The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen was represented by the Lady Susan Hussey (Lady in Waiting) at a Service to Celebrate the Life of Mr Peter Knight which was held in Christ Church, Esher, Surrey, this afternoon.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning visited the Newbridge Institute and Memorial Hall, High Street, Newbridge, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent (Mr Simon Boyle).

His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards, this afternoon took the salute at the Freedom of the City of Swansea Parade followed by a Reception at Brangwyn Hall, the Guildhall, Swansea, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Glamorgan (Mr Byron Lewis).

The Prince of Wales later received the Rt Hon Edwina Hart MP (Minister for Economy, Science and Transport, National Assembly for Wales).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge, President, the Football Association, this morning unveiled the Christmas Truce Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire (Mr Ian Dudson).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited St Basils, John Austin Court, 45 Sutherland Street, Aston, Birmingham, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands (Mr Paul Sabapathy).

The Duke of Cambridge afterwards opened Holford Drive Community Sports Hub, 101 Holford Drive, Perry Barr, Birmingham.

His Royal Highness subsequently visited representatives of the Feast at Holford Drive Community Sports Hub.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, the City and Guilds of London Institute, this morning visited the Help 4 Heroes Recovery Centre, Tedworth House, Tidworth, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mrs Peter Troughton).

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen received the Bishop of Guildford (the Right Reverend Andrew Watson who did homage upon his appointment.

The Rt Hon Christopher Grayling MP (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice) administered the Oath.

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

The Reverend Prebendary William Scott was received by The Queen upon relinquishing his appointment as Sub-Dean of Her Majesty’s Chapels Royal, Sub-Dean and Domestic Chaplain of the Ecclesiastical Household, Deputy Clerk of the Closet and Sub-Almoner when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.

The Reverend Paul Wright was received by The Queen upon assuming the appointment of Sub-Dean of Her Majesty’s Chapels Royal, Sub-Dean and Domestic Chaplain of the Ecclesiastical Household, Deputy Clerk of the Closet and Sub-Almoner.

The following were received in audience by The Queen and kissed hands upon their appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassadors: Sir Geoffrey Adams (the Kingdom of the Netherlands), Mr. Andrew Noble (the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria) and Ms Alison Rose (the Kingdom of Belgium).

Lady Adams and Mrs Pugh Noble were also received by Her Majesty.

Mr Roderic Todd was received in audience by The Queen upon his appointment as British High Commissioner to the Republic of Cyprus.

Mrs. Todd was also received by Her Majesty.

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

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this afternoon attended His Royal Highness’s Accounting for Sustainability Project’s Annual Forum at the Institute of Directors, 116 Pall Mall, London SW1.

The Prince of Wales this evening held the Accounting for Sustainability Summit Dinner at St. James’s Palace.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Commodore-in-Chief, Royal Naval Medical Service, this morning received Surgeon Commodore Robin McNeill Love RN upon relinquishing his appointment as Head of the Service and Surgeon Commodore Peter Buxton RN upon assuming the appointment.

Her Royal Highness, Honorary Air Commodore, Royal Air Force Leeming, received Group Captain Stephen Reeves upon relinquishing his appointment as Station Commander and Group Captain David Bradshaw upon assuming the appointment.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, Helen and Douglas House, this afternoon received Mr Thomas Hill upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, received children and young people from Helen and Douglas House and helped them to decorate the Christmas tree at Clarence House.

The Duchess of Cornwall received the Duchess of Abercorn (Founder and Patron, the Pushkin Trust).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, Baker Dearing Educational Trust, this morning opened Swindon University Technical College, Park House, Church Place, Swindon, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mrs Peter Troughton).

His Royal Highness later visited OrganOx, Oxford Science Park, Oxford, and was received by Mr Paul Bradstock (Deputy Lieutenant of Oxfordshire).

The Duke of York this afternoon attended a Luncheon at ISIS Innovation, Oxford Science Park.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this morning held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness, President, held a Meeting for Sport and Recreation Alliance.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this afternoon held a Development Group Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and The Countess of Wessex, Chairman, Women in Business (promoting The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award), later held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this evening held a Jazz at the Palace Musical Reception and Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Meningitis Now, this evening attended a Dinner at the House of Lords, London SW1.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Warden, the Fishmongers’ Company, this morning attended a Committee of Wardens’ Meeting followed by a Court Meeting and Luncheon at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge, London EC4.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Chairman of the Honorary Committee of Patrons, European Union Baroque Orchestra, this evening attended a Concert at St. John’s Smith’s Square, London SW1.

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Buckingham Palace

Ms Nicola Sturgeon MSP was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon on her appointment as First Minister of the Scottish Government.

The Queen held a Council at 5.45pm.

There were present: the Rt Hon Nicholas Clegg MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon William Hague MP (Leader of the House of Commons), the Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP (Secretary of State for Health), the Rt Hon Theresa May MP (Secretary of State for the Home Department), the Rt Hon Nicola Morgan MP (Secretary of State for Education) and the Baroness Stowell of Beeston (Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal).

The Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon MSP made affirmation as a member of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council.

Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.

The Rt Hon Nicholas Clegg MP had an audience of The Queen before the Council.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Chairman, the Royal Collection Trust, this morning chaired a Meeting of the Trustees.

His Royal Highness, President, The Prince’s Teaching Institute, this afternoon held a Meeting.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this evening attended the Sun Military Awards Ceremony at the National Maritime Museum, Romney Road, London SE10, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

The Duchess of Cornwall, Honorary Member, National Association of Care Catering, this morning met Hertfordshire Community Meals volunteers and guests attending a Christmas Luncheon for older people at the Jubilee Centre, Catherine Street, St Albans, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire (the Countess of Verulam).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Emmaus UK, afterwards visited Emmaus St Albans, Hill End Lane, St Albans.

Kensington Palace

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

Sir David Manning, Mr Miguel Head, Miss Rebecca Deacon and Mr Nicholas Loughran were in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Admiral, the Sea Cadet Corps, this morning received Mr Martin Coles (Chief Executive Officer, the Marine Society and Sea Cadets) and Captain Jonathan Holloway RN (Captain, Sea Cadets).

His Royal Highness received a presentation on the Information Economy Council’s Scale Up Report on United Kingdom Economic Growth by Mrs. Sherry Coutu.

The Duke of York, Patron, Studio Schools, this afternoon held a Luncheon at Buckingham Palace for the Studio Schools Trust.

His Royal Highness later receive Mr Christoph Loch (Director, University of Cambridge Judge Business School) and Mrs Hanadi Jabado (Director of Accelerate Cambridge).

The Duke of York, Patron, this evening attended a Reception for Nominet Trust supporters at the Trampery, 239 Old Street, London EC1.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chancellor, this morning attended a Degree Congregation Ceremony at the Assembly Rooms, Bath, Somerset.

The Countess of Wessex, President, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, this afternoon attended a Reception for WeProtect Summit 2014 at Lancaster House, London SW1.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Childline, this evening attended Carols by Candlelight at Christ Church Spitalfields, Commercial Street, London E1.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Mission to Seafarers Limited, this evening attended the Annual Carol Service in St. Michael Paternoster Royal, College Hill, London EC4, followed by a Reception at Skinners’ Hall, 8 Downgate Hill, London EC4.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, this morning attended a Graduation Ceremony at King Charles Court, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London SE10.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Patron, this afternoon visited St. Christopher’s Hospice, 51-59 Lawrie Park Road, London SE26.

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Buckingham Palace

Her Excellency Ms Mona Juul was received in audience by The Queen today and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Kingdom of Norway to the Court of St James’s.

Mr Terje Rod-Larsen was also received by Her Majesty.

His Excellency Dr Revaz Gachechiladze 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 Georgia to the Court of St James’s.

Mrs Mzia Marsagishvili was also received by Her Majesty.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning visited the Roman Catholic Church of Holy Family, the Presbytery, Vale Lane, London W3, and was received by Major John Rodwell (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

His Royal Highness, Patron, this afternoon held a Reception to commemorate the Thirtieth Anniversary of the Confederation of Service Charities at St James’s Palace.

The Prince of Wales, Patron, Red Squirrel Survival Trust, later held a Meeting at Clarence House.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this morning visited the site of the World Trade Center and Museum, Greenwich Street, New York, United States of America.

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards visited the Door, 555 Broome Street, New York.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this afternoon attended a Creativity is Great Reception at Neuehouse, 110 East 25th Street, New York.

His Royal Highness later attended a Reception for the winners of the 2014 Great Tech Awards at Shutterstock, Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, New York.

The Duke of Cambridge, Patron, and The Duchess of Cambridge this evening attended a Dinner for the University of St. Andrews Six Hundredth Anniversary Appeal at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Avenue, New York.

Their Royal Highnesses this evening departed from John F Kennedy Airport, New York, for the United Kingdom.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this afternoon received Dr Stephen Hodges (President, Hult International Business School) and Mr. James Sintros (Director).

His Royal Highness this evening held a Reception at Buckingham Palace on the occasion of the Government Digital Service D5 Digital Trade Conference.

The Duke of York afterwards attended the launch of the World Health Organisation Malaria Report at the Palace of Westminster.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chancellor, University of Bath, today attended Degree Ceremonies at the Assembly Rooms, Bath, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset (Lady Gass).

His Royal Highness, Chancellor, this evening attended an Honorary Graduate Dinner at the University of Bath.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Member, International Olympic Committee, today attended the International Olympic Committee Session in Monaco.

Her Royal Highness this evening arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from France.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Patron, this evening attended the New Bridge Foundation Christmas Concert in the Parish Church of St George, Hanover Square, London W1.

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Buckingham Palace

The Lord Popat of Harrow (Lord-in-Waiting) was present at Heathrow Airport, London, this morning upon the Arrival of The President of the Republic of Albania and Mrs Nishani and welcomed His Excellency and Mrs Nishani on behalf of The Queen.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this afternoon received Dr Ion Jinga (Ambassador from Romania to the Court of St James’s) and Mr Daniel Constantin (Romanian Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development).

The President of the Republic of Albania and Mrs Nishani visited The Prince of Wales this afternoon.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Donatella Flick Conducting Competition, this evening attended the Donatella Flick Conducting Competition Final at the Barbican Centre, Silk Street London, EC2.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge this morning called upon Mr Joseph Biden (Vice President of the United States of America) at the White House, Washington DC, United States of America.

His Royal Highness was received afterwards by The President of the United States of America at the White House.

The Duke of Cambridge, President, United for Wildlife, later addressed the World Bank Group’s International Corruption Hunters Alliance Conference at the World Bank in Washington DC, and afterwards attended a Lunch given by the World Bank.

His Royal Highness, President, United for Wildlife, and Patron, Tusk Trust, this afternoon attended a Reception given by Her Majesty’s Consul-General for New York (Mr D Lopez) at the Residence.

The Duke of Cambridge, President, United for Wildlife, and The Duchess of Cambridge this evening attended a Dinner followed by the Brooklyn Nets Game at the Barclays Centre, 620 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, New York.

The Duchess of Cambridge this morning visited the Northside Center for Child Development, 35 East 110th Street, New York.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Lunch given by Her Majesty’s Consul-General for New York at the Residence.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Chairman of the Trustees, Outward Bound Trust, this morning held a Trustees’ Meeting and presented prizes at the Outward Bound Chairman’s Awards.

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

The Duke of York this afternoon presented The Duke of York Awards for Technical Education at St. James’s Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this evening held a Dinner at Frogmore House, Windsor, Berkshire.

The Countess of Wessex, Colonel-in-Chief, Corps of Army Music, this afternoon visited The Countess of Wessex String Orchestra at Woolwich Barracks, London SE18.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, this evening attended a Dinner at the Wallace Collection, Hertford House, Manchester Square, London W1.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Member, International Olympic Committee, today attended the International Olympic Committee Session in Monaco.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President in Chief, the British Racing Drivers’ Club, this afternoon attended the Annual Awards Lunch at the Grand Connaught Rooms, 61-63 Great Queen Street, London WC2.

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Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this afternoon departed Heathrow Airport, London, for the United States of America and were received upon arrival at John F Kennedy Airport, New York, this afternoon by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America (His Excellency Sir Peter Westmacott).

Their Royal Highnesses, Joint Patrons, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, this evening attended a Dinner for the American Friends in New York.

Sir David Manning, Mr Miguel Head, Miss Rebecca Deacon and Mr Nicholas Loughran are in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this afternoon departed Heathrow Airport, London, for France.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.

His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams was received in audience by Her Majesty upon his appointment as Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda when The Queen conferred upon him the honour of Knighthood and invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George.

Lady Williams was also received by Her Majesty.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, this afternoon gave a Reception at Clarence House to mark the Tenth Anniversary of International Health Partners.

Buckingham Palace

The Countess of Wessex this morning departed from Farnborough Airport, Hampshire, for Germany.

Her Royal Highness, Royal Colonel, 5th Battalion The Rifles, today attended a medals parade at Alanbrooke Barracks, Paderborn.

The Countess of Wessex this afternoon arrived at Farnborough Airport, Hampshire, from Germany. Mr Timothy Roberts was in attendance.

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Buckingham Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon held a Luncheon at Buckingham Palace for the Alliance of Religions and Conservation.

Clarence House

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

His Royal Highness, Duke of Cornwall later chaired a Meeting of The Prince’s Council.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron, the 1851 Trust, this evening attended a Board Meeting and Reception at the Goring Hotel, 15 Beeston Place, London SW1.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning attended the Arab British Chamber of Commerce Gulf Co-operation Council — British Economic Forum at the Landmark Hotel, 222 Marylebone Road, London NW1.

His Royal Highness later presented the Ministry of Defence Apprentice Awards at the Ministry in Whitehall, London SW1.

The Duke of York, Patron, Jubilee Sailing Trust, this afternoon received Mr James Crill (Chairman of the Trustees) and Mr Duncan Souster (Chief Executive Officer).

His Royal Highness later attended the Demonstration Day at Wayra Academy, Capper Street, London WC1.

Buckingham Palace

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

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Christmas Concert for the Oxford Children’s Hospital, at Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester on Thames, and was received by Mrs Marion Stevenson (Deputy Lieutenant of Oxfordshire).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Logistic Corps, this morning received Colonel John Grinstead upon relinquishing his appointment as Colonel of the Corps and Colonel Darren Corrie upon assuming the appointment.

Her Royal Highness, Past Master, the Worshipful Company of Butchers, later attended a Court Meeting and Luncheon at Butchers’ Hall, 87-88 Bartholomew Close, London EC1.

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Not Forgotten Association, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this afternoon held a Reception at St James’s Palace.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Chairman of the Honorary Committee of Patrons, this evening held a Reception at Buckingham Palace for the European Union Baroque Orchestra.

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, WWF-UK, this morning attended a Meeting for the Forest Campaign at the Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1, followed by a Reception.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Safer London Foundation, this afternoon gave a Reception at Clarence House.

The President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, accompanied by Dr Abdullah Abdullah (Chief Executive Officer of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan), visited The Prince of Wales.

His Royal Highness later received the Rt Hon Justine Greening, MP (Secretary of State for International Development).

The Prince of Wales this evening received the judges of the Sun Military Awards.

The Duchess of Cornwall, President, Barnardo’s, this morning received Mr Anthony Cohen (Chairman of the Trustees) and Mr Javed Khan (Chief Executive).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon attended the Fine Cell Work Pop-Up Shop at Fortnum and Mason, 181 Piccadilly, London W1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales, Patron, Rugby Football Union All Schools Programme, this morning attended the Charity Day at Icap plc, 2 Broadgate, London EC2.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning opened the new Nifco UK Limited factory, Durham Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham (Mrs Susan Snowdon).

His Royal Highness today opened Trinity Square, Gateshead, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear (Sir Nigel Sherlock).

The Duke of York, Admiral, Sea Cadets Corps, this afternoon opened Derwenthaugh Boat House, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Studio Schools Trust, later visited Studio West, West Denton Way, Newcastle upon Tyne.

The Duke of York, Patron, Peter Jones Foundation, afterwards met Tycoon in Schools finalists at Studio West.

Buckingham Palace

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

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Shooting Star Chase, this evening held a Reception at St James’s Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Royal Yachting Association, this afternoon chaired a Council Meeting, Little Ship Club, Bell Wharf Lane, London EC4.

Her Royal Highness, Master, the Corporation of Trinity House, later attended the Five Hundredth Anniversary Carol Service in St. Olave’s Church, 8 Hart Street, London EC3, followed by a Reception at Trinity House, Trinity Square, London EC3.

The Princess Royal, Patron, Spinal Injuries Association, this evening attended a Dinner at the Dorchester, Park Lane, London W1.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, on behalf of The Queen , this afternoon unveiled the Korean War Memorial, Victoria Embankment Gardens, London WC2, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester this evening attended a Royal Banquet, in the presence of The Queen of Denmark, to mark the Ninetieth Anniversary of the Anglo-Danish Society at Drapers’ Hall, Throgmorton Avenue, London EC2.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning visited Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains, Morgan Drive, Brixworth, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire (Mr. David Laing).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Warner Edwards’ Distillery, Falls Farm, Harrington, Northamptonshire.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Patron, Crisis UK, this afternoon received Mr. Jon Sparkes (Chief Executive) at Buckingham Palace.