The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace 

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh today visited Bristol and were received at Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County and City of Bristol (Mrs John Prior) and the Lord Mayor of Bristol (Councillor Peter Main).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove to Bailey of Bristol, Bristol Caravans Limited, South Liberty Lane, and were received by the Chairman (Mr Patrick Howard) and the Chairman of the Caravan Club (Mr Grenville Chamberlain).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, escorted respectively by Mr Nicholas Howard (Managing Director, Bailey of Bristol), and the Chairman, toured the factory, viewing assembly processes and a completed caravan and meeting members of staff.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness afterwards visited Bristol Old Vic Theatre, King Street, and were received by the Chairman of the Board (Mrs Laura Marshall).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, escorted respectively by Mr Thomas Morris (Artistic Director) and Ms Emma Stenning (Executive Director), viewed a technical rehearsal of Peter Pan and a song performance by Young Company, and met members of the cast and creative team.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness subsequently viewed the property department and a dressing room and met representatives from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and Bristol Old Vic Theatre Club.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were entertained to Luncheon this afternoon by Bristol City Council at M Shed, Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, and were received by the Leader of the Council (Mr Simon Cook).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness later visited Hartcliffe and Withywood Ventures, the Gatehouse Centre, Hareclive Road, Hartcliffe, and were received by the Chairman of the Trustees (Ms Teresa Anstey) and Mrs P. Mundy (Chief Executive).

The Queen, escorted by the Chief Executive, viewed an adult learning class in the Literacy and Numeracy Room and met members of staff, whilst The Duke of Edinburgh, escorted by Mr Brian McInally (Company Secretary), viewed craft activities in the Community Projects Room and met members of staff.

Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales this evening attended a Two Hundredth Anniversary Dinner at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Camberley, Surrey.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, today attended the Eleventh Forum of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Association at Corinthia Hotel St George’s Bay, St Julian’s, Malta.

His Royal Highness,Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this evening attended a Youth Concert and Dinner at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta.

The Countess of Wessex this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Malta.

Mrs Rosemary Hamer was in attendance.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal, President, Carers Trust, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended a Dinner at the Langham Hotel, Portland Place, London W1.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Member, St George’s Chapel Advisory Committee, this morning attended a College and Chapel of St George’s Fabric Advisory Committee Meeting at Windsor Castle.

His Royal Highness this afternoon opened Godalming Leisure Centre, Broadwater Park, Summers Road, Godalming, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Dame Sarah Goad).

The Duke of Gloucester, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Logistic Corps, this evening attended the Engineer and Logistic Staff Corps Annual Dinner at The Princess Royal Barracks, Deepcut, Camberley, Surrey.

The Duchess of Gloucester, President, Royal Academy of Music, this morning attended a Governing Body Meeting at Santander House, 2 Triton Square, Regent’s Place, London NW1.

Her Royal Highness this evening attended the Victim Support Gala at the Barbican, Silk Street, London EC2.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent this morning visited the Centre for Clinical Haematology at the University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands (Mr Paul Sabapathy).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Heritage and Cultural Hub at the University of Birmingham.

The Duke of Kent later visited Bladon Jets (United Kingdom) Limited, Seven Star Industrial Estate, Quinn’s Close, Whitley, Coventry.

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Buckingham Palace 

The Queen held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

Mr Marcus Humphrey was received in audience by The Queen and presented a Loyal Address from the Convention of the Baronage of Scotland to which Her Majesty was graciously pleased to make reply.

Mrs Humphrey 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, 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.

His Royal Highness, Chief Patron, Surf Life Saving Great Britain, this afternoon gave a Luncheon at Buckingham Palace.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Admiral and Member, this evening attended the Royal Yacht Squadron Annual Winter Dinner at Merchant Taylors’ Hall, 30 Threadneedle Street, London EC2.

Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall this morning visited Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset (Mrs Anthony Pitt-Rivers).

His Royal Highness later visited Poundbury.

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman, International Council, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association, this morning chaired a Meeting at Corinthia Hotel St George’s Bay, St Julian’s, Malta.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this afternoon attended the International Trustees’ Meeting at Corinthia Hotel St George’s Bay.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this evening called upon The President of the Republic of Malta at the Palace, Valletta.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, and Her Royal Highness subsequently attended the Opening Ceremony of the Eleventh Forum of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Association at the Palace, Valletta.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, and The Countess of Wessex later attended a Trustees’ Dinner at Casino Maltese, Valletta.

The Countess of Wessex this morning visited Mdina.

Her Royal Highness later visited The President of the Republic of Malta’s official Residence and Gardens, San Anton Palace, and was received by Mrs Abela (wife of The President).

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal, Chancellor, University of London, this morning received Professor Geoffrey Crossick on relinquishing his appointment as Vice Chancellor and Professor Sir Adrian Smith upon assuming the appointment.

Her Royal Highness, President, the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts Manufactures and Commerce, received Mr Matthew Taylor (Chief Executive) and Mrs V. Heywood (Chairman).

The Princess Royal, Patron, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, later visited the Durrell Wildlife Park, Trinity, and was received by the Lieutenant-Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Jersey (General Sir John McColl) Her Royal Highness, President, Animal Health Trust, subsequently opened the Annie Rouse Building at the Jersey Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Veterinary Centre, 89 St Saviour’s Road, St Helier.

The Princess Royal, Patron, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, this evening attended a Reception to mark the Fortieth Anniversary of Her Royal Highness’s patronage of the Trust at Les Augrès Manor, Trinity.

Her Royal Highness later attended a Dinner at Government House, St Saviour’s Hill.

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester, Senior Fellow, this afternoon visited “A Perfect Place to Grow” Exhibition at the Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, London, SW7.

The Duchess of Gloucester, on behalf of The Queen, Patron, Musicians Benevolent Fund, this morning attended the Festival of Saint Cecilia Service in St Paul’s Cathedral, London EC4, in celebration of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent, Patron, British Computer Society, today received Mr David Clarke (Chief Executive) and Mr Robert Harvey (President).

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park 

Princess Alexandra this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from the United States of America.

Mrs Brian Duke was in attendance.

Appendix to Court Circular

The Queen has approved the following promotions within Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms: Major Edward Crofton to be Harbinger upon the retirement of Colonel Michael Robertson.

The appointment to date from 22nd November 2012.

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Buckingham Palace 

The Queen, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Welsh, today received Lieutenant Colonel Jeffery Cleverly upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer of 3rd Battalion and Lieutenant Colonel Robert Manuel upon assuming the appointment.

Her Excellency Ms Perla Perdomo was received in audience by The Queen today upon her appointment as High Commissioner for Belize in London.

Dr Clare Huxley and Dr Camilla Lambrick were received by The Queen and delivered up the Insignia of the Order of Merit worn by their late father, Professor Sir Andrew Huxley.

Master Oscar Holm-Huxley (Dr Clare Huxley’s son) was also received by Her Majesty.

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

The Duke of Edinburgh today received Sir Alan Rudge upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman of the ERA Foundation.

The Queen was represented by the Baroness Stowell of Beeston (Baroness in Waiting) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of the Lord Croham (formerly Head of Home Civil Service) which was held in St. Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, London SW1, today.

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning formally opened the new offices of the British High Commission, Ta’Xbiex Seafront, Ta’Xbiex, Malta, and were received by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Malta (His Excellency Mr Robert Luke).

Their Royal Highnesses later visited Playmobil Malta Limited, HF 80 Industrial Estate, Hal Far.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex afterwards visited Helen Keller Secondary Young Adults Education Resource Centre, Triq iz-Zghozija, Qrendi.

His Royal Highness, Commodore-in-Chief, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, and Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited RFA Mounts Bay, Boiler Wharf Grand Harbour, Senglea.

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Royal Fleet Auxiliary Association, and The Countess of Wessex, subsequently attended a Working Lunch on board RFA Mounts Bay.

His Royal Highness and Her Royal Highness, Grand President, St John Ambulance in the Priory of England and the Islands, afterwards presented Ambulances to the St John Ambulance Service, Boiler Wharf Grand Harbour.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, and The Countess of Wessex later attended a Reception for young people who have reached the Gold Standard in the Award at the Palace, Valletta.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, and Her Royal Highness this evening attended a Reception at Corinthia Palace, San Anton.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, and The Countess of Wessex later attended a Dinner with the National Award Authority at Corinthia Hotel St George’s Bay, St Julian’s.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal, Patron, the British Nutrition Foundation, this morning attended the Annual Prizegiving Ceremony at the Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent’s Park, London NW1.

Her Royal Highness, Warden, Gordonstoun School, this afternoon received Mr Simon Reid (Principal) and Professor Bryan Williams (Chairman of the Board of Governors).

The Princess Royal, Patron, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, this evening attended the launch of the report findings of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health Commission on Child Health Research, 5-11 Theobalds Road, London WC1.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Sports Coach UK, later attended the UK Coaching Awards at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, Lancaster Terrace, London W2.

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, the Japan Society, this evening attended a Reception in support of the Tohoku Earthquake Fund, at St James’s Palace.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, today presented The Duke of Kent medal to Captain Mark Somers at St James’s Palace.

His Royal Highness, President of the Council, King Edwards VII’s Hospital (Sister Agnes), this evening attended the Friends’ Reception at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge, London EC4

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Buckingham Palace 

The Queen, Patron, and The Duke of Edinburgh this evening attended a Royal Variety Performance in aid of the Entertainment Artistes’ Benevolent Fund at the Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London, SW7, and were received Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer), the President of the Royal Albert Hall (Ms Peta Travis) and the Life President of the Entertainment Artistes’ Benevolent Fund (Mr Laurie Mansfield).

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Malta and were received upon arrival this afternoon at Luqa International Airport by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Malta (His Excellency Mr Robert Luke).

Their Royal Highnesses this evening attended a Reception and Ceremonial Sunset on board HMS Illustrious.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex later attended a Dinner given by the British High Commissioner at the Residence.

Brigadier John Smedley and Mrs. Rosemary Hamer are in attendance.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal, Commandant-in-Chief, First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal’s Volunteer Corps), was represented by Major General Nicholas Cottam (Hononary Colonel) at the Funeral of Commandant Anne Cockram (formerly Commanding Officer) which was held in St Stephen’s Church, Rochester Row, London SW1, this afternoon.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, this evening attended a Dinner for Honorary Fellows at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London SE10.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park 

Princess Alexandra, President, Sightsavers, this evening attended a Reception to mark the launch of the River Blindness Elimination Campaign at the Residence of Her Majesty’s Consul-General, New York, United States of America.

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Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from New Zealand.

The Rt Hon Sir Christopher Geidt, Mr Clive Alderton, Mr Simon Martin, Mrs Joy-Maria Camm, Mr Patrick Harrison and Miss Eva Omaghomi were in attendance.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal, President, Save the Children UK, and Patron, Scottish Rugby Union, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this afternoon attended a Reception at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Donald Wilson, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Scottish Rugby Union, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, afterwards attended the International Rugby Match between Scotland and South Africa at Murrayfield Stadium.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park 

Princess Alexandra, President, Sightsavers, today attended a Luncheon at the Occidental Restaurant, 1475 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC, United States.

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Buckingham Palace 

The Queen held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, on behalf of The Queen in celebration of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee, today carried out the following engagements in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Their Royal Highnesses today met local residents who were severely injured by the 2011 earthquakes, at Christchurch City Council Civic Offices.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon visited the Diamond Jubilee Clock Tower at the junction of Montreal Street and Victoria Street.

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards visited Cashel Street Mall.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall subsequently attended the One Hundred and Fiftieth Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Show at Canterbury Agricultural Park, Wigram.

Their Royal Highnesses this evening departed Christchurch Airport for the United Kingdom.

Buckingham Palace 

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Disability Initiative, this evening attended a Reception at the Old College, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Camberley, Surrey.

Her Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps, subsequently attended the Regimental Dinner at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

Palace of Holyroodhouse 

The Princess Royal, Patron, Scottish Rugby Union, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this morning attended the “Captain’s Run” Training Session at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Donald Wilson, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost).

Her Royal Highness, Chancellor, the University of Edinburgh, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this afternoon visited the Centre for Sports and Exercise, 46 Pleasance, Edinburgh.

The Princess Royal, Patron, Voluntary Service Overseas, with Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening held a Reception at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Her Royal Highness, Chancellor, the University of Edinburgh, with Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, afterwards held the Chancellor’s Awards Ceremony and Dinner at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park 

Princess Alexandra, President, Sightsavers, this evening attended a Reception for the Conference on Neglected Tropical Diseases given by the World Bank and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation at the World Bank, 1818 H. Street NW, Washington DC, United States of America.

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Buckingham Palace 

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were entertained to Dinner by The Queen’s Company at the Cavalry and Guards Club, 127 Piccadilly, London W1, this evening and were received by the Captain (Major Piers Ashfield).

The Duke of Edinburgh, President, Guards Polo Club, this morning received Mr Jock Green-Armytage (Chairman) and Mr Neil Hobday (Chief Executive Officer).

His Royal Highness later visited Jocelyn Burton’s “The Art of Silver” Exhibition at Bentley and Skinner Jewellers, Piccadilly, London W1.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Honorary Fellow and Visitor, Royal College of Art, this afternoon opened “A Perfect Place to Grow”, the One Hundred and Seventy Fifth Anniversary Exhibition, at the Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, London SW7.

Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, on behalf of The Queen in celebration of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee, today carried out the following engagements in New Zealand.

Their Royal Highnesses this morning received New Zealand Families of the Fallen at Government House in Wellington.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon visited the town of Feilding.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Waipiko Farm, near Feilding.

The Prince of Wales, Air Commodore-in-Chief, Royal New Zealand Air Force, and The Duchess of Cornwall later attended the Seventy Fifth Anniversary Reception at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea.

Their Royal Highnesses this evening attended a Reception at Government House in Wellington for New Zealand’s conservation community.

The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon visited Massey University, Palmerston North.

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Central Caribbean Marine Institute, this morning held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

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

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Central Caribbean Marine Institute, this evening held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Shooting Star Chase, this morning attended the Charity Day at Marex Spectron, 155 Bishopsgate, London EC2.

Her Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, Corps of Army Music, this afternoon received Major General David Rutherford-Jones upon relinquishing his appointment as Colonel Commandant and Major General Timothy Evans upon assuming the appointment.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal, President, World Horse Welfare, this morning attended a Conference at the Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7.

Her Royal Highness, President, the City and Guilds of London Institute, this afternoon attended the Skills Show at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands (Mr Paul Sabapathy).

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, this morning received Rear Admiral Sir Andrew Gough upon relinquishing his appointment as Secretary General and Vice Admiral Sir Paul Lambert upon assuming the appointment.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park 

Princess Alexandra this morning departed Heathrow Airport, London, for the United States of America.

Mrs Brian Duke is in attendance.

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Buckingham Palace

His Excellency Fatumanava Dr Pa’ olelei Luteru 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 Samoa in London.

Mrs Luteru was also received by Her Majesty.

His Excellency Mr Witold Sobkow was received in audience by Her Majesty and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from Poland to the Court of St James’s.

Mrs Sobkow was also received by Her Majesty.

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

The Queen, Patron, Protector and Supporter, Royal Academy of Arts, received Mr Christopher Le Brun (President) and Mr Charles Saumarez Smith (Secretary and Chief Executive).

The Viscount of Arbuthnott was received by Her Majesty and delivered up the Badge and Star of the Order of the Thistle worn by his father, the late Viscount of Arbuthnott.

The Queen, Patron, this afternoon visited the Royal Commonwealth Society, 25 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieuenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer) and the Chairman (Mr Peter Kellner).

Her Majesty met Jubilee Time Capsule participants from the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth and winners of the Commonwealth Essay Competition and activated a video on a computer tablet.

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

The Duke of Edinburgh, 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

Today is the Anniversary of the Birthday of The Prince of Wales.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, on behalf of The Queen in celebration of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee, this morning arrived in Wellington, New Zealand, and having been received by the Governor-General of New Zealand (Lieutenant General the Rt Hon Sir Jeremiah Mateparae), attended a Ceremonial Welcome at Government House.

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards opened the Diamond Jubilee Visitor Centre at Government House.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon met Waka paddlers who participated in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant, Hare Waka.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Weta Workshops, Camperdown Road, Miramar.

The Prince of Wales later received the Prime Minister of New Zealand (the Rt Hon John Key MP) at Government House.

His Royal Highness received the Leader of the Opposition (Mr David Shearer MP).

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall subsequently attended a Birthday Celebration given by the Governor-General and Lady Mateparae at Government House.

The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon attended a Reception for Women Community Leaders at Government House.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and The Countess of Wessex this morning attended a Breakfast Meeting at the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London W1.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, later held the United Kingdom Trustees’ Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

The Earl of Wessex, Royal Colonel, 2nd Battalion The Rifles, this afternoon received Lieutenant Colonel Marc Overton upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this evening attended the Trustees’ Dinner at Lancaster House, London SW1.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended the Royal Victorian Order Evensong in The Queen’s Chapel of the Savoy, Savoy Hill, London WC2, followed by a Reception.

Her Royal Highness, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, later attended the Maritime Media Awards at the Institute of Directors, 116-123 Pall Mall, London SW1, and was received by Commander John Ludgate (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, President, this morning attended a Service at Christ’s Hospital, Horsham, to mark the Four Hundred and Sixtieth Anniversary of the founding of the School, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex (Mrs Susan Pyper).

His Royal Highness this afternoon presented The Queen’s Award for Enterprise to Metricell Limited, Barclays House, 51 Bishopric, Horsham.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning arrived at Royal Air Force Brize Norton from the Falkland Islands.

Mr Nicholas Marden was in attendance.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, President, Royal Humane Society, this afternoon attended the Stanhope Gold Medal Luncheon at the Canadian High Commission, Grosvenor Square, London W1.

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Buckingham Palace 

The Prime Minister of Thailand (Mrs Yingluck Shinawatra) was received by The Queen this morning.

Mr Timothy Hitchens was received in audience by The Queen today and kissed hands upon his appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Japan.

Mrs Hitchens was also received by Her Majesty.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh gave a Luncheon for The President of the Federal Republic of Germany and Frau Schadt this afternoon.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness this evening gave a Reception for the winners of The Queen’s Award for Enterprise at Buckingham Palace.

The Earl of Wessex and Prince Michael of Kent were present.

The Earl Attlee (Lord in Waiting) was present at Heathrow Airport, London, this afternoon upon the Arrival of The President of the Federal Republic of Germany and Frau Schadt and welcomed His Excellency and Frau Schadt on behalf of The Queen.

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon visited King’s Stairs Gardens, Jamaica Road, Rotherhithe, London SE16, to mark The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and was received by Mrs Jennifer Bianco (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited St James’ Church of England Primary School, Old Jamaica Road, Bermondsey, London SE16.

The Earl of Wessex later visited Miss Grace Jones, aged 112 (the oldest person in the United Kingdom), in London.

His Royal Highness, Honorary Liveryman, the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, this afternoon held a Meeting.

The Countess of Wessex this morning visited Clervaux Trust, Jolby Lane, Croft-on-Tees, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire (Mrs Johanna Ropner).

Her Royal Highness afterwards opened Escomb Village Hall and Jubilee Gardens, Escomb, Bishop Auckland, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham (Sir Paul Nicholson).

The Countess of Wessex this afternoon re-opened Hartlepool Sixth Form College, Blakelock Road, Hartlepool.

Her Royal Highness later re-opened Billingham Forum, Queensway, Stockton-on Tees.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal, President, British Olympic Association, this afternoon held a Team 2012 Luncheon at Buckingham Palace.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Royal National Children’s Foundation, later attended the Annual Conference at Credit Suisse Financial Products, 1 Cabot Square, London E14.

The Princess Royal, Patron, Livability, this evening attended the Annual Awards Ceremony at Grocers’ Hall, Princes Street, London EC2.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Whitley Fund for Nature, afterwards attended the Annual Supporters Dinner in London.

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Habitat for Humanity Great Britain, this afternoon attended the Annual Review at Stirling Square, 5-7 Carlton Gardens, London SW1.

His Royal Highness, President, the London Society, this evening attended the Banister Fletcher Lecture at the Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent this morning met British Armed Forces servicemen and women at the Mount Pleasant Complex, Falkland Islands.

His Royal Highness later departed from Mount Pleasant Airport for the United Kingdom.