The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York today visited the Crick Institute, London NW1.
His Royal Highness this afternoon attended the Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub Launchpad Competition, 3 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon visited the Saint Patrick Centre, Market Street, Downpatrick, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Down (Mr. David Lindsay).

His Royal Highness subsequently visited the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, English Street, Downpatrick.

The Earl of Wessex afterwards opened Downpatrick and County Down Railway Society’s Carriage Viewing Gallery, Market Street, Downpatrick.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, later attended the Belfast Education and Library Board’s Duke of Edinburgh’s Award “Celebration of Leadership and Volunteering Recognition” Reception at Belfast Education and Library Board Headquarters, 40 Academy Street, Belfast, Country Antrim, and was received by Mr. Dawson Stelfox (Deputy Lieutenant of the County Borough of Belfast).

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this evening attended a Dinner at Belfast Harbour Office, Corporation Square, Belfast, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County Borough of Belfast (Mrs. Fionnuala Jay-O’Boyle).

The Countess of Wessex this evening attended a Wellbeing of Women Reception at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, West Smithfield, London EC1.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Affiliated Colonel-in-Chief, The Queen’s Gurkha Signals, this afternoon unveiled the Gurkha Memorial and attended a Reception at the National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, and was received by Colonel Michael Beatty (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire).

Her Royal Highness, President, Royal Yachting Association, later opened the new training and development facilities at Scaling Dam Sailing Club, Easington, Saltburn-by-Sea, and was received by Brigadier John Wardle (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire).

The Princess Royal, Patron, Royal Yachting Association Foundation, afterwards opened the new Sailability facilities at Tees and Hartlepool Yacht Club, West Harbour, Hartlepool, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham (Mrs. Susan Snowdon).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, this afternoon received Mr. Nicholas Woolf (Chairman, St. John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group) and Ms. Isla Richards (Director of Fundraising).

His Royal Highness, Patron, St. George’s Society of New York, this afternoon attended the Advisory Council Meeting at M and C Saatchi, 36 Golden Square, London W1.

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Balmoral Castle

By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Khalid Rashid Al-Hamoudi Al-Mansouri at 1 South Audley Street, London W1, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the State of Qatar to the Court of St James’s.

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales, Patron, WellChild, this afternoon attended a Reception and Awards Ceremony at the Hilton on Park Lane Hotel, 22 Park Lane, London W1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Chairman of the Steering Board, this afternoon held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace for Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award (iDEA).

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

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this evening attended a Friends Reception followed by Dinner at the Macquarie Group London, 28 Ropemaker Street, London EC2.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, British Mexican Society, this evening attended a Reception at the Residence of His Excellency the Mexican Ambassador in London.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning officially opened Tonbridge Memorial Gardens, 46 Coventry Road, Tonbridge, before attending a Service in the Gardens and laying a wreath and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Kent (the Viscount De L’Isle).

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Service at Chatham Historic Dockyard, Church Lane, Chatham, Kent, to commemorate the loss of three Royal Navy cruisers at the start of World War I.

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Balmoral Castle

Divine Service was held in Crathie Parish Church this morning.

The Very Reverend Professor Iain Torrance preached the Sermon.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Battle of Britain Fighter Association, and The Duchess of Cornwall this morning attended a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication in Westminster Abbey, London SW1.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge this morning attended a Service of Holy Communion in St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta, Malta, to mark Independence Day.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited St John’s Co-Cathedral Museum.

The Duke of Cambridge this afternoon visited the Access Centre, Birgu.

His Royal Highness afterwards viewed a Gozitan Folkloric performance in Birgu Square and subsequently visited St Lawrence Church.

The Duke of Cambridge later travelled across Grand Harbour by boat from Birgu to Valletta.

His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Garden Party given by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Malta (His Excellency Mr Robert Luke) at the Residence.

The Duke of Cambridge this evening arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Malta.

Sir David Manning, Miss Rebecca Deacon and Dr Edward Perkins were in attendance.

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Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge this morning departed Heathrow Airport, London, for Malta, and was received on arrival this afternoon at Malta International Airport by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Malta (His Excellency Mr Robert Luke).

His Royal Highness was received later by The President of the Republic of Malta at San Anton Palace.

The Duke of Cambridge afterwards called upon the Hon Dr Joseph Muscat (Prime Minister of the Republic of Malta) at Auberge de Castille.

His Royal Highness subsequently viewed the In Guardia Pageant in St. George’s Square, Valletta.

The Duke of Cambridge afterwards visited the National Library, Valletta.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Reception in the Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta, to celebrate the Fiftieth Anniversary of Maltese Independence.

Sir David Manning, Miss Rebecca Deacon and Dr Edward Perkins are in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Canada.

Mr Timothy Roberts was in attendance.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Royal Air Force 501 (County of Gloucester) Squadron Association, this afternoon attended a Service in Bristol Cathedral to mark the Association’s Fiftieth Anniversary and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County and City of Bristol (Mrs. John Prior).

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Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning attended the Whitecap Dakota First Nation War of 1821 Monument Dedication at River Landing, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

His Royal Highness today attended a Community Leader Luncheon at Swift Current Art Gallery, Herbert Street East, Swift Current, Saskatchewan.

The Earl of Wessex, Honorary Deputy Commissioner, this afternoon visited the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Rural Detachment at Swift Current, Saskatchewan.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited All Ecole Centennial and All Saints Catholic Elementary School, Woodrow Lloyd Place, Swift Current.

The Countess of Wessex this morning attended a Breakfast with the Canadian Rangers at Mamow Building, North Bay, Ontario.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon attended a First Nations Education Working Luncheon at Nipissing University, North Bay, followed by Nipissing University First Nations Education Symposium.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this evening departed Canada for the United Kingdom.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester this evening attended a Gala Dinner in support of the Holfords of Westonbirt Trust at Westonbirt House, Tetbury, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire (Dame Janet Trotter).

The Duchess of Gloucester this afternoon visited the newly renovated Cotswold Chine School, Box, near Stroud, on the occasion of the Sixtieth Anniversary.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, afterwards visited Parkinson’s UK at EdShed, Gloucester Folk Museum, 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester.

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Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this morning attended a Working Breakfast at Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, later attended a Gold Award Ceremony and Reception at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Depot, Regina, and was received by the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan (the Hon. Ms. Vaughn Schofield).

The Earl of Wessex, Honorary Deputy Commissioner, afterwards inspected the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Cadets, Regina.
His Royal Highness subsequently called upon the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan at Government House, Regina.

The Earl of Wessex today attended a Lunch with the Saskatchewan Consular Corps at Government House.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Community Leaders Reception at Government House.

The Earl of Wessex, Honorary Deputy Commissioner, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and Colonel-in-Chief, Saskatchewan Dragoons, this evening attended a Regimental Dinner at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Depot, Regina.

The Countess of Wessex today visited the Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation, Big Trout Lake, Ontario.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Save the Children UK, this morning visited staff at 1 St. John’s Lane, London EC1, and later attended a Board Meeting at Brunswick Group LLP, 16 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2.

Her Royal Highness, President, Royal Yachting Association, this afternoon opened the Willow Wren Inland Waterways Training Centre, Nelson’s Wharf, Rugby Road, Southam, and was received by Mr. Joseph Greenwell (Deputy Lieutenant of Warwickshire).

The Princess Royal later presented prizes at the Forest of Arden Agricultural Society Ploughing and Hedging Competitions at Kingley Farm, Wixford, Alcester, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Warwickshire (Mr. Timothy Cox).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning opened the Major Trauma Unit at Leeds General Infirmary, Calverley Street, Leeds, and was received by Mr .Timothy Hare (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Queen’s Mill, Aire Street, Castleford.

The Duke of Gloucester afterwards presented The Queen’s Award for Enterprise to Harvard Engineering Plc, Tyler Close, Normanton, Wakefield.

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Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, today attended The Duke of York Young Champions Trophy at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club, Links Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen.

His Royal Highness this afternoon received Sheikh Nasser Al Mutawa (Co-Chairman, the Saudi British Joint Business Council), Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Co-Chairman) and representatives of the Saudi Health Industry.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon attended a Canadian Forces Leadership Meeting, Moose Jaw, Canada, and was received by the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan (the Hon. Ms. Vaughn Schofield).

His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Reception with 15 Wing Families, Moose Jaw.

The Earl of Wessex, Colonel-in-Chief, this evening attended a Reception with Saskatchewan Dragoons Regimental Family at Currie Armoury, Moose Jaw.

The Countess of Wessex this evening attended a Dinner at Nipissing University, North Bay, Ontario.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, United Kingdom Fashion and Textile Association, this morning opened the shop at Private White VC, Cottenham House, 1 Cottenham Lane, Salford, Manchester, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester (Mr. Warren Smith).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited City in the Community Foundation at Etihad Stadium, Etihad Campus, Manchester.

The Princess Royal later opened the new Sixth Form Centre at Manchester High School for Girls, Grangethorpe Road, Manchester.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Horse Trust, this evening attended a World War One Centenary Reception at Hyde Park Barracks, Knightsbridge, London SW7.

The Princess Royal, President, Edith Cavell Centenary Appeal, later attended a Dinner at the Residence of the Belgian Ambassador in London.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Honorary Air Marshal, Royal Air Force, this morning visited Royal Air Force Wyton, Huntingdon, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire (Mr. Hugh Duberley).

His Royal Highness this afternoon opened Cambourne Village College, Sheepfold Lane, Cambourne, Cambridgeshire.

The Duke of Gloucester afterwards visited the Colours of the 31st Foot (Huntingdonshire Regiment) at the Town Hall, Market Hill, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.

The Duchess of Gloucester, President, Royal Academy of Music, this afternoon received Lord Burns upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Dame Jenny Abramsky upon assuming the appointment.

Professor Jonathan Freeman-Attwood (Principal) was present.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning presented The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade to Inflight Peripherals, Elm Lane, Calbourne, Newport, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight (Major General Martin White).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Carisbrooke Castle, Castle Hill, Newport.

The Duke of Kent later presented The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service to the Isle of Wight Society for the Blind at 137 Carisbrooke Road, Newport.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Isle of Wight County Press, Brannon House, 123 Pyle Street, Newport.

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Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, today attended The Duke of York Young Champions Trophy at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club, Links Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Honorary Deputy Commissioner, this afternoon visited the Regional Royal Canadian Mounted Police Detachment, Kelowna, Canada, and was received by the Hon Mrs Judith Guichon (Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia).

His Royal Highness later attended a Reception with the Regional Forest Fire First Responders, Cedar Creek Estate Winery, Kelowna.

The Earl of Wessex, Honorary Chairman, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Young Canadians Challenge Charter for Business, and The Countess of Wessex, Global Ambassador, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this evening attended a Dinner at Mission Hill Family Estate, West Kelowna.

The Countess of Wessex, Global Ambassador, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this afternoon attended a Gold Award Ceremony and Reception at Mission Hill Family Estate.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Chancellor, University of the Highlands and Islands, this morning opened the Shetland College extension at Gremista, Lerwick, and subsequently attended the College Graduation Ceremony and University Foundation Day at Mareel, Lerwick, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Shetland (Mr. Robert Hunter).

Her Royal Highness, Chancellor, the University of Edinburgh, this evening held a Dinner at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President of the Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conferences (United Kingdom Fund), this morning received Sir Alan Parker (Chairman of the Trustees) at 16 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Royal Honorary Colonel, The Royal Yeomanry, this afternoon received at Buckingham Palace Lieutenant Colonel Kingsley Donaldson (Commanding Officer retiring) and Major Simon McMenemy (Commanding Officer designate).

Lieutenant General Sir Barnabas White-Spunner (Honorary Colonel) was present.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Durham Light Infantry Association, received Brigadier Robert MacGregor-Oakford and Colonel the Hon. James Ramsbotham.

Princess Alexandra, Royal Patron, Children and Families Across Borders, this evening attended a Reception in London for the retirement of Mr. Douglas Lewis as Chairman.

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Balmoral Castle

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited Gordonstoun School, Elgin, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Moray (Lieutenant Colonel Grenville Johnston).

By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Julio Moreira Moran at 150 Brompton Road, London SW3, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Oriental Republic of Uruguay to the Court of St James’s.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning visited Ditidaht First Nation, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon visited Namgis First Nation, Alert Bay, British Columbia.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex later undertook an Ecological Tour by Boat at Sonora Resort, British Columbia.

Their Royal Highnesses this evening attended a Dinner at Sonora Resort.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning attended the “Going Forward: Education Research and the Horse Industry in the Twenty First Century” Conference to open the School of Equine Management and Science at the Royal Agricultural University, Stroud Road, Cirencester, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire (Dame Janet Trotter).

Her Royal Highness, Chancellor, University of the Highlands and Islands, this evening attend a Reception at Shetland Museum and Archives, Hay’s Dock, Lerwick, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Shetland (Mr Robert Hunter).

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, Army Families Federation, this evening attended a Reception at the Honourable Artillery Company, Armoury House, City Road, London EC1.

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Balmoral Castle

Divine Service was held in Crathie Parish Church this morning. The Reverend Professor David Fergusson preached the Sermon.

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales, President, today attended the Invictus Games at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, today attended a Working Lunch for the British Columbia and Yukon Division, followed by a tour of Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver, Canada, and was received by the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia (the Hon. Mrs. Judith Guichon).

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this afternoon joined a Trans Canada Trail Hike and Volunteer Reception at Capilano River Regional Park, Vancouver.

The Countess of Wessex this morning toured the Rick Hansen Institute, Vancouver.