The Royal Record

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San Anton Palace, Malta

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning drove to the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, and were received by The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, the Hon Dr Joseph Muscat (Prime Minister of the Republic of Malta) and His Excellency Mr Kamalesh Sharma (Commonwealth Secretary-General), before being joined by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.

Her Majesty, accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses, opened the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

The Queen, accompanied by The Prince of Wales, afterwards attended a Reception at San Anton Palace for new Commonwealth Heads of Government.

Mr Ban Ki-moon (Secretary-General of the United Nations) was received by The Queen.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this evening gave a Dinner for Commonwealth Heads of Government at the Corinthia Palace Hotel, Valletta, at which The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall were present.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron and First Friend, Friends of St Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Valletta, this morning attended a Service of Thanksgiving in the Cathedral followed by a Reception for the Friends of the Cathedral and the Royal Naval Officers’ Association.

His Royal Highness, Founder and Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Association, with The President of the Republic of Malta (Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Malta) this afternoon attended a Luncheon held by the Friends of the Award (Malta) at Casino Maltese, Republic Street, Valletta.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Captain General, Royal Marines, was represented by Lieutenant General Sir James Dutton at the Memorial Service for Major General John Chester which was held at the Church of St Lawrence Jewry-next-Guildhall, London EC2, this afternoon.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this afternoon visited the Out of the Blue, Prince of Wales Commonwealth Environmental Photography Awards exhibition at the Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa, Malta.

His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Meeting at the Maritime Museum with representatives of the Commonwealth Secretariat Youth Directorate. The Prince of Wales later attended the Special Executive Session on Climate Action at the Malta Golden Sands Hotel, Mellieha.

His Royal Highness today received the Prime Ministers of Canada, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of Cyprus.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, Booktrust, this morning visited the Agra Mieghi (Read With Me) literacy project and attended a school fair at St Thomas More College Primary School, Zejtun.

Her Royal Highness afterwards attended a Reception for veterans, sea scouts and Armed Forces personnel, given by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Malta (Mr Robert Luke) at the Residence in Valletta.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this afternoon visited Hunstanton Primary School, Collingwood Road, Hunstanton, and were received by the Countess of Romney (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Royal Patron, London Scottish Football Club, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this afternoon attended a St Andrew’s Day Luncheon at the Savoy Hotel, Strand, London WC2.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited HeartSine Technologies, 203 Airport Road, West Belfast, and was received by Sir Nigel Hamilton (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of the County Borough of Belfast).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited the Green Flag Eco-Schools of Northern Ireland at Forge Integrated Primary School, 20 Carolan Road, Belfast, and was received by Dr Nigel Carr (Deputy Lieutenant of the County Borough of Belfast).

The Duke of Gloucester today visited Ulster University Belfast School of Architecture, 25-51 York Street, Belfast, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County Borough of Belfast (Mrs Fionnuala Jay-O’Boyle).

The Duchess of Gloucester this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Belgium and was received this afternoon upon arrival at Brussels Airport by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium (Her Excellency Miss Alison Rose).

Her Royal Highness, Honorary President, the Lawn Tennis Association, later attended the Davis Cup Final between Belgium and Great Britain at Flanders Expo, Maaltekouter 1, Ghent.

Mrs Michael Wigley is in attendance.

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San Anton Palace, Malta

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh left Stansted Airport this morning to visit Malta.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were received at the airport by the Earl Peel (Lord Chamberlain), Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Essex (the Lord Petre) and Mr Mario Buttigieg (Deputy High Commissioner of the Republic of Malta).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon arrived at Malta International Airport and were received by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Malta (His Excellency Mr Robert Luke), Mr Norman Hamilton (High Commissioner of the Republic of Malta in London), the Hon Dr Joseph Muscat (Prime Minister of the Republic of Malta) and Mr Olaph Terribile (Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were received by The President of the Republic of Malta and Mr Preca and, accompanied by The President and Mr Preca, drove to San Anton Palace, Valletta, where The Queen inspected a Guard of Honour.

The President of the Republic of Malta was afterwards received by Her Majesty.

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Malta was subsequently received in audience by The Queen.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, with The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, this evening attended a Reception at San Anton Palace given by The President of the Republic of Malta and Mr Preca.

The following are in attendance: the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP (Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs), the Lady Elton, the Rt Hon Sir Christopher Geidt, Vice Admiral Tony Johnstone-Burt, Mrs Samantha Cohen, Ms Sally Osman, Surgeon Captain David Hett RN, Commander Patrick Lacey RN, Mr Michael Jephson, Wing Commander Samuel Fletcher RAF and Brigadier Archie Miller-Bakewell.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this morning departed Royal Air Force Brize Norton for Malta.

Their Royal Highnesses were received upon arrival at Malta International Airport this afternoon by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Malta (His Excellency Mr Robert Luke and the Hon Dr Joseph Muscat (Prime Minister of the Republic of Malta).

The Prince of Wales later attended a Meeting with representatives from the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, Maltese Ministers of State and The Prince of Wales’s International Sustainability Unit, at the Hilton Malta Hotel, Portomaso, St Julians.

His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Reception for Commonwealth Heads of Government and business leaders at the Hilton Malta Hotel.

The Prince of Wales, President, The Prince’s Trust, with The President of the Republic of Malta, this evening attended a Reception at the Palace of the Grandmaster, Valletta, to mark the launch of The Prince’s Trust International.

The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon visited Mdina Glass, Crafts Village, Ta’ Qali.

Mr Clive Alderton, Mr James Bowden, the Earl of Rosslyn, Miss Melissa Haydon-Clarke, Miss Kristina Kyriacou, Miss Eva Omaghomi, Major Harry Pilcher and Mrs Sophie Densham are in attendance.

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales this morning arrived in Lesotho and was received by Ms Alice Jacobs (Deputy British High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Lesotho).

His Royal Highness was received afterwards by The King of Lesotho at the Royal Palace, Maseru.

Prince Henry of Wales subsequently called upon Dr Pakalitha Bethuel Mosisili (Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho) at the Prime Minister’s Office, Government Office Complex, Maseru.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Sentebale, this afternoon opened Mamohato Children’s Centre, Thaba Bosiu.

Prince Henry of Wales, Patron, Sentebale, this evening attended a Dinner at Mamohato Children’s Centre.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning held a Meeting.

His Royal Highness, Honorary Liveryman, the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, this afternoon visited Aske’s Hatcham College, 135 Pepys Road, London SE14, and was received by Colonel Jane Davis (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Earl of Wessex, Honorary Chairman, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Young Canadians Challenge Charter for Business, this evening held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

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

Her Royal Highness, Global Ambassador, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, afterwards attended the official signing for Qatar Creating Vision at the Embassy of the State of Qatar, 1 South Audley Street, London W1, and was received by the Ambassador of the State of Qatar (His Excellency the Hon Yousef Ali Al-Khater).

The Countess of Wessex, Global Ambassador, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, later held a Reception at Buckingham Palace for Qatar Creating Vision.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Tomorrow’s People, this evening attended the Annual Awards for Achievement Ceremony and Dinner at the Grange City Hotel, 8-14 Cooper’s Row, London EC3.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, the British School of Osteopathy, this afternoon presented Graduation Certificates at Central Hall Westminster, Storey’s Gate, London SW1, and was received by Dr Paul Knapman (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness this evening attended the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary Dinner of the Engineer and Logistic Staff Corps of the Royal Engineers (Volunteers) at 1 Great George Street, London SW1.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust, this morning attended the Annual Conference at Europa Hotel, Great Victoria Street, Belfast, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County Borough of Belfast (Mrs Fionnuala Jay-O’Boyle).

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra, President, Alexandra Rose Charities, this evening attended a Reception at the Royal Thames Yacht Club, 60 Knightsbridge, London SW1.

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Buckingham Palace

The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau MP (Prime Minister of Canada) was received in audience by The Queen today.

Madame Trudeau was also received by Her Majesty.

The Princess Royal, on behalf of The Queen held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales this evening departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for South Africa.

Mr. Edward Lane Fox and Mr. Jason Knauf are in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Countess of Wessex, Colonel-in-Chief, Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps, this morning held a Meeting.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this afternoon visited Capel Manor College and opened the London Management Centre, Bulssmoor Lane, Enfield, Middlesex, and was received by Mrs. Ann Cable (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

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

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, President, this morning chaired the panel of judges for the British Expertise International Awards at 10 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1.

His Royal Highness, President, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, this evening attended the official launch of Circulate, the Hospital’s Charity Heart Health Network, at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, West Smithfield, London EC1.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Chief Patron, Hope for Youth Northern Ireland, this evening attended the Charity Swim between the House of Lords and the House of Commons followed by a Dinner at Porchester Hall, Queensway, London W2.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were present at a Service in Westminster Abbey this morning on the occasion of the Inauguration of the Tenth General Synod of the Church of England.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were received by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster Abbey and by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York.

At the conclusion of the Service, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh proceeded to Church House for the Inauguration Ceremony of the Tenth General Synod of the Church of England.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were welcomed by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

The Queen read the formal Declaration of Inauguration and was graciously pleased to address the Synod.

The Archbishop of York replied.

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.

By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr. Lim Sungnam at 60 Buckingham Gate, London SW1, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Republic of Korea to the Court of St James’s.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning held a Meeting for Duchy Originals’ Waitrose.

His Royal Highness, Patron, this afternoon attended a Celebration to mark the Second Anniversary of Step Up To Serve at Wayra UK, Shropshire House, 2-10 Capper Street, London WC1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Mr Kenneth Olisa).

The Prince of Wales later received Father Raniero Cantalamessa (the Preacher to the Papal Household).

His Royal Highness, President, the Three Choirs Festival Association, this evening attended a Tercentenary Celebration Concert at Buckingham Palace.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge, Patron, Tusk Trust, this afternoon received the nominees of the Tusk Conservation Awards.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Tusk Trust, this evening attended the inaugural Tusk Conservation Awards at Claridge’s, 49 Brook Street, London W1.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman, International Special Projects, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, and The Countess of Wessex this evening held a Dinner.

The Countess of Wessex this morning visited the School of Jewellery, Birmingham City University, Vittoria Street, Birmingham, to mark their One Hundred and Twenty Fifth Anniversary and was received by Colonel George Marsh (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon opened Phase One of the new University College Birmingham, Holland Street, Birmingham.

The Countess of Wessex later presented The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services to Happy Hours, the Elton Centre, St John’s Road, Stourbridge, and was received by Major Sylvia Parkin (Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, this morning opened the Youth Employment Convention at the Mermaid Centre, Puddle Dock, Blackfriars, London EC4.

Her Royal Highness, President, Racing Welfare, this afternoon attended a Reception at Buckingham Palace.

The Princess Royal, President, the English-Speaking Union of the Commonwealth, later attended a Public Speaking Event to celebrate the UK-China Year of Cultural Exchange, Dartmouth House, 37 Charles Street, London W1.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, First World War Centenary Woods Project, this evening held a Dinner at Windsor Castle.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, President, Ambition, this morning visited Youth Moves, the Park Centre, Daventry Road, Knowle, Bristol, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County and City of Bristol (Mrs John Prior).

His Royal Highness this afternoon presented The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service to Friends of Arnos Vale Cemetery, West Lodge, Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bath Road, Bristol.

The Duke of Gloucester afterwards visited Hotwells Primary School, Hope Chapel Hill, Hotwells, Bristol, to commemorate the Tenth Anniversary of their Garden for Life.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies, today received Mr Michael Clarke upon relinquishing his appointment as Director-General.

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall this morning visited Dorchester Chocolates, Poundbury, and opened the new warehouse and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset (Mr Angus Campbell).

His Royal Highness later gave a Reception for European Union Ambassadors, housebuilders and development professionals at Brownsword Hall, Poundbury.

The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall this afternoon toured the Poundbury Development.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning attended a Breakfast Meeting at the offices of RSM (formerly Baker Tilly), Centenary House, 69 Wellington Street, Glasgow.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, later visited Eastwood High School, Capelrig Road, Newton Mearns, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Renfrewshire (Mr Guy Clark).

The Earl of Wessex, Honorary Member, the Incorporation of Coopers of Glasgow, subsequently visited the offices of Whyte and Mackay Limited, Dalmore House, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, and was received by Mr John Chapman (Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow).

His Royal Highness, Honorary Member, the Incorporation of Coopers of Glasgow, this afternoon attended an Awards Ceremony at the Trades Hall of Glasgow, 84 Glassford Street, Glasgow.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, later visited Family Action in Rogerfield and Easterhouse, Bannatyne House, 31 Drumlanrig Avenue, Easterhouse, Glasgow.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, the Healing Foundation, this evening held a Reception at St James’s Palace.

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Clarence House

The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon opened the new Village Hall in Stourpaine, Dorset.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Badminton Scotland, this afternoon attended the Scottish Open Badminton Grand Prix finals at the Emirates International Sports Arena, London Road, Glasgow. His Royal Highness was received by Mr John Chapman (Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow).

His Royal Highness, Patron, Badminton Scotland, this evening attended a Dinner held at the Hotel du Vin, Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow.

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Buckingham Palace

By command of The Queen, Mr Christopher Martin (Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister and Director-General of the Prime Minister’s Office) was this afternoon presented with the Insignia of a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, which honour Her Majesty has been pleased to confer upon him.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Medical Equestrian Association, this afternoon attended the Thirtieth Anniversary Conference at the Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire (Dame Janet Trotter).

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Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this morning visited Gisda Café, Te a Cofi, 23 Castle Square, Caernarvon, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gwynedd (Mr Edmund Bailey).

Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon visited a Mind Cymru photographic exhibition at Caernarvon Royal Town Council Institute Building, Caernarvon.

The Duke of Cambridge, Patron, Mountain Rescue Council England and Wales, and The Duchess of Cambridge afterwards took part in an outdoor activity session with young people at the Towers, Betws-y-Coed, Gwynedd.

Their Royal Highnesses later visited the Men’s Shed Trefierian, Love Lane, Denbigh, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Clwyd (Mr Henry Fetherstonhaugh).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Save the Children UK, this morning received Sir Alan Parker upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Mr Peter Bennett-Jones upon assuming the appointment.

Her Royal Highness, President, Royal Yachting Association, later attended the Annual General Meeting and Awards Luncheon at 1 Great George Street, London SW1.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrived at Birmingham New Street Railway Station this morning and were received by Colonel George Marsh (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands), the Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP (Secretary of State for Transport) and the Lord Mayor of Birmingham (Councillor Raymond Hassall).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness, escorted respectively by the Chairman of Network Rail Limited (Sir Peter Hendy) and Mr Christopher Montgomery (Network Rail Project Director), toured the Station, viewing exhibition stands depicting the history of Birmingham New Street Railway Station and meeting members of the train and station staff.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh listened to a fanfare by students from the Birmingham Conservatoire and viewed a performance by Birmingham City Council Choir and Her Majesty re-opened Birmingham New Street Station.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh subsequently attended a Service of Dedication for the Pals War Memorial outside Birmingham New Street Station and were received by the Right Reverend David Urquhart (Bishop of Birmingham).

During the Service Her Majesty and His Royal Highness laid a wreath at the Memorial.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh afterwards drove to the Midland Metro Tram Extension, Bull Street Metro Stop, Bull Street, Birmingham, and were received by the Chairman of Centro (Councillor John McNicholas).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness moved on to the platform, escorted respectively by Mr Geoffrey Inskip (Chief Executive of Centro) and Councillor Roger Lawrence (Chairman of the West Midlands Integrated Transport Authority) where The Queen named a new tram Angus Adams, before Her Majesty and His Royal Highness viewed the cabin and met members of Centro staff and the tram driver.

The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, later opened Birmingham Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry, Pebble Mill Road, Birmingham, and was received by the Chairman of Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust (Mr Thomas Storrow) and Mrs Tracy Taylor (Chief Executive Officer).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness toured the Hospital and School, escorted respectively by the Chief Executive Officer and Professor Philip Lumley (Head of the University of Birmingham School of Dentistry), meeting consultants, senior managers and members of research staff.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were entertained to Luncheon this afternoon by the Chairman and the Chief Executive of Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust.

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

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, this morning held a Meeting at Clarence House for The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community.

His Royal Highness, Patron, this afternoon gave a Tea for the Chindits Old Comrades Association.

The Prince of Wales, President, The Royal Drawing School, this evening visited the exhibition at Christie’s, King’s Street, London SW1.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge, Patron, Centrepoint, this afternoon presented Awards at HSBC Private Bank, St James’s, London.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Trustees, this evening chaired a Meeting and held a Dinner for The Prince Philip Trust Fund for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning opened the Police Scotland Dalmarnock Facility, 2 French Street, Dalmarnock, Glasgow, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow (Councillor Sadie Docherty, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost).

Her Royal Highness, President, Carers Trust, this afternoon opened the Jolomo Exhibition at the Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow.

The President of the Republic of Madagascar and Mrs Rajaonarimampianina later called upon The Princess Royal at Buckingham Palace.

Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Madagascar (Mr Timothy Smart) was present.

Her Royal Highness, Honorary Vice President, Royal Geographical Society, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening opened the Antarctic Legacy of Sir Ernest Shackleton and Frank Hurley exhibition at the Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7.

The Princess Royal, Patron, UK Youth, later held a Five Nations Awards Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning opened Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service Station, McKenzie Way, Worcester, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire (Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Holcroft).

His Royal Highness, Chancellor, University of Worcester, this afternoon attended the Graduate Award Ceremony for the Institute of Humanities and Creative Arts, in Worcester Cathedral.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), today received Brigadier Simon Allen upon relinquishing his appointment as Colonel and Brigadier David Allfrey upon assuming the appointment.

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

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

His Royal Highness, Admiral and Member, Royal Yacht Squadron, this evening held a Dinner to mark the Squadron’s Bicentenary at Buckingham Palace.

By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon Her Excellency Ms Alicia Castro at 49 Belgrave Square, London SW1, this morning in order to bid farewell to Her Excellency upon relinquishing her appointment as Ambassador from the Argentine Republic to the Court of St James’s.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this afternoon received Mr Lawrence Yule (Chairman, Commonwealth Local Government Forum, Local Government, New Zealand).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge, President, the Royal Marsden, this morning visited the Royal Marsden Hospital, Downs Road, Sutton, and was received by Major Christopher Goodwin (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).

His Royal Highness, President, this evening attended a Dinner in support of the Royal Marsden at Kensington Palace.

The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron, Place2Be, this afternoon attended a Headteacher Conference at the offices of Bank of America Merill Lynch, 2 King Edward Street, London EC1.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning held a Breakfast Meeting at the Lanesborough, Hyde Park Corner, London SW1.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, later held a Trustees’ Meeting.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this evening attended the Trustees’ Dinner at the Lanesborough.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Moor House School, this evening attended a Dinner at Saddlers’ Hall, 40 Gutter Lane, London EC2.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Save the Children UK, this evening attended the Secret Winter Gala Dinner at Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2.

Kensington Palace

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.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), this afternoon received Brigadier Simon Allen upon relinquishing his appointment as Colonel of the Regiment and Brigadier David Allfrey upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness, President of the Council, King Edward VII’s Hosptial (Sister Agnes), this evening attended the Annual Reception at Lord’s Cricket Ground, St John’s Wood Road, London NW8.

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra, Patron, English National Opera, this evening attended a performance of The Force of Destiny at the London Coliseum, St. Martin’s Lane, London WC2.