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Mr. Colin Field (Deputy Lieutenant of West Sussex) was present at Gatwick Airport, London, this morning upon the Arrival of the Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda and Lady Williams and welcomed Their Excellencies on behalf of The Queen.
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Buckingham Palace
The Prince of Wales, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.
Clarence House
The Prince of Wales, Patron, Garden Organic — the Henry Doubleday Research Association, this afternoon visited the National Heritage Garden at Belmond le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Church Road, Great Milton, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire (Mr Timothy Stevenson).
Kensington Palace
The Duke of Cambridge this evening presented the Chatham House Prize to Mrs Melinda Gates at the Banqueting House, Whitehall, London SW1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).
Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal, President, Royal Yachting Association, this morning attended the Annual General Meeting and Awards Luncheon at One Great George Street, London SW1.
Kensington Palace
The Duke of Gloucester this morning opened Tudor Grange Academy Worcester, Bilford Road, Worcester, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire (Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Holcroft).
His Royal Highness today visited the Sanctuary Group, Chamber Court, Castle Street, Worcester.
The Duke of Gloucester, Chancellor, University of Worcester, this afternoon attended the Graduate Awards Ceremony for the Institute of Health and Society, in Worcester Cathedral.
Appendix to Court Circular
The Queen has been pleased to appoint Group Captain Mark Driver to be one of Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms.
The appointment to date from 21st November, 2014.
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Buckingham Palace
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning arrived at Elgin Railway Station and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Moray (Lieutenant Colonel Grenville Johnston).
Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove to Royal Air Force Lossiemouth and were received by Major General the Hon. Seymour Monro (Deputy Lieutenant of Moray), the Station Commander (Group Captain Mark Chappell) and Wing Commander Chantal Baker (Commanding Officer Base Support Wing).
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were received with a Royal Salute and inspected the Guard of Honour.
Her Majesty and His Royal Highness viewed Typhoon aircraft and met on-duty personnel before attending a Reception for Service personnel and their families in the Officers’ Mess.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh subsequently witnessed a fly-past by a Tornado and two Typhoon aircraft.
Her Majesty, Colonel-in-Chief, Corps of Royal Engineers, and His Royal Highness this afternoon visited 39 Engineer Regiment at Kinloss Barracks, Forres, and were received by Mr James Royan (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Moray) and the Commanding Officer (Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Marsden).
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh inspected a Guard of Honour.
Her Majesty and His Royal Highness met families and soldiers and were entertained to Luncheon by the Commanding Officer.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by The Prince of Wales, accompanied by The Duchess of Cornwall, at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of the Lady Soames LG which was held in Westminster Abbey, London SW1, today.
The Duke of York was represented by the Lord Luce KG.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex were represented by Sir Timothy Colman KG.
The Princess Royal was represented by Brigadier Andrew Parker Bowles.
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were represented by the Lord Carrington KG.
The Duke and Duchess of Kent were represented by Mr Nicholas Marden.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by Sir Nigel Sherlock (Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear) at the Memorial Service for Sir Ralph Carr-Ellison (formerly Her Majesty’ s Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear) which was held in the Cathedral Church of St Nicholas, Newcastle upon Tyne, this afternoon.
The Prince of Wales was represented by the Duchess of Northumberland.
The Duke of York was represented by Dr John Hogan.
The Princess Royal was represented by the Viscount Ridley.
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were represented by Mr Gavin Mcfarlane Black.
The Duke of Kent was represented by Mr Nicolas Adamson.
Clarence House
The Prince of Wales, Vice Patron, the British Council, this morning received Sir Martin Davidson upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive and Mr Ciaráne Devane upon assuming the appointment.
His Royal Highness, President, Business in the Community, this afternoon received Mr Shabir Randeree (Chairman, Mosaic), Mr Jonathan Freeman (Managing Director) and Mr Stephen Howard (Chief Executive, Business in the Community).
The Prince of Wales, Patron, Step Up To Serve, afterwards held an Advisory Council Meeting and Reception at Clarence House.
His Royal Highness subsequently received Mr Gordon Mizner (Chief Executive of the Engineering Development Trust).
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this evening gave a Reception to mark the Centenary of the Performing Rights Society, at Clarence House.
Kensington Palace
Prince Henry of Wales this morning visited Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat, Oman.
His Royal Highness later departed Muscat International Airport for the United Arab Emirates.
Prince Henry of Wales, Patron, Sentebale, this evening played in the Sentebale Polo Cup and attended a Gala Dinner at the Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club, Abu Dhabi.
Buckingham Palace
The Duke of York this morning visited King Abdullah Economic City visitors’ centre, Saudi Arabia.
His Royal Highness later met young entrepreneurs at the World Academy, King Abdullah Economic City.
The Duke of York this afternoon attended a Lunch and Live Pitching event held by King Abdullah Economic City Start Ups in partnership with Pitch on Tour for Saudi and British entrepreneurs at the Bay La Sun Hotel.
His Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner given by Khalid Ali Reza (Chief Executive Officer, Xenel Group) at the Ali Reza Residence.
Buckingham Palace
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, this morning visited the London College of Fashion, 40 Lime Grove, London W12.
Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal, Colonel, The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons), this morning visited the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment at Hyde Park Barracks, Knightsbridge, London SW7.
Her Royal Highness, Patron, Royal National Children’s Foundation, this afternoon attended the Annual Conference at 8 John Adam Street, London WC2.
The Princess Royal, Patron, Livability, this evening presented the Annual Awards at the Grange St. Paul’s Hotel, 10 Godliman Street, London EC4.
Kensington Palace
The Duke of Gloucester this morning opened the Izatt Building at Invicta Grammar School, Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Kent (the Viscount De L’Isle).
His Royal Highness afterwards opened the Taylor Building at Valley Park School, Huntsman Lane, Maidstone.
The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust, this afternoon attended the Annual Conference at the Ashford International Hotel, Simon Weil Avenue, Ashford, Kent.
St James’s Palace
The Duke of Kent, President of the Council, King Edward VII’s Hospital (Sister Agnes), this evening attended the Annual Reception at the Royal Institute of British Architects, 66 Portland Place, London W1.
Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park
Princess Alexandra was present at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of the Lady Soames LG which was held in Westminster Abbey, London SW1, today.
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His Excellency Mr Tadej Rupel 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 Republic of Slovenia to the Court of St. James’s.
Mrs Rupel was also received by Her Majesty.
His Excellency Mr Lauri Bambus 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 Estonia to the Court of St. James’s.
Mrs Bambus was also received by Her Majesty.
Sir Simon Fraser (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) was present.
The Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth was received by The Queen upon assuming his appointment as a Lord in Waiting to Her Majesty.
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, Colonel-in-Chief, The Queen’s Royal Hussars (The Queen’s Own and Royal Irish), today presented campaign medals in Sennelager, Germany.
Captain Michael Dobson was in attendance.
Clarence House
The Prince of Wales this morning visited the Armenian Church of St Yeghiche, Cranley Gardens, Kensington, London SW7, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).
His Royal Highness, President, The Prince’s Trust and The Prince’s Teaching Institute, this afternoon held a vocational skills report back Meeting at Clarence House.
The Prince of Wales afterwards held a Reception at Clarence House for representatives from the vocational, education and skills sector.
The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon held a Reception for the Commonwealth Essay Competition Awards and to mark the inauguration of The Queen’s Essay Prize, at Buckingham Palace.
Kensington Palace
The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron, this evening attended the Place2Be Wellbeing in Schools Awards at Kensington Palace State Apartments.
Kensington Palace
Prince Henry of Wales this morning visited Nizwa, Oman.
Buckingham Palace
The Duke of York this morning attended a Meeting with Prince Khalid bin Faisal Al Saud (Minister of Education) at the Ministry of Education in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Abdul Latif Jameel Community Initiatives Bab Rizq Jameel Centre, Jeddah.
The Duke of York this evening attended a Reception for British vocational training providers, at the British Consulate General, Jeddah.
Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal, President, Victim Support, this morning received Miss Enid Rowlands upon relinquishing her appointment as Chairman and Mrs Catherine Dugmore upon assuming the appointment.
Mr Mark Castle (Chief Executive) was present.
Her Royal Highness, Royal Honorary Colonel, University of London Officers’ Training Corps, received Lieutenant Colonel Paul Stanley upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Smart upon assuming the appointment.
The Princess Royal, Patron, Transaid, afterwards attended a transport and health presentation at Barclays Bank Plc, 1 Churchill Place, London E14.
Her Royal Highness, Patron, United Kingdom Sailing Academy, this afternoon attended a Young Ambassadors’ Reception at Aberdeen Asset Management Plc, 1 Bread Street, London EC4.
The Princess Royal, Patron, Sports Coach UK, this evening attended the United Kingdom Coaching Awards at City Chambers, Glasgow, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow (Councillor Sadie Docherty, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost).
Kensington Palace
The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex (Mr. Peter Field).
His Royal Highness today opened the Beacon View Wellbeing Centre at St. Peter and St. James Hospice, North Common Road, North Chailey, and was received by Mrs. Marion Shepherd (Deputy Lieutenant of East Sussex).
The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, later visited Pestalozzi International Village Trust, Ladybird Lane, Sedlescombe, and was received by Mrs. Michael Stoner (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex).
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, Patron, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, today received Professor Anthony Bowne (Principal).
Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park
Princess Alexandra, President, Royal Humane Society, this afternoon attended the Stanhope Gold Medal Luncheon at the Australian High Commission, Australia House, Strand, London WC2, and was received by the High Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Australia (His Excellency the Hon. Alexander Downer).
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His Excellency Mr. Rolando Drago Rodriguez 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 Republic of Chile to the Court of St James’s.
Mrs Edith Gallardo was also received by Her Majesty.
His Excellency Mr Tahir Tofig Oglu Taghizadeh 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 Azerbaijan to the Court of St James’s.
Mrs Taghizadeh was also received by Her Majesty.
Sir Simon Fraser (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) was present.
General Sir Nicholas Carter was received by The Queen upon his appointment as Chief of the General Staff.
The Queen, Patron, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, and The Duke of Edinburgh this evening visited Chatham House, 10 St. James’s Square, London SW1, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer), the Chairman (Mr Stuart Popham) and Dr Robin Niblett (Director).
Her Majesty and His Royal Highness, escorted respectively by the Director and the Chairman, toured the Institute, meeting Academy Fellows, the Advisory Board and members of staff.
The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, removed a brick in the adjoining wall between Chatham House and Ames House to symbolise the expansion of the Institute of International Affairs into the neighbouring building, before launching The Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs.
Clarence House
The Prince of Wales this morning visited Her Majesty’s Prison Erlestoke, Westbury Road, Erlestoke, Devizes, and was received by Mr Robert Hiscox (Deputy Lieutenant of Wiltshire).
His Royal Highness this afternoon received Mrs Janine Kirk (Chief Executive of The Prince’s Charities Australia) at Clarence House.
The Prince of Wales, President, later attended a Reception to mark the renaming of The Prince’s Drawing School as the Royal Drawing School, at the Gallery, 19-22 Charlotte Road, London EC2.
The Prince of Wales, President, the Royal Drawing School, and The Duchess of Cornwall this evening held a Dinner at St James’s Palace.
Kensington Palace
Prince Henry of Wales this morning arrived at Muscat International Airport, Oman, and was received by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman (His Excellency Mr Jonathan Wilks).
His Royal Highness later visited the British Embassy in Muscat and, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture.
Buckingham Palace
The Duke of York today carried out the following engagements in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
His Royal Highness this morning attended a Meeting with Mr Adel bin Mohammed Fakeih (Acting Minister of Health and Labour) at the Ministry of Health.
The Duke of York afterwards attended a Roundtable Discussion with senior Saudi women in business at the offices of the Al Olayan Group.
His Royal Highness this afternoon called upon Prince Sultan Bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (Minister of Tourism and Antiquities) at Diryiah Farm.
The Duke of York later attended a Meeting with TPP Limited at the Al Faisaliah Hotel.
His Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner given by the Al Olayan Executive Committee at the Al Olayan Residence.
Buckingham Palace
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning attended a Breakfast Meeting at the Berkeley Hotel, Knightsbridge, London SW1.
His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, later held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this evening attended a Dinner at Claridge’s Hotel, Brook Street, London W1.
Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal, Patron, the British Nutrition Foundation, this morning presented the Annual Prizes at the Royal College of Physicians, 11 St. Andrews Place, London NW1.
Her Royal Highness, Patron, the British School of Osteopathy, this afternoon presented Graduation Certificates at the Central Hall Westminster, Storey’s Gate, London SW1.
The Princess Royal, Patron, the Wellington Trust, this evening attended the Eightieth Anniversary Reception onboard HQS Wellington, Victoria Embankment, London WC2, and visited the Hospital and Troops Ships Exhibition.
Her Royal Highness, President, National Equine Forum, later held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace.
Kensington Palace
The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon opened the new building at Crown Wood Primary Shool, Opladen Way, Bracknell, and was received by Professor Suzanna Rose (Deputy Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire).
His Royal Highness later visited the Motor Vehicle Skills Centre at Newbury College, Monks Lane, Newbury, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (the Hon. Mrs. Bayliss).
The Duke of Gloucester afterwards presented The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service to a number of organisations at Newbury College.
St James’s Palace
The Duke of Kent this morning visited Johnston Sweepers Limited, Curtis Road, Dorking, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Dame Sarah Goad).
His Royal Highness, President-in-Chief, the British Racing Drivers’ Club, this afternoon visited McLaren Technology Centre, Chertsey Road, Woking, Surrey.
The Duke of Kent later presented The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation to Stanhope-Seta, London Street, Chertsey, Surrey.
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The Duke of Edinburgh, Senior Fellow, Royal Academy of Engineering, this evening attended the New Fellows Dinner at Drapers’ Hall, Throgmorton Avenue, London EC2.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by Dr. Monica Main (Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Sutherland) at the Funeral of Major General David Houston (formerly Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Sutherland) which was held in Dornoch Cathedral, Sutherland, this afternoon.
The Prince of Wales was represented by Major General Patrick Marriott.
Clarence House
The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall this morning visited The Prince of Wales School, Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset.
His Royal Highness afterwards visited the Poundbury development and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset (Mr Angus Campbell).
Kensington Palace
Prince Henry of Wales this evening departed Heathrow Airport, London, for Oman.
Sir David Manning, Mr Edward Lane Fox and Mr Nicholas Loughran are in attendance.
Buckingham Palace
The Duke of York today carried out the following engagements in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
His Royal Highness this morning called upon Deputy Crown Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at the Royal Court.
The Duke of York subsequently attended a Meeting with Dr Ahmad Al Saif (Vice Minister of Higher Education) at the Ministry.
His Royal Highness later visited the Saudi Stock Exchange.
The Duke of York this afternoon attended a Lunch given by Prince Turki bin Abdullah Al Saud (Governor of Riyadh).
His Royal Highness later attended a Reception for education, health and business leaders given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (His Excellency Sir John Jenkins) at the Residence.
The Duke of York this evening attended a Dinner given by Prince Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Aziz at the Al Khalidiya Resort.
Buckingham Palace
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, today held Receptions at St James’s Palace for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award.
His Royal Highness, Patron, Caribbean Marine Institute, this afternoon held a Meeting.
The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Caribbean Marine Institute, this evening held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace.
The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Transform Housing, this morning visited Simmonds Court and Hawkins House in Farnham and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Dame Sarah Goad).
Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal, Royal Fellow, Royal Academy of Engineering, this evening attended the New Fellows Dinner at Drapers’ Hall, Throgmorton Street, London EC2.
St James’s Palace
The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, this evening attended the F Company Dinner at St. James’s Palace.
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The Duke of York this afternoon arrived at Riyadh International Airport and was received by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (His Excellency Sir John Jenkins).
Mrs Amanda Thirsk, Mr Steven Kingstone and Lieutenant Jack Cooper RN are in attendance.
Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park
Princess Alexandra this morning visited the Scottish War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle.
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The Princess Royal, Patron, Scottish Rugby Union, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this afternoon attended the International Rugby Match between Scotland and New Zealand at Murrayfield, Edinburgh, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Donald Wilson, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost).
Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park
Princess Alexandra, Royal Colonel, 3rd Battalion The Rifles, this evening attended the Regimental Dinner at Edinburgh Castle.
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The Duke of Cambridge, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.
Clarence House
Today is the anniversary of the Birthday of The Prince of Wales.
His Royal Highness, Founder, In Kind Direct, this morning held a Meeting at Clarence House.
The Prince of Wales later received Mr Richard Dunne (Headteacher of Ashley Church of England Primary School, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey).
His Royal Highness, President, the Royal Shakespeare Company, this afternoon chaired the Annual General Meeting at the Courtyard Theatre, Southern Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Warwickshire (Mr Timothy Cox).
Buckingham Palace
The Earl of Wessex, Royal Honorary Colonel, The London Regiment, this afternoon attended a Reception for The London Regiment and Irish Guards at Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2.
His Royal Highness this evening attended the Anchorites Dinner onboard HQS Wellington, Victoria Embankment, London WC2.
Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Canadian Medical Service, this morning received Brigadier General Jean-Robert Bernier (Surgeon General, Commander Canadian Forces Health Services Group).
Her Royal Highness, Patron, later unveiled the Not Forgotten Association Monument at the National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire (Mr Ian Dudson).
The Princess Royal, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, this afternoon opened the Lichfield Riding for the Disabled Association stable block at Coton House Farm, Vicarage Lane, Whittington, Staffordshire.
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His Excellency Mr Sayakane Sisouvong 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 Lao People’s Democratic Republic to the Court of St James’s.
Mrs Sisouvong was also received by Her Majesty.
His Excellency Mr Abdurrahman Bilgiç 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 Turkey to the Court of St James’s.
Mrs Bilgiç was also received by Her Majesty.
Sir Simon Fraser (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, Honorary Life Member, the British Sub-Aqua Club, this morning presented The Duke of Edinburgh Prize at Buckingham Palace.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Companion Rat, the Grand Order of Water Rats, this evening held a Reception at Buckingham Palace to mark their One Hundred and Twenty Fifth Anniversary.
Clarence House
The Prince of Wales, Colonel-in-Chief, Army Air Corps, this morning received Lieutenant Colonel Jeremy Cook upon assuming his appointment as Commanding Officer of 9 Regiment and Lieutenant Colonel Robert Olney upon assuming his appointment as Commanding Officer of 6 Regiment.
His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, The Parachute Regiment, received Lieutenant General Jonathan Page upon relinquishing his appointment as Colonel Commandant and Lieutenant General John Lorimer upon assuming the appointment.
The Prince of Wales, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Dragoon Guards, received Brigadier EJ Torrens-Spence upon relinquishing his appointment as Regimental Colonel and Colonel Nicholas Millen upon assuming the appointment.
His Royal Highness, President, this afternoon gave a Tea at Clarence House for The Prince’s Trust High Net Worth.
The Prince of Wales afterwards received the Lord Young of Graffham (the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Small Businesses and Enterprise).
His Royal Highness, Chairman, the Royal Collection Trust, this evening held a Reception in The Queen’s Gallery followed by a Dinner at Buckingham Palace.
Kensington Palace
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this evening attended the Royal Variety Performance in aid of the Entertainment Artistes’ Benevolent Fund at the London Palladium, Argyll Street, London W1, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).
Kensington Palace
Prince Henry of Wales, Honorary Air Commandant, this morning presented new Standards to 26 Squadron Royal Air Force Regiment at Royal Air Force Honington, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
Buckingham Palace
The Earl of Wessex today visited Norfolk and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant (Mr Richard Jewson).
His Royal Highness this morning visited the Horstead Centre, Rectory Road, Horstead.
The Earl of Wessex this afternoon visited Little Plumstead Church of England Primary School, Hospital Road, Little Plumstead.
His Royal Highness later visited Norwich Cathedral.
The Earl of Wessex, President, Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association, afterwards attended the Council Meeting at Norwich Research Park, Centrum, Norwich.
The Countess of Wessex, President, Girlguiding, this afternoon attended a Sew 1 Project Quilt Unveiling at Buckingham Palace.
Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal, President, World Horse Welfare, this morning attended the Annual Conference at the Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7.
Her Royal Highness, Patron, Sailors’ Children’s Society, this afternoon attended a Reception onboard HMS President, 72 St. Katharine’s Way, London E1, to launch the Caravan Appeal and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).
The Princess Royal, Royal Patron, WISE, this evening presented Awards at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, 45 Prescot Street, London E1, and was received by Wing Commander Michael Dudgeon (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London).
Kensington Palace
The Duke of Gloucester, Joint President, Cancer Research UK, accompanied by The Duchess of Gloucester, this evening held a Dinner for the Francis Crick Institute at Windsor Castle.
Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park
Princess Alexandra, Joint President, Cancer Research UK, this evening held a Dinner for the Francis Crick Institute at Windsor Castle.
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