The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace

The President of the Republic of Indonesia and Mrs Yudhoyono, with the Indonesian Suite in attendance, left Buckingham Palace this morning.

The President of the Republic of Indonesia, accompanied by Mrs Yudhoyono, afterwards delivered an Address to Wilton Park at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, King Charles Street, London SW1, and was received by the Baroness Warsi (Senior Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office) and the Chairman of Wilton Park (Mr Iain Ferguson).

The President this afternoon attended an Indonesia-United Kingdom Business Forum at St. James’s Palace.

His Excellency was welcomed by the Rt Hon Vincent Cable MP (Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills) and subsequently gave a Keynote Address to open the Forum.

Mrs Yudhoyono this afternoon visited Her Majesty’s Tower of London.

The President of the Republic of Indonesia and Mrs Yudhoyono then concluded the State Visit to The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning departed Heathrow Airport, London, for Papua New Guinea.

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

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, and The Countess of Wessex this afternoon held a Reception for Northern Ballet.

His Royal Highness, Patron, the London Mozart Players, this evening attended a Concert to commemorate the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Fairfield Halls, Croydon, Surrey, and was received by Colonel Ian McRobbie (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Countess of Wessex, Colonel-in-Chief, Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps, this morning attended the Corps’ Medal Parade at Normandy Barracks, Aldershot, Hampshire.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Court Assistant, the Fishmongers’ Company, this morning attended a “Mediterranean Diet Revisited” Conference at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge, London EC4.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the British School of Osteopathy, this afternoon presented Graduation Certificates at the Mermaid Theatre, Puddle Dock, London EC4.

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The President of the Republic of Indonesia this morning attended a Meeting of the United Nations High Level Panel on Post-Millennium Development Goals, at Marlborough House, London SW1, and was received by the Co-Chairmen (The President of the Republic of Liberia and the Rt Hon David Cameron MP, Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) and the Rt Hon Justine Greening MP (Secretary of State for International Development).

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

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

The President of the Republic of Indonesia and Mrs Yudhoyono subsequently attended a Reception with the All-Party Parliamentary Groups, Peers, Members of Parliament and other guests.

The President this afternoon visited No 10 Downing Street and had talks with the Prime Minister and subsequently was entertained to Luncheon by the Prime Minister on behalf of Her Majesty’s Government.

The President of the Republic of Indonesia and Mrs. Yudhoyono later visited the Royal College of Defence Studies, Seaford House, Belgrave Square, London SW1, and were received by the Commandant (Lieutenant General Sir David Bill).

The Commandant gave an Address of Welcome and His Excellency delivered a Speech.

The President afterwards attended the United Nations High Level Panel on Post-Millennium Development Goals Co-Chairmen’s Press Conference and Reception at No 10 Downing Street.

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

The Duke of Gloucester was present.

Mrs Yudhoyono this morning visited the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Surrey.

Mrs Yudhoyono this afternoon visited the “Northern Renaissance: Dürer to Holbein” Exhibition at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace.

The Queen, Duke of Lancaster and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning attended a Service of Dedication for the Diamond Jubilee Window in The Queen’s Chapel of the Savoy, Savoy Hill, London WC2, and were received by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (the Lord Strathclyde), the Chairman of the Duchy Council (the Lord Shuttleworth) and the Chaplain (the Reverend Professor Peter Galloway).

After the Service Her Majesty and His Royal Highness met Duchy of Lancaster Council members and members of the congregation.

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

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by the Earl and Countess of Airlie at the Memorial Concert for Mr Leopold de Rothschild which was held at the Cadogan Hall, London SW1, this evening.

The Princess Royal was represented by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators, was represented by Captain John Hutchinson (formerly Past Master) at the Memorial Service for the Life of the Lord Marshall of Knightsbridge which was held in St Paul’s Church Knightsbridge, London SW1, this morning.

The Duke of York was represented by Sir Andrew Cahn.

Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales, Life Member, the Royal British Legion, this morning received volunteers and supporters of London Poppy Day in Westminster.

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York this morning gave a Reception at Buckingham Palace for veterans of the Battle of Kohima.

His Royal Highness today received Dr Michael Lynch (Trustee of the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts).

The Duke of York this afternoon received Air Vice Marshal the Hon David Murray upon relinquishing his appointment as Defence Services Secretary and Rear Admiral Simon Williams upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness later received Ms. Linda Lennon (Chief Executive of the Royal Parks).

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl of Wessex this evening attended a Reception at Harrow School followed by a talk on Ishbel’s Houses in aid of the David and June Gordon Memorial Trust at the Ryan Theatre, Church Hill, Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Vision 2020: the Right to Sight, this evening attended the Thirtieth Anniversary celebration of Orbis at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London SW3.

Her Royal Highness afterwards attended the WheelPower Dinner in London.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal this morning attended the Project Management Institute United Kingdom Chapter Synergy Conference at Indigo2, Peninsula Square, London SE10.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, St Helena Diocesan Association, this afternoon attended a Luncheon in Oxford and was received by Mr Robin Birch (Deputy Lieutenant of Oxfordshire).

The Princess Royal, Patron, Scottish Rugby Union, and Patron, London Scottish Football Club, this evening attended a Friends of Scottish Rugby Dinner at the Landmark Hotel, 222 Marylebone Road, London NW1.

Her Royal Highness, President, Animal Health Trust, afterwards presented the Animal Health Trust United Kingdom Equestrian Awards at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, Lancaster Terrace, London W2.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent this morning visited ICC Solutions, St. James Business Centre, Warrington, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire (Mr David Briggs).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited businesses based at Heath Business and Technical Park, Runcorn, Cheshire, and, as President, the Scout Association, presented The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service to the Mersey Weaver Scout Council.

The Duke of Kent afterwards visited the community regeneration project and officially opened the Village Square at Castlefields, Runcorn.

His Royal Highness was present at the Memorial Concert for Mr Leopold de Rothschild which was held at the Cadogan Hall, London SW1, this evening.

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Buckingham Palace 

The President of the Republic of Indonesia and Mrs Yudhoyono today commenced a State Visit in London to The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.

The Duke of York welcomed The President and Mrs Yudhoyono on behalf of The Queen at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London W1.

The President of the Republic of Indonesia and Mrs Yudhoyono, accompanied by The Duke of York, drove to Horse Guards and were met by The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.

The President of the Republic of Indonesia and Mrs Yudhoyono, accompanied by The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, with The Duke of York, drove in a Carriage Procession to Buckingham Palace with a Sovereign’s Escort of the Household Cavalry.

Gun Salutes were fired in Green Park by The King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, and at the Tower of London by the Honourable Artillery Company.

Guards of Honour were provided at Horse Guards by the 1st Battalion Irish Guards and at Buckingham Palace by F Company Scots Guards.

Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms, The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard and a Detachment of Household Cavalry were on duty.

The Queen presented The President of the Republic of Indonesia with the Insignia of an Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Civil Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath.

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

The President of the Republic of Indonesia and Mrs Yudhoyono afterwards attended a Meeting with The Prince of Wales at Clarence House.

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

The Rt Hon Edward Milliband MP (Leader of the Opposition) subsequently called upon His Excellency.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh gave a State Banquet this evening in honour of The President of the Republic of Indonesia and Mrs Yudhoyono at which The Prince of Wales, The Duke of York, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, The Duke of Gloucester and The Duke of Kent were present.

The following had the honour of being invited:

Suite of The President of the Republic of Indonesia and Mrs Yudhoyono:

His Excellency Mr Marzuki Ali (Speaker of the House of Representatives), His Excellency Mr Irman Gusman (Speaker of the House of Regional Representatives), His Excellency Dr Raden Mohammad Marty Muliana Natalegawa (Minister of Foreign Affairs) and Mrs Natalegawa, His Excellency Mr Sudi Silalahi (Minister of State Secretariat), His Excellency Mr Teuku Mohammad Hamzah Thayeb (Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia) and Mrs Thayeb, Mr Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono and Mr Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono (Sons of The President), and Mr Kustanto Widiatmoko (Private Secretary to The President).

Members of the Indonesian Delegation:

His Excellency Mr Kuntoro Mangkusubroto (Chairman of the Presidential Working Unit for Development Supervision and Control), His Excellency Mr Purnomo Yusgiantoro (Minister of Defence), His Excellency Mr Jero Wacik (Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources) and Mrs Wacik, His Excellency Mr M. S. Hidayat (Minister of Industry), His Excellency Mr Gita Irawan Wirjawan (Minister of Trade), His Excellency Mr M. Nuh (Minister of Education and Culture), Her Excellency Mrs Mari Elka Pangestu (Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy), Mr Chairul Tanjung (Chairman of the National Economic Committee), Mr Agun Gunandjar Sudarsa (Member of Parliament), Mr Muhamad Chatib Basri (Chairman of the Indonesian Investment Co-ordinating Board), Mr Suryo Bambang Sulisto (Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce), Mr Nanang Djuana Priadi (Chief of the Presidential Secretariat), Vice-Marshal Hadiyan Sumintaatmadja (Presidential Military Secretary), Ambassador Ahmad Rusdi (Chief of State Protocol of the Republic of Indonesia), Mr T. S. N. B. Hutabarat (Aide-de-Camp to The President) and Mrs Okti Cahyandari (Aide-de-Camp to the First Lady).

Specially attached to The President of the Republic of Indonesia and Mrs Yudhoyono:

The Lady Elton (Lady in Waiting), the Viscount Brookeborough (Lord in Waiting) and the Viscountess Brookeborough, Mr Mark Canning (Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia) and Mrs Canning, Lieutenant Commander Andrew Canale RN (Equerry in Waiting).

Diplomatic Corps:

His Excellency the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait and Mrs AlDuwaisan, His Excellency the Ambassador of China and Mrs Hu Pinghua, His Excellency the Ambassador of Japan and Mrs Hiroko Hayashi, His Excellency the Ambassador of Vietnam and Mrs Nguyen Minh Hanh, and His Excellency the High Commissioner for Singapore and Mrs Patricia Jasudasen.

The Cabinet and Government:

The Prime Minister and Mrs Cameron, the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (the Rt Hon William Hague MP), the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Hon Mrs Osborne, the Leader of the House of Lords and the Lady Strathclyde, the Leader of the Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords and Deputy Leader of the House of Lords and the Lady McNally, the Secretary of State for International Development (the Rt Hon Justine Greening MP), the Minister of State for Universities and Science (the Rt Hon David Willetts MP) and the Hon Sarah Butterfield, and the Minister of State for Trade and Investment and the Lady Green of Hurstpierpoint.

Special Invitations:

The Lord Speaker (the Baroness D’Souza), the Lord and Lady Powell of Bayswater, the Lord and Lady Williams of Baglan, the Rt Hon Edward Milliband MP, the Rt Hon the Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress, General Sir David and Lady Richards, Admiral Sir Mark and Lady Stanhope, Sir Jeremy and Lady Heywood, Sir John and Lady Sawers, Sir Kim and Lady Darroch, Sir David and Lady Brown, Sir Christopher and Lady Gent, Professor Sir Patrick and Lady Bateson, Sir Graham and Lady Wynne, Sir David and Lady Brewer, Sir Henry Keswick, Sir Simon and Lady Robertson, Sir John and Lady Peace, Mr and Mrs Bernard Hogan-Howe, Mr and Mrs Charles Humfrey, Mr and Mrs Simon Fraser, Mr and Mrs Alex Dorrian, Mr and Mrs Robert Dudley, Mr Tom Williams, Mr and Mrs Ian Thomas, Mr and Mrs Richard Burge, Dr Annabel Gallop, Mr Richard Graham MP and Mrs Graham, Mr Robert Hardman, Mr and Mrs Nigel Hurst, Mr and Mrs Glen Moreno, Mr Richard Olver, Mrs. Ghea Panggabean and Mr Baskara Sukarya, Mr and Mrs Paul Polman, Ms Ann Puntis, Mr and Mrs Ivan Rogers, Ms Lucy Scott-Moncrieff and Mr Barry Stowe, and Professor and Mrs Eric Thomas.

Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales this morning received Mr John Hayes MP (Minister of State, Department of Energy and Climate Change) and Mr Matthew Hancock MP (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Departments for Business, Innovation and Skills and Education).

His Royal Highness, Patron, the Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership, later received Mr John Ashton (Co-founder and Director, Third Generation Environmentalism).

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl of Wessex, Honorary Chairman, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Canadians Challenge Charter for Business, this afternoon held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

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

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal, President, Carers Trust, this morning attended a Carers’ Respite Day at Butlins Minehead Resort and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset (Lady Gass).

Her Royal Highness, Honorary Member, the Society of Merchant Venturers, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this afternoon attended a Reception at Merchants’ Hall, the Promenade, Clifton Down, Bristol, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County and City of Bristol (Mrs John Prior).

The Princess Royal afterwards opened a new Police Station at the Bridewell, 1-2 Bridewell Street, Bristol.

Her Royal Highness later opened the West of England Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre, Bradbury House, Wheatfield Drive, Bradley Stoke, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire (Dame Janet Trotter).

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The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Reverend Canon Dr Robert Innes to be a Chaplain to Her Majesty in succession to the Reverend Canon Christine Farrington.

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Buckingham Palace 

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this evening attended a Gala Jubilee Celebration at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London WC2, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer), the Chairman (Mr’ Simon Robey) and the Lord Hall of Birkenhead (Chief Executive).

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning received an Honorary Doctorate from Plymouth University before opening the Marine Building at the University and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Devon (Mr Eric Dancer).

The Viscount Brookeborough (Lord in Waiting) was present at Heathrow Airport, London, this evening upon the Arrival of The President of the Republic of Indonesia and Mrs Yudhoyono and welcomed His Excellency and Mrs Yudhoyono on behalf of The Queen.

Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales today received the Hon William Shawcross (Chairman, the Charity Commission for England and Wales).

His Royal Highness, President, The Prince’s Trust, this afternoon held a Meeting at Clarence House.

The Prince of Wales afterwards held a Meeting at Clarence House for the Bhumi Vardaan Foundation.

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York, President, Association of Leading Visitor Attractions, this afternoon held a Lunch at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness later received Mr Gita Wirjawan (Indonesian Minister for Trade).

The Duke of York this evening attended a Dinner at Goldman Sachs International, Peterborough Court, 133 Fleet Street, London EC4.

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl of Wessex, Honorary Liveryman, the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, this morning attended the Education Committee Meeting at Haberdashers’ Hall, 18 West Smithfield, London EC1.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal this afternoon opened the Sports Centre at Samuel Ward Academy, Chalkstone Way, Haverhill, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk (the Lord Tollemache).

Her Royal Highness afterwards visited Genzyme Limited, 12 Rookwood Way, Haverhill, and was received by Mr John Kerr (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk).

The Princess Royal subsequently opened St Edmundsbury Borough Council offices at Haverhill House, Lower Downs Slade, Haverhill.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust, later attended a Reception at the Scott Polar Research Institute, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, and was received by Mrs Margaret Mair (Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire).

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Middlesex Association for the Blind, today attended the Annual General Meeting at Ealing Town Hall, Uxbridge Road, London W5.

His Royal Highness this evening attended the book launch of Thomas Brock, Forgotten Sculptor of the Victoria Memorial at the Royal British Society of Sculptors, 108 Old Brompton Road, London SW7.

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Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales, President, The Prince’s Regeneration Trust, this afternoon held a Meeting at Clarence House.

His Royal Highness, President, this evening held a Dinner for The Prince’s Regeneration Trust.

The Prince of Wales, President, The Prince’s Trust, afterwards attended the Pride of Britain Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London W1.

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York this evening gave a Reception to thank those involved in the descent of the Shard, which was completed in aid of the Outward Bound Trust, of which His Royal Highness is Chairman of the Trustees, and the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal, Honorary Fellow, Harper Adams University College, this afternoon opened The Princess Royal Hall of Residence at the University College, Edgmond, near Newport, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire (Mr Algernon Heber-Percy) Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Development Trust (for the Mentally Handicapped), later visited Bradbury House, a new supported living home in Eskdale Road, Shrewsbury.

The Princess Royal, President, Animal Health Trust, this evening attended a Dinner near Craven Arms, Shropshire.

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited Coventry Cathedral and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands (Mr Paul Sabapathy).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Coventry University, Priory Street, Coventry.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning visited Ringwood Gateway, the Furlong, Ringwood, and was received by Captain Christopher Fagan (Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire).

His Royal Highness later visited Beaulieu National Motor Museum, Brockenhurst, Hampshire.

The Duke of Kent this afternoon visited Roke Manor Research Limited, Old Salisbury Lane, Romsey, Hampshire.

His Royal Highness, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this evening attended the Annual Dinner of the Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies Club at Freemasons’ Hall, Great Queen Street, London WC2.

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Mr Terence Pendry was received by The Queen today when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order.

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Foundation, this morning attended the Service of Dedication of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force Roll of Honour in the Royal Air Force Church of St. Clement Danes, Strand, London WC2.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen, Freeman, the Worshipful Company of Drapers, today opened Drapers’ Academy, Harold Hill, Romford, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer), the Chairman of Governors (Major General Adrian Lyons), the Master Draper (the Lady Victoria Leatham) and the Mayor of the London Borough of Havering (Councillor Lynden Thorpe).

Her Majesty toured the Academy, escorted by the Principal (Mr Matthew Slater), visiting the Sports Hall, where schoolchildren were engaged in sporting activities, and the Science Laboratories, where students were conducting experiments, and met students and teachers, before meeting representatives from the Worshipful Company of Drapers, Academy Governors and staff.

The Queen listened to a performance by the Academy Choir, before the Principal announced the naming of the Diamond Jubilee Hall.

Her Majesty was subsequently entertained to Luncheon by the Chairman of Governors.

By command of The Queen, Mr Charles Gray (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Dr Oskaras Jusys at 2 Bessborough Gardens, London SW1, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Republic of Lithuania to the Court of St James’s.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Soil Association, this morning received Mrs Helen Browning (Chief Executive, the Soil Association) and Professor Charles Godfray (Chairman, Steering Committee of the Duchy Originals Future Farming Programme).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Visitor, Cranfield University, this morning officially opened the renovated headquarters and renamed the building Kent House, Cranfield, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire (Mrs Helen Nellis).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Luton Aquatic Centre, Hitchin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire.

The Duke of Kent, President, the Royal Institution of Great Britain, this evening attended the Friday Evening Lecture at 21 Albemarle Street, London W1.

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The Queen this morning opened the newly developed Jubilee Gardens on the South Bank, London SE1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer), the Chairman of the Jubilee Gardens Trust (Mr Edward Inman) and the Mayor of the London Borough of Lambeth (Councillor Clive Bennett).

Her Majesty afterwards visited the British Film Institute Southbank, the South Bank Centre, London SE1, and was received by the Chairman of Governors (Mr Gregory Dyke) and Mrs Amanda Nevill (Chief Executive).

The Queen, escorted by the Chairman of Governors and the Chief Executive, toured the Institute, meeting Governors and Directors, staff and film producers, watching school students in a practical workshop and viewing a short film montage on the history of film.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Captain General, Royal Marines, today visited 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group at Her Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde, Faslane, and was received by Her Majesty’s LordLieutenant of Dunbartonshire (Rear Admiral Michael Gregory).

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

By command of Her Majesty, Mr Charles Gray (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Kitti Wasinondh at 9 Tregunter Road, London SW10, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from Thailand to the Court of St James’s.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Life Member, the Royal British Legion, this morning received Mrs Wendy Bromwich (National Chairman, the Royal British Legion Women’s Section) and Mrs Marilyn Humphry (National Vice Chairman of the Women’s Section).

His Royal Highness, President, The Prince’s Trust, received Mr Richard Libbey upon relinquishing his appointment as Director of The Prince’s Trust-Cymru.

The Prince of Wales received the Governor of the Bank of England (Sir Mervyn King).

His Royal Highness this afternoon held an Integrated Health Meeting at Clarence House.

The Prince of Wales received the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP (Secretary of State for Education).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning received Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan (Mr Peter Bateman).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Chancellor, University of London, this morning attended a Scientific Symposium to launch the new Birth Defects Research Centre at University College London Institute of Child Health, 30 Guildford Street, London WC1.

Her Royal Highness, Royal Honorary Colonel, University of London Officers’ Training Corps, later received Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Methven at Buckingham Palace upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Paul Stanley upon assuming the appointment.

The Princess Royal, President, Animal Health Trust, this afternoon held a Fellowship Reception at Buckingham Palace.

Her Royal Highness, Honorary Air Commodore, Royal Air Force Brize Norton, afterwards received Group Captain Domonic Stamp upon relinquishing his appointment as Station Commander and Group Captain Stephen Lushington upon assuming the appointment.

The Princess Royal, Commandant-in-Chief (Youth), St John Ambulance, subsequently held a Young Achievers’ Reception at Buckingham Palace.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, British Quality Foundation, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended the Annual United Kingdom Excellence Awards Ceremony and Dinner at the Hotel Inter-Continental, 1 Hamilton Place, London W1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Royal Patron, the British-German Association, this morning received Mr Stephen Watson (Chairman).

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Buckingham Palace 

Her Excellency Ms Mari-Cruz Evuna Andeme was received in audience by The Queen today and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Equatorial Guinea to the Court of St James’s.

Mr Amadou Bah was also received by Her Majesty.

His Excellency Mr Mohammad Daud Yaar 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 Afghanistan to the Court of St James’s.

Mrs Yaar was also received by Her Majesty.

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

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, Colonel-in-Chief, Intelligence Corps, this afternoon received Brigadier Mark Hallas upon relinquishing his appointment as Director and Colonel Christopher Bird upon assuming his appointment as Head of Corps.

His Royal Highness, Patron and Twelfth Man, the Lord’s Taverners, presented County Cricket Championship Medals at Buckingham Palace.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Past President, the City and Guilds of London Institute, this evening attended the Chairman’s Dinner at 1 Giltspur Street, London EC1.

Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership, this morning held a Meeting.

His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Dragoon Guards, today gave a Reception at Clarence House for “In the footsteps of legends” South Pole expedition team.

The Prince of Wales, President, Business in the Community, this afternoon received Mr Jonathan Moulds (Chairman, Arts and Business Leadership Team) and Mr António Horta-Osório (Group Chief Executive, Lloyds Banking Group plc.).

His Royal Highness received Dame Amelia Fawcett (Chairman of the Trustees, The Prince of Wales’s Charitable Foundation).

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this evening gave a Reception at St James’s Palace for the forthcoming Royal Visit to Papua New Guinea, Australia and New Zealand to mark The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

The Duchess of Cornwall this morning received children from St Peter’s Eaton Square Church of England Primary School.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning received His Excellency the Ambassador from the Kingdom of Thailand and Mrs Wasinondh.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Greenwich Hospital, this afternoon received Mr Martin Sands upon relinquishing his appointment as Headmaster and Mr James Lockwood upon assuming the appointment.

The Duke of York, Patron, Royal Free London National Health Service Foundation Trust, and Patron, Royal Free Charity, received Mr Dominic Dodd (Chairman, Royal Free London National Health Service Foundation Trust), Mr David Sloman (Chief Executive) and Mr Christopher Burghes (Chief Executive, Royal Free Charity).

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal, President, Carers Trust, this morning received Mr Andrew Cozens (Chairman) and Miss Thea Stein upon assuming her appointment as Chief Executive.

Her Royal Highness, President, National Equine Forum, afterwards attended an Organising Committee Meeting at the Kennel Club, 1-5 Clarges Street, London W1.

The Princess Royal this afternoon attended the National Historic Ships United Kingdom Annual Awards Ceremony onboard HMS Belfast, Morgans Lane, Tooley Street, London SE1, and was received by Mrs Jennifer Biano (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK), later received Mr Graham Inglis (President), Mr Peter Hendy (Immediate Past President), Mr Neil Ashworth (Chairman) and Mr Steven Agg (Chief Executive).

The Princess Royal, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, this evening attended a Reception for Paralympic Success at Saddlers’ Hall, Gutter Lane, London EC2.

Her Royal Highness, President, the City and Guilds of London Institute, afterwards attended the Chairman’s Dinner at 1 Giltspur Street, London EC1.

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Army Medical Corps, this morning officially opened the New Normandy Barracks, Queen’s Avenue, Aldershot, Hampshire.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, Adjutant General’s Corps, today visited the Military Corrective Training Centre, Colchester, Essex.

Her Royal Highness, President, this evening attended a Dinner to mark the One Hundred and Fortieth Anniversary of the Royal School of Needlework at Merchant Taylors’ Hall, 30 Threadneedle Street, London EC2.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, today officially opened the new Treatment Suite at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, West Smithfield, London EC1.

His Royal Highness, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), this evening attended the Affordable Art Fair at Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park, London SW11.