The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace 

The Queen held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

Mr Patrick Carroll was received by Her Majesty when The Queen decorated him with the Royal Victorian Medal (Gold).

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning viewed a Wing Sail demonstration on Timsbury Lake, Southampton, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Dame Mary Fagan).

The Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Lord in Waiting) was present at Royal Air Force Northolt this evening upon the Arrival of The President of the Republic of Croatia and Professor Dr Tatjana Josipovic and welcomed His Excellency and Professor Dr Tatjana Josipovic on behalf of The Queen.

Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales this morning held a Meeting at St James’s Palace on the illegal wildlife trade.

His Royal Highness, Founder, later held a Meeting for In Kind Direct at Clarence House.

The Prince of Wales, President, afterwards held a Meeting for the British Asian Trust.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Cambridge this morning attended the Meeting held by The Prince of Wales at St James’s Palace on the illegal wildlife trade.

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York this morning visited the Creative and Media Studio School, Netherhall Learning Campus, Huddersfield, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire (Dr Ingrid Roscoe).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre, the University of Huddersfield.

The Duke of York this evening gave a Dinner for Yorkshire entrepreneurship at the Cedar Court Grand Hotel and Spa, Station Rise, York, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire (the Lord Crathorne).

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this afternoon departed Heathrow Airport, London, for the United States of America.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Young Fellowship Dinner in New York City.

Brigadier John Smedley is in attendance.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen, Patron, Royal Horticultural Society, and The Duke of Edinburgh this evening visited the Chelsea Flower Show in the Gardens of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel, Grenadier Guards, this afternoon chaired the Regimental Council Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness, Colonel, Grenadier Guards, this evening attended the First Guards Club Dinner at the Cavalry and Guards Club, London W1.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this afternoon attended a Meeting of The Prince’s Charities’ International Sustainability Unit on Responsible Investment in Agriculture, at the Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall later visited the Chelsea Flower Show at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3.

His Royal Highness, Patron, the Turquoise Mountain Foundation, this evening attended a Reception at the Connaught Hotel, Carlos Place, London W1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Henry of Wales today visited Tedworth House Recovery Centre, Tidworth, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mrs Peter Troughton).

Prince Henry of Wales, Patron, this afternoon visited the Sentebale garden at the Chelsea Flower Show in the Gardens of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this afternoon arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Canada.

Mrs Amanda Thirsk and Lieutenant Commander Michael Hutchinson RN were in attendance.

His Royal Highness, accompanied by Princess Beatrice of York, this evening visited the Chelsea Flower Show of the Royal Horticultural Society in the Gardens of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3.

Buckingham Palace

The Countess of Wessex this afternoon attended a Reception at Brown’s Hotel, 33 Albemarle Street, London W1, given by Action on Hearing Loss to mark the conclusion of Her Royal Highness’s Vice Patronage.

The Countess of Wessex later attended the Chelsea Flower Show of the Royal Horticultural Society in the Gardens of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester this afternoon visited the Chelsea Flower Show of the Royal Horticultural Society in the Gardens of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3.

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Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel, Grenadier Guards, this afternoon attended the Regimental Remembrance Day in the Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, London SW1.

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York this morning visited the Highland Games, Topaz Park, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

His Royal Highness, Patron, this afternoon visited the Royal Victoria Yacht Club.

The Duke of York later returned to the Highland Games and witnessed the closing ceremony.

His Royal Highness this evening departed Vancouver International Airport for the United Kingdom.

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Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York this morning attended a Reception at Government House, Victoria, Canada, for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

His Royal Highness later opened the Highland Games at Topaz Park, Victoria.

The Duke of York this afternoon witnessed training serials conducted by the Royal Canadian Navy onboard Patrol Craft Training Renard.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited the Robert Bateman Centre, Victoria.

The Duke of York this evening attended a Dinner given by the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia (the Hon Judith Guichon) at Government House, Victoria.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent, Patron, this morning attended the Devonshire and Dorset Regimental Association Annual Reunion at Guildhall, High Street, Exeter, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Devon (Mr Eric Dancer).

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Buckingham Palace 

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrived this morning at St Ives Railway Station and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall (Colonel Edward Bolitho), Mr Michael Galsworthy (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall) and the Mayor of St Ives (Councillor Ronald Tulley).

Her Majesty, Patron, Royal National Lifeboat Institution, and His Royal Highness drove to the Lifeboat Station, St Ives, and were received by the Chief Executive of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Mr Paul Boissier) and Mr Stephen Bassett (Harbourmaster).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, escorted respectively by Mr Paul Whiston (Coxswain) and Mr Derek Hall (Local Operations Manager), toured the Station meeting lifeboat crews and their families.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness subsequently walked along the harbour front.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh afterwards visited Tate St Ives, Porthmeor Beach, St Ives, and were received by the Director of Tate National (Mrs Caroline Collier) and Mr Gareth Thomas (Chairman of Tate St Ives Advisory Council and Tate Trustee).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness, escorted respectively by Mr Mark Osterfield (Executive Director) and Mr Martin Clark (Artistic Director), toured the Galleries and met members of staff and supporters.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were received this afternoon at Marazion by the Mayor (Councillor Derek Laity), before departing by amphibious craft for St Michael’s Mount.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were entertained to Luncheon at the Castle, St Michael’s Mount, by the Lord and Lady St Levan, and were also received by Mr Mark Harold (National Trust South West Regional Director).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh subsequently toured the Castle, visiting the Chapel and meeting local families who live and work on St Michael’s Mount.

The Prince of Wales, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales this afternoon received Dr Eric Chivian (Founder and Director of the Centre for Health and the Global Environment).

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York this morning visited the Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, and unveiled the cornerstone for the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health.

His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Luncheon with the British Columbia Innovation Council and a Reception for British Columbia’s technology, innovation and entrepreneurial communities at the Vancouver Convention Centre, Canada Place, Vancouver.

The Duke of York this afternoon visited the Wavefront Centre of Excellence for Wireless Commercialisation and Research.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner given by the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia (the Hon Judith Guichon) at Government House, Victoria.

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester this morning attended a Meeting at Windsor Castle for the Outdoor Trust.

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Buckingham Palace 

Major General Richard Cripwell was received by The Queen today upon his appointment as Administrator of the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia and Commander British Forces Cyprus.

Dr the Rt Hon Lockwood Smith was received in audience by The Queen upon his appointment as High Commissioner for New Zealand in London.

Mrs Smith was also received by Her Majesty.

Mr Sebastian Wood was received in audience by The Queen and kissed hands upon his appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China.

Mrs Wood was also received by The Queen.

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

The Duke of Edinburgh, Captain General, Royal Marines, this afternoon presented Operational Medals to 40 Commando at Norton Manor Camp, Taunton, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset (Lady Gass).

His Royal Highness, Patron and Honorary Member, Royal Corps of Naval Constructors, this evening attended the One Hundred and Thirtieth Annual Dinner at Qinetiq, Haslar Marine Technology Park, Haslar Road, Gosport, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Dame Mary Fagan).

Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales today visited Stoke-on-Trent and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire (Mr Ian Dudson).

His Royal Highness, Patron, Teach First, this morning visited the Co-operative Academy of Stoke-on-Trent, Westport Road, Tunstall.

The Prince of Wales, President, The Prince’s Regeneration Trust, afterwards visited the Wedgwood Institute, Queen Street, Burslem.

His Royal Highness, President, The Prince’s Trust, this afternoon visited Swan Bank Church, Swan Square, Burslem.

The Prince of Wales, President, The Prince’s Regeneration Trust, subsequently visited Middleport Pottery, Port Street, Burslem, and attended a Reception and Meeting for representatives from His Royal Highness’s charities.

The Duchess of Cornwall today attended Devon County Show at Westpoint, Clyst St Mary, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Devon (Mr Eric Dancer).

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York this afternoon opened the new dock at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, Canada.

His Royal Highness, Member, later visited Vancouver Rowing Club.

The Duke of York this evening attended a Dinner for the Junior Achievement British Columbia Business Laureate at the Fairmont Hotel, Vancouver, and was received by the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia (the Hon. Judith Guichon).

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Northern Ballet, this afternoon held a Luncheon at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness later received Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Romania (Mr Martin Harris) and the Ambassador of Romania (His Excellency Mr Ion Jinga).

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Northern Ballet, and The Countess of Wessex this evening attended a performance at Sadler’s Well, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1.

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon opened the student residences at Heriot-Watt University, Scottish Borders Campus, Galashiels, and was received by Sir Michael Strang Steel, Bt (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale).

His Royal Highness afterwards opened the Margaret Kerr Unit at Borders General Hospital, Melrose.

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Buckingham Palace 

His Excellency Dr Mohamed Mijarul Quayes was received in audience by The Queen today and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in London.

Mrs Naeema Chaudbury Quayes was also received by Her Majesty.

His Excellency Mr Ashraf Elkholy was received by The Queen and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Court of St James’s.

Mrs Elkholy was also received by Her Majesty.

Mr Matthew Rycroft (Chief Operating Officer, Foreign and Commonwealth Office) was present.

The Lord Carrington KG was received by The Queen when he handed back to Her Majesty the Gold Badge and Chain of Office and Satchel upon relinquishing his appointment as Chancellor of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.

The Duke of Abercorn KG was received by The Queen when Her Majesty handed to him the Gold Badge and Chain of Office and Satchel upon his appointment as Chancellor of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.

Mr Thomas Woodcock (Garter King of Arms) was in attendance and administered the Declaration to the Duke of Abercorn.

The Queen held a Council at 5.30 pm.

There were present: the Rt Hon Nicholas Clegg MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Michael Moore MP (Secretary of State for Scotland), the Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) and the Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP (Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government).

The Rt Hon Sir Jack Beatson, the Lord Bracadale, the Rt Hon John Hayes MP, the Rt Hon Stephen O’Brien MP, the Lord Spicer and the Lord Williams of Elvel were sworn in as members of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council.

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, Patron, today attended Receptions at St James’s Palace for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales this morning visited the Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London, SW7.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon gave a Reception for Members of Parliament.

The Prince of Wales, President, later received Mr George Cook (Chief Executive Officer, Community Resilience).

His Royal Highness, President, The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community, afterwards held a Meeting.

The Prince of Wales received Sir Jonathan Evans upon relinquishing his appointment as Director General, British Security Service and Mr Andrew Parker upon assuming the appointment.

The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited London Mutual Credit Union, 4 Heaton Road, Peckham, London SE15, and was received by Mrs Jennifer Bianco (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

St James’s Palace 

Prince Henry of Wales, Patron, Sentebale, today attended a Luncheon and played in the Sentebale Polo Cup at Greenwich Polo Club, Connecticut, United States of America.

His Royal Highness this evening departed from John F. Kennedy Airport, New York, for the United Kingdom.

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York this afternoon departed Heathrow Airport for Canada and was received this evening upon arrival at Vancouver International Airport by the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia (the Hon Judith Guichon).

Mrs Amanda Thirsk and Lieutenant Commander Michael Hutchinson RN are in attendance.

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl of Wessex this morning opened the new Royal Ulster Agricultural Society Showground, Balmoral, Belfast, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County Borough of Belfast (Dame Mary Peters).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Hub Counselling Centre, 50 Windmill Street, and later visited the Edge Youth Centre, Ballynahinch, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Down (Mr David Lindsay) The Countess of Wessex this morning visited the British School Paris, 2 Rue Hans List, Croissy-sur-Seine, and was received by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the French Republic (Sir Peter Ricketts).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Lunch at the Residence in Paris.

The Countess of Wessex later arrived at St Pancras International Railway Station, London, from France.

Mrs Angus Galletley was in attendance.

Kensington Palace 

The Duchess of Gloucester, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, Adjutant General’s Corps, this morning attended the Triple Crown Military Skills Challenge Competition at Worthy Down, Winchester, Hampshire.

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Buckingham Palace 

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning attended a Service in the Chapel Royal, St. James’s Palace for Members of the Order of Merit and afterwards gave a Luncheon for Members of the Order of Merit at Buckingham Palace at which The Prince of Wales was present.

The following had the honour of being invited: the Reverend Professor Owen Chadwick and Mr Stephen Chadwick, Sir Michael and Lady Atiyah, the Lord and Lady Foster of Thames Bank, Sir Anthony and Lady Caro, Professor Sir Roger and Lady Penrose, Sir Tom Stoppard and Ms Sabrina Guinness, Professor the Lord and Lady May of Oxford, the Lord and Lady Rothschild, Sir David Attenborough, the Baroness Boothroyd and Mr Anthony Murkett, Professor Sir Michael Howard and Mr Mark James, Sir Tim-othy Berners-Lee and Ms Rosemary Leith, the Right Reverend the Lord and Lady Eames, the Lord and Lady Rees of Ludlow, the Rt Hon Jean and Mrs Chrétien, Mr Neil MacGregor, Mr David Hockney and Mr Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima, the Bishop of London and Mrs Chartres, and the Lord Fellowes (Secretary and Registrar of the Order of Merit) and the Lady Jane Fellowes.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, this evening attend the Annual Air League Reception at St James’s Palace.

Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales, President, The Prince’s Regeneration Trust, this morning received the Hon Mark Bridges.

His Royal Highness, President, Foundation for Building Community, this afternoon received Dr Peter Bonfield (Building Research Establishment).

The Prince of Wales received the Rt Hon Vincent Cable MP (Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills).

His Royal Highness, Patron, this evening gave a Reception for the Ton Class Association.

The Duchess of Cornwall this evening visited the “Rory McEwan: the Colours of Reality” Exhibition at the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, and was received by Sir Kenneth Knight (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

St James’s Palace 

Prince Henry of Wales this morning visited areas of New Jersey, United States of America, affected by Hurricane Sandy.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Reception given by Her Majesty’s Government’s Great campaign at Milk Studios, New York City, and was received by Her Majesty’s Consul-General for New York (Mr D. Lopez).

Prince Henry of Wales, Patron, later launched a partnership between The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry and Harlem RBI in Harlem, New York.

His Royal Highness, Patron, this evening attended a Dinner for the American Friends of The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry at the Four Seasons Hotel, New York.

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York, Patron, Harwell Oxford Science and Innovation Campus, this afternoon opened the Satellite Applications Catapult, Electron Building, Fermi Avenue, Harwell Oxford, Didcot, and was received by Mr John Harwood (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire).

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, today attended a Trustees’ Meeting at the Savoy Hotel, Strand, London WC2.

The Countess of Wessex this morning departed from St Pancras International Railway Station for France and was received later on arrival at the Gare du Nord, Paris, by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the French Republic (His Excellency Sir Peter Ricketts).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Central School of Ballet, this evening attended a performance and Dinner at the Residence in Paris.

Mrs Angus Galletley is in attendance.

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester this morning opened Pye Green Community Centre, Hednesford, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire (Mr Ian Dudson).

His Royal Highness subsequently opened Whitemoor Lakes Recreational Activity and Development Training Centre, Barley Green Lane, Lichfield.

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon opened Chestnut Grange, All Saints Road, Burton-upon-Trent.

His Royal Highness this evening attended the “Charles Correa: India’s Greatest Architect” Exhibition at the Royal Institute of British Architects, 66 Portland Place, London W1.

The Duchess of Gloucester this afternoon opened the Activities, Recreation and College building at St Elizabeth’s Centre, Perry Green, Much Hadham, and was received by Mr Richard Beazley (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire).

Her Royal Highness afterwards visited Haileybury College, Hertford Heath, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire (the Countess of Verulam).

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Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel, Grenadier Guards, this evening attended Beating Retreat and a Dinner at Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, London SW1.

Clarence House 

The Prince Charles, Duke of Cornwall this evening received the Secretary of the Duchy of Cornwall (Sir Robert Ross).

His Royal Highness, President, The Prince’s Teaching Institute, later held a Dinner at St James’s Palace.

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, today attended Meetings at the Savoy Hotel, Strand, London WC2.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this evening attended a Trustees’ Dinner at the Savoy Hotel.

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St James’s Palace 

Prince Henry of Wales this afternoon attended the Warrior Games at the United States Air Force Academy Colorado Springs, United States of America.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, The King’s Royal Hussars, this morning attended the Combined Cavalry Old Comrades Association’s Memorial Parade and Service of Remembrance in Hyde Park, followed by a Reception at the Royal Air Force Club, 128 Piccadilly, London W1.