The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace

Her Majesty was present at The Queen’s Birthday Parade on Horse Guards Parade this morning at which The Queen’s Colour of the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards was trooped.

The Queen was accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh (Colonel, Grenadier Guards), The Prince of Wales (Colonel, Welsh Guards), The Duke of Cambridge (Colonel, Irish Guards) and The Princess Royal (Gold Stick in Waiting and Colonel, The Blues and Royals, Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons).

The Duke of Kent (Colonel, Scots Guards) was also present.

Her Majesty was attended by General the Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank (Gold Stick and Colonel, The Life Guards) and Major General Edward Smyth-Osbourne (Major General Commanding Household Division).

The Lord Vestey (Master of the Horse), Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Matheson of Matheson, younger, Colonel Toby Browne (Mounted Equerries in Waiting), Captain Thomas Tollemache (Coldstream Guards, Dismounted Equerry in Waiting) and Lieutenant Colonel Paul Bedford (The Blues and Royals, Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons, Silver Stick in Waiting) were in attendance.

Colonel Hugh Bodington (Chief of Staff), Lieutenant Colonel Harry Scott (Silver Stick Adjutant) and the Household Division Staff were present.

The procession was led by Lieutenant Colonel Simon Soskin, Grenadier Guards (Brigade Major Household Division).

The Troops on Parade, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel the Hon. Charles Broughton, Grenadier Guards (Field Officer in Brigade Waiting), received The Queen with a Royal Salute.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Henry of Wales, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of York with Princess Eugenie of York, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence and other Members of the Royal Family drove to Horse Guards Parade and witnessed The Queen’s Birthday Parade.

On the conclusion of the Parade, Her Majesty drove in a carriage back to Buckingham Palace at the head of The Queen’s Guard, preceded by The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major Mark Edward, the Massed Mounted Bands of the Household Cavalry, the Sovereign’s Escort of the Household Cavalry, under the command of Major Simon Lukas, The Blues and Royals, Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons, and the Massed Bands of the Guards Division.

On arrival at Buckingham Palace, The Queen’s Guard entered the Forecourt and formed up opposite the Old Guard, the remaining Guards marching past Her Majesty. The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery and the Household Cavalry ranked past The Queen.

Her Majesty, from Buckingham Palace, witnessed a fly-past by aircraft of the Royal Air Force, led by Squadron Leader Andrew King, to mark the official celebration of The Queen’s Birthday.

Royal Salutes were fired today by The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery in Green Park and from the Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Major David Daniel.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by Sir Eric Dancer (Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Devon) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Admiral Sir Hugo White (formerly Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Gibraltar) which was held at St. Eustachius Church, Tavistock, Devon, this afternoon.

The Queen was represented by Mr. Edmund Bailey (Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gwynedd) at the Service to Celebrate the Life of the Marquess of Anglesey (formerly Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gwynedd) which was held in the Cathedral Church of St. Deinol, Bangor, this afternoon.

The Prince of Wales was represented by Sir Brooke Boothby.

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Buckingham Palace

The President of the Republic of Nauru and Mrs. Waqa visited The Queen today.

Mr. Richard Moore was received in audience by The Queen and kissed hands upon his appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey.

Mrs. Moore was also received by Her Majesty.

The Earl Attlee was received by The Queen and took leave upon relinquishing his appointment as a Lord in Waiting to Her Majesty.

The Baroness Williams of Trafford was received by The Queen upon assuming her appointment as a Baroness in Waiting to Her Majesty.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, the Federation of London Youth Clubs, this morning visited Hindleap Warren Outdoor Education Centre, Wych Cross, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex (Mr. Peter Field).

His Royal Highness, Colonel, Grenadier Guards, this evening presided over a Conference at Buckingham Palace attended by the Colonels of the Regiments of the Household Division and subsequently entertained the Colonels to Dinner.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, accompanied by The Duke of Cambridge, this morning chaired a Meeting of The Prince’s Council at Clarence House.

His Royal Highness, President, The Prince’s Drawing School, this afternoon held a Meeting at Clarence House.

The Prince of Wales, Colonel, Welsh Guards, this evening attended the Senior Colonels’ Conference and Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness, President, the Royal Ballet, was represented by the Marchioness of Douro (Chairman of the Governors of the Royal Ballet School) at the Service of Thanksgiving for Miss Gailene Stock (Director of the Royal Ballet School) which was held in St. Paul’s Church, Covent Garden, London WC2, this morning.

Buckingham Palace

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

His Royal Highness, Royal Honorary Colonel, The London Regiment, this evening attended the Senior Colonels’ Conference and Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

The Countess of Wessex, Chairman, Women in Business (promoting The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award), this morning attended a Meeting at the Award Office, Belgrave Road, London SW1.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, London College of Fashion, later opened the Textile Training and Manufacturing Social Enterprise at HM Prison Holloway, Parkhurst Road, London N7.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Colonel, The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons), this evening attended the Senior Colonels’ Conference and Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning opened the restored Torre Abbey, the King’s Drive, Torquay, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Devon (Sir Eric Dancer).

His Royal Highness later opened the South West Energy Centre, Long Road, Paignton, Devon.

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon visited Community, Equality Disability Action Limited, the Clare Milne Centre, Emperor Way, Exeter Business Park, Exeter, to commemorate its Tenth Anniversary.

His Royal Highness afterwards re-opened the Walronds, 6 Fore Street, Cullompton, Devon, which has been newly restored.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, this evening attended the Senior Colonels’ Conference and Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen, Visitor, this morning opened Westminster School’s new Sports Centre in Greycoat Street, London SW1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer), the Chairman of Governors (the Very Reverend Dr John Hall) and the Head Master (Dr Stephen Spurr).

Her Majesty toured the Centre, viewing sporting activities, and met Governors, pupils and members of staff.

The Queen held a Council at 5.30 pm.

There were present: the Rt Hon Nicholas Clegg MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Gregory Barker MP (Minister of State for Climate Change), the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP (Secretary of State, Department for Education) and the Lord Hill of Oareford (Leader of the House of Lords and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster).

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

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

The Duke of Edinburgh, Royal Colonel, The Highlanders, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, today presented Campaign Medals in Fallingbostel, Germany.

Captain Michael Dobson was in attendance.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Campaign for Wool, this morning held a Reception at Clarence House,

His Royal Highness today received the Lord Mandelson (Chairman, Global Counsel) and Mr Benjamin Wegg-Prosser (Managing Partner).

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, this afternoon held a Meeting at Clarence House.

The Prince of Wales, President, and Princess Alexandra, Deputy President, gave an Afternoon Party in the garden of Buckingham Palace to celebrate the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the British Red Cross Society.

The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard was on duty.

The Bands of the Royal Marines Commando Training Centre and The Parachute Regiment played selections of music during the afternoon.

The Duchess of Cornwall this evening received the Rt Hon William Hague MP (Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and Co-Host of the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict) and Ms Angelina Jolie (Special Envoy of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and Co-Host of the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning attended the Founders Forum at the Grove Hotel, Chandler’s Cross, Hertfordshire.

His Royal Highness this afternoon received Mr Benjamin Horowitz (Founding Partner, Andreesen Horowitz).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this afternoon attended a Luncheon at the York Club, Windsor Great Park.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Disability Initiative, this morning held a Meeting.

Her Royal Highness, President, Breast Cancer Haven Guardians, this afternoon attended a Reception at Frogmore House, Windsor.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Colonel, The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons), this morning received Colonel Stuart Cowen upon relinquishing his appointment as Commander, Household Cavalry, and Major General Edward Smyth-Osbourne upon assuming his appointment as Lieutenant Colonel Commanding, Household Cavalry.

Her Royal Highness, Master, the Corporation of Trinity House, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, later attended the Trinitytide Anniversary Annual Court Meeting, Church Service and Luncheon at Trinity House, Tower Hill, London EC3, and St Olave’s Church.

The Princess Royal, President, Animal Health Trust, this evening attended a Corporate Supporters’ Reception at the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London W1.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, British Limbless Ex-Service Men’s Association, this morning received Lieutenant Colonel Jerome Church upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive and Brigadier Barry Le Grys upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, this evening attended a Dinner at the Priory of England and the Islands, St. John’s Gate, Clerkenwell, London EC1.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Honorary President, the Lawn Tennis Association, this afternoon attended the Championships at the Queen’s Club, Palliser Road, London W14.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Colonel, this morning attended the Scots Guards Council Meeting at Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, London SW1.

His Royal Highness, President, Cavalry and Guards Club, this afternoon attended a Luncheon at 127 Piccadilly, London W1.

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Buckingham Palace

The Rt Hon David Cameron MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen this evening.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Founder and Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Association, this evening held a Dinner at Windsor Castle to mark the World Fellowship’s Twenty Seventh Anniversary.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning received Chief Raoni Metuktire and Chief Megaron Txukaramae of the Kayapo people of the Amazon.

His Royal Highness, President, British Red Cross Society, received Mr David Bernstein (Chairman) and Sir Nicholas Young (Chief Executive).

The Prince of Wales was present at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Sir John Tavener which was held in Westminster Abbey, London SW1, today.

His Royal Highness this afternoon received Dr José Antonio Meade (Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Mexico).

The Prince of Wales, President, British Asian Trust, later held a Tea for members of the Trust’s Advisory Council at Clarence House.

His Royal Highness, Patron, the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, afterwards held a Reception at St James’s Palace to mark the Twentieth Anniversary of The Prince of Wales’s Business and Sustainability Programme.

The Prince of Wales received Mr Anthony Beddison (Chairman, Prince’s Charities Australia).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning received Mr Christopher Finlayson upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive Officer, BG Group.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Royal Free Charity, received Mrs Julie Stevenson (Chairman, Board of the Trustees) and Mr Christopher Burghes (Chief Executive).

The Duke of York, Patron, this afternoon held a Meeting for the International Space Innovation Centre.

His Royal Highness, Elder Brother, the Corporation of Trinity House, this evening attended a Quincentenary Dinner at Guildhall, London EC2.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, today attended Trustees’ Meetings at Gulliver House, Madeira Walk, Windsor, Berkshire.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this evening attended a Twenty Seventh Anniversary Dinner for the World Fellowship at Windsor Castle.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Chancellor, University of London, this morning attended the London Councils Internship and London Step Internship Programme Awards at the Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1.

Her Royal Highness, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, this afternoon attended a Reception at the Queen’s Cup Polo Semi Finals, Guards Polo Club, Smith’s Lawn, Windsor Great Park, and was received by Lieutenant Colonel Sean O’Dwyer (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).

The Princess Royal, Master, the Corporation of Trinity House, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended a Quincentenary Dinner at Guildhall, London EC2.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, Papworth Trust, this morning opened Cilthriew Kerry Farm, Cilthriew, Kerry, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Powys (the Hon. Mrs. Legge-Bourke).

Her Royal Highness, Commandant-in-Chief, St. John Ambulance in Wales, this afternoon opened the renovated Barry Island Lifeguard Station, Western Shelter, Paget Road, Barry, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan (Dr. Peter Beck).

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, later attended the Three Centre Management Meeting at Bobath Children’s Therapy Centre Wales, 19 Park Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Kandahar Ski Club, this morning received Mr. Cleves Palmer (President) and Mr. Nicholas Morgan (Chairman).

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Buckingham Palace

Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub was received by The Queen today when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Member of the Order of Merit.

The Lord Fellowes (Secretary and Registrar of the Order of Merit) was in attendance.

The following were received in audience by The Queen and kissed hands upon their appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassadors: Mr Ian Collard (the Republic of Panama) and Mr William Longhurst (the Kingdom of Cambodia).

Mrs Collard and Mrs Longhurst were also received by Her Majesty.

The following were received upon their appointment as British High Commissioner: Mr Robert Luke (the Republic of Malta) and Mr Roderick Drummond (the Republic of Fiji).

Mrs Luke and Mrs Drummond were also received by Her Majesty.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh gave an Afternoon Party in the garden of Buckingham Palace.

The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of York, Princess Eugenie of York, The Princess Royal, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and The Duke of Kent were present.

Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms and The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard were on duty.

The Bands of The Rifles and The King’s Division played selections of music during the afternoon.

Today is the Ninety Third Anniversary of the Birthday of The Duke of Edinburgh.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this evening received His Excellency Mr Matthew Barzun (United States Ambassador) and Mrs Barzun.

His Royal Highness later held a Dinner for The Prince’s Charities’ International Sustainability Unit at Clarence House.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Cambridge this morning attended a Reception in support of Sir Benedict Ainslie’s America’s Cup bid at the National Maritime Museum, Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10.

Kensington Palace

Prince Henry of Wales this evening attended a charity screening of “Zulu” at the Odeon Cinema, Leicester Square, London WC2, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning held a Meeting for Entrepreneurs.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning visited Otter Brewery, Mathayes, Luppitt, Honiton, and were received by Sir John Cave, Bt (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Devon).

Their Royal Highnesses later visited Quickes Traditional Limited, Home Farm, Newton St Cyres, Exeter, and were received by Mr Timothy Key (Deputy Lieutenant of Devon).

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon attended a Lunch with the Council of Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations Reservists and Local Employers at Wyvern Barracks, Exeter.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex later visited Powderham Church, Devon Historic Churches Trust, Powderham, Exeter.

Their Royal Highnesses subsequently attended a Reception for Devon Historic Churches Trust at Powderham Castle.

The Countess of Wessex this afternoon visited Whetman Pinks Nursery Limited, Houndspool, Ashcombe, Dawlish, and was received by Lady Clifford (Deputy Lieutenant of Devon).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, this morning visited Arundel Farm Riding Centre, Park Place, Arundel, to mark its Thirty Fifth Anniversary and was received by Mr Harry Goring (Deputy Lieutenant of West Sussex).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the College of Occupational Therapists, this afternoon visited the Martin B Cohen Centre for Wellbeing, Gould Way, Deansbrook Road, Edgware, Middlesex, and was received by Mr Martin Russell (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness, President, Carers Trust, this evening attended a Reception and Dinner at Drapers’ Hall, Throgmorton Avenue, London EC2.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, this morning received Professor Anthony Mellows upon relinquishing his appointment as Lord Prior.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, London Philharmonic Orchestra, this evening attended the Annual Fundraising Gala Dinner at One Mayfair, 13A North Audley Street, London W1.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Royal Patron, Holly Lodge Centre, this evening attended Richmond Park Reflections at the Belvedere, Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park, Surrey.

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Buckingham Palace

Mr. Philip Everett was received by The Queen this morning at Windsor Castle upon relinquishing his appointment as Deputy Ranger, Windsor Great Park, when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh gave a Reception to recognise the Technology sector in the United Kingdom at Buckingham Palace this evening.

The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke of York, The Duke of Gloucester and The Duke of Kent were present.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Cambridge, President, United for Wildlife, this afternoon attended the launch of United for Wildlife’s campaign, Whose Side Are You On?, at Google, Central St. Giles High Street, London WC2.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl and Countess of Wessex today visited Somerset and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant (Lady Gass).

Their Royal Highnesses this morning opened the new Bridgwater Community Hospital, Bower Lane, Bridgwater.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex later visited residents in Moorland affected by the flooding of winter and spring 2014.

Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon opened the new Jubilee Building at Thatcher’s Cider, Myrtle Farm, Sandford.

The Earl of Wessex later visited Burnham-on-Sea Marine Rescue Centre, the Esplanade, Burnham-on-Sea, and was received by Brigadier Thomas Lang (Deputy Lieutenant of Somerset).

The Earl and Countess of Wessex afterwards visited Cheddar Gorge, Cheddar.

His Royal Highness and Her Royal Highness, Vice Patron, Royal Bath and West of England Society, this evening attended a Reception and later a Dinner at the Bath and West of England Showground, Shepton Mallet.

The Countess of Wessex this afternoon opened Somerset Care Home and Acacia Court, Greenhill House, Tweentown, Cheddar.

Her Royal Highness later visited Yoxter Cadet Training Centre, near Priddy, Wells.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Royal Patron, the Blond McIndoe Research Foundation, this afternoon attended a Reception and unveiled the Blond McIndoe Memorial Statue, High Street, East Grinstead, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex (Mrs. Susan Pyper).

Her Royal Highness, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, this afternoon visited the Ashdown Forest Group, Chelwood Equestrian Centre, Chelwood Farm, Nutley, Uckfield, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex (Mr. Peter Field).

The Princess Royal, Honorary Member, City Livery Club, this evening attended the Centenary Dinner at Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, President, this afternoon attended a Meeting of the Governing Body of the Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone Road, London NW1.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, President, Queen Alexandra’s House Association, this afternoon attended a Reception to mark the One Hundred and Thirtieth Anniversary of the founding of the House at Kensington Gore, London SW7.

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The Duke of York this morning arrived in the United Kingdom from Canada.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra this morning started the Annual Sponsored Walk for the West London Hospitals Holiday Dialysis Trust, in Richmond Park, Surrey.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited the Mayor of Paris (Madame Anne Hidalgo) at the Hôtel de Ville.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness afterwards visited the Marché aux Fleurs and were received by The President of the French Republic.

The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, re-named the market “Marché aux Fleurs Reine Elizabeth II”, before meeting cyclists, French schoolchildren, young Parisians and a local youth band.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness afterwards departed Vélizy- Villacoublay Air Base upon the conclusion of the State Visit to France.

The President of the French Republic was present and bade farewell to The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.

The following were in attendance: the Lady Susan Hussey, the Rt Hon Sir Christopher Geidt, Ms Samantha Cohen, Surgeon Captain David Hett RN, Brigadier Archie Miller-Bakewell and Mr James Roscoe.

The Queen, with The Duke of Edinburgh, accompanied by Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, and Princess Alexandra, the Hon Lady Ogilvy, honoured Epsom Races with her presence today.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Chairman of the Trustees, today attended a Trustees’ Meeting of Lakefield College School Foundation in Ontario, Canada.

His Royal Highness this evening departed from Ontario for the United Kingdom.

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Hôtel de Charost, Rue du Faubourg St. Honoré, Paris

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited Bayeux Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, Normandy, France, and were received by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall and Mr. Manuel Valls (Prime Minister of the French Republic).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were subsequently received by Vice Admiral Peter Wilkinson (National President, the Royal British Legion), Brigadier David Baines (President, Normandy Veterans Association) and Air Chief Marshal Sir Joseph French (Vice President, Commonwealth War Graves Commission).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh witnessed a flypast by a Dakota, a Lancaster and two Spitfire aircraft from the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

Her Majesty, Patron, and His Royal Highness, Life Member of the Royal British Legion, then attended the Royal British Legion and Normandy Veterans Association Service of Remembrance and afterwards met veterans of the Normandy Landings who were presented by the Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom, France and Australia and the Governor-General of New Zealand.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were entertained to Luncheon at Château de Bénouville, Ouistreham, this afternoon by The President of the French Republic.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness later attended a re-enactment of the events of D Day on Sword Beach, Ouistreham, and were received by The President with veterans from all participating nations.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were entertained by The President of the French Republic this evening at a State Banquet at the Élysée Palace.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this morning attended the Royal British Legion Service of Remembrance in Bayeux Cathedral, Normandy, and were received by the Prime Minister of the French Republic.

His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Reception at the Sous-Préfecture, Bayeux.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall subsequently attended the Royal British Legion and Normandy Veterans Association Service of Remembrance at Bayeux Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery.

Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon attended a Lunch for British veterans at the Veterans’ Village, Bayeux Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery.

The Prince of Wales, Admiral, and The Duchess of Cornwall later visited HMS RICHMOND alongside Ouistreham.

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards attended the International Commemoration Service at Colleville-Montgomery-Plage to commemorate the Allied Normandy Landings and were received by The President of the French Republic.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall later attended a Ceremony of Remembrance at Juno Beach Centre, Courseulles-sur-Mer, to commemorate Canada’s role in the Normandy Landings, and were received by Mr. Manuel Valls (Prime Minister of the French Republic) and the Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper MP (Prime Minister of Canada).

Their Royal Highnesses this evening arrived at Dyce Airport, Aberdeen, from France.

Mr. Simon Martin, Mrs. Amanda MacManus, Miss Kristina Kyriacou, Miss Eva Omaghomi and Major David Bevan were in attendance.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Chancellor, the University of Aberdeen, was represented by the Very Reverend Professor Iain Torrance (Pro-Chancellor) at the Service of Thanksgiving for and Funeral of Dr. Maitland Mackie (Rector) which was held at Westertown, Rothienorman, this afternoon.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this afternoon departed from Royal Air Force Northolt for France.

Their Royal Highnesses later attended a Reception at le Quai du Canada, Arromanches-les-Bains, Normandy.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this evening attended a Parade and Service of Remembrance for D-Day Veterans at le Quai du Canada.

Their Royal Highnesses subsequently arrived at Royal Air Force Northolt from France.

Mr. Miguel Head, Miss Rebecca Deacon, Dr. Edward Perkins and Captain Florian Graham-Watson were in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Chairman of the Trustees, this evening attended a Reception and Dinner for Lakefield College School Foundation in Ontario, Canada.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, this morning held Meetings for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

The Countess of Wessex, President, the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, today attended the Royal Cornwall Show in Wadebridge, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall (Colonel Edward Bolitho).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Sense International, this morning attended the Sense International Regional Directors’ Workshop at Fladgate LLP, 16 Great Queen Street, London WC2.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Firefighters Memorial Trust, this afternoon opened Braidwood House, London Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, as part of the Fortieth Anniversary celebrations of the Fire Service College and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire (Dame Janet Trotter).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, this morning took the salute at the Freedom Parade of the 2nd Battalion in Market Square, Warwick, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Warwickshire (Mr. Timothy Cox).

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra this evening attended the St. George’s House Annual Lecture in St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.