The Royal Record

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Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge today visited Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery), Paro, Bhutan.

Their Royal Highnesses this evening attended a Reception given by the British Honorary Consul in Bhutan (Mr. Michael Rutland) at the Taj Tashi Hotel, Thimphu.

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.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, and The Duchess of Gloucester were present at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Professor Anthony Mellows (former Lord Prior) which was held at the Temple Church, London EC4, this afternoon.

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Windsor Castle

The Service Chiefs of Staff were invited to Luncheon with The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle this afternoon.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this morning departed India for Bhutan and were received later upon arrival at Paro Airport by Princess Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck.

Their Royal Highnesses were received this afternoon by The King and Queen of Bhutan at Thimpu Dzong (Tashichho Dzong).

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, with Their Majesties, afterwards received a Blessing in the Grand Keunray Hall Temple in Thimpu Dzong.

Their Royal Highnesses later attended an archery match and traditional Bhutanese sports in Thimphu.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were entertained to Dinner this evening by The King and Queen of Bhutan at Lingkana Palace, Thimphu.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this afternoon received Mr. Riad Salame (Governor, Central Bank of Lebanon).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Bristol, Clifton and West of England Zoological Society Limited, and The Countess of Wessex, accompanied by the Lady Louise Mountbatten Windsor and Viscount Severn, this morning visited the Wild Place Project, Blackhorse Hill, Bristol, when His Royal Highness opened the Mahali Pori Exhibit and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire (Dame Janet Trotter).

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Bristol, Clifton and West of England Zoological Society Limited, and The Countess of Wessex, accompanied by the Lady Louise and Viscount Severn, this afternoon visited Bristol Zoo, Clifton, Bristol, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County and City of Bristol (Mrs. John Prior).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning attended the Lord High Admiral’s Divisions at Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Devon (Mr. David Fursdon).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon opened Seaton Jurassic Visitor Centre, the Underfleet, Seaton, Devon.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Global Heritage Fund UK, this morning attended the Clays for Culture Charity Shoot at West Wycombe Park, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire (Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, Bt.).

St. James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President-in-Chief, the British Racing Drivers’ Club, this morning received Mr. John Grant (Chairman).

His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment), today received Colonel Gary Reamey (Honorary Colonel) and Lieutenant Colonel Duane Hickson (Commanding Officer).

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Windsor Castle

The Queen held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge today carried out the following engagements in Assam, India.

Their Royal Highnesses this morning visited Kaziranga National Park.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge subsequently met park rangers working to combat rhino poaching in Kaziranga National Park.

Their Royal Highnesses later afterwards visited Pan Bari Village.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this afternoon visited the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation.

Their Royal Highnesses later launched the Elephant Parade in India at Kaziranga Discovery Park.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning opened the Hypnos Contract Beds factory in Station Road, Castle Donington, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire (Jennifer, Lady Gretton).

His Royal Highness later visited Ashridge Executive Education, Hult International Business School, Ashridge, Berkhamsted, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire (the Countess of Verulam).

Buckingham Palace

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

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Carers Trust, this morning visited Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre, 3-5 Frederick Street, Hindley, Wigan, and was received by Mrs. Edith Conn (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester).

Her Royal Highness, President, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conferences, today carried out the following engagements as part of the Commonwealth Study Conferences Leaders Conference Study Tour.

The Princess Royal this afternoon visited ANS, Synergy House, Manchester Science Park, Guildhall Close, Manchester.

Her Royal Highness later visited Connell Sixth Form College, 301 Alan Turing Way, Manchester.

The Princess Royal subsequently visited Southway Housing Trust Ageing Well Project at St. Christopher’s Church Hall, Moorgate Avenue, Old Moat, Withington, Manchester.

Her Royal Highness later visited ITV North Studios, MediaCityUK, Salford, Greater Manchester.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning opened Wat Santiwongsaram Temple, 107 Handsworth Wood Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, and was received by Mrs. Jenny Loynton (Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Soho House, Birmingham, to mark the Two Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Lunar Society and was received by Mr. David Clarke (Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands).

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon opened Birmingham Dogs Home Rehoming and Welfare Centre, Birmingham Centre, Catherine-de-Barnes Lane, Catherine-de-Barnes, Solihull, and was received by the Earl of Aylesford (Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands).

His Royal Highness, Companion, City of Coventry Freemen’s Guilds, later visited Council House, Earl Street, Coventry, to celebrate their Seventieth Anniversary and was received by Colonel George Marsh (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands).

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, this morning attended a Service of Thanksgiving in Peterborough Cathedral to mark the Fiftieth Anniversary of Shine, followed by a Reception.

St. James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, the United Grand Lodge of England, this morning received Mr. Peter Lowndes (Pro Grand Master) and Mr. Anthony Wilson (President of the Board of General Purposes).

His Royal Highness, Chancellor, this evening attended the Alf Adams Lecture at the University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey.

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra, Patron, this afternoon attended the Spring Graduation Ceremony at the House of St. Barnabas, 1 Greek Street, Soho Square, London W1.

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Windsor Castle 

The Queen held a Council at 12.40pm.

There were present: the Rt. Hon. Christopher Grayling MP (Lord President), the Rt. Hon. Michael Fallon MP (Secretary of State for Defence), the Rt. Hon. Theresa May MP (Secretary of State for the Home Department) and the Baroness Stowell of Beeston (Lord Privy Seal and Leader of the House of Lords).

Mrs. Ceri King was in attendance as Deputy Clerk of the Council.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales was represented by Lady MacGregor of MacGregor (Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dumfries) at the Service of Thanksgiving for Sir David Landale (formerly Secretary and Keeper of the Records of the Duchy of Cornwall and Extra Equerry) which was held in Crichton Church, Crichton Campus, Dumfries, this afternoon.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge today carried out the following engagements in India.

Their Royal Highnesses this morning visited Salaam Baalak Contact Centre and Salaam Baalak Children’s Home, New Delhi.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge later attended a Meeting at the British High Commission in New Delhi with non-governmental organisations working with groups supporting women.

Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon attended a Lunch at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, with the Prime Minister of India (Mr Narendra Modi).

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this evening attended a traditional Assamese Dance Performance at Diphlu River Lodge, Assam.

Prince Henry of Wales, on behalf of The Queen, today attended a Service of Solemn Commemoration in Westminster Abbey, London SW1, for the victims of the 2015 terrorist attacks in Tunisia.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel Trust, this morning received Major General J. Mason (Chairman of the Trustees) and Brigadier Alastair Bruce of Crionaich (Trustee).

His Royal Highness, Patron, International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies, this afternoon was made an Honorary Fellow of the Society of Light and Lighting.

The Duke of York later received Sir Anthony Seldon (Vice Chancellor, University of Buckinghamshire) and Mr. Guy de Beaujeu (Film Producer).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, this morning visited the Carlisle Group at Blackdyke Farm Riding and Competition Centre, Blackford, Carlisle, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria (Mrs. Claire Hensman).

Her Royal Highness, President, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conferences, today carried out the following engagements as part of the Commonwealth Study Conferences Leaders Conference Study Tour.

The Princess Royal this afternoon visited the Whisky Bond, 2 Dawson Road, Glasgow, and Pinkston Watersports, 75 North Canal Bank Street, Glasgow, as part of the Scottish Canals Regeneration Project.

Her Royal Highness later visited New Gorbals Housing Association, 187 Crown Street, Glasgow.

The Princess Royal, Patron, Tenovus Scotland, this evening attended a Dinner at the Beatson Institute for Cancer Research, Switchback Road, Bearsden, Glasgow, and was received by Mrs. Morag Hart (Deputy Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire).

St. James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning named the world’s largest aircraft, the Airlander 10, THE MARTHA GWYN, at Hybrid Air Vehicles Limited, Cardington Airfield, Shortstown, Bedford, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire (Mrs. Helen Nellis).

His Royal Highness, Visitor, this afternoon visited Cranfield University, Cranfield, and was received by Colonel Colin Mason (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire).

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra, Royal Colonel, 3rd Battalion The Rifles, this morning received Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Reeve upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Richard Smith upon assuming the appointment.

Her Royal Highness, Honorary Freewoman, the Worshipful Company of Clothworkers, this afternoon attended a Reception at Clothworkers’ Hall, Dunster Court, Mincing Lane, London EC3.

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Windsor Castle

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh gave a Dinner Party at Windsor Castle this evening at which The Duke of York and The Earl and Countess of Wessex were present.

The following were invited: His Excellency the High Commissioner for Canada (Mr Gordon Campbell), His Excellency the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany (Dr Peter Ammon) and Mrs Marliese Heimann-Ammon, Sir Roger and Lady Carr, Mr Mark Getty and Ms Caterina Nahberg, Colonel and Mrs. Christopher Hadfield, Sir Jonathan and Lady Ive, Chief Rabbi and Mrs Ephraim Mirvis, Dr and Mrs Simon Sebag-Montefiore, the Reverend Nadim Nassar, and Sir Nicholas and Lady Serota.

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning unveiled an Airfields of Britain Conservation Trust airfield memorial marker at Smith’s Lawn, Windsor Great Park.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge today carried out the following engagements in India.

His Royal Highness, accompanied by Her Royal Highness, this morning held an Investiture at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai.

The Duke of Cambridge, accompanied by The Duchess of Cambridge, later launched the 2016-17 Technology Rocketships Awards at the Social, Mumbai.

Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon laid a wreath at India Gate, New Delhi.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge afterwards visited Gandhi Smriti, New Delhi.

Their Royal Highnesses this evening attended The Queen’s Birthday Party given by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of India (His Excellency Sir Dominic Asquith) at the Residence in New Delhi.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conferences, this afternoon held the Commonwealth Study Conference Leaders Conference Opening Reception at St James’s Palace.

Her Royal Highness, President, Carers Trust, this evening attended a Reception at the House of Commons, London SW1.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, President, this evening presented the British Expertise International Awards at the Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington High Street, London W8.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this afternoon attended the Opening Reception of the Commonwealth Study Conference Leaders Programme at St James’s Palace.

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Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this morning arrived at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai, and were received by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of India (His Excellency Sir Dominic Asquith) and the Indian High Commissioner to London (Mr Navtej Sarna).

Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon laid a wreath at the Memorial to victims of the 26/11 terrorist attacks at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumbai.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge later attended a cricket event with children from local Non-Governmental Organisations at the Oval Maidan, Mumbai.

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards visited the Banganga Community, Mumbai, to learn about the work of a Non-Governmental Organisation, Society Moved to Instil Love with Empathy.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this evening attended a Charity Dinner given by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of India at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.

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Windsor Castle

The Duke of Edinburgh, Captain General, Royal Marines, this evening attended the Mountbatten Festival of Music at the Royal Albert Hall, London SW7.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this evening departed Heathrow Airport, London, for India and Bhutan.

Sir David Manning, Mr Miguel Head, Miss Rebecca Deacon and Mr Jason Knauf are in attendance.

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Battle of Britain Fighter Association, and The Duchess of Cornwall were represented by Air Chief Marshal Sir Michael Graydon (President, the Battle of Britain Memorial Fund and formerly Chief of the Air Staff) at the Funeral of Squadron Leader Tony Pickering (Battle of Britain veteran) which was held at St. John the Baptist Church, Hillmorton, Rugby, Warwickshire, this afternoon.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this afternoon received Mr F Mars (President, Symbioscience, Mars Incorporated).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Royal Yachting Association, this morning attended the Youth National Sailing Championships at Plas Heli Cyf, Yr Hafan, Pwllheli, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gwynedd (Mr Edmund Bailey).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Honorary Air Commodore, No 501 (County of Gloucester) Logistics Support Squadron, was represented by Squadron Leader Andrew Marshall (Officer Commanding) at the Funeral of Squadron Leader Tony Pickering (Battle of Britain veteran) which was held at St. John the Baptist Church, Hillmorton, Rugby, Warwickshire, this afternoon.

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Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, Patron, National Trust for Scotland, today received Sir Moir Lockhead (Chairman) and Mr Simon Skinner (Chief Executive).

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales this morning attended the Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch Reception at Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux, this morning opened the North East Lincolnshire Citizens Advice Bureau, Melbourne House, 16 Town Hall, Grimsby, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire (Mr Toby Dennis).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre, 1 Scarborough Avenue, Skegness, Lincolnshire.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning opened the Garden of Remembrance at the Staffordshire Regiment Museum, DMS Whittington, Lichfield, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire (Mr Ian Dudson).

His Royal Highness afterwards unveiled the Donor Family Network’s Memorial at the National Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire.

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon visited Claymills Victorian Pumping Station, Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Chancellor, University of Surrey, this morning presented Higher Degrees at Guildford Cathedral, Surrey.

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra, Royal Patron, this afternoon presented the Alzheimer’s Society People Awards at St James’s Palace.

Appendix to Court Circular

Notice is hereby given that in 2017 the date for observance of The Queen’s Birthday at home and abroad will be Saturday, 17th June.

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Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Dragoon Guards, this afternoon received Lieutenant Colonel James Lane upon assuming the appointment as Commanding Officer.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge, President, the Football Association, this afternoon attended a Lunch to mark the Tenth Anniversary of His Royal Highness’s patronage, Wembley Stadium, Middlesex.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge later received the Indian High Commissioner (His Excellency Mr Navtej Sarna).

Their Royal Highnesses subsequently attended a Reception at Kensington Palace for young Indians and Bhutanese living in the United Kingdom.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Henry of Wales, Joint Patrons, later received the Lord Janvrin upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman of the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry.

Prince Henry of Wales, Patron, Invictus Games Foundation, this morning attended the unveiling of the UK Team for the Invictus Games at Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this afternoon arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from China.

Mrs Amanda Thirsk was in attendance

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Colonel- in-Chief, Royal Corps of Signals, this morning visited 10th Signal Regiment, Bicester Garrison, Bicester, Oxfordshire.

Her Royal Highness, President, Save the Children UK, this afternoon visited a Save the Children Bookshop, 30b High Street, Woodstock, and was received by Mr John Harwood (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire).

The Princess Royal, Commandant-in-Chief, First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal’s Volunteer Corps), this evening attended a Reception at Clothworkers’ Hall, Dunster Court, Mincing Lane, London EC3.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, the Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers, this morning received Mr Nicholas Andrews upon relinquishing his appointment as Master and Mr Michael Kemsley upon assuming the appointment.

Mr. Robert Murfin (Clerk) was present.

The Duchess of Gloucester, President, Royal School of Needlework, this afternoon received Mr Nicholas Rochez (Chairman of the Board of Trustees) and Dr Susan Kay-Williams (Chief Executive).