The Royal Record

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Windsor Castle 

The Duke of Edinburgh, Honorary Member, Smeatonian Society of Civil Engineers, was represented by Dr Alastair Soane (Vice President) at the Memorial Meeting for the Life of the Lord Chilver (former President) which was held in the Vincent Building, Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, this morning.

Clarence House 

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, Royal Colonel, this morning received Lieutenant Colonel the Viscount Chelsea upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer 51st Highland, 7th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, and Lieutenant Colonel Peter Little upon assuming the appointment, and Lieutenant Colonel Edward Fenton upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, and Lieutenant Colonel Adrian Reilly upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness, Royal Colonel, later presented Operational Service Medals to 51st Highland, 7th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

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Windsor Castle 

The Prince of Wales, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this evening attended a Concert at Eton College to mark Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee and were received by the Provost (the Lord Waldegrave of North Hill) and Mr Anthony Little (Head Master).

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning met members of the Cambridge Duke of Edinburgh Society at Jesus College, Cambridge.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal, Patron, National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, this morning attended a “Forgotten Families” Seminar at PricewaterhouseCoopers Llp, 7 More London Riverside, London SE1.

Kensington Palace 

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester this afternoon planted trees to commemorate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee at Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust’s Lower Woods Reserve, near Wickwar, and were received by Mr Robert Bernays (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire).

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from South Africa.

Captain Charles Pearson was in attendance.

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Windsor Castle 

Air Vice Marshal the Hon David Murray was received by The Queen today upon relinquishing his appointment as Defence Services Secretary when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.

Rear Admiral Simon Williams was received by The Queen upon assuming his appointment as Defence Services Secretary.

The Duke of Edinburgh today 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.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Cambridge, Patron, 100 Women in Hedge Funds’ Philanthropic Initiatives, and Royal Patron, Skill Force, this evening attended a Dinner at St James’s Palace.

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl of Wessex, Honorary Liveryman, the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, this morning opened the Abraham Darby Academy, Ironbridge Road, Madeley, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire (Mr Algernon Heber-Percy).

His Royal Highness, Commodore-in-Chief, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, and Patron, Royal Fleet Auxiliary Association, this afternoon attended a Service of Dedication, followed by a Reception, at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, and was received by Colonel Michael Beatty (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire).

The Earl of Wessex later visited the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Downing Street, Cambridge, and was received by Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz (Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire).

His Royal Highness, Patron, ADC Theatre, this evening attended a performance of Bartholomew Fayre by Ben Jonson performed by the Marlowe Society at the Theatre, Park Street, Cambridge.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal, Patron, Restorative Justice Council, this morning visited Walworth Academy, Shorncliffe Road, London SE1.

Her Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, Canadian Forces Communications and Electronics Branch, and Colonel-in-Chief, The Grey and Simcoe Foresters, this afternoon received Major General David Neasmith (Branch Leader) Brigadier General Michel Charron (Colonel-Commandant), Major Allan Ferriss (Liaison Officer of the Canadian Forces Communications and Electronics Branch) and Major John Fisher (Regimental Major of The Grey and Simcoe Foresters).

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Horse Trust, this evening attended the One Hundred and Twenty Fifth Anniversary Reception at Wellington Arch, Apsley Way, Hyde Park Corner, London W1.

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited Allpay Limited, Fortis et Fides, Whitestone Business Park, Whitestone, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Herefordshire (the Countess of Darnley).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Hereford Skatepark, Holmer Road, Hereford.

The Duke of Gloucester afterwards visited the Courtyard, Herefordshire’s Centre for the Arts, Edgar Street, Hereford.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent this evening departed Johannesburg, South Africa, for the United Kingdom.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra this afternoon attended a Ceremony to re-dedicate the Main Gate “Elizabeth Gate” to commemorate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee at the Royal Botanic Gardens, 49 Kew Green, Richmond, Surrey, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

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Windsor Castle 

The following were received in audience by The Queen at Windsor Castle this afternoon and kissed hands upon their appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassadors: Mr Graham Styles (Republic of Guinea) and Mr Ross Denny (Bolivia).

Mrs Styles and Mrs Denny were also received by Her Majesty.

Mr Paul Madden was received by The Queen upon his appointment as British High Commissioner to Australia.

Mrs Madden was also received by Her Majesty.

Mr Ric Todd was received by The Queen upon his appointment as Governor of Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this evening gave a Reception for the organisers and supporters of the Diamond Jubilee Pageant at Windsor Castle.

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited the Business and Technology Centre, Bessemer Drive, Stevenage, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire (the Countess of Verulam).

St James’s Palace 

The Duchess of Cambridge this morning visited the Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear (Mr Nigel Sherlock).

Her Royal Highness afterwards visited Elswick Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, to mark the Park’s new status as a Queen Elizabeth II Field.

The Duchess of Cambridge this afternoon visited Key Fund, 12 Gladstone Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Action on Addiction, later visited Action on Addiction’s Moving Parents And Children Together programme at CRI, 32-34 William Street, Stockton-on-Tees, and was received by Mr Alasdair MacConachie (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham).

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York this morning received Mr Thomas Crotty (Director, Ineos Group).

His Royal Highness received the Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP (Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office).

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon attended a Lunch at the Caledonian Club, 9 Halkin Street, Belgravia, London SW1.

His Royal Highness, Commodore-in- Chief, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, later held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, afterwards held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness, Royal Honorary Colonel, this evening attended The London Regiment Colonel’s Dinner at 95 Horseferry Road, London SW1.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal this morning opened the Science Centre at Benenden School, Cranbrook Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Kent (the Viscount De L’Isle).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon opened the Maritime Studies Centre at Walmer Science College, Salisbury Road, Walmer, Deal, Kent.

The Princess Royal, President, the Mission to Seafarers Limited, later attended the Annual National Service for Seafarers in St Paul’s Cathedral, London EC4.

Her Royal Highness this evening gave the Diamond Jubilee Lecture and attended a Dinner at Cumberland Lodge, Windsor Great Park, Windsor Castle, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (the Hon Mrs Bayliss).

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Anglian Regiment, this afternoon visited 2nd Battalion at Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore, Oakham, Rutland.

The Duchess of Gloucester this morning visited the Day Hospice at North London Hospice Enfield, 110 Barrowell Green, London N21, and was received by Mr Graham Eustance (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness, Royal President, The Children’s Society, this afternoon received Mr Matthew Reed (Chief Executive).

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, Asthma UK, later attended a Reception to mark the Thirtieth Anniversary of the annual Gift Fair at the Hurlingham Club, Ranelagh Gardens, London SW6.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent this morning departed from Uganda for South Africa and later arrived in Johannesburg.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a presentation Wheelchair Tennis South Africa event at Johannesburg University.

The Duke of Kent, President, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, later visited the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in Johannesburg.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Business Reception given by the United Kingdom Trade and Investment in Johannesburg.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park 

Princess Alexandra, President, this afternoon presented Royal Humane Society Awards at Buckingham Palace.

Her Royal Highness, Vice Patron, this evening attended a Gala Concert to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the Royal Over-Seas League Music Competition at St James’s Palace.

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Windsor Castle 

The Queen this afternoon unveiled the Windsor and Eton Society Diamond Jubilee Tribute in King Edward’s Court, Windsor, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (the Hon Mrs Bayliss), the Chairman of the Diamond Jubilee Tribute Committee (Mr Andrew Melville) and the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (Councillor Colin Rayner).

Her Majesty listened to a performance by Windsor Girls’ School Choir and met members of the Tribute Committee and sponsors.

Clarence House 

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay this morning opened Knockando Woolmill, Aberlour, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Moray (Lieutenant Colonel Grenville Johnston).

His Royal Highness today unveiled a Memorial to the Women’s Land Army at Clochan, Buckie, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Banffshire (Mrs Clare Russell).

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay this afternoon visited Aberlour Village to mark its Bicentenary.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Cambridge, President, the Football Association, and The Duchess of Cambridge today officially opened St. George’s Park, Newborough Road, Needwood, Staffordshire.

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York this morning opened Central Bedfordshire University Technical College, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire (Mrs Helen Nellis).

His Royal Highness later attended a Lunch at Trinity College, Cambridge, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire (Mr Hugh Duberly).

The Duke of York this after-noon visited Ubisense Limited, St Andrew’s House, St Andrew’s Road, Chesterton, Cambridge.

His Royal Highness later visited Abcam plc, 330 Science Park, Cambridge.

The Duke of York this evening held a Reception for One Young World at St James’s Palace.

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl of Wessex, Honorary Air Commodore, this afternoon presented Medals at the Royal Air Force Waddington Medal Parade, Lincolnshire.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, the Craft Guild of Chefs, this morning attended the Restaurant Show at Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre, Warwick Road, London SW5.

Her Royal Highness, President, Girlguiding UK, this afternoon opened Pine Lodge at the Willow Tree Centre, Breakspear Road North, Harefield, Middlesex, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal this morning visited the new State Hospital, 110 Lampits Road, Carstairs Junction, Lanark, and was received Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lanarkshire (Mr Mushtaq Ahmad).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Eva Burrows First Stop Accommodation Project, Clyde Place, Cambuslang, Glasgow.

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited All Saints Church Community Centre, Church View Road, Camborne, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall (Colonel Edward Bolitho).

His Royal Highness today opened the White Building and the Seaton Building at Truro College, College Road, Truro, Cornwall.

The Duke of Gloucester, Royal Patron, the British Museum, this afternoon visited the “Unwrapping the Past” gallery at Royal Cornwall Museum, River Street, Truro.

His Royal Highness later visited the Restoration Project at Boconnoc House, Boconnoc, Lostwithiel, Cornwall.

The Duke of Gloucester, President, the London Society, this evening attended a Reception to mark the Centenary of the London Society at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, West Smithfield, London EC1.

The Duchess of Gloucester this morning opened the new teaching block at Weston All Saints Church of England Primary School, Broadmoor Lane, Weston, Bath, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset (Lady Gass).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Assembly Rooms and Fashion Museum, Bath Assembly Rooms, Bennett Street, Bath.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent today attended National Day Celebrations in Kampala, Uganda.

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Windsor Castle 

The Queen arrived at Windsor Castle from Balmoral Castle this afternoon.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope (First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Admiral Sir David Williams (formerly Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Gibraltar) which was held in the Chapel of the Royal Britannia Naval College, Dartmouth, this afternoon.

The Prince of Wales was represented by Admiral Sir John Treacher.

The Duke of York was represented by Vice Admiral Rory McLean.

The Princess Royal was represented by Admiral of the Fleet Sir Benjamin Bathurst.

The Duke of Kent was represented by Mrs Paul Samber.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Cambridge, Royal Master of the Bench, and The Duchess of Cambridge this afternoon visited the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, London EC4, to meet the first recipients of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Scholarship.

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York, Patron-in-Chief, this morning held a Meeting for the British Exploring Society and apprentices.

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Trustees, Outward Bound Trust, later held a Trustees’ Meeting and subsequently gave a Luncheon for the Patron’s Company.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal, Patron, Tenovus Scotland, this afternoon visited the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, 232-242 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow (Councillor Sadie Docherty, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost).

Her Royal Highness, Honorary President, Spinal Injuries Scotland, later opened Clober Farm Relief Centre, Clober Farm Lane, Milngavie, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire (Rear Admiral Michael Gregory).

The Princess Royal this evening opened Killin Street Combined Cadet Detachment Centre, 98 Killin Street, Glasgow.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent this morning visited East African Breweries Limited, Luzira, Kampala, Uganda.

His Royal Highness later visited the Ugandan Rapid Deployment Corps and the Ugandan Army Senior Command and Staff College, Jinja.

The Duke of Kent, President, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, this afternoon visited the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in Jinja.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner given by the Government of Uganda in Kampala.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park 

Princess Alexandra, Patron, RA Now, this evening attended the Private View at the Royal Academy of Arts, 6 Burlington Gardens, London W1, followed by Dinner at St James’s Palace.

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Balmoral Castle 

Divine Service was held in Crathie Parish Church this morning.

The Reverend Kenneth MacKenzie preached the Sermon.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent called upon The President of the Republic of Uganda in Kampala this afternoon.

His Royal Highness later attended an Arts Reception supported by the British Council at the British High Commissioner’s residence in Kampala.

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Balmoral Castle 

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning met disabled Servicemen before starting a sponsored Bicycle Ride from Sandringham House to Greenwich, London.

Clarence House 

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, Patron, today attended a Cattle Show at Ballindalloch Castle to mark the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Banffshire (Mrs Oliver Russell).

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon visited Powis Community Centre, 11 Powis Circle, Aberdeen, in celebration of their Seventieth Anniversary, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Aberdeen (Councillor George Adam, the Lord Provost).

His Royal Highness, Patron, Haddo House Choral and Operatic Society, later opened the Inaugural Haddo Arts Festival at Haddo House, was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire (Mr James Ingleby) and this evening attended the Festival’s Grand Opening Concert at the House.

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Clarence House 

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, President, Business in the Community and Scottish Business in the Community, this afternoon received Mr Mark Price (Chairman, Business in the Community) and Mr Brendan Dick (Chairman, Scottish Business in the Community).

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York, Trustee, Lakefield College School, this morning received Mr Struan Robertson (Head).

His Royal Highness this afternoon received Mr Michael Daly (Executive Vice President, Exploration, British Petroleum plc.).

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl and Countess of Wessex, Founders, Wessex Youth Trust, today held a Lunch at Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal this morning visited Stanley Ferry Workshops, British Waterways, Stanley Ferry, Stanley, near Wakefield, and was received by Major David Wroe (Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire).

Her Royal Highness, Royal Patron, Hft, a national charity that supports people with learning disabilities, later attended a Reception for Supported Employment at Bradford Young Men’s Christian Association’s Culture Fusion Building, 125 Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire.

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Wooden Spoon Society, this afternoon re-launched the vessel E. Austen Johnson for the Safe Anchor Trust at Shepley Bridge Marina, Mirfield, West Yorkshire.

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon officially named the White City, Gloucester, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire (Dame Janet Trotter).

His Royal Highness later opened the Refectory and Classrooms at Pates Grammar School, Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham, and was received by Mr Robert Bernays (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire).

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester afterwards opened Cheltenham West Community Fire Station, Tewkesbury Road, Uckington, near Cheltenham.

Their Royal Highnesses, Joint Patrons, 2012 Cheltenham Festivals, subsequently visited the Cheltenham Literature Festival at 109 Bath Road, Cheltenham.

The Duchess of Gloucester this afternoon officially opened the Music and Drama facilities at Heron Primary School, Heron Way, Gloucester.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning arrived in Entebbe, Uganda.

His Royal Highness later attended a Business Reception at the British High Commission, Kampala.

The Duke of Kent this afternoon attended a Conservation Exhibition at the Masindi Hotel, Masindi.

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Balmoral Castle 

The Princess Royal, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.

Clarence House 

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, President, The Prince’s Regeneration Trust, this morning visited Broadford Works, Maberley Street, Aberdeen, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Aberdeen (Councillor George Adam, the Lord Provost).

His Royal Highness, President, The Prince’s Regeneration Trust, this afternoon visited Merchant’s House, Brechin, Angus, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Angus (Mrs Georgiana Osborne).

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York this morning visited Sidney Stringer Academy, 2 Primrose Hill Street, Coventry, and was received by Ms Ursula Russell (Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Birmingham Disability Resource Centre, Health and Wellbeing Centre, Ace Business Park, Mackadown Lane, Kitts Green, Birmingham, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands (Mr Paul Sabapathy).

The Duke of York this afternoon visited the JCB Academy, Mill Street, Rocester, and was received by Colonel Michael Beatty (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire).

His Royal Highness later visited Clayton Equipment Limited, Second Avenue, Centrum One Hundred, Burton-on-Trent.

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this evening held a Dinner for the International Golf for Youth World Finals at Windsor Castle.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal, Past Master, the Worshipful Company of Farmers, this afternoon attended the Final of the Young Advocates for Agriculture Debate at Farmers and Fletchers Hall, 3 Cloth Street, London EC1.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the National Pony Society, this evening attended the Horse of the Year 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, Patron, St George’s Society of New York, this afternoon attended the Advisory Council Meeting at Willis Tower, 51 Lime Street, London EC3.

His Royal Highness, President, the Guild of the Royal Hospital of St Bartholomew, this evening attended a Concert at City Temple, Holborn Viaduct, London EC1.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Royal Patron, this evening attended the Launch of Prostate Cancer UK (formerly Prostate Action) at the Mayfair Hotel, Stratton Street, London W1.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent this evening departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Uganda.

Captain Charles Pearson is in attendance.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park 

Princess Alexandra, Royal Patron, Fitzroy Support, this afternoon opened three new houses for adults with learning disabilities at Donec Mews, Headley Road, Grayshott, and was received by Mr Nigel Atkinson (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire).

Her Royal Highness, President, later attended the Topping Out Ceremony for the new Royal Star and Garter Homes at 3 Langley Avenue, Surbiton, Surrey.