The Royal Record

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Windsor Castle

The King this evening held a Reception for members of the Judiciary at Windsor Castle.

By command of His Majesty, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon Her Excellency Mrs Gurly Gibson Schwarz at 23 Fitzroy Square, London W1, this morning in order to bid farewell to Her Excellency upon relinquishing her appointment as Ambassador from the Republic of Liberia to the Court of St James’s.

St James’s Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh this afternoon held a Luncheon for the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario (the Hon Edith Dumont) at St James’s Palace.

The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning visited cross-borough community projects at Cranford Community College, Hounslow, Middlesex, and was received by Mrs Rosemary Prescott (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness, Global Ambassador, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, later visited the Fight for Sight Laboratory at University College London Institute of Ophthalmology, 11-43 Bath Street, London EC1.

The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, this evening attended a Reception to mark the Sixtieth Anniversary of Wellbeing of Women, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, 1 Embankment Place, London WC2.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Vice-Patron, National Churches Trust, was present at the Memorial Service for the Lord Cormack (former Vice-President) which was held at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, London SW1, today.

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St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Scottish Rugby Union, this afternoon attended the International Rugby Match between Scotland and Portugal at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, and was received by Mr Peter Hillier (Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh).

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Buckingham Palace

The King visited Hamworthy Barracks in Poole, Dorset.

The King, Captain General, Royal Marines, later visited Commando Training Centre Royal Marines, Lympstone, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Devon (Mr David Fursdon) and the Commandant General Royal Marines (General Gwyn Jenkins).

The King was received on parade with a Royal Salute and presented Green Berets and The King’s Badge to The King’s Squad, 362 Troop.

Afterwards His Majesty viewed specialist training and met Commando Forces, recruits and instructors, before attending a Reception in the Officers’ Mess with recruits and their families, veterans and charity employees.

By command of The King, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon Her Excellency Ms Saida Muna Tasneem at 28 Queen’s Gate, London SW7, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to Her Excellency upon relinquishing her appointment as High Commissioner for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in London.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Heritage of London Trust, this afternoon attended the Public Art: Aesthetics in the Public Realm Conference at the Royal Institute of British Architects, 66 Portland Place, London W1.

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Buckingham Palace

Today is the Seventy Sixth Anniversary of the Birthday of The King.

The King this morning visited the Coronation Food Project Hub in Deptford, Unit 4, Deptford Trading Estate, Blackhorse Road, London SE8, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa), Dame Martina Milburn and the Baroness Casey of Blackstock (Co-Chairmen of the Coronation Food Project), Ms Dori Dana-Haeri (Chairman of Development Commitment, Coronation Food Project), the Executive Director of King Charles III Charitable Fund (Ms Nikki Jeffery), the Chief Executive Officer of the Felix Project (Ms Charlotte Hill) and the Mayor of London (the Rt Hon Sadiq Khan).

His Majesty, escorted by the Chairmen, met representatives and supporters of five Coronation Food Project Hubs located across the United Kingdom, representatives of surplus food distribution organisations, and manufacturers and supermarket retailers of the Food Alliance Sourcing.

Having met beneficiaries, members of staff, volunteers and local schoolchildren, The King spoke via video link to representatives of the Coronation Food Project in Liverpool, before officially opening Deptford and Liverpool Coronation Food Project Hubs.

Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, today visited Simon Community, the Foyer, 3-5 Malone Road, Belfast, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County Borough of Belfast (Dame Fionnuala Jay-O’Boyle).

His Royal Highness afterwards met representatives of the Northern Ireland Creative Industries and young people learning screen industry skills at Ulster University, York Street, Belfast, and was received by Mr Shane Quinn (Deputy Lieutenant of the County Borough of Belfast).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, British Paralympic Association, and The Duchess of Edinburgh today visited Stoke Mandeville Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, and were received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire (Countess Howe).

His Royal Highness, Patron, British Paralympic Association, and Her Royal Highness, Patron, British Wheelchair Basketball, this afternoon visited British Wheelchair Sports Foundation (WheelPower) at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Guttmann Road, Aylesbury.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Chairman, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this evening held a Dinner to mark the Twenty Fifth Anniversary of International Special Projects.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Chancellor, University of the Highlands and Islands, this morning attended the Nursing and Optometry Graduation Ceremony at Eden Court, Bishops Road, Inverness, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Inverness (Mr James Wotherspoon).

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Buckingham Palace

The King received the Bishop of Exeter (the Right Reverend Dr Michael Harrison) this afternoon, who did homage upon his appointment.

His Majesty received the Bishop of Sodor and Man (the Venerable Patricia Hillas), who did homage upon her appointment.

The Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice) administered the Oaths.

The Bishop of Hereford (Clerk of the Closet) was in attendance.

The Right Reverend Dr John Inge was received by The King and delivered up to His Majesty the Badge of Office upon relinquishing his appointment as Lord High Almoner when The King invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.

The Right Reverend Graham Usher was received by The King when His Majesty handed to him the Badge of Office upon his appointment as Lord High Almoner.

The King, Patron, the Film and Television Charity, and The Queen later held a Reception at Buckingham Palace in recognition of those who work within the Film and Television Industry.

The Duke of Edinburgh and The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were present.

The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The King.

The King, Patron, the Film and Television Charity, on the occasion of the Charity’s Centenary, this evening attended the World Premiere of Gladiator II at the Odeon Luxe, Leicester Square, London WC2, and was received by Colonel Jane Davis (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London) and the Chairman of the Film and Television Charity (Ms Claire Tavernier).

Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, this morning held a Reception at Windsor Castle.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning opened Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association Centre, Unit 1, Aspen House, Airport Service Road, Portsmouth, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Mr Nigel Atkinson).

His Royal Highness afterwards opened Fareham Live, 34 Osborn Road, Fareham, and was received by Mr Thomas Floyd (Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire).

The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon visited Ahmad Tea Estate, Winchester Road, Eastleigh.

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Trustees, Prince Philip Trust Fund for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, later attended a Trustees’ Meeting, followed by a Dinner, at Cumberland Lodge, the Great Park, Windsor, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr Andrew Try).

The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning visited Government Communications Headquarters Bude, Morwenstow, Bude, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall (Colonel Sir Edward Bolitho).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon met members of local community groups at the Castle Heritage Centre, the Wharf, Bude.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal this morning visited the College of Master Kilt Tailors’ Headquarters at Askival of Strathearn, Kirkton of Mailer, Craigend, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross (Mr Stephen Leckie).

Her Royal Highness later opened Letham4All’s Letham Community Hub, Amulree Road, Letham, Perth.

The Princess Royal this afternoon opened the YMCA Tayside Youth Centre, 19 Atholl Street, Perth.

Her Royal Highness, Warden, Gordonstoun School, later received Ms Lisa Kerr upon relinquishing her appointment as Principal and Mr Peter Green upon assuming the appointment.

The Princess Royal, Chancellor, the University of Edinburgh, this evening held a Chancellor’s Dinner at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Robert Aldridge, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Member, St George’s Chapel Advisory Committee, this morning attended the College and Chapel of St George’s Fabric Advisory Committee Meeting at Windsor Castle.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Royal Patron, Prostate Cancer UK, this evening held a Reception at St James’s Palace.

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Buckingham Palace

Ms Abda Sharif was received in audience by The King this morning and kissed hands upon her appointment as His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen.

Professor John Allison was also received by His Majesty.

Ms Danielle Dunne was received in audience by The King and kissed hands upon her appointment as His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Paraguay.

Mr Jack Lightley was also received by His Majesty.

Mr Jeffrey Glekin was received in audience by The King upon his appointment as British High Commissioner to the Republic of Seychelles.

Ms Andrea Chiappe was also received by His Majesty.

Mrs Marianne Young was received in audience by The King upon her appointment as British High Commissioner to the United Republic of Tanzania.

Mr Barry Young was also received by His Majesty.

Mrs Samantha Job was received in audience by The King and kissed hands upon her appointment as His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden.

Mr Jonathan Job was also received by His Majesty.

General Sir Roland Walker (Chief of the General Staff) was received by The King this afternoon.

The Queen this afternoon held a Reception for the Booker Prize Foundation at Clarence House.

The Prince of Wales, on behalf of The King, held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.

St James’s Palace

The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning attended a BBC Children in Need event in the Long Walk, Windsor Castle.

Palace of Holyroodhouse

The Princess Royal this morning attended the HIV Drug Therapy Glasgow Congress at the Scottish Event Campus, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, and was received by Mr John MacLeod (Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited the University of Glasgow’s Mazumdar-Shaw Advanced Research Centre, 11 Chapel Lane, Glasgow.

The Princess Royal, Royal Patron, MND Scotland, afterwards attended a Supporters’ Reception at the MND Scotland Office, Merchant Exchange, 20 Bell Street, Glasgow.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, later received Mr Jason Barrett (Chief Executive Officer).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Vice-President, this afternoon held an Afternoon Tea at St James’s Palace to celebrate the Centenary of Lepra.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Commandant-in-Chief, St John Ambulance in Wales, today received Mr Paul Griffiths (Prior for Wales).

Her Royal Highness, Royal Patron, Cathedral Music Trust, this evening attended Evensong in Southwark Cathedral, London SE1, followed by a Reception.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Kent, former President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, was represented by Ms Deborah Jevans (Chairman) at the Memorial Service for Mr John Curry (former Chairman) which was held at St Mary’s Church, 30 St Mary’s Road, London SW19, this morning.

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Windsor Castle

The King of Bahrain, to mark the year of His Majesty’s Silver Jubilee, this afternoon visited The King for Tea, and remained to Dinner.

St James’s Palace

The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning attended the Armistice Day Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire (Mr Ian Dudson).

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, the Arts Society, this morning received Mr Jeremy Thomas (Chairman) and Mrs Caroline Coleman (Vice President for Volunteering).

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Buckingham Palace

The King laid a wreath at the Cenotaph this morning on the occasion of Remembrance Day.

A wreath was laid on behalf of The Queen by Major Oliver Plunket.

Wreaths were also laid by The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Edinburgh and The Princess Royal.

A wreath was laid on behalf of The Duke of Kent by Captain Pieter Myburgh.

The Princess of Wales, The Duchess of Edinburgh, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent and Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence were present during the Ceremony.

The Prince of Wales afterwards took the salute at the March Past of Ex-Servicemen and Civilian Organisations on Horse Guards Parade, London SW1.

Mr Ronald Spurs (Deputy Lieutenant of Oxfordshire) was present at Royal Air Force Brize Norton this afternoon upon the Arrival of The King of Bahrain and welcomed His Majesty on behalf of The King.

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Buckingham Palace

The King was present this evening at the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.

The Prince and Princess of Wales, The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, The Princess Royal and Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and The Duke of Kent were also present.