President, The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community, later held a Meeting.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this evening received Princess Lalla Joumala Alaoui (Ambassador from the Kingdom of Morocco) and Mr. Reza Esfandiari.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, Studio Schools Trust, this afternoon held a Reception at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, The Yorkshire Regiment (14th/15th, 19th and 33rd/76th Foot), later received Major General Graham Binns upon relinquishing his appointment as Colonel and Brigadier Andrew Jackson upon assuming the appointment.

The Duke of York, Patron, this evening presented the Royal Aero Club Trust Awards at the Royal Air Force Club, 128 Piccadilly, London W1.

His Royal Highness afterwards held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace for Children in Crisis.

Buckingham Palace

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

His Royal Highness, Royal Honorary Colonel, The London Regiment, this afternoon held a Meeting.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Transaid, this morning attended the Mircrolise Transport Conference at Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way, Coventry, and was received by Colonel George Marsh (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux, this afternoon visited Solihull Citizens Advice Centre at the Central Library, Homer Road, Solihull, and was received by Mr. Alexander Patrick (Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands).

The Princess Royal later opened the Chris Bryant Centre at YMCA Birmingham, the Orchard, 301 Reservoir Road, Erdington, Birmingham, and was received by the Right Reverend Derek Webley (Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands).

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen, Duke of Lancaster, Colonel-in-Chief, The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, today unveiled a Memorial to the fallen at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire (Mr. Ian Dudson), the National President of the Royal British Legion (Vice Admiral Peter Wilkinson) and the Colonel of the Regiment (Brigadier Peter Rafferty).

The Queen was received with a Royal Salute.

Her Majesty, escorted by the Colonel of the Regiment, attended a Dedication Service and laid a wreath.

Afterwards, The Queen met the Memorial’s stonemason and sculptor and Regimental Officers.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel, Grenadier Guards, this morning chaired a Regimental Council Meeting.

His Royal Highness, Founder and Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Association, this afternoon held a World Fellowship Luncheon at St. James’s Palace.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, this afternoon attended a Meeting of the Investment Leaders Group at the Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1.

His Royal Highness, President, later gave an Afternoon Party in the garden of Buckingham Palace to mark the Fortieth Anniversary of The Prince’s Trust.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, Emmaus UK, this evening attended a Reception at the Residence of the French Ambassador in London.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge, President, the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, this morning opened the Ralph Lauren Centre for Breast Cancer Research at the Royal Marsden Hospital, Fulham Road, London SW3, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Mr. Kenneth Olisa).

His Royal Highness, Joint Patron, afterwards attended the Inaugural Meeting of The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry Taskforce on the Prevention of Cyberbullying.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman, the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this morning held a Development Group Meeting.

His Royal Highness, Past Master, the Worshipful Company of Gardeners, this afternoon held a Meeting.

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, and The Countess of Wessex this evening held a Dinner to mark the Sixtieth Anniversary of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Victim Support, this morning received Mr. Mark Castle (Chief Executive).

Her Royal Highness, Master, the Corporation of Trinity House, later chaired the Quarterly Court Meeting and attended a Luncheon, Trinity House, Tower Hill, London EC3.

St. James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, this evening attended the Anglo-Jordanian Society’s Biennial Dinner at Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2.

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Buckingham Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this afternoon held a Reception at Buckingham Palace for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award to mark the Diamond Anniversary.

His Royal Highness, Colonel, Grenadier Guards, this evening attended the First Guards Club Dinner at the Cavalry and Guards Club, 127 Piccadilly, London W1.

The Queen was represented by The Duke of Kent at the Memorial Service for the Earl of Erne (formerly Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Fermanagh) which was held in St. Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen, this afternoon.

The Duke of Edinburgh was represented by the Duchess of Abercorn.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall were represented by the Earl of Caledon.

The Duke of York was represented by the Viscount Brookeborough.

The Princess Royal was represented by Leonora, Countess of Lichfield.

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were represented by Mr. William Montgomery.

The Duchess of Kent was also represented by The Duke of Kent.

Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy was represented by the Lady Moyra Campbell.

Kensington Palace

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 morning launched the Heads Together Campaign at The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this afternoon attended a World Fellowship Reception at the Carlton Club, 69 St. James’s Street, London SW1.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and The Countess of Wessex afterwards attended a Reception at Buckingham Palace for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award to mark the Diamond Anniversary.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, this afternoon laid the foundation stone for the Welcome Centre at the Grange, Wycombe Road, Saunderton, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire (Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, Bt.).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, First World War Centenary Woods Project, this evening attended a Dinner at the Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, London SE1, and was received by Mr. Simon Duckworth (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).