The Royal Record

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Balmoral Castle

Mr David Quick was received by The Queen this afternoon when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Member of the Royal Victorian Order.

By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Gabriel Mharadze Machinga at Zimbabwe House, 429 Strand, London WC2, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Republic of Zimbabwe to the Court of St James’s.

By command of Her Majesty, the Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps called upon His Excellency Mr Kim Traavik at 25 Belgrave Square, London SW1, later in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Kingdom of Norway to the Court of St James’s.

By command of The Queen, the Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps called upon His Excellency Mr Thambynathan Jasudasen at 9 Wilton Crescent, London SW1, today in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as High Commissioner for the Republic of Singapore in London.

Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, and The Duchess of Rothesay today visited the Ballater Highland Games, Monaltrie Park, Ballater, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire (Mr James Ingleby).

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The Queen has been pleased to appoint Colonel George Butler to be one of Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms upon the retirement of Major General Jonathan Hall.

The appointment to date from 11th August 2014.

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By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Ashraf Elkholy at 75 South Audley Street, London W1, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Court of St James’s.

By command of Her Majesty, the Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps called upon Her Excellency Mrs Pilar Saborío de Rocafort at 14 Lancaster Gate, London W2, later in order to bid farewell to Her Excellency upon relinquishing her appointment as Ambassador from the Republic of Costa Rica to the Court of St James’s.

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales, President, this morning attended a Reception to announce the British Armed Forces team for the Invictus Games at Potters Fields Park, London SE1.

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Balmoral Castle

The Rt Hon Alex Salmond MSP (First Minister of the Scottish Executive) and Mrs Salmond have left the Castle.

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Balmoral Castle

The Rt Hon Alex Salmond MSP (First Minister of the Scottish Executive) and Mrs Salmond have arrived at the Castle.

The Rt Hon Alex Salmond MSP was received in audience by The Queen this evening.

By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Pasan Teparak at 29-30 Queen’s Gate, London SW7, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Kingdom of Thailand to the Court of St James’s.

By command of Her Majesty, the Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps called upon His Excellency Mr Vu Quang Minh at 12-14 Victoria Road, London W8, today in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the Court of St James’s.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Battle of Britain Fighter Association, and The Duchess of Cornwall were represented by Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton (Vice President, the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust) at the Funeral Service for Wing Commander Robert Foster (previously Chairman, the Battle of Britain Fighter Association, Life Vice-President, the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust and Battle of Britain veteran) which was held at Hastings Crematorium, the Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex, this afternoon.

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Balmoral Castle

Divine Service was held in Crathie Parish Church this morning.

The Very Reverend Dr. Finlay Macdonald preached the Sermon.

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Balmoral Castle

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, the Outward Bound Trust, this morning visited Ullswater Centre, Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria.

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Balmoral Castle

The Queen arrived at Balmoral Castle today, was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire (Mr James Ingleby) and then inspected the Royal Guard found by Balaklava Company, 5th Bat- talion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders).

Kensington Palace

Prince William, Earl of Strathearn this evening attended an event to thank those who delivered the XX Commonwealth Games at Merchant Square, Albion Street, Glasgow.

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Buckingham Palace

The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia (His Excellency General the Hon Sir Peter Cosgrove) was received in audience by The Queen this morning when Her Majesty conferred upon him the honour of Knighthood and invested him with the Insignia of a Knight of the Order of Australia.

Lady Cosgrove was also received by The Queen.

By command of The Queen, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Barnabe Kikaya Bin Karubi at 45-49 Great Portland Street, London W1, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the Court of St James’s.

By command of Her Majesty, the Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps called upon His Excellency Mr Benedikt Jónsson at 2A Hans Street, London SW1, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Republic of Iceland to the Court of St James’s.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Henry of Wales this morning visited the Poppies in the Moat Installation at HM Tower of London, London EC3, and were received by the Lord Dannatt (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, United Kingdom Sailing Academy, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, today took part in sailing races during Cowes Week and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Isle of Wight (Major General Martin White).