The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen gave a Reception to celebrate the Patronages and Affiliations of The Earl and Countess of Wessex at Buckingham Palace this evening.

The Duke of York was also present.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning departed Kuwait for Saudi Arabia and was received upon arrival at King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh, by the Governor of Riyadh (Prince Faisal bin Bander).

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Meeting with The Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at Al Yamama Palace, Riyadh.

The Prince of Wales was received subsequently by The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia and remained to Luncheon.

His Royal Highness later attended a Meeting with Prince Miteb bin Abdullah (Minister for the National Guard) at the Conference Palace, Riyadh.

The Prince of Wales this evening attended a Dinner with Prince Al Waleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Riyadh.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Cambridge this afternoon visited the Bethlem and Maudsley Hospital School, Monks Orchard Road, Beckenham, Kent.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, British Deaf Association, this morning received Mr Terence Riley (Chairman) and Mr David Buxton (Chief Executive).

His Royal Highness, Chairman, Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award, held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Honorary Member, the British and Commonwealth Fire Company Foundation, this morning held a Meeting.

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

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, later attended a Meeting at Award House, 7-11 St Matthew Street, London SW1.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Logistic Corps, this morning visited 7 Regiment, Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore, Oakham, Rutland.

Her Royal Highness, President, the English-Speaking Union of the Commonwealth, later received Sir Peter Jennings upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and the Lord Boateng upon assuming the appointment.

Ms Jane Easton (Director General) was present.

The Princess Royal, Past Master, the Worshipful Company of Butchers, this evening attended the City Food Lecture at Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this evening departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Germany.

Mr. Nicholas Marden is in attendance.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen arrived at Buckingham Palace this afternoon.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning departed Jordan for Kuwait and was received upon arrival at Kuwait Safat International Airport this afternoon by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the State of Kuwait (His Excellency Mr Matthew Lodge).

His Royal Highness then attended a Meeting with The Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait.

Afterwards The Prince of Wales, accompanied by The Crown Prince, was received by The Amir of the State of Kuwait at Bayaan Palace, Kuwait City, and remained to Luncheon.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Meeting with Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al Ahmed Al Sabah at Bayaan Palace.

The Prince of Wales later received the Chairman of the Kuwait Investment Authority at Bubyan Two Palace, Kuwait City.

His Royal Highness subsequently attended a Reception onboard HMS Dauntless alongside Shuwaikh Port, Kuwait City.

The Prince of Wales this evening attended a Meeting with Sheikh Nasser Mohammed Al Ahmed Al Sabah at Shuwaikh Palace, Kuwait City.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Grand President, Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League, this afternoon received General the Lord Richards of Herstmonceux (Deputy Grand President) and Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Warren (Secretary General).

His Royal Highness, Fellow, the Royal Society, this evening attended an Advisory Board Dinner at 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Butler Trust, this morning visited HM Prison and Young Offender Institution Parc, Bridgend, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Mid Glamorgan (Mrs Kathrin Thomas).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Royal National Lifeboat Institution Porthcawl Lifeboat Station, the Esplanade, Porthcawl, Mid Glamorgan, on the occasion of its Fiftieth Anniversary.

The Princess Royal, President, the Mission to Seafarers Limited, later visited the Newport Mission, Alexandra Docks, Newport, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent (Mr Simon Boyle).

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Sandringham, Norfolk

Divine Service was held in Sandringham Parish Church this morning.

The Reverend Jonathan Riviere preached the Sermon.

Mr. Daniel Harvey was received by The Queen today when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Member of the Royal Victorian Order.

Mr Stephen Frohawk was received by The Queen when Her Majesty decorated him with the Royal Victorian Medal (Gold).

Mr Andrew Brown and Mr Jason Dennis were received by The Queen when Her Majesty decorated them with the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver).

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales today carried out the following engagements in Jordan.

His Royal Highness this morning visited the Za’atari Refugee Camp at Al Mafraq and receiving a briefing on the work being undertaken by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, visited charity projects and met refugees.

The Prince of Wales this afternoon visited Safiyyeh Bint Abdel Muttaleb School and the community football pitch, Za-atari Village.

Afterwards His Royal Highness was received by The King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan at Al Husseinieh Palace, Amman, and subsequently joined an interfaith dialogue with His Majesty and Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad.

The Prince of Wales later visited a “Learning from Experience” workshop at the Zain Innovation Campus, Amman.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner given by Prince El Hassan bin Talal in Amman.

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning departed Royal Air Force Brize Norton for Jordan and was received upon arrival at Amman Marka Military Airport this evening by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (His Excellency Mr Peter Millett).

His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Meeting with Iraqi Christian faith leaders resident in Amman, at the Residence of Her Majesty’s Ambassador in Amman.

The Prince of Wales later attended a Dinner given by Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad in Amman.

Mr James Bowden, Miss Eva Omaghomi and Lieutenant Colonel David Bevan are in attendance.

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Sandringham, Norfolk

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

Clarence House

The Duchess of Cornwall this morning attended a Waitangi Day Reception for the New Zealand food and wine industry, at Caravan, 1 Granary Building, Granary Square, London N1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer) and the New Zealand High Commissioner (His Excellency Sir Lockwood Smith).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning visited Rovio Entertainment Studios, Keilaranta, Helsinki, Finland.

His Royal Highness afterwards met Finnish and British international schoolchildren and attended a Lunch at City Hall, Pohjoisesplanadi, Helsinki.

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon visited Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, Kanavakatu, Helsinki.

His Royal Highness this evening arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Finland.

Mr Timothy Roberts was in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Commodore-in-Chief, Portsmouth, this morning visited HMS Westminster in dry dock at HM Naval Base Portsmouth and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Mr Nigel Atkinson).

Her Royal Highness afterwards visited Portsmouth Sail Training Trust, 19 College Road, HM Naval Base.

The Princess Royal, Commodore-in-Chief, Portsmouth, this afternoon visited the Fleet Diving Squadron Headquarters, Bridge Building, Horsea Island, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire.

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Sandringham, Norfolk

The Queen this morning attended the Thirtieth Anniversary Gathering of Phobbies (North West Norfolk) at St Nicholas Church Hall, Dersingham, Norfolk, and was received by the Chairman of Phobbies (Mrs Marguerite Wright).

Her Majesty viewed displays of craftwork and met members of the Club.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Honorary Member, accompanied by The Duchess of Cornwall, this morning visited the Art Workers Guild, 6 Queen Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited St Bride Foundation, Bride Lane, Fleet Street, London EC4.

The Prince of Wales, President, later held a Projects Meeting for The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community.

His Royal Highness, President, this evening attended a Reception for The Prince’s Trust Invest in Futures at the Savoy Hotel, Strand, London WC2.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, the Guild of St Bride, this morning visited St Bride’s Church, Fleet Street, London EC4.

Her Royal Highness later visited the Poundbury Clinic for Women’s Health and Fertility at King Edward VII’s Hospital, 5-10 Beaumont Street, London W1, and was received by Sir David Brewer (Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning visited the Bureau Veritas offices, 66 Prescot Street, London E1.

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Audience, 55 Curtain Road, London EC2.

The Duke of York later performed the Topping Out Ceremony for the Arora Hotel, Peninsula Square, London SE10.

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Trustees, Outward Bound Trust, this evening attended a Reception to launch the City Three Peaks, at the Gherkin, 30 St Mary Axe, London EC3.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning visited the Åland Islands Parliament and was received by the Speaker (Mrs Britt Lundberg), Mariehamn, Åland Islands, Finland.

His Royal Highness later visited the Maritime Museum, Hamngatan, Mariehamn, Åland Islands.

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon attended a Lunch at the Restaurant Nautical, Hamngatan, Mariehamn, Åland Islands.

His Royal Highness later visited the site of the Battle of Bomarsund, Prästö, Åland Islands.

The Earl of Wessex afterwards visited Åland Islands Athletes who are attending the Island Games in Jersey in 2015 at Vikingalallen, 5 Önningebyvägen, Jomala, Åland Islands.

His Royal Highness this evening visited Mannerheim Museum, Kalliolinnantie, Helsinki.

The Earl of Wessex subsequently attended a Dinner given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Finland (Miss Sarah Price) at the Savoy Restaurant, Eteläesplanadi, Helsinki.

The Countess of Wessex this morning departed from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and later arrived at Heathrow Airport, London.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Catch22, this morning attended a “Realising Ambition” Seminar at One Great George Street, London SW1.

Her Royal Highness, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended the Royal Navy Club of 1765 and 1785 (United 1889) Two Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary Founders’ Day Dinner at the Old Royal Naval College, London SE10.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Vice Patron, National Churches Trust, this morning received Mr. Luke March (Chairman) and Mrs. Claire Walker (Chief Executive).

His Royal Highness, Royal Honorary Colonel, Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia), today received Major General Keith Cima upon relinquishing his appointment as Honorary Colonel and Major General Richard Davis upon assuming the appointment.

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, English Heritage, was present at the Memorial Service for Sir Jocelyn Stevens (formerly Chairman) which was held in St. Paul’s Church, 32a Wilton Place, London SW1, this afternoon.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Patron, the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, this evening gave a Reception at St. James’s Palace.

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning received Mr Michael Day (Chief Executive, Historic Royal Palaces), Mr John Barnes (Conservation and Learning Director, Historic Royal Palaces), Mr Liam O’Connor (Architect and Planning Consultant, Liam O’Connor Architects), Mr Todd Longstaffe-Gowan (Gardener, TLG Landscape) and Mr Alec Cobbe (Designer).

His Royal Highness received Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz bin Faisal Al Saud.

The Prince of Wales today received Dadi Janki Kripalani (Administrative Head of Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University).

His Royal Highness this afternoon received Mr Kailash Satyarthi (joint winner of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize).

The Prince of Wales, President, afterwards received a briefing from The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community.

His Royal Highness later attended a Meeting on Food Systems and Urbanisation at the Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Colonel-in-Chief, 9th/12th Lancers (Prince of Wales’s), today received Lieutenant Colonel Richard Slack upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Marcus Mudd upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, The Yorkshire Regiment (14th/15th, 19th and 33rd/76th Foot), this afternoon received Major General Graham Binns (Colonel).

The Duke of York, United Kingdom Patron, Omani British Friendship Association, received Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles (United Kingdom Chairman).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, and The Countess of Wessex, Global Ambassador, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, today joined young people taking part in outward bound activities at their camp in Kuusamo, Finland.

Their Royal Highnesses this evening visited the Finnish Sauna Society, Vaskiniementie 10, Helsinki.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, the War Horse Ride 2014, this evening attended a Reception at the Cavalry and Guards Club, 127 Piccadilly, London W1.

Her Royal Highness, President, British Olympic Association, later held a Dinner at St James’s Palace.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Patron, St. Mary’s Convent and Nursing Home, this afternoon opened new bungalows at Burlington Lane, London W4.

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Sandringham, Norfolk

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning opened the Memorial Pavilion, South Creake, Fakenham, and was received by the Countess of Romney (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk).

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this afternoon received Prince Muhammed bin Nawwaf bin Abdulaziz al Saud (Saudi Arabian Ambassador).

His Royal Highness received Mrs. Amanda Sherrington (Chief Executive, Prince’s Charities Canada).

The Prince of Wales, President, accompanied by The Duchess of Cornwall, this evening attended a Dinner for the British Asian Trust at Banqueting House, Whitehall, London SW1.

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales, Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, today visited Huntingdon Academy, Alfred Street Central, St Ann’s, Nottingham, and subsequently attended the Premiere of “Guillemot” at Cineworld, the Corner House, 29 Forman Street, Nottingham, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire (Sir John Peace).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning attended the announcement of the winner of The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering at a Reception at the Royal Academy of Engineering, 3 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1.

His Royal Highness this afternoon received Mr. Tobias Ellwood MP (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs).

The Duke of York, Patron, Army Museums Ogilby Trust, received Brigadier Colin Sibun upon relinquishing his appointment as Director and Mr. Andrew Lloyd upon assuming the appointment.

Lieutenant General Sir Philip Trousdell (Chairman) was present.

His Royal Highness received Rear Admiral Simon Williams upon relinquishing his appointment as Defence Services Secretary and Major General Richard Nugee upon assuming the appointment.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl and Countess of Wessex today visited Finnish Defence Forces during their Arctic training at Jaeger Brigade Garrison, Kasarmintie, Sodankylä, Finland.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, and Her Royal Highness, Global Ambassador, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this evening attended World Fellowship events and a Lappish Dinner in Kuusamo.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Visitor, St Mary’s Cathedral Workshop, this morning opened the new workshop at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Donald Wilson, the Rt. Hon. the Lord Provost).

Her Royal Highness later visited Erskine Edinburgh Home, 468 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh.

The Princess Royal this afternoon visited Firrhill Day Centre, 257 Colinton Road, Edinburgh.

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The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Reverend Canon Peter Holliday to be a Chaplain to Her Majesty in succession to the Reverend Canon Christopher Milne Smith.

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Sandringham, Norfolk

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited South Lynn Fire Station, Horsley’s Fields, King’s Lynn, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk (Mr Richard Jewson), the Chief Fire Officer Norfolk (Mr Nigel Williams) and the Mayor of the Borough of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk (Councillor Barry Ayers).

Her Majesty, escorted by the Chief Fire Officer, and His Royal Highness, escorted by Mr Leslie Britzman (Area Manager), viewed a fire engine and display of equipment and met members of Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service and Fire Cadets.

The Queen opened South Lynn Fire Station.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, Business in the Community, this afternoon held a Reception for Dairy Initiative Farmers working with The Prince’s Countryside Fund.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Finland and later arrived at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and were received by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Finland (Her Excellency Miss Sarah Price).

Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon called upon The President of the Republic of Finland at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, and The Countess of Wessex, Global Ambassador, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, later attended a Reception at the Government Banquet Hall, Eteläesplanadi, Helsinki.

Their Royal Highnesses this evening attended a Dinner given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador at the Residence in Helsinki.

Mr Timothy Roberts is in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society, this afternoon attended the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of Perth Bull Sales, Stirling Agriculture Centre, Stirling, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Stirling and Falkirk (Mrs Marjory McLachlan).

Her Royal Highness, Chancellor, the University of Edinburgh, this evening held a Reception of the Palace of Holyroodhouse and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Donald Wilson, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost).

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Sandringham, Norfolk

Divine Service was held in the Church of St Peter and St Paul, West Newton, this morning.

The Queen presented prizes for children’s Church attendance.

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales, Patron, Rugby Football Union Injured Players Foundation, this afternoon attended a London Marathon Training Day and Forum for the charities of which His Royal Highness is Patron, at Twickenham Stadium, Middlesex.