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Today is the Eighty Seventh Anniversary of the Birthday of The Queen.
St James’s Palace
The Duchess of Cambridge, Occasional Volunteer, the Scout Association, this afternoon reviewed the National Parade of Queen’s Scouts at Windsor Castle and afterwards attended the National Scout Service in St George’s Chapel.
St James’s Palace
Prince Henry of Wales, Patron, the London Marathon, today presented the prizes in the Mall, London SW1.
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Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal, Royal Colonel, The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, this morning attended the Freedom Homecoming Parade on the Royal Mile, Edinburgh, followed by a Medal Parade at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Donald Wilson, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost).
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Clarence House
The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, this morning received Mr Richard Lochhead (Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs).
His Royal Highness later received Mr David Whiteford (Chairman, the North Highland Initiative) and Mr Thomas Campbell (Chief Executive).
The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay afterwards received Mr Gareth Baird (Crown Estate Scottish Commissioner).
His Royal Highness was represented by Field Marshal the Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank at the Funeral of Anne, Duchess of Norfolk which was held in Arundel Cathedral, West Sussex, this morning.
St James’s Palace
Prince Henry of Wales, Patron, this afternoon attended a Reception at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 66 Knightsbridge, London SW1, for Walking with the Wounded Allied South Pole Challenge.
Buckingham Palace
The Duke of York this afternoon received Mr Stuart Popham (Chairman, Chatham House) and Dr Robin Niblett (Director).
His Royal Highness, Patron, English National Ballet, this evening attended a performance of Ecstasy and Death at the London Coliseum, St Martin’s Lane, London WC2.
Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal today opened the Angela Rennick Elephant Habitat at Blair Drummond Safari Park, Stirling, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Stirling and Falkirk (Mrs Marjory McLachlan).
Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Camphill (Blair Drummond) Trust at Blair Drummond House, Cuthil Brae, Stirling.
The Princess Royal, Visitor, later visited Strathcarron Hospice, Randolph Hill, Denny, Stirlingshire.
Her Royal Highness, Royal Patron, MND Scotland, afterwards attended a Reception at the Falkirk Wheel, Lime Road, Tamfourhill, Falkirk.
Kensington Palace
The Duchess of Gloucester this afternoon visited Cirencester Young Neighbours, the Churn Project, at Cirencester College, Stroud Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire.
Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park
Princess Alexandra was represented by the Lady Mary Mumford at the Funeral of Anne, Duchess of Norfolk which was held in Arundel Cathedral, West Sussex, this morning.
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Windsor Castle
The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon opened the Turing Centre at Bourne Grammar School, South Road, Bourne, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire (Mr Anthony Worth).
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by Mr Jonathan Marsden (Director of the Royal Collection and Surveyor of The Queen’s Works of Art) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Sir Geoffrey de Bellaigue (Surveyor Emeritus of The Queen’s Works of Art and formerly Director of the Royal Collection) which was held in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, this afternoon.
The Prince of Wales was represented by Sir Hugh Roberts.
The Duke of York was represented by Miss Charlotte Manley.
The Earl of Wessex was represented by Mr Christopher Lloyd.
The Princess Royal was represented by Lady Carew Pole.
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were represented by the Hon Lady Roberts.
The Duke of Kent was represented by Mr Andrew Palmer.
Princess Alexandra, the Hon Lady Ogilvy was represented by Lieutenant Colonel Gordon Birdwood.
Clarence House
The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay this morning received Mr Luke Borwick (Chairman, Scottish Land and Estates) and Mr Douglas McAdam (Chief Executive).
His Royal Highness, Patron, the British Horse Loggers, later viewed a demonstration of woodland management techniques by teams of horse loggers.
Buckingham Palace
The Duke of York this morning visited St Paul’s Way Transformation Project at St Paul’s Way Trust School, 125 St Paul’s Way, London E3.
His Royal Highness, Patron, Royal National Orthopædic Hospital, this afternoon received Professor Timothy Briggs (Director of Strategy and External Affairs).
The Duke of York later received Dame Lucy Neville-Rolfe upon relinquishing her appointment as Executive Director Corporate and Legal Affairs, Tesco Plc and Ms Rebecca Shelley upon assuming the appointment.
Mr Philip Clarke (Chief Executive Officer, Tesco Plc) was also received by His Royal Highness.
The Duke of York afterwards held a Meeting for the Open University Future Learn Project.
His Royal Highness this evening held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace for University Research Fellows of the Royal Society.
Buckingham Palace
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning attended a Meeting at the Lanesborough, Hyde Park Corner, London SW1.
His Royal Highness, Honorary Liveryman, the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, afterwards attended the Education Committee Meeting at Haberdashers’ Hall, 18 West Smithfield, London EC1.
The Earl of Wessex, Upper Warden, the Worshipful Company of Gardeners, this afternoon held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.
His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this evening attended a Reception and a Dinner at Coutts and Company, 440 Strand, London WC2.
Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal, President, Racing Welfare, this morning received Brigadier Cedric Burton upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive and Mrs Lesley Graham upon assuming the appointment.
Her Royal Highness, President, Save the Children UK, this afternoon attended the Petersfield Branch Fundraising “Big Sale” at the Festival Hall, Heath Road, Petersfield, to mark its Fiftieth Anniversary, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Dame Mary Fagan).
The Princess Royal, President, Victim Support, later attended a Conference and Awards Ceremony at the Ramada Plaza London Gatwick, Tinsley Lane South, Three Bridges, Crawley, and was received by the Earl of Lytton (Deputy Lieutenant of Sussex).
Her Royal Highness Patron, Special Forces Club, this evening attended a Reception at Tower Bridge, London SE1.
Kensington Palace
The Duke of Gloucester, President, British Expertise, this morning received Mr Graham Hand upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive and Ms Tracey Smith upon assuming the appointment.
St James’s Palace
The Duke of Kent this morning received the Australian High Commissioner (His Excellency the Hon Michael Rann).
His Royal Highness later attended the Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch in support of the Army Benevolent Fund the Soldiers’ Charity at Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2.
The Duke of Kent, President of the Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conferences (United Kingdom Fund), this afternoon received Mrs Elizabeth Gawith and Mr David Ward (Trustees).
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Windsor Castle
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were present this morning at the Funeral of the Baroness Thatcher, LG, OM which was held in St Paul’s Cathedral.
By command of Her Majesty, Mr Charles Gray (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Eduards Stiprais at 45 Nottingham Place, London W1, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Republic of Latvia to the Court of St James’s.
Buckingham Palace
The Countess of Wessex this morning visited Greenfield School, Duffryn Road, Pentrebach, near Merthyr Tydfil, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Mid Glamorgan (Mrs Kathrin Thomas).
Her Royal Highness, on behalf of The Queen, this afternoon visited the Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Pontyclun, Mid Glamorgan.
Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal, President, Carers Trust, this morning attended a Conference to mark the First Anniversary of Crossroads Care East Anglia at Belsey Bridge Conference Centre, Belsey Bridge Road, near Ditchingham, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk (Mr Richard Jewson).
Her Royal Highness, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, this afternoon visited Hollesley Group at Pettistree Hall Farm, near Sutton, to mark its Twenty Fifth Anniversary, and was received by Mr John Kerr (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk).
The Princess Royal, President, Save the Children UK, afterwards attended a Reception at the University Campus Suffolk, Waterfront Building, 19-21 Neptune Quay, Ipswich, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk (the Lord Tollemache).
Her Royal Highness, Appeal Patron, Woolf Institute, this evening held a Dinner at St James’s Palace.
Kensington Palace
The Duchess of Gloucester today visited Cornwall and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant (Colonel Edward Bolitho).
Her Royal Highness this afternoon opened the Piran Performing Arts Centre at Truro High School for Girls, Falmouth Road, Truro.
The Duchess of Gloucester, Royal Patron, afterwards watched a performance by the TR14ers Community Dance Team at the Elim Centre, Dolcoath Drive, Camborne.
Her Royal Highness, Honorary President, the Lawn Tennis Association, later visited Heron Tennis Centre and Newquay Tennis Club, Trenance Park, Newquay.
The Duchess of Gloucester subsequently visited St Eval Candle Company, Engollan, near St Eval.
St James’s Palace
The Duke of Kent, President, the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, this morning received Mr Philip Brook (Chairman).
His Royal Highness, Grand Master, the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, this afternoon attended an Officers’ Meeting at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, King Charles Street, London SW1.
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Clarence House
The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay this morning visited Helius CoRDe Limited, North Street, Rothes, Morayshire, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Moray (Lieutenant Colonel Grenville Johnston).
His Royal Highness afterwards visited Glen Grant Distillery, Elgin Road, Rothes, Moray.
Buckingham Palace
The Earl of Wessex today visited Crewe and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire (Mr David Briggs).
His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Bentley Motors Limited, Pyms Lane.
The Earl of Wessex afterwards opened the renovated South Cheshire College, Dane Bank Avenue.
His Royal Highness subsequently visited Cheshire East Council and met A-Team Apprentices, Municipal Buildings, Earle Street.
The Earl of Wessex later opened Cheshire Academy of Integrated Sports and Arts Broad Street Project in Broad Street.
His Royal Highness this evening launched the Cheshire Community Foundation at a Reception at Bentley Motors Limited.
Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal this morning attended the “Innovation for the Horticultural Industry” Conference at East Malling Research, New Road, East Malling, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Kent (the Viscount De L’Isle).
Her Royal Highness this afternoon opened the new Almshouse Flats at the New College of Cobham, Cobhambury Road, Cobham, Gravesend, Kent.
The Princess Royal later opened the Affordable Rural Housing Scheme at Sunley Gardens, Godmersham, Canterbury.
Her Royal Highness, Patron, Voluntary Service Overseas, this evening attended a Dinner at the Goring Hotel, 15 Beeston Place, London SW1.
Kensington Palace
The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon visited Bistro at the Station, Station Approach, High Street, Etchingham, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex (Mr Peter Field).
His Royal Highness subsequently visited St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards-on-Sea, to mark the Twenty Fifth Anniversary, and was received by Major General John Moore-Bick (Deputy Lieutenant of East Sussex).
The Duke of Gloucester, President, Pestalozzi International Village Trust, this evening attended a Reception at the Jerwood Gallery, Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, East Sussex.
St James’s Palace
The Duke of Kent this morning visited the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton, Chichester, and was received by Mr. Gordon Tregear (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex).
His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Rolls Royce Motor Cars Limited, Stane Street, Goodwood, Chichester.
The Duke of Kent later visited Seal Primary Academy, East Street, Selsey, West Sussex.
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Buckingham Palace
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this afternoon held a Meeting.
Kensington Palace
The Duke of Gloucester, Honorary Air Commodore, this morning attended the Handover Ceremony of No. 501 (County of Gloucester) Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force from a Royal Air Force Regiment Reserves Squadron to an Airfield Logistics Support Squadron at Royal Air Force Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire.
St James’s Palace
The Duke and Duchess of Kent were represented by Mr Andrew Palmer (Extra Equerry to The Duke of Kent) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of General Sir Richard Worsley which was held in the Chapel of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3, this afternoon.
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St James’s Palace
The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, this morning attended the Regimental Remembrance Sunday Service in the Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, London SW1.
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Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal, Patron, Gloucester Old Spot Pig Breeders Club, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this afternoon attended a Centenary Reception in Gloucestershire.
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