The Royal Record

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this morning departed Rafael Núñez International Airport, Cartagena, for Mexico and were received upon arrival this afternoon at Benito Juarez Airport, Mexico City, by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the United Mexican States (His Excellency Mr Duncan Taylor).

His Royal Highness, accompanied by Her Royal Highness, later laid a wreath at the Panteón Inglés (the English Cemetery), Real del Monte, Hidalgo State.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall afterwards attended traditional “Day of the Dead” festivities at Real del Monte Zócalo and were received by the Governor of Hidalgo (José Francisco OlveraRuiz).

Their Royal Highnesses subsequently visited Escuela Pública Secundaria Magatzzi and laid the first turf of the School’s new football pitch.

The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall and The Duchess of Cornwall later attended a Reception at the Pasty Museum, celebrating Real del Monte’s Cornish heritage.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Commodore-in-Chief, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, this afternoon visited the Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Dockyard, Jung-go, the Republic of Korea.

His Royal Highness this evening departed Incheon International Airport, Seoul, for Australia.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester this afternoon attended the English Schools’ Orchestra’s Twentieth Anniversary Concert at the Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, London SW1.

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Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the International Council, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Association, this morning chaired the International Council Meeting at the Novotel Seoul Ambassador Hotel, Seoul, the Republic of Korea.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this afternoon attended the Trustees’ Meeting and Annual General Meeting at the Novotel Seoul Ambassador Hotel.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this evening attended the Korea National Award Ceremony and Dinner at the Coex Convention and Exhibition Centre, Seoul.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this evening attended the Wales Festival of Remembrance at St. David’s Hall, the Hayes, Cardiff, South Glamorgan.

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Buckingham Palace

The Lord Popat of Harrow (Lord in Waiting) was present at Heathrow Airport, London, this evening for the Repatriation of the remains of Michael Sata (President of the Republic of Zambia).

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, accompanied by Mrs María Clemencia Rodríguez de Santos, this morning toured an exhibition of indigenous crafts at the Gold Museum, Cartagena, Colombia.

Their Royal Highnesses later visited the National Coastguard and received a briefing on counter-narcotics initiatives.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon attended a ceremony commemorating the Battle for Cartagena de Indias, at San Felipe Fort, Cartagena.

His Royal Highness afterwards attended the Health of the Oceans conference at the Naval Museum, Cartagena.

The Prince of Wales, Admiral, and The Duchess of Cornwall, with The President of the Republic of Colombia and Mrs. María Clemencia Rodríguez de Santos, later attended a Ship’s Reception and viewed the Sunset Ceremony onboard HMS Argyll (Commander Paul Hammond) and were received by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Colombia (His Excellency Mr Lindsay Croisdale-Appleby).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the International Council, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Association, today chaired the International Council Meetings at the Novotel Seoul Ambassador Hotel, Seoul, the Republic of Korea.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this evening attended the International Gold Event Closing Ceremony and Gala Dinner at the Novotel Seoul Ambassador Hotel.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, representing The Queen, this morning presented condolences to Mrs. Sata and her family following the death of The President of the Republic of Zambia (His Excellency Mr. Michael Sata).

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning arrived at Wolverhampton Railway Station and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire (Mr Ian Dudson).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove to International Security Printers Limited, Unit G3, Valiant Way, Wolverhampton, and were received by the Managing Directors (Mr Paul White and Mr Ian Brigham).

The Queen, escorted by Mr White, and The Duke of Edinburgh, escorted by Mr Brigham, toured the factory floor, viewing the stamp-making process and meeting members of staff, and Her Majesty opened the factory.

The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, afterwards opened Jaguar Land Rover Engine Manufacturing Centre, Innovation Drive, Wolverhampton, and was received by Dr Ralf Speth (Chief Executive Officer) and Ms Lorraine Rogers (Director, Royal and Diplomatic Affairs).

Her Majesty, escorted by Chief Executive Officer, and His Royal Highness, escorted by the Director, toured the Centre, viewing the manufacturing process in the Machine and Assembly Halls and meeting members of staff and apprentices.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were entertained to Luncheon by the Chief Executive Officer.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited the Peace and Reconciliation Centre, Bogota, and were received by The President of the Republic of Colombia and Mrs María Clemencia Rodríguez de Santos.

The Prince of Wales, accompanied by The President of the Republic of Colombia, this afternoon viewed Chiribiquete National Park from the air.

His Royal Highness, accompanied by His Excellency, later visited Caño Cristales.

The Prince of Wales, accompanied by The President of the Republic of Colombia, afterwards visited la Macarena Military Base.

His Royal Highness, accompanied by His Excellency, subsequently attended an informal discussion on the Peace and the reconciliation process with civil society representatives at la Macarena Church.

The Duchess of Cornwall, accompanied by Mrs María Clemencia Rodríguez de Santos, this morning attended a Round Table Discussion on the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative at the Peace and Reconciliation Centre.

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales this morning received volunteers and supporters of London Poppy Day at Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, today attended the International Gold Event Korea Emerging Leaders Forum at the National Youth Centre of Korea, Chungham, Seoul, the Republic of Korea.

His Royal Highness, Chancellor, University of Bath, this evening attended a Reception given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea (His Excellency Mr Scott Wightman) at the Residence in Seoul.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London.

Captain Nicholas Wright RN was in attendance.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Heritage of London Trust, this morning visited Kensal Green Cemetery, Harrow Road, London W10, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Opera North, this afternoon held a Luncheon at Buckingham Palace.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra this afternoon opened the new joint Police and Fire Station at Slideslow Drive, Bromsgrove, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire (Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Holcroft).

Her Royal Highness, Joint President, later visited the Cancer Research UK Shop, 134 High Street, Bromsgrove.

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Buckingham Palace

The Emir of the State of Qatar, accompanied by His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, visited The Queen today.

Mr and Mrs Douglas Baird (parents of the late Corporal Cameron Baird VC) were received by Her Majesty.

Mrs Michael Gordon Lennox was received by The Queen when Her Majesty invested her with the Insignia of a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Honorary Life Member, Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers, this morning presented The Prince Philip Award at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness, Patron, this evening presented the British Trust for Ornithology Annual Awards at the Mall Galleries, London SW1.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this morning attended an award ceremony at the Palacio de Nariño, Bogota, Colombia.

His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Bilateral Meeting with The President of the Republic of Colombia.

The Prince of Wales later visited Escuela Taller de Bogota.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon visited an Organic and Urban Sustainability Fair at the Residence in Bogota.

His Royal Highness later attended at a Celebration to mark the Seventy Fifth Anniversary of the British Council in Colombia at the Gimnasio Moderno, Bogota.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this evening attended a Dinner given by The President of the Republic of Colombia and Mrs María Clemencia Rodríguez de Santos at the Nariño, Bogota.

The Duchess of Cornwall this morning attended a Bilateral Meeting with Mrs María Clemencia Rodríguez de Santos.

Her Royal Highness, accompanied by Mrs María Clemencia Rodríguez de Santos, this afternoon visited Escuela de Artes Y Oficios Santo Domingo, Bogota.

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales this afternoon attended a Victoria Cross and George Cross Association Service of Remembrance and Re-Dedication in St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London SW1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer), followed by a Tea Party.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning arrived at Incheon International Airport, Seoul, and was received by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea (His Excellency Mr Scott Wightman).

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Seoul.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, and Chairman, the International Council, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Association, this evening attended a Reception given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea at the Residence in Seoul.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Emerging Pacific Leaders’ Dialogue, part of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conferences, this morning attended an Association of Emerging Leaders’ Dialogue Meeting, le Lagon Resort and Spa, Elluk Road, Erakor Lagoon, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Her Royal Highness, President, Save the Children UK, later visited the Save the Children Vanuatu Office, Titanium Plaza, Tassiriki.

The Princess Royal, Save the Children UK, afterwards visited the Save the Children Vanuatu Village Health Worker Project, Siviri Aid Post, Siviri.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon departed from Bauerfield International Airport for the United Kingdom.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited Leiston Film Theatre to mark its Centenary, 74 High Street, Leiston, and was received by Mr. John Kerr (Vice Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk).

His Royal Highness, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, afterwards visited the St. John Ambulance Training Centre, Oxford Road, Lowestoft, to mark its Centenary and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk (the Lord Tollemache).

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon visited Lowestoft Maritime Museum, Sparrows Nest Gardens, Whapload Road, Lowestoft.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Leicester Cathedral’s King Richard III Appeal, this evening attended a Dinner at St. John’s Gate, St. John’s Lane, London EC1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Colonel, this morning visited 1st Battalion Scots Guards at Otterburn Camp, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear.

His Royal Highness, Royal Patron, the Dresden Trust, this evening attended a Concert at the German Embassy, 23 Belgrave Square, London SW1.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen, Patron, and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning gave a Reception for members of the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association at Buckingham Palace.

Princess Alexandra, the Hon Lady Ogilvy was present.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Captain General, this evening attended the Royal Marines Three Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary Corps Dinner at Guildhall, London EC2.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this evening departed from Royal Air Force Brize Norton for Colombia and later arrived at Bogotá Military Airport and were received by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Colombia (His Excellency Mr Lindsay Croisdale-Appleby).

Their Royal Highnesses attended a Reception for members of the British expatriate community and Colombian interlocutors at the Residence in Bogotá.

Mr Simon Martin, Mrs Amanda MacManus, Mr James Bowden, Lieutenant Colonel David Bevan, Mr Patrick Harrison and Miss Eva Omaghomi are in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for the Republic of Korea and Australia.

Mr Timothy Roberts is in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Emerging Pacific Leaders’ Dialogue, part of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conferences, today attended the Emerging Pacific Leaders’ Dialogue at le Lagon Resort and Spa, Elluk Road, Erakor Lagoon, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Her Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner to mark the closing of the Conference at la Tentation Restaurant, Port Vila.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Canine Partners for Independence, and The Duchess of Gloucester this afternoon attended a Demonstration of Assistance Dogs at Drapers’ Hall, Throgmorton Avenue, London EC2.

His Royal Highness, Vice President, this evening attended a Dinner to commemorate the Ninetieth Anniversary of Lepra at Kensington Palace.

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Buckingham Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Freeman and Liveryman, the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers, this evening attended the Lord Mayor Elect’s Presentation Dinner at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge, London EC4.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall this afternoon attended a Duchy of Cornwall briefing at Clarence House.

His Royal Highness, President, Victoria Cross and George Cross Association, later gave a Tea at St. James’s Palace.

The Prince of Wales this evening attended the London concert of Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra United Kingdom Tour, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Emerging Pacific Leaders’ Dialogue, part of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conferences, today attended the Emerging Pacific Leaders’ Dialogue at le Lagon Resort and Spa, Elluk Road, Erakor Lagoon, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Her Royal Highness, President, Emerging Pacific Leaders’ Dialogue, part of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conferences, this evening attended a Dinner at le Lagon Resort and Spa.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning visited the War Memorial on the High Street, Marlborough, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mrs. Sarah Troughton).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Swindon 105.5 Radio Station, the Bentley Centre, Stratton Road, Swindon, and presented The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

The Duke of Kent later visited Swindon Dance, Swindon Town Hall, Regent Circus, Swindon.

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Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Emerging Pacific Leaders’ Dialogue, part of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conferences, today attended the Emerging Pacific Leaders’ Dialogue at Warwick le Lagon Resort and Spa, Elluk Road, Erakor Lagoon, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Her Royal Highness, President, Emerging Pacific Leaders’ Dialogue, part of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conferences, this evening attended a Dinner at Warwick le Lagon Resort and Spa.

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Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning held a Technology Discussion at the Rosewood Beijing Hotel, Beijing, China.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal today undertook engagements in Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Her Royal Highness this morning was received by The President of the Republic of Vanuatu at the Presidential Palace.

The Princess Royal, on behalf of The Queen, later held an Investiture at Warwick le Lagon Resort and Spa, Elluk Road, Erakor Lagoon.

Her Royal Highness, President, Emerging Pacific Leaders’ Dialogue, part of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conferences, this afternoon attended the Emerging Pacific Leaders’ Dialogue, Warwick le Lagon Resort and Spa.

The Princess Royal, President, Emerging Pacific Leaders’ Dialogue, part of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conferences, this evening attended a Reception at the Residence of the Australian High Commissioner.

Her Royal Highness, President, Emerging Pacific Leaders’ Dialogue, part of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conferences, later attended a Dinner at Elan Restaurant, Wharf Road.

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Buckingham Palace

The President of the Republic of Singapore and Mrs Tony Tan Keng Yam this morning visited the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, and were received by the Director (Mr Richard Deverell).

The President and Mrs Tan visited The Princess of Wales Conservatory, viewing a display of the work of the Carbon Trust and the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore, and the Orchid Room, before visiting the Palm House and the Marianne North Gallery.

The President of the Republic of Singapore this afternoon visited Lloyd’s of London, One Lime Street, London EC3, and was received by the Chairman (Mr John Nelson).

The President toured the Trading Floor and was subsequently entertained to Luncheon by the Chairman.

The President of the Republic of Singapore later visited Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, London SW7, and was received by the President of the College (Professor Alice Gast) and Professor James Stirling (Provost).

The President viewed displays of current scientific research projects before meeting some of the Singaporean students studying at the College and subsequently visiting the Carbon Capture Pilot Plant.

Mrs Tony Tan Keng Yam this afternoon visited the Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7.

The President of the Republic of Singapore and Mrs Tony Tan Keng Yam then concluded the State Visit to The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.

The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, this morning opened the Information Age gallery at the Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London SW7, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of London (Sir David Brewer), the Interim Chairman of the Science Museum Group Board of Trustees (Dr Gillian Samuels), Mr Ian Blatchford (Director, Science Museum Group) and the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (Councillor Maighread Condon-Simmonds).

The Queen, escorted by the Director, and The Duke of Edinburgh, escorted by the Interim Chairman, toured the gallery, meeting members of staff and Museum supporters, and Her Majesty posted a “tweet” to mark the opening.

By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) received Her Excellency Mrs Maria Mascarenhas at St James’s Palace this morning in order to bid farewell to Her Excellency upon relinquishing her appointment as Ambassador from the Republic of Cabo Verde to the Court of St James’s.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning arrived at Beijing Airport and was received by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China (His Excellency Sir Sebastian Wood).

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended the Tenth Year Celebration Ceremony and opened the new campus at Harrow International School Beijing.

The Duke of York later called upon the Premier of the People’s Republic of China (Mr Li Keqiang) at Zhongnanhai.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth, this morning attended the Twenty Sixth Commonwealth Agricultural Conference at the Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Her Royal Highness, President, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conferences, this afternoon attended a Luncheon at the Queensland Club, 19 George Street, Brisbane.

The Princess Royal this evening departed from Brisbane International Airport for Vanuatu and later arrived at Bauerfield International Airport and was received by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Vanuatu (His Excellency Mr Dominic Meiklejohn).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this evening attended a performance of “the Mikado” by the Windsor and Eton Operatic Society at the Farrer Theatre, Eton College, Windsor, and was received by Mr. Jeffrey Branch (Deputy Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire).