The Royal Record

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Windsor Castle

Her Excellency Mrs Penelope Wensley was received in audience by The Queen today upon relinquishing her appointment as Governor of Queensland.

Mr Stuart McCosker was also received by Her Majesty.

The following were received in audience by The Queen and kissed hands upon their appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassadors: Mr Ian Whiting (Montenegro) and Mr David Ward (the State of Eritrea).

Mrs Tracy Gallagher was also received by Her Majesty.

The following were received in audience by The Queen upon their appointment as British High Commissioners: Mr Howard Drake (Canada) and Mr David Campbell (Brunei Darussalam).

Mrs Drake was also received by Her Majesty.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this morning visited the Royal New Zealand Police College, Porirua, New Zealand.

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards visited Civic Square, Wellington.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this afternoon departed from New Zealand for Australia and were received later upon arrival at Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia (Sir Peter Cosgrave).

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards attended a Reception given by the Governor of New South Wales (Ms Marie Bashir) at Sydney Opera House.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Corps of Signals, this morning visited 15th Signal Regiment (Information Support) at Blandford Camp, Blandford Forum, Dorset.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, London Philharmonic Orchestra, this evening attended a Concert at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra this afternoon opened the relocated Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit, Hospital of St. Cross, Barby Road, Rugby, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Warwickshire (Mr. Timothy Cox).

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Windsor Castle

The Queen held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.

The Queen held a Council at 12.15 p.m..

There were present: the Rt Hon Theresa May MP (Acting Lord President), the Rt Hon Vincent Cable MP (Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills), the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions) and the Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP (Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government).

The Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP was sworn in as a member of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council.

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

The Rt Hon Theresa May MP had an audience of The Queen before the Council.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Senior Fellow, this evening attended the Bray Fellowship Annual Dinner at the Waterside Inn, Ferry Road, Bray, Berkshire.

Clarence House

The Duchess of Rothesay, Patron, this morning visited Crathie Opportunity Holidays, the Manse, Crathie, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire (Mr James Ingleby).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Honorary Chairman, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Young Canadians Challenge Charter for Business, and The Countess of Wessex this afternoon gave a Lunch.

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Trustees, The Prince Philip Trust Fund for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, this evening chaired a Meeting of Trustees and later attended a Dinner at Ascot Racecourse and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (the Hon Mrs Bayliss).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Canadian Medical Service, this morning received Colonel David Weger (Deputy Commander, Canadian Forces Health Services Group).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, College of Occupational Therapists, later attended the “Improving Activity in Care Homes” Conf- erence at Skills For Care, Lynton House, 7-12 Tavistock Square, London WC1.

The Princess Royal, President, Animal Health Trust, this afternoon attended a Fellowship Reception at Vestra Wealth LLP, 14 Cornhill, London EC3.

Her Royal Highness, Chancellor, University of London, later opened the Clinical Phenotyping Facility at University College London In- stitute of Cardiovascular Science, 170 Tottenham Court Road, Lon- don W1.

The Princess Royal, Master, the Corporation of Trinity House, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening opened the “Guiding Lights: 500 Years of Safety at Sea” Exhibition at the National Maritime Museum, Park Row, London SE10, and was received by Dr Pieter van der Merwe (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Army Medical Corps, this morning visited the Army Medical Training Centre, Towthorpe Lines, Towthorpe, York.

His Royal Highness, Joint President, Cancer Research UK, this afternoon attended a Luncheon for Petal Childhood Cancer Research at the Rendezvous Hotel, Keighley Road, Skipton, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire (the Lord Crathorne).

The Duke of Gloucester later visited Optare Group Limited, Hurricane Way South, Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Osborne House Care Home, Union Lane, Selby.

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Windsor Castle

The Duke of Edinburgh, President, this morning opened the newly renovated Royal Box at Guards Polo Club, Smith’s Lawn, Windsor Great Park.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge today carried out the following engagements in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Their Royal Highnesses this morning visited the offices of Christchurch City Council.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge afterwards visited the Canterbury Television Building Memorial Park.

Their Royal Highnesses later visited the Transitional Cathedral.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this afternoon met young cricketers in Latimer Square to mark the 2015 Cricket World Cup.

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards opened the new Christchurch Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge later attended a Future Focus Luncheon given by Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand, Wigram.

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards unveiled a plaque in the Royal New Zealand Air Force Memorial Courtyard at the Museum.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Honorary Liveryman, the Worshipful Company of Fuellers, this morning attended a Service of Thanksgiving in St Stephen’s Church, 39 Walbrook, London EC4, followed by a Court Lunch at Mansion House, London EC4.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this evening attended the Seatrade Communications Limited Awards Ceremony and Dinner at Guildhall, London EC2.

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Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge today carried out the following engagements in New Zealand.

Their Royal Highnesses this morning attended the Holy Communion Service in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Dunedin.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge afterwards attended the Rippa Rugby Tournament at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin.

Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon visited Amisfield Vineyard, Queenstown.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge later embarked in a jet boat and travelled on the Shotover River, Queenstown.

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Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge today carried out the following engagements in Waikato, New Zealand.

His Royal Highness this morning visited Pacific Aerospace, Hamilton.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this afternoon laid wreaths at the Cambridge War Memorial.

Their Royal Highnesses later opened a new National Cycling Centre of Excellence and Velodrome in Cambridge.

The Duchess of Cambridge this morning visited the Children’s Hospice, Rainbow Place, Hamilton.

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Windsor Castle

The President of Ireland and Mrs Sabina Higgins, with the Irish Suite in attendance, left Windsor Castle this morning.

The President and Mrs Higgins later visited the Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-upon-Avon, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Warwickshire (Mr Timothy Cox), the Chairman (Mr Nigel Hugill) and the Mayor of Stratford (Councillor Diane Walden).

The President and Mrs Higgins toured the theatre and viewed a short performance.

The President of Ireland and Mrs Higgins this afternoon visited Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, and were received by the Honorary President of Shakespeare’s Birthplace Trust (Professor Stanley Wells) and Dr Diana Owen (Director).

His Excellency and Mrs Higgins toured the house and viewed a display of Shakespeare’s Treasures.

Afterwards The President of Ireland and Mrs Higgins were entertained to Luncheon by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Warwickshire at the Saxon Mill, Coventry Road, Guys Cliffe.

The President and Mrs Higgins later visited Coventry Cathedral and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands (Mr Paul Sabapathy), the Dean (the Very Reverend John Witcombe) and the Lord Mayor of Coventry (Councillor Gary Crookes).

The President of Ireland and Mrs Higgins afterwards attended an Irish Community Reception at St Mary’s Guildhall, Bayley Lane, Coventry.

The Lord Mayor welcomed The President and Mrs Higgins and His Excellency subsequently delivered an Address to the Irish Community.

The President of Ireland and Mrs Higgins then concluded the State Visit to The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.

The Earl Peel (Lord Chamberlain) was present at Coventry Airport later upon the Departure of The President of Ireland and Mrs Higgins and bade farewell to His Excellency and Mrs Higgins on behalf of The Queen.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this morning visited Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Auckland, Whenuapai.

Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon took part in a Sailing Match Race in Auckland Harbour with Team New Zealand.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Guardian, Give Them A Sporting Chance, this morning held a Management Team Planning Meeting.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Chancellor, University of Surrey, this morning presented Higher Degrees at Guildford Cathedral.

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Windsor Castle

The President of Ireland and Mrs Sabina Higgins this morning visited Food Animal Initiative Farms Limited, the Krebs Field Station, Wytham, Oxford, and were received by Brigadier Nigel Mogg (Deputy Lieutenant of Oxfordshire) and the Managing Director (Mr M Gooding).

The President and Mrs Higgins toured the farm and viewed sustainability initiatives and met members of staff and representatives from partner organisations.

The President of Ireland and Mrs Higgins afterwards visited Park House Stables, Kingsclere, Newbury, Berkshire, and were received by Mr and Mrs Andrew Balding.

The President and Mrs Higgins toured the Yard, viewed horses in training and met trainers, jockeys and representatives of the Racing industry.

His Excellency and Mrs Higgins were entertained to Luncheon by Mr and Mrs Andrew Balding.

The President of Ireland and Mrs Higgins this afternoon attended a Northern Ireland-themed Reception given by The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle.

The President and Mrs Higgins this evening attended “Ceiliúradh” (”Celebration”), an Irish Cultural Evening Concert, at the Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7, and were received by the Ambassador of Ireland (His Excellency Mr Daniel Mulhall).

Prince and Princess Michael of Kent were present.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, Egham and Thorpe Royal Agricultural and

Horticultural Association, this evening attended a Dinner at Great Fosters, Stroude Road, Egham, and was received by Mr Andrew Wates (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey).

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge today carried out the following engagements in New Zealand.

Their Royal Highnesses this morning laid a wreath at Blenheim War Memorial and Clock Tower.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this afternoon attended a World War One Commemoration and Flying Day at Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, Blenheim.

Later His Royal Highness, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture at Government House, Wellington.

The Duke of Cambridge afterwards received the Hon David Cunliffe MP (Leader of the Opposition) at Government House.

His Royal Highness subsequently received the Rt Hon John Key MP (Prime Minister of New Zealand).

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this evening attended a State Reception given by the Governor-General and Lady Mateparae at Government House.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning visited participants in “Gloucestershire Echo’s” Apprenticeship Award Scheme at Launchpad, International Drive, Tewkesbury, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire (Dame Janet Trotter).

His Royal Highness this afternoon opened the Naval Service Recovery Pathway at HM Naval Base Devonport.

The Duke of York this evening attended the book launch of “the Reign of King George II 1727-1760” at St James’s Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Scotland’s Churches Trust, this morning received Dr Brian Fraser upon relinquishing his appointment as Co-Director and Mr Stuart Beattie upon assuming the appointment.

Mr Robin Blair (Chairman) was present

Her Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Corps of Signals, received Lieutenant General Robert Baxter upon relinquishing his appointment as Master of Signals and Major General Nicholas Pope upon assuming the appointment.

The Princess Royal, Court Assistant, the Fishmongers’ Company, later attended a Court Meeting and Luncheon at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge, London EC4.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester this morning attended the Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch in support of ABF the Soldiers’ Charity at Guildhall, London EC2.

His Royal Highness, President, this evening presented the British Expertise International Awards at the Cumberland Hotel, Great Cumberland Place, London W1.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Honorary President, the Lawn Tennis Association, this evening attended a Dinner at Roehampton Club, Roehampton Lane, London SW15.

The Duke of Gloucester, Honorary Freeman and Liveryman, and The Duchess of Gloucester, Liveryman, the Vintners’ Company, were represented by Mr. Anthony Sykes (Master) at the Memorial Service for the Life of Mr. Michael Cox (former Master) which was held in Southwark Cathedral, London SE1, this afternoon.

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Windsor Castle

The President of Ireland, accompanied by The Duke of York, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Irish Regiment (27th (Inniskilling) 83rd and 87th and Ulster Defence Regiment), this morning viewed the Colours of former disbanded Irish Regiments at Windsor Castle.

The President of Ireland and Mrs Sabina Higgins afterwards visited University College Hospital, 235 Euston Road, London NW1, and were received by the Chairman of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Mr Richard Murley) and Professor Katherine Fenton (Chief Nurse, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust).

His Excellency and Mrs Higgins, escorted by Sir Robert Naylor (Chief Executive University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust), toured the Elderly Medicine Ward and the Hyper Acute-Stroke Unit, and met patients and current and former members of staff and members of the Irish Community who have worked in the National Health Service.

The President of Ireland this afternoon visited the Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1, and was received by the Vice President and Physical Secretary (Professor John Pethica).

The President met research fellows and young scientists to mark the British-Irish Partnership between the Royal Society and Science Foundation Ireland, and viewed items relating to Ireland from the Society’s col- lection.

His Excellency addressed those present.

The President of Ireland this afternoon visited No 10 Downing Street and had talks with the Prime Minister and remained to Luncheon.

The President and Mrs Higgins afterwards attended a Youth Workshop, “Take Charge of Change Together”, incorporating Gaisce – The President’s Award, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and the “Being Young and Irish” Campaign at City Hall, London SE1, and were received by the Mayor of London (Mr Boris Johnson), the Vice Chairman of the British Youth Council (Mr Solomon Curtis), the Chief Executive of Gaisce – The President’s Award (Mr John Concannon) and the Chief Executive of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (Mr Peter Westgarth).

His Excellency addressed those present and presented special Gold Awards to young people from Northern Ireland as part of Gaisce – The President’s Award and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

The Rt Hon Nicholas Clegg MP (Leader of the Liberal Democrats) later called upon The President at Buckingham Palace.

The President of Ireland and Mrs Higgins this evening received an Address of Welcome and were entertained at a Banquet by the Rt Hon the Lord Mayor and the City of London Corporation at Guildhall.

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were present.

Mrs Higgins this afternoon visited the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, 62-64 Gower St, London WC1.

Mrs Higgins afterwards gave a Luncheon to celebrate established and emerging Irish Fashion Design at the Embassy of Ireland.

The Queen, Patron, and The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon attended a Recital in St George’s Chapel to commemorate the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Royal College of Organists and were received by the Dean of Windsor (the Right Reverend David Conner) and the President (Ms Catherine Ennis).

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning visited J36 Rural Auction Centre, Milnthorpe, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria (Mrs Peter Hensman).

His Royal Highness, Patron, The Prince’s Countryside Fund, later attended the launch of the Tourism Initiative, the George Hotel, Devonshire Street, Penrith, Cumbria.

The Prince of Wales this afternoon visited the Northern Fells Group Rural Revival Initiative, Oddfellows Arms, Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria.

His Royal Highness, Patron, later visited Hospice at Home West Cumbria, 10 Finkle Street, Workington, Cumbria.

The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon visited the London Book Fair, Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Warwick Road, London SW5, and was received by Lady Arnold (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this afternoon attended a Royal New Zealand Plunket Society Tea Party at Government House, Wellington, New Zealand.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning visited How Hill Trust, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk (Mr Richard Jewson).

Her Royal Highness today visited Herbert Woods, Broads Haven, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, to mark its Sixtieth Anniversary.

The Princess Royal, Patron, National Association of Official Prison Visitors, this afternoon visited HM Prison Bure, Scottow, Norfolk.

Her Royal Highness later visited MyPlace, YMCA Norfolk, 62 Bethel Street, Norwich, Norfolk.

The Princess Royal, Court Assistant, the Fishmongers’ Company, this evening attended a Livery Dinner at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge, London EC4.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Army Medical Corps, this morning received Major General Jeremy Rowan upon assuming his appointment as Director.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, this morning attended a Service of Commemoration for those who died in the First World War at the Cemetery in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

His Royal Highness this afternoon arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Bulgaria.

Mr. Nicholas Marden was in attendance.

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Windsor Castle

The President of Ireland and Mrs Sabina Higgins arrived at Windsor Castle today on a State Visit to The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall welcomed His Excellency and Mrs Higgins on behalf of Her Majesty at the Embassy of Ireland in London and travelled by car to the Royal Dais in Datchet Road, Windsor, where The President of Ireland and Mrs Higgins were met by The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.

The President and Mrs Higgins, accompanied by The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, with The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, drove in a Carriage Procession to Windsor Castle with a Sovereign’s Escort of the Household Cavalry.

Gun Salutes were fired in the Home Park (Private) by The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery and from the Tower of London by the Honourable Artillery Company.

A Guard of Honour was provided at Windsor Castle by 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, who later marched past.

The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery marched past and the Sovereign’s Escort of the Household Cavalry ranked past.

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

The President of Ireland and Mrs Higgins this afternoon drove to Westminster Abbey where His Excellency laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.

The President of Ireland and Mrs. Higgins afterwards visited the Palace of Westminster and were received by the Lord Speaker (the Baroness D’Souza) and the Rt. Hon John Bercow MP (Speaker of the House of Commons).

The Speaker welcomed The President and Mrs Higgins and His Excellency delivered an Address.

The Rt Hon. Edward Miliband MP (Leader of the Opposition) later called upon The President at Windsor Castle.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh gave a State Banquet this evening in honour of The President of Ireland and Mrs Higgins at which The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of York, The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent were present.

The following had the honour of being invited:

Suite of The President of Ireland and Mrs Higgins:

Mr Eamon Gilmore TD (Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade) and Ms Carol Hanney, His Excellency the Ambassador of Ireland and Mrs Mulhall, Mr Adrian O’Neill (Secretary-General to The President), Mr Martin Fraser (Secretary-General, Department of the Taoiseach), Mr David Cooney (Secretary-General, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade), Ms Orla O’Hanrahan (Chief of Protocol), Mr Liam Herrick (Advisor to The President), Colonel Brendan McAndrew (Aide-de-Camp to The President).

Specially attached to The President and Mrs Higgins:

The Hon Mary Morrison (Lady-in-Waiting), the Viscount Hood (Lord-in-Waiting) and the Viscountess Hood, Mr Dominick Chilcott (Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Ireland) and Mrs Chilcott, and Commander Andrew Canale RN (Equerry-in-Waiting).

The Cabinet and Government:

The Prime Minister and Mrs Cameron, the Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Liberal Democrats (the Rt Hon Nicholas Clegg MP), the First Secretary of State, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and Mrs Hague, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP), and the Leader of the House of Lords and the Lady Hill of Oareford.

Diplomatic Corps:

His Excellency the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait and Mrs Al-Duwaisan, His Excellency the High Commissioner for the Commonwealth of Australia and Mrs Sasha Carruozzo, His Excellency the High Commissioner for New Zealand and Lady Smith, and His Excellency the Ambassador for the Republic of India and Mrs Mathai.

Special Invitations:

Ms Joan Bergin, Dr John Bowman, Mr Niall Burgess, Ms Shami Chakrabarti, Mr and Mrs Philip Clarke, Mr Séamus Coleman, Mr Noel Curran and Ms Eimear Quinn, Mr and Mrs Daniel Day-Lewis, Dame Judi Dench and Mr David Mills, the Lord Speaker (the Baroness D’Souza), Professor and Mrs Roy Foster, Sir Simon and Lady Fraser, Mr Mark Garrett and Ms Jennifer English, Sir Antony and Lady Gormley, Mr and Mrs Robert Hannigan, General Sir Nicholas and Lady Houghton, Ms Garry Hynes, Mr Gary Kennedy and Ms M. Ryan, Ms Louise Kennedy, Mr and Mrs Mark Kennelly, Mr Enda Kenny TD and Mrs Kenny, Mr Julian King and Ms Lotte Knudsen, Mr and Mrs Edward Llewellyn, the Rt Hon the Lord Mayor and Mr Nicholas Woolf, the Rt Hon Sir John Major and Dame Norma Major, Professor Mary McAleese and Dr Martin McAleese, Mr Andrew McDowell, Mr Martin McGuinness MLA, the Rt Hon Edward Miliband MP, Mr Christopher Moran, Ms Sally Mulready, Mr and Mrs Martin Naughton, the Lord and Lady Neuberger of Abbotsbury, the Earl Marshal (the Duke of Norfolk), Sir Paul and Lady Nurse, Mr Brian O’Driscoll and Ms Amy Huberman, Mr and Mrs Aogan O’ Fearghail, Ms Frances O’Grady, Mr and Mrs R. O’Rourke, Sir Timothy and Lady O’Shea, Ms K. O’Toole, Dame Mary Peters, Mr P. Rabbitte TD and Ms Derry McDermott, the Rt Hon Peter Robinson MLA and Mrs Robinson, the Baroness Royall of Blaisdon, Professor William Schabas, Ms Fiona Shaw, Mr and Mrs Peter Sutherland, Mr Philip Treacy, Sir Terence and Lady Wogan, Mr W. Young.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Wooden Spoon Society, and President, Riding for the Disabled Association, this morning opened the new Yard and Stable Block at Riverside Riding for the Disabled Association, Ravenroyd Farm, Bingley, and was received by Mr Timothy Hare (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire).

Her Royal Highness, Royal Patron, Wise, later attended the Inaugural Colloquium for engineering students at the Researcher Hub, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire (Dr Ingrid Roscoe).

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Butler Trust, this afternoon visited West Yorkshire Probation Trust, Cliff Hill House, 3 Sandy Walk, Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning received Mr. Kristan Vigenin (Foreign Minister) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sofia, Bulgaria.

His Royal Highness, President, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, later attended a Service of Commemoration for those who died in the First World War at the Sofia Central Cemetery, followed by a Reception at the Residence in Sofia.

The Duke of Kent this evening attended a Reception at the Residence of the British Ambassador for United Kingdom Business representatives in Bulgaria.

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Windsor Castle

The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon attended the Windsor Sea Cadets Open Day, TS WINDSOR CASTLE, Stovell Road, Windsor, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (the Hon. Mrs. Bayliss).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by Dr. Laurence Howard (Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Kennedy (formerly Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland) which was held in All Saints Church, Oakham, Rutland, this afternoon.

The Duke of Gloucester was represented by the Very Reverend Charles Taylor.

The Duke of Kent was represented by the Viscount Trenchard.

The Viscount Hood (Lord in Waiting) was present at Heathrow Airport, London, this afternoon upon the Arrival of The President of Ireland and Mrs. Sabina Higgins and welcomed His Excellency and Mrs. Higgins on behalf of The Queen.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, the Royal Shakespeare Company, this morning received Mr. Gregory Doran (Artistic Director) and Ms. Catherine Mallyon (Executive Director).

His Royal Highness, President, Hackney Horse Society, this afternoon gave a Reception.

The Prince of Wales, Chairman, Royal Collection Trust, this evening visited “the First Georgians: Art & Monarchy 1714 – 1760” Exhibition at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness, Patron, the Battle of Britain Fighter Association, was represented by Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton (formerly Chief of the Air Staff) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Squadron Leader T. Iveson (Battle of Britain Veteran) which was held in St. Clement Danes Church, Strand, London WC2, this morning.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this morning arrived at Wellington International Airport, New Zealand, and were received by the Rt. Hon. John Key MP (Prime Minister).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York today attended an Apprenticeship Event at the Society of Editors Regional Conference at Forest of Arden Hotel, Maxstoke Lane, Birmingham, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Warwickshire (Mr. Timothy Cox).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning opened the Creamery and presented The Queen’s Award for Enterprise at Coombe Castle, Western Way, Melksham, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mrs. Peter Troughton).

Her Royal Highness today visited Kennet and Avon Canal Trust, Couch Lane, Devizes, Wiltshire, and presented The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

The Princess Royal this afternoon opened the new Galleries at Wiltshire Heritage Museum, 41 Long Street, Devizes.

Her Royal Highness, President, Save the Children UK, later attended a Reception at the Devizes Assembly Rooms, Town Hall, Devizes.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this evening attended a private view of “the First Georgians: Art and Monarchy 1714 – 1760” Exhibition at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace.

The Duchess of Gloucester this afternoon arrived at Gatwick Airport, London, from Italy.

Miss Lucinda Hanbury was in attendance.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Friends of St. Paul’s Cathedral, this evening visited St. Paul’s Cathedral’s Volunteer Needlework Ladies at the Cathedral, London EC4.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, Embroiderers’ Guild, afterwards presented the Beryl Dean Education Award for Teaching Excellence at St. Paul’s Cathedral.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Bulgaria.

His Royal Highness this afternoon laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in St. Alexander Nevski Square, Sofia.

The Duke of Kent was later received by The President of the Republic of Bulgaria at the Presidential Administration in Sofia.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner given by The President of the Republic of Bulgaria at the Presidential Administration.

Mr. Nicholas Marden is in attendance.