The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were present this evening at the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of York, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke and Duchess of Kent, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, and Princess Alexandra, and Lady Ogilvy were also present.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited Nelson Market, New Zealand.

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Cawthron Institute, Nelson.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall afterwards attended a Source to Serve Food and Wine Event at Mahana Winery, Nelson.

His Royal Highness, Admiral of the Fleet Royal New Zealand Navy, Field Marshal, New Zealand Army, and Marshal of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, later visited the New Zealand Defence Force Exercise Southern Katipo in Westport.

The Prince of Wales subsequently visited Westport town centre.

His Royal Highness this evening received David Carter (Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives) at Government House, Wellington.

The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon visited the World of Wearable Art Museum, Nelson.

Her Royal Highness later visited Arohata Prison, Wellington.

The Duchess of Cornwall afterwards visited the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Wellington.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, President, Royal Academy of Music, today visited the Junior Academy, Marylebone Road, London NW1.

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall today met the New Zealand rugby team, the All Blacks, on the forecourt of Parliament, Wellington, New Zealand, before the team’s Victory Parade through the City to mark their recent Rugby World Cup success.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning attended the Annual Conference of Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, and was received by Mrs Jean McFadden (Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, St. Andrew’s First Aid, afterwards launched Scottish First Aid Week at St Andrew’s House, 48 Milton Street, Glasgow.

Buckingham Palace

Princess Alexandra this evening visited Spitalfields Crypt Trust at Christ Church Spitalfields, Commercial Street, London E1, and was received by Commander John Ludgate (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen this morning visited the Ministry of Defence, Innsworth House, Imjin Barracks, Innsworth, Gloucester, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire (Dame Janet Trotter), the Commander, Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (Lieutenant General Timothy Evans) and the Mayor of Tewkesbury Borough Council (Councillor Ronald Allen).

Her Majesty toured the building, escorted by Major Terry Warburton (SO2 Policy and Honours), meeting members of staff and viewing historical artefacts, before visiting the Medal Office and engraving a medal.

The Queen subsequently opened the Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre Operational Briefing Room.

Her Majesty was entertained to Luncheon this afternoon by the Commander, Allied Rapid Reaction Corps in the Officers’ Mess, Allied Rapid Reaction Corps Headquarters, Imjin Barracks.

The Queen afterwards met families of Corps personnel and representatives from local schools and nurseries, and community charities.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Life Member, and Prince Henry of Wales this morning planted Crosses of Remembrance in the Royal British Legion Field of Remembrance at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, London SW1.

His Royal Highness, Chief Patron, Surf Life Saving Great Britain, this afternoon gave a Luncheon at Buckingham Palace.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning visited Tawa College, 38 Duncan Street, Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon visited the Toitu Otago Settlers’ Museum, 31 Queens Garden, Dunedin.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Animation Research, Dowling Street, Dunedin.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall later visited Orokonui Ecosanctuary, Blueskin Road, Dunedin.

The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited Te Whaea National Dance and Drama Centre, Newtown, Wellington.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Literary Reception in the Clocktower Building, University of Otago, North Dunedin, marking Dunedin’s status as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization City of Literature.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, President, the Printing Charity, this afternoon attended the Annual Luncheon at Stationers’ Hall, Ave Maria Lane, London EC4.

His Royal Highness, Grand President, Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League, afterwards chaired the Commonwealth Council Meeting at Canada House, Trafalgar Square, London WC2.

The Duke of York, Visitor, Royal Hospital School, later received Mr James Lockwood at Buckingham Palace upon relinquishing his appointment as Headmaster and Mr. Simon Lockyer upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness this evening held a Dinner at St James’s Palace on the occasion of Silicon Valley Comes to the UK.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, this morning held a Meeting for Chilean Britain University.

The Countess of Wessex, Vice Patron, The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust, this evening visited the Time to See Photographic Exhibition on combating avoidable blindness in the Commonwealth, at Australia House, Strand, London WC2, and was received by the Australian High Commissioner (His Excellency the Hon. Alexander Downer).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Mencap, later attended the Lord Mayor’s Appeal the Grand Finale “Back to the Future” Dinner at Guildhall, London EC2.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Chairman, International Olympic Committee Members Election Commission, this morning held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

Her Royal Highness, Commandant-in-Chief (Youth), St John Ambulance, this afternoon held a Reception at Buckingham Palace.

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, this evening attended a Dinner at the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, London WC2.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, the Japan Society, this morning received Sir David Warren (Chairman) and Ms Heidi Potter (Chief Executive).

His Royal Highness, Vice Patron, National Churches Trust, this afternoon presented the President’s Award at the Church Architecture Awards, Westminster Cathedral Hall, 42 Francis Street, London SW1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning visited Roman Limited, Aycliffe Business Park, Whitworth Avenue, Newton Aycliffe, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham (Mrs Susan Snowdon).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Ebac Limited, Small Leazes Farm, North Bitchburn, near Crook, County Durham.

The Duke of Kent later visited Cummins Limited, Yarn Road, Darlington, County Durham.

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Buckingham Palace

His Excellency Mr Girish Nunkoo was received in audience by The Queen today and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the Republic of Mauritius in London.

Mrs Nunkoo was also received by Her Majesty.

His Excellency Mr Alisher Kurmanov 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 Uzbekistan to the Court of St James’s.

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

The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, accompanied by Her Excellency Mrs Dariga Nazarbayeva (daughter and Deputy Prime Minister), visited The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon and remained to Luncheon.

The Duke of York was present.

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited Crossrail at Farringdon Station, Cowcross Street, London EC1, and was received by Dr Charles Goodson-Wickes (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

His Royal Highness, Patron, British Heart Foundation, this evening held a Reception at St James’s Palace.

The Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen (Baroness in Waiting) was present at Heathrow Airport, London, this afternoon upon the Arrival of The President of the Arab Republic of Egypt and welcomed His Excellency on behalf of The Queen.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon arrived at Wellington International Airport, New Zealand, and were received by Commander Charles Barker (Honorary Aide-de-Camp to the Governor-General), the Rt Hon John Key MP (Prime Minister of New Zealand) and Her Worship Celia Wade-Brown (Mayor of Wellington).

Their Royal Highnesses later laid a Wreath at the National War Memorial, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Wellington.

The Prince of Wales this evening attended a Reception for Members of the New Zealand Parliament given by the Governor-General of New Zealand (Lieutenant General the Rt Hon Sir Jeremiah Mateparae) at Government House, Wellington.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, Baker Dearing Educational Trust, this morning received the Lord Baker of Dorking (Chairman) and Mr Charles Parker (Chief Executive Officer).

His Royal Highness, Patron, this afternoon presented the TeenTech Awards at Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning arrived at Farnborough Airport, Hampshire, from Canada.

Mr Timothy Roberts was in attendance.

The Countess of Wessex, Global Ambassador, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, this morning held a Meeting.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Meningitis Now, this afternoon held a Lunch.

The Countess of Wessex, President, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, this evening attended a Dinner at Loseley Park, Guildford, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning opened the new Widnes Police Station, Gerrard Street, Widnes, and was received by Mrs Joelle Warren (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Transaid, later opened the Eddie Stobart Service Support Centre and Training Academy Langford Way, Appleton, Warrington.

The Princess Royal, Patron, College of Occupational Therapists, this afternoon visited Dean Row Independent Living Centre, Ringstead Drive, Wilmslow.

Her Royal Highness, Chairman, International Olympic Committee Members Election Commission, this evening held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Honorary Air Commodore, Royal Air Force Odiham, this afternoon took the salute at a Parade to mark the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Formation of No. 27 Squadron at Royal Air Force Odiham, Hook, Hampshire.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, Army Families Federation, today received Mrs Margaret Pedder upon assuming her appointment as Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and Mrs Catherine Spencer upon relinquishing her appointment as Chief Executive and Mrs Sara Baade upon assuming the appointment.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, this morning inaugurated the new 1914-1918 Memorial at a Dedication Ceremony in Brookwood Military Cemetery, Brookwood, Woking, and was received by Major General Timothy Sulivan (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).

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Buckingham Palace

Mrs Justice Whipple was received by The Queen this afternoon upon her appointment as a Justice of the High Court when Her Majesty invested her with the Insignia of a Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

Mr Justice Carr, Mr Justice Colton, Mr Justice Fraser, Mr Justice Gilbart, Mr Justice Holgate, Mr Justice Kerr, Mr Justice MacDonald, Mr Justice Picken and Mr Justice Snowden were received by The Queen upon their appointment as Justices of the High Court when Her Majesty conferred upon them the honour of Knighthood and invested them with the Insignia of a Knight Bachelor.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Field Marshal, this morning attended the Senior Serving and Retired Officers’ Briefing at the Army and Navy Club, 36-39 Pall Mall, London SW1.

Clarence House

The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon called upon Mrs Mary Tan (Wife of The President of the Republic of Singapore) at the Istana, Singapore.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Chairman of the Trustees, Outward Bound Trust, today held a Chairman’s Meeting.

His Royal Highness afterwards gave a Luncheon for the Outward Bound Patron’s Company at Buckingham Palace.

The Duke of York, Colonel-in-Chief, The Yorkshire Regiment (14th/15th, 19th and 33rd/76th Foot), this afternoon received Lieutenant Colonel Philip Bassingham-Searle upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer 2nd Battalion and Lieutenant Colonel Mark Yates upon assuming his appointment as Commanding Officer 4th Battalion.

His Royal Highness later received Mr Frank Mars (President, Symbioscience, Mars Incorporated).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning attended a Breakfast Meeting with the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia (Brigadier-General the Hon John James Grant) and the Premier of Nova Scotia (the Hon Stephen McNeil) at Government House, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

His Royal Highness later visited the University of Prince Edward Island Health Sciences Centre, Halifax.

The Earl of Wessex subsequently attended the Prince Edward Island Special Olympic Sports Day at the University of Prince Edward Island Athletic Centre, Halifax.

His Royal Highness later arrived at St. John’s International Airport and was received by the Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador (the Hon Frank Fagan).

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon attended the Honour 100 Great War Commemoration Reception at the Rooms, St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, later attended a Reception for young people who have reached the Gold Standard of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at the Church Lads’ Brigade Armoury, St John’s.

The Earl of Wessex subsequently called upon the Lieutenant Governor and the Premier of Newfoundland (the Hon Paul Davis) at Government House, St John’s.

His Royal Highness afterwards attended the Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland’s Community Leaders Reception at Government House.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this evening attended The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Youth Reception and Barbecue at the Church Lads’ Brigade Armoury.

His Royal Highness later departed from St John’s International Airport for the United Kingdom.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Caring for Life, this morning held a Meeting. Her Royal Highness this afternoon chaired a Charities Forum.

The Countess of Wessex this evening attended the Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Dinner at Claridges, Brook Street, London W1.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester and The Duchess of Gloucester, President, Royal Academy of Music, this evening held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Field Marshal, this morning attended the Senior Serving and Retired Officers’ Briefing at the Army and Navy Club, Pall Mall, London SW1.

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Buckingham Palace

The Lord Petre (Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Essex) was present at Stansted Airport, London, this afternoon upon the Arrival of The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and welcomed His Excellency on behalf of The Queen.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this evening departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for New Zealand.

Mr Clive Alderton, Mr James Bowden and Miss Eva Omaghomi are in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this evening held Pitch@Palace for entrepreneurs and potential supporters at St James’s Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex today undertook engagements in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

His Royal Highness this morning attended at Breakfast Meeting with the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia (Brigadier-General the Hon John James Grant) and the Premier of Nova Scotia (the Hon Stephen McNeil) at Government House.

The Earl of Wessex later visited IWK Health Centre.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, subsequently attended a Reception for young people who have reached the Gold Standard of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at Halifax Central Library.

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon attended the Lieutenant Governor’s Community Leaders Lunch at Government House.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, later attended a Reception for young people who have reached the Gold Standard of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at Government House.

The Earl of Wessex this evening attended the Canadian Forces Leadership Dinner at Government House.

His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, Prince Edward Island Regiment, afterwards attended the One Hundred and Fortieth Anniversary Parade and Reception at Queen Charlotte Armoury.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from the United States of America.

Lieutenant Colonel Alastair Todd was in attendance.

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Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge, Commodore-in-Chief, Submarines, this morning attended the Submariners’ Remembrance Service and Parade in the gardens of the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, London EC4.

Prince Henry of Wales, Patron, this morning welcomed the Walking with the Wounded Walk of Britain team at the finish on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this morning attended the International Trustees’ Meeting at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, today attended the International Forum Luncheon at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon called upon the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia (Brigadier General the Hon John James Grant) at Government House, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this evening attended a Nova Scotia Dinner in Halifax.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, this morning attended a Meeting at the Hilton Anatole, 2201 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas, United States of America.

His Royal Highness, Honorary Air Marshal, Royal Air Force, this afternoon attended a Remembrance Ceremony at the Royal Air Force Cemetery, Oakland Memorial Park, Terrell, Texas.

The Duke of Gloucester afterwards visited No 1 British Flying Training School Museum Incorporated, 119 Silent Wings Boulevard, Terrell Municipal Airport.

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Buckingham Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon attended the Final of the Rugby World Cup between Australia and New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium, Middlesex.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by Air Commodore the Hon Sir Timothy Elworthy (formerly Director of Royal Travel) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Air Vice-Marshal Sir John Severne (formerly Captain of The Queen’s Flight) which was held at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat, Somerset, this morning.

The Prince of Wales was represented by Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton.

The Duke of York was represented by Group Captain Timothy Hewlett RAF.

The Princess Royal was represented by Mrs William Nunneley.

Princess Alexandra, the Hon Lady Ogilvy was represented by Squadron Leader David Hurley RAF.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Henry of Wales, Honorary President, England Rugby 2015, this afternoon attended the Final of the Rugby World Cup between Australia and New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium, Middlesex.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex today carried out the following engagements in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

His Royal Highness,Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this morning attended the International Forum Closing Plenary Session at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this afternoon attended a Luncheon at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the International Council, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Association, later chaired the International Council Meeting at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, afterwards held a Meeting at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this evening attended the International Forum Closing Gala at the Royal Ontario Museum.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, today carried out the following engagements in Dallas, Texas, United States of America.

His Royal Highness this morning attended the Membership Meeting of the Priory in the United States of America at the Hilton Anatole, 2201 North Stemmons Freeway.

The Duke of Gloucester afterwards attended a Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended the Annual Investiture and Service of Rededication at St Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 8011 Douglas Avenue.

The Duke of Gloucester this evening attended a Gala Dinner at the Hilton Anatole.

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Buckingham Palace

The Rt Hon John Key MP (Prime Minister of New Zealand) was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon.

Mrs Key was also received by Her Majesty.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this evening held a Dinner at Frogmore House, Windsor Home Park.

The Queen was represented by Brigadier Melville Jameson (Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross) at the Funeral and Memorial Service for the Earl of Mansfield and Mansfield which was held at St John’s Kirk, Perth, this afternoon.

The Duke of Edinburgh was represented by Lady Butter.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex today carried out the following engagements in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this morning attended the International Forum Plenary Session at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this afternoon attended a Luncheon at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.

His Royal Highness, Honorary Chairman, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Young Canadians Challenge Charter for Business, later attended a Business Reception at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this evening attended the International Forum World Fellowship Dinner at the Toronto Club.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from the United States of America.

Commander Anne Sullivan RN was in attendance.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, today carried out the following engagements in Dallas, Texas, United States of America.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Chapter Meeting of the Priory in the United States of America at the Hilton Anatole, 2201 North Stemmons Freeway.

The Duke of Gloucester later attended a Reception at Meadows Museum, Southern Methodist University, 5900 Bishop Boulevard.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner at Brook Hollow Golf Club, 8301 Harry Hines Boulevard.

The Duchess of Gloucester, President, Royal Academy of Music, this evening attended a performance of Le nozze di Figaro at the Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, London E8.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), this evening attended a Dinner at the Cavalry and Guards Club, 127 Piccadilly, London W1, to commemorate the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Charge of the Union Brigade at the Battle of Waterloo.

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Buckingham Palace

His Excellency Dr L’Ubomir Rehák 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 Slovak Republic to the Court of St James’s.

Mrs Reháková was also received by Her Majesty.

His Excellency Mr Muyeba Shichapwa Chikonde was received in audience by The Queen and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the Republic of Zambia in London.

Mrs Chikonde was also received by Her Majesty.

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

The Queen received His Excellency Mr Kamalesh Sharma, Commonwealth Secretary-General.

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

His Royal Highness, Patron, the Honourable Company of Air Pilots, this evening attended a Dinner at Guildhall, London EC2.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning received Mrs Ségolène Royal (French Minister for Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy).

His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Meeting held by The Prince of Wales’ International Sustainability Unit at Lancaster House, London SW1.

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from the United States of America.

Mr Edward Lane Fox was in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Commodore-in-Chief, Fleet Air Arm, this morning attended the Wings Parade and Luncheon at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, Cornwall.

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Trustees, the Outward Bound Trust, this evening held at Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex today carried out the following engagements at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

His Royal Highness this morning received the Governor General of Canada (the Rt Hon David Johnstone).

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, afterwards attended the Opening Plenary Session of the International Forum.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this afternoon attended a Luncheon.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, later attended International Forum workshops.

His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment, afterwards held a Meeting.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this evening attended the International Forum Youth Dinner.

The Countess of Wessex this evening attended the Winston Churchill Dinner at Sotheby’s, New Bond Street, London W1.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal today carried out the following engagements in New York, United States of America.

Her Royal Highness this morning attended the Benenden School Trust Reunion Reception at the Colony Club, 564 Park Avenue.

The Princess Royal, Patron, Gordonstoun Plus Campaign, afterwards attended a Gordonstoun American Foundation Reception at the Racquet and Tennis Club, 370 Park Avenue.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, National Museum of the Royal Navy, later attended a Trafalgar Luncheon onboard Queen Mary 2 at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal.

The Princess Royal, Patron, Opportunity International United Kingdom, this afternoon attended a Panel Discussion followed by a Reception at Goldman Sachs, 200 West Street.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, National Museum of the Royal Navy, this evening attended a United States National Maritime Historical Society Dinner at the New York Yacht Club, 37 West 44th Street.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Habitat for Humanity Great Britain, this morning visited Hale Empowerment and Revitalisation Organisation, 1120 Main Street, Greensboro, Alabama, United States of America.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Auburn University’s Rural Studio of Affordable Housing, Auburn, Alabama.

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, this afternoon attended a Reception in New Orleans and this evening attended a Dinner at Antoine’s Restaurant, 713 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent today attended a Service in Westminster Abbey, London SW1, to commemorate the Six Hundredth Anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt.