The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace 

His Excellency Mr Bernard Sande was received in audience by The Queen today and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the Republic of Malawi in London.

Mrs Sande was also received by Her Majesty.

His Excellency Mr Mahmud Nacua was received in audience by The Queen and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from Libya to the Court of St James’s.

Mrs Nacua was also received by Her Majesty.

Mr Simon Fraser (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) was present.

The Queen, Colonel-in-Chief, The Canadian Grenadier Guards, received Colonel Alfred Caron (Honorary Colonel), Lieutenant Colonel Richard Pound (Honorary Lieutenant Colonel), Lieutenant Colonel Michael Canavan (Commanding Officer) and Regimental Sergeant Major Robert Kingsley.

The Rt Hon Gregory Knight MP (Vice Chamberlain of the Household) was received in audience by The Queen and presented Addresses from the House of Commons to which Her Majesty was graciously pleased to make reply.

The Queen held a Council at 5.45pm.

There were present: the Rt Hon Nicholas Clegg MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP (Secretary of State for Education), the Rt Hon Christopher Grayling MP (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice), the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP (Secretary of State for Defence), the Rt Hon Theresa May MP (Secretary of State for the Home Department) and the Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP (Secretary of State for Transport).

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 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, Patron, the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators, this morning received Air Marshal Clifford Spink (Master).

His Royal Highness, Founder and Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association, this evening attended a Christmas Dinner and Concert at St James’s Palace.

Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales, Chairman, the Royal Collection Trust, this morning chaired a Meeting of the Trustees.

His Royal Highness, President, Business in the Community, later held a Meeting.

The Prince of Wales this afternoon held a Meeting for Duchy Originals’ Waitrose.

The King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan later called upon His Royal Highness.

The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, 4 Battersea Park Road, London SW8, and was received by Colonel Ewen Cameron (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, this afternoon received children from Helen and Douglas House and from the London Taxi Drivers’ Fund for Underprivileged Children and helped them to decorate the Christmas Tree at Clarence House.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Cambridge this evening attended the United Kingdom Film Première of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey at the Odeon Cinema, Leicester Square, London WC2.

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York, Colonel-in-Chief, this morning presented medals for Operational Service in Afghanistan to members of the Small Arms School Corps.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Sound Seekers, received Ms Judith Roberts (Chairman) and Ms Lucy Carter (Chief Executive Officer).

The Duke of York this afternoon opened a new Service Training Centre at Bosch Automotive, Aftermarket Service Training Centre, Riverside Way, Uxbridge, Middlesex, and was received by Wing Commander Edna Partridge (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Reception for the Founders Forum at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, the Mall, London SW1.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal this morning visited Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, and was received by Her Majesty’s LordLieutenant of Dorset (Mrs Anthony Pitt-Rivers).

Kensington Palace 

The Duchess of Gloucester, Honorary President, the Lawn Tennis Association, this afternoon attended the Annual General Meeting and presented the Meritorious Service Awards at the National Tennis Centre, 100 Priory Lane, Roehampton, London SW15.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this evening attended a Royal Alpha Lodge Installation Meeting at Freemasons’ Hall, Great Queen Street, London WC2.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park 

Princess Alexandra, Patron, this afternoon visited St Christopher’s Hospice, 51-59 Lawrie Park Road, Sydenham, London SE26.

Her Royal Highness this evening attended the Royal British Legion’s Christmas Celebration Reception and Concert at Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2.

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Buckingham Palace 

Mr Simon Martin was received by The Queen this morning upon relinquishing his appointment as Vice-Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps and delivered up to Her Majesty his Chain of Office.

Ms Anna Clunes was received by Her Majesty and received her Chain of Office upon her appointment as Vice-Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps.

The Queen, Colonel-in-Chief, The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, today received Colonel Frazer Lawrence upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer 1st Battalion.

Her Majesty, Colonel-in-Chief, The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, received Lieutenant Colonel Robaird Boyd upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer 2nd Battalion and Lieutenant Colonel Neil Unsworth upon assuming the appointment.

The Queen, Colonel-in-Chief, The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, received Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Kennedy upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer 4th Battalion and Lieutenant Colonel John Lighten upon assuming the appointment.

Brigadier Michael Griffiths (Colonel of the Regiment) was also received by Her Majesty.

The following members of Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms were received by The Queen: Lieutenant Colonel Peter Chamberlin who delivered up his Stick of Office upon his retirement as Lieutenant, Major Jeremy Warren who delivered up his Stick of Office upon relinquishing his appointment as Clerk of the Cheque and Adjutant and received his Stick of Office upon his appointment as Lieutenant, Colonel Robin Broke who received his Stick of Office upon his appointment as Clerk of the Cheque and Adjutant, Major Michael Webster who delivered up his Stick of Office upon relinquishing his appointment as Standard Bearer, Major General Jonathan Hall who received his Stick of Office upon his appointment as Standard Bearer, Colonel Michael Robertson who delivered up his Stick of Office upon relinquishing his appointment as Harbinger and Major Edward Crofton who received his Stick of Office upon his appointment as Harbinger of Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms.

Mr Dominic Jermey was received in audience by The Queen and kissed hands upon his appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to United Arab Emirates.

Mrs Jermey was also received by Her Majesty.

Mrs Linda Cross was received in audience by The Queen and kissed hands upon her appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to El Salvador.

Mr Michael Cross was also received by Her Majesty.

Mr Robert Gibson was received in audience by The Queen upon his appointment as British High Commissioner to the Republic of Bangladesh.

Mr Mark Capes was received in audience by The Queen upon his appointment as Governor of St Helena.

Mrs Capes was also received by Her Majesty.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh held an Evening Reception at Buckingham Palace for the Diplomatic Corps at which The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall were present.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, the Conservation Volunteers, this morning received Mr Thomas Flood upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive and Ms Julie Hopes upon assuming the appointment.

Ms Rita Clifton (Chairman) was present.

His Royal Highness, Honorary Life Member, Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers, afterwards presented The Prince Philip Medal at Buckingham Palace.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Isles, today received Dr Mark Collins (Chairman of the Galapagos Conservation Trust) and Mr Ian Dunn (Chief Executive).

Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales, President, The Prince’s Teaching Institute, this morning visited Pimlico Academy, Lupus Street, London SW1, and was received by Wing Commander Michael Dudgeon (Vice LordLieutenant of Greater London).

His Royal Highness today received Mr Gregory Doran (Artistic Director, Royal Shakespeare Company).

The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall this afternoon chaired a Meeting of The Prince’s Council.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, the Fan Museum, this morning received Mrs Hélène Alexander (Director and Curator).

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, St John’s Smith Square Charitable Trust, received Mr Paul Davies upon relinquishing his appointment as General Manager.

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York this morning visited the Chinese Silk Culture and Embroidery Art Exhibition at the Bank of China, 1 Lothbury, London EC2.

His Royal Highness was this afternoon called to the Bench as a Royal Bencher at the Bench Call Ceremony in Middle Temple Hall, London EC4.

The Duke of York later opened Fulham Enterprise Studio, Kingwood Road, Fulham, London SW6.

Buckingham Palace 

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

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this afternoon held a Meeting.

The Countess of Wessex this morning received Captain Guy Robinson upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer of HMS Daring and Captain Angus Essenhigh upon assuming the appointment.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Meningitis Trust, this evening attended a Christmas Carol Concert in St Lawrence Jewry Church, Guildhall Yard, Gresham Street, London EC2.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal this morning visited HMS Talent at HM Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth, Devon.

Her Royal Highness, President, the Mission to Seafarers, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at St Michael Paternoster Royal, College Hill, London EC4, followed by a Reception at Skinners’ Hall, 8 Dowgate Hill, London EC4.

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Action on Smoking and Health, this afternoon attended the Annual General Meeting and Seminar at the Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent’s Park, London NW1.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent this morning visited East Malling Research Centre, New Road, East Malling, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Kent (Viscount De L’Isle).

His Royal Highness later visited LycoRed Limited, Nutriblend House, Priory Park, Mills Road, Aylesford, Kent.

The Duke of Kent this afternoon visited Kent History and Library Centre, James Whatman Way, Maidstone, Kent.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park 

Princess Alexandra, Joint President, this evening attended a Carol Concert for Cancer Research UK in St Paul’s Cathedral, London EC4.

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Buckingham Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh this evening attended a Veterans Aid Carol Service in the Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, London SW1.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by Sir Alan Reid (Keeper of the Privy Purse and Treasurer to The Queen) at the Funeral of the Hon. Nicholas Assheton (formerly Treasurer and Extra Equerry to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother) which was held in St. Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, London SW1, this morning.

The Prince of Wales was represented by Mr Ashe Windham.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this afternoon presented The Prince of Wales’s Intelligence Community Awards to members of the Secret Intelligence Service, Security Service and Government Communications Headquarters, at St James’s Palace.

His Royal Highness, President, the Great Steward of Scotland’s Dumfries House Trust, afterwards held a Meeting.

The Prince of Wales, President, The Prince’s Youth Business International, later held a Tea.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York today received Mr Iain Evans (Global Chairman, LEK Consulting).

His Royal Highness, Patron, Council of British International Schools, this afternoon received Mr Trevor Rowell (Chairman) and Mr Colin Bell (Executive Director).

The Duke of York afterwards opened the offices of Audio Network UK at 54 St. Johns Square, London EC1.

His Royal Highness later received Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Tajikistan (Mr Robin Ord-Smith).

The Duke of York this evening attended a Dinner at the Residence of the Ambassador from the People’s Republic of China in London.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Royal Honorary Colonel, this afternoon presented Operational Service Medals to soldiers of The Royal Wessex Yeomanry who have recently returned from Operation Herrick.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Debra, this evening attended a Downton Abbey Dinner at Highclere Castle, Newbury, Berkshire.

Kensington Palace 

The Duchess of Gloucester, Royal Patron, Missing People, this evening was present at a Carol Service in St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London WC2, and afterwards attended a Reception in the Vicarage, 6 St Martins Place, London WC2.

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Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Royal Honorary Colonel, this afternoon attended the Freedom of Monmouth Parade and a Service of Thanksgiving before taking the Salute at a Parade of the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) at the Castle, Monmouth, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent (Mr. Simon Boyle).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Field Marshal, today attended the British Military Tournament at Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Warwick Road, London SW5.

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St James’s Palace

The Duke of Cambridge, Patron, Centrepoint, this evening attended the Winter Whites Gala at the Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this evening attended the British Military Tournament at Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Warwick Road, London SW5.

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Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales this morning visited West Midlands Police, Birmingham.

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited military patients and members of staff at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Mindelsohn Way, Edgbaston, Birmingham.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall later switched on the Christmas Lights in Tetbury, Gloucestershire.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust, this afternoon attended the Bowood House Christmas Extravaganza, Bowood House, Calne, and was received by the Marquess of Lansdowne (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire).

Her Royal Highness later met members of the community affected by the recent floods in Malmesbury and was received by Sir Michael Pitt (Deputy Lieutenant of Wiltshire)

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York, Chairman of the Trustees, Outward Bound Trust, this morning held a Trustees’ Meeting followed by a Patron’s Company Lunch.

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Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales, Colonel, Welsh Guards, this morning presented Operational Service Medals to 1st Battalion and afterwards presented Elizabeth Crosses at Cavalry Barracks, Hounslow, Middlesex.

His Royal Highness, Patron, the Antarctic Winter Crossing Expedition 2012, this afternoon visited SA Agulhas berthed outboard HMS Belfast, London SE1, and launched “The Coldest Journey” Expedition to the Antarctic.

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Campaign for Wool, later visited Anderson and Sheppard, Old Burlington Street, London W1.

His Royal Highness this afternoon held a Prince’s Charities Meeting.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this evening attended the Sun Military Awards Ceremony at the Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, London SE1, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

The Duchess of Cornwall, Commodore-in-Chief, The Royal Naval Medical Services, this afternoon received Surgeon Rear Admiral Lionel Jarvis upon relinquishing his appointment as Medical Director General (Naval) and Surgeon Rear Admiral Calum McArthur upon assuming the appointment.

Her Royal Highness, Honorary Air Commodore, Royal Air Force Halton, received Group Captain Christine Elliot upon relinquishing her appointment as Station Commander and Group Captain Simon Harper upon assuming the appointment.

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York, Patron, the International Space Innovation Centre, this morning opened the Eighth Appleton Space Conference, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Didcot, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire (Mr Timothy Stevenson).

His Royal Highness later opened the New Building at Churchill Hospital, Cancer and Haematology Centre, Headington, Oxford.

The Duke of York this afternoon attended a Luncheon given by the Royal Society in support of Women in Science at the Biochemistry Department, University of Oxford, South Parks Road.

His Royal Highness later visited Happiest Minds, 200 Brook Drive, Green Park, Reading, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (the Hon Mrs Bayliss).

The Duke of York this evening attended the key note lecture and a Reception at the Eighth Appleton Space Conference and was received by Mr Paul Bradstock (Deputy Lieutenant of Oxfordshire).

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman, International Special Projects, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, and The Countess of Wessex this evening gave a Dinner.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, this morning visited the Shabbington Branch at Franklins Farm, Shabbington, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire (Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, Bt).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Marshall Amplifications plc to mark its Fiftieth Anniversary, Denbigh Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes.

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Not Forgotten Association, later held a Reception at St James’s Palace.

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Nuffield Farming Scholarship Trust, this morning received Mr John Stones upon relinquishing his appointment as Director and Colonel Michael Vacher upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Construction Youth Trust, this evening attended a Carol Concert at Carpenters’ Hall, Throgmorton Avenue, London EC2.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent this morning visited the Wessex Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre, Bradbury House, the Avenue, Warminster, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mrs Peter Troughton).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Anthony Best Dynamics Limited, Holt Road, Bradford-on-Avon.

The Duke of Kent later visited Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford-on-Avon.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park 

Princess Alexandra this afternoon attended the Ministry of Defence Apprentice Awards Ceremony at Whitehall, London SW1.

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Buckingham Palace

Her Excellency Ms Francine Baron was received in audience by The Queen today and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the Commonwealth of Dominica in London.

His Excellency Mr Park Suk-Hwan was received in audience by The Queen and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Korea to the Court of St James’s.

Mrs Shim Hyun-Joo was also received by Her Majesty.

Mr Simon Fraser (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) was present.

The Baroness Rawlings and the Baroness Verma were received by The Queen and took leave upon relinquishing their appointments as Baronesses in Waiting to Her Majesty.

The Lord de Mauley was received by The Queen upon relinquishing his appointment as a Lord in Waiting to Her Majesty.

The Viscount Younger of Leckie, the Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, and the Lord Gardiner of Kimble were received by The Queen upon their appointments as Lords in Waiting to Her Majesty.

The Lord Shutt of Greetland was received by The Queen upon relinquishing his appointment as Captain of The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard.

The Lord Newby was received by Her Majesty upon his appointment as Captain of The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard.The Queen this evening attended The Queen’s Medal for Music Gala Concert at the Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2, and was received by the Rt Hon the Lord Mayor (Alderman Roger Gifford), the Managing Director of the Barbican Centre (Sir Nicholas Kenyon) and the Managing Director of London Symphony Orchestra (Ms Kathryn McDowell).

During the Concert Her Majesty presented The Queen’s Medal for Music to the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, The Duke of York’s Community Initiative, this morning attended a reception at The Merchant Taylors’ Hall, Aldwark, York, North Yorkshire YO1, and was received by Colonel Edward York (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire).

His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, The Yorkshire Regiment (14th/15th, 19th and 33rd/76th Foot), afterwards attended a Homecoming Service for the 3rd Battalion at York Minster.

The Duke of York later attended a dinner at the Royal Society, 6 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Debra, this morning attended the Twentieth Icap plc Charity Day at 2 Broadgate, London EC2.

His Royal Highness, this afternoon received Lieutenant General Robin Brims (Chairman, Council of Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations) and Air Vice-Marshal Paul Luker (Chief Executive).

The Countess of Wessex this afternoon chaired a Charities Forum at Buckingham Palace.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Childline, this evening attended Carols by Candlelight in Christ Church Spitalfields, Commercial Street, London E1, followed by a Reception, and was received by Commander John Ludgate (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning visited Black Isle Bronze Limited, 4A Balmakeith Business Park, Nairn, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Nairn (Ewen Brodie of Lethen).

Her Royal Highness later visited Moray Inshore Rescue Organisation at the Boat Yard, Findhorn, Forres, Morayshire, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Moray (Lieutenant Colonel Grenville Johnston).

The Princess Royal, afterwards visited Moray Arts Centre, Moray Park, Findhorn Road, Forres.

Her Royal Highness, Honorary Member, the Rotary Club of Elgin, this afternoon attended the Eighty Fifth Charter Luncheon at Mansion House Hotel, the Haugh, Elgin, Morayshire.

The Princess Royal, Guardian, Give Them A Sporting Chance, later attended a Meeting at Mansion House Hotel.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning opened the Diamond Jubilee extension at St. George’s Church of England Infant School, White Lion Road, Amersham, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire (Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, Bt).

His Royal Highness today presented The Queen’s Award for Enterprise to APM Group Limited, Sword House, Totteridge Road, High Wycombe.

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon visited Kiln Court, Holtspur, Beaconsfield.

His Royal Highness later visited Bekonscott Model Village, Warwick Road, Beaconsfield.

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Buckingham Palace 

The Queen held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

The Archbishop of Canterbury was received in farewell audience by The Queen this afternoon when Her Majesty invested him with the Royal Victorian Chain.

By command of The Queen, Mr Charles Gray (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Dr Sione Ngongo Kioa at 36 Molyneux Street, London W1, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as High Commissioner for Tonga in London.

Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon gave a Reception for Police at Sandringham House.

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York, Past Captain, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, today held a Past Captains’ Meeting and Luncheon at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness this afternoon held a Meeting to support the United Kingdom’s Quantum Technology Strategy.

The Duke of York later held a Meeting for businesses involved in Angel Investing and Crowd Funding.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, The King’s Royal Hussars, this morning attended a Medal Parade at Aliwal Barracks, Tidworth, Wiltshire.

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester this evening attended the Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust Advent Service in the Guards’ Chapel, Wellington Barracks, London SW1.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Honorary President, the Lawn Tennis Association, this evening attended the Tennis Foundation’s Twenty Fifth Anniversary Reception at St James’s Palace.

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Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales this morning met members of the community affected by the recent floods in St. Asaph and was received by Mr Lloyd FitzHugh (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Clwyd).

His Royal Highness, Patron, the Anmer Church Bells Jubilee Appeal, this evening gave a Reception at Sandringham House.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning visited the National Renewable Energy Centre, Offshore House, Albert Street, Blyth, and was received by Air Vice Marshal Alexander Hunter (Deputy Lieutenant of Northumberland).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Bernicia Group, Ashwood Business Park, Ashington, Northumberland, and was received by Lady Bradbeer (Deputy Lieutenant of Northumberland).

The Duke of York later visited Piramal Healthcare, Whalton Close, Morpeth, Northumberland.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent, President-in-Chief, this afternoon attended the British Racing Drivers’ Club Annual Awards Luncheon at the Grand Connaught Rooms, 61 Great Queen Street, London WC2.

His Royal Highness this evening attended the Torch Trophy Trust Awards at the Army and Navy Club, 36 Pall Mall, London SW1.