The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace 

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh today visited the South East in celebration of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness this morning viewed a Parade of Sail in the Solent off the Isle of Wight from MY Leander and were received with a Gun Salute.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh disembarked from MY Leander at Trinity Landing, Cowes, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Isle of Wight (Major General Martin White) and the Cowes Harbourmaster (Mr Stuart McIntosh).

The Queen, escorted by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant, and The Duke of Edinburgh, escorted by Mrs Martin White, walked to Victoria Parade and viewed a performance of the Jubilee Anthem and were received by the Mayor of Cowes (Councillor David Walters).

Her Majesty, Patron, Royal National Lifeboat Institution, accompanied by His Royal Highness, afterwards opened Cowes Lifeboat Station, Watch House Lane, Cowes, and was received by the Chairman of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (the Lord Boyce) and the Chairman of Cowes Lifeboat (Mr David Hembury).

The Queen, escorted by Mr Mark Southwell (Royal National Lifeboat Institution Operations Manager), and The Duke of Edinburgh, accompanied by the Chairman, toured the Lifeboat Station, meeting crew members and donors.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness attended a Service of Dedication and subsequently viewed the launch of a Lifeboat.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh later visited Cowes Yacht Haven, Vectis Yard, High Street, Cowes, and were received by Sir Guy Acland (Vice Lord-Lieutenant), the Chairman (Mr Paul Kelsey) and the Mayor of East Cowes (Mrs Trevor Rann).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness met representatives from youth, water activities and volunteering groups and viewed a photographic montage of Osborne House.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon visited the New Forest and Hampshire County Show, the Showground, New Park, Brockenhurst, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Dame Mary Fagan).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness visited the “Old Time Farming” area and, having been received by the President of the New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Mr Alan Titchmarsh) and the Chairman of the New Forest Agricultural Show Society (Mr Geoff Morgan), viewed a display of vintage tractors and the Blacksmith Area.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were entertained to Luncheon this afternoon by the New Forest and Hampshire County Show.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness afterwards walked to the “Best of British” Pavilion and viewed displays of local crafts and produce.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh viewed a Parade of sixty New Forest Ponies in the East Ring and subsequently met local pony breeders and viewed New Forest Ponies and a wood branding demonstration in “New Forest Corner”.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness afterwards visited the “Local Food and Farming” Area and viewed displays of produce and a “Show Farm” and met producers.

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

Sir David Brewer (Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London) was present at Heathrow Airport, London, today upon the arrival of The President of Iceland and The President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and welcomed Their Excellencies on behalf of Her Majesty.

The Lord Petre (Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Essex) was present at Stansted Airport today upon the arrival of The President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire and The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and welcomed Their Excellencies on behalf of The Queen.

Brigadier David Harrison (Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire) was present at Farnborough Airport today upon the Arrival of The President of the Federative Republic of Brazil and welcomed Her Excellency on behalf of The Queen.

Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited the Sandringham Flower Show.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon attended a Prince’s Charities’ Meeting at the Haringey Mencap Community Centre, Bell Brewery, 676 Tottenham High Road, Tottenham, London N17, and afterwards His Royal Highness, President, The Prince’s Trust, and Her Royal Highness witnessed the exchange of the Olympic Torch outside the Community Centre, and were received by Major Rosemary Warne (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York this morning received Dr Ma Weihua (President, China Merchants Bank).

His Royal Highness afterwards called upon The King and Queen of Malaysia at Claridges, Brook Street, London W1.

The Duke of York this evening gave a China-United Kingdom Business Dinner at Windsor Castle.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal, Member, International Olympic Committee this morning attended the International Olympic Committee Session at the Grosvenor House Hotel, 90 Park Lane, London W1.

Her Royal Highness this evening attended the World Olympians Association Gala at St James’s Palace.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent, President, this morning received Air Marshal Christopher Nickols upon assuming his appointment as Controller of the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund.

His Royal Highness, President, the Scout Association, today received Sir Alan Craft (Chairman), Mr Derek Twine (Chief Executive) and Mr Wayne Bulpitt (United Kingdom Chief Commissioner).

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The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were entertained to Luncheon by the present and former Prime Ministers at No 10 Downing Street, London SW1, this afternoon.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Air Commodore in Chief, Air Training Corps, this morning received Air Commodore Barbara Cooper upon relinquishing her appointment as Commandant of the Air Cadets and Air Commodore Dawn McCafferty upon assuming the appointment.

Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer) was present at Heathrow Airport, London, today upon the arrival of The President of the Republic of Fiji and welcomed His Excellency on behalf of The Queen.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, this morning visited Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Northumberland (the Duchess of Northumberland).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited the newly renovated Lookout Tower and met representatives of the Holy Island Development Trust, Holy Island.

The Prince of Wales this afternoon visited the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Holy Island.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited the Royal National Lifeboat Institution Grace Darling Museum, One Radcliffe Road, Bamburgh, Northumberland.

The Prince of Wales, President, the Marine Conservation Society, subsequently visited Bamburgh beach.

His Royal Highness later visited North Sunderland Harbour, Seafield Road, Seahouses, Northumberland.

The Prince of Wales afterwards visited Swallowfish Smokery and Shop, 2 South Street, Seahouses.

His Royal Highness, President, the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, later visited the Ship Inn and Microbrewery, Low Newton by-the-Sea, Alnwick, Northumberland.

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Alnwick Garden Trust, this evening opened Jamie’s Ministry of Food at the Alnwick Garden, Alnwick.

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York this morning visited the Schools Aerospace Challenge at Cranfield University, Cranfield, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire (Mrs Helen Nellis).

His Royal Highness later visited Scira Offshore Energy Limited, Polka Road, Wells-next-the-Sea, and was received by the Mr Robert Carter (Deputy Lieutenant of Norfolk).

The Duke of York this afternoon visited Gardline Marine Sciences Limited, Wells-next-the-Sea Outer Harbour.

His Royal Highness afterwards attended the United Kingdom Offshore Wind Industry Round Table at Scira Offshore Energy Limited.

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl of Wessex this morning re-opened the newly restored South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell, and was received by Mr James Puxley (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire).

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, today opened the Windsor Great Park Summer 2012 Campsite in the Great Park, Windsor.

The Countess of Wessex this morning opened the new offices of British Wool Marketing Board, Wool House, Sidings Close, Canal Road, Bradford, and was received by Mr Stanley Hardy (Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Haworth Scouring, Cashmere Works, Birksland Street, Bradford.

The Countess of Wessex afterwards visited Bulmer and Lumb Limited, Buttershaw, Bradford.

Her Royal Highness later visited Westex Carpets Limited, Castle Mills, Moorend, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal, Member, International Olympic Committee, this morning attended the International Olympic Committee Session at the Grosvenor House Hotel, 90 Park Lane, London W1.

Her Royal Highness, President, British Olympic Association, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended the Team GB Welcome Ceremony and Reception at the Athletes’ Village, Olympic Park, Stratford, London E20.

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon visited Aberdeen Cyrenians, 62 Summer 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 afterwards re-opened Rutherieston House, 199 Broomhill Road, Aberdeen.

The Duke of Gloucester later opened the New Oliver Wing at Albyn School, 17-23 Queen’s Road, Aberdeen.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent this morning received His Excellency Mr Konstantin Dimitrov (Ambassador from the Republic of Bulgaria).

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park 

Princess Alexandra, Patron, Anchor Trust, this afternoon opened a new care home, West Hall, Parvis Road, West Byfleet, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Dame Sarah Goad).

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this evening gave a Reception at Buckingham Palace for members of the International Olympic Committee.

The Duke of York, The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and Princess Alexandra, the Hon Lady Ogilvy was present.

Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Dame Mary Fagan) was present at Farnborough Airport today upon the arrival of The Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia and welcomed His Majesty on behalf of The Queen.

Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer) was present at London City Airport today upon the arrival of The Grand Duke of Luxembourg and welcomed His Royal Highness on behalf of The Queen.

Colonel Michael Dudding (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London) was present at London City Airport today upon the arrival of The Prince and Princess of Monaco and welcomed Their Serene Highnesses on behalf of Her Majesty.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning visited Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham (Sir Paul Nicholson).

His Royal Highness subsequently held a Meeting with representatives from Auckland Castle.

The Prince of Wales, President, Business in the Community, this afternoon held a Meeting.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Abbeyfield, this afternoon visited Abbeyfield House, 17 Dial Place, Warkworth, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Northumberland (the Duchess of Northumberland).

The Prince of Wales afterwards met volunteers and local artists at the Pride of Northumbria Shop, 80 Queen Street, Amble, Northumberland.

His Royal Highness subsequently met local community groups, young performers and fishermen in Town Square, Amble.

The Prince of Wales later visited J. S. Lunn and Sons, the Forge, Red Row, Northumberland.

His Royal Highness, Marshal of the Royal Air Force, afterwards visited Royal Air Force Boulmer, Alnwick, Northumberland.

The Prince of Wales subsequently visited Boulmer Village, Alnwick.

His Royal Highness later visited Heckley High House, Alnwick.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning visited the Exhibition the Horse: Arabia to Royal Ascot at the British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1.

The Princess Royal, Member, International Olympic Committee, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended the Opening Ceremony of the One Hundred and Twenty Fourth International Olympic Committee Session at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London WC2.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning visited Glen Dimplex Home Appliances, Stoney Lane, Prescot, and was received by Mr David McDonnell (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Helena Housing Association, 4 Corporation Street, St Helens, Merseyside.

The Duke of Kent afterwards visited St Helens Rugby Stadium, St Helens.

His Royal Highness later visited Acorn Farm, Depot Road, Kirkby, Knowsley, Merseyside.

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Buckingham Palace

The Reverend Canon John Ovenden was received by The Queen at Windsor Castle this morning upon relinquishing his appointment as Chaplain of the Royal Chapel, Windsor Great Park.

The Reverend Canon John White was received by The Queen at Windsor Castle when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal, Member, International Olympic Committee, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended a Dinner for International Olympic Committee Executive Board Members and London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Directors at the Inner Temple, London EC4.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Patron, this morning attended the Durham Light Infantry Association Memorial Dedication Service at the National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire (Mr Ian Dudson).

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The Duke of York, Past Captain, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, today attended the Open Championship at Royal Lytham and St. Annes Golf Club, Lytham St Annes, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire (the Lord Shuttleworth).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, and The Countess of Wessex this evening gave a Reception to mark the Twenty Fifth Anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award World Fellowship.

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The Duke of Edinburgh, Founder and Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association, this afternoon received Mr Gregory Belton (Chairman of the International Trustees) at Windsor Castle.

His Royal Highness, Founder and Patron, this evening held a Dinner to mark the Twenty Fifth Anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award World Fellowship at Windsor Castle.

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 visited Sark and Alderney.

Their Royal Highnesses this morning met members of the local community at New Island Hall, Rue Du Seigneurie, and subsequently visited La Seigneurie Gardens, Sark.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon met members of the local community at Island Hall, Alderney, and subsequently met representatives of Alderney Renewable Energy.

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York, Past Captain, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, today attended the Open Championship at Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club, Lytham St Annes, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire (the Lord Shuttleworth).

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this evening attended The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award World Fellowship Twenty Fifth Anniversary Dinner at Windsor Castle.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent, Chancellor, University of Surrey, this morning conferred Honorary and First Degrees at Guildford Cathedral, Surrey.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park 

Princess Alexandra this morning visited the Battle Back Centre at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, Telford, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire (Mr Algernon Heber-Percy).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited St Andrew’s Church of England Primary School, Park Lane, Shifnal, Shropshire.

Princess Alexandra later visited Green-acres Farm and Education Centre, Kemberton, Shifnal.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh today continued the visit to the North East of England in celebration of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness visited West Yorkshire and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant (Dr Ingrid Roscoe).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were present this morning at the Topping Out Ceremony for Leeds Arena, Wade Lane, Leeds, and were received by the Leader of Leeds City Council (Councillor Keith Wakefield) and the Lord Mayor of Leeds (Councillor Anne Castle).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness, escorted respectively by Mr Martin Farrington (Director of City Development) and Mr Christopher Coulson (Arena Project Team Leader), met the construction crew, apprentices, Arena Operators and the project team, before viewing a musical performance by a children’s choir and an acrobatic display from the roof of the Arena.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were received by the Chairman of the Board of Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House (Councillor Adam Ogilvie) and Mr Andrew Macgill (Theatres Director) before walking up Swan Street, Leeds, to the City Varieties Music Hall.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness, escorted respectively by the Chairman and the Theatres Director, met board members and members of the project team and viewed a Good Old Days theatrical performance by the City Varieties Youth Theatre Company.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were subsequently received by Mr John Ebo (Deputy Head of Services City Centre Management) and Ms Catherine Folin (Head of City Centre and Markets), who escorted Her Majesty and His Royal Highness on a walkabout down Swan Street and along Briggate.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were entertained to Luncheon this afternoon by the Chairman of Pace plc (Mr Allan Leighton) at the Company’s Headquarters in Victoria Road, Saltaire.

Clarence House

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 Guernsey and were received at the Airport by the Lieutenant-Governor and Commander-in-Chief (Air Marshal Peter Walker).

Their Royal Highnesses firstly visited youth and community groups at Saumarez Park and the restoration of Guernsey Botanical Trust’s Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden, before opening the new Orchard House glasshouse.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon opened the renovated les Bourgs Hospice, rue du Tertre, St. Andrew’s.

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards attended an Allegiance Ceremony to The Queen on behalf of the people of Guernsey at Castle Cornet, St Peter Port.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall later attended a Reception at the White House Gardens, Herm Island.

St James’s Palace 

The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron, this morning attended a Reception at the National Portrait Gallery, London WC2, to launch the Road to 2012 exhibition which shows top athletes and key figures involved in the planning of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, of which Her Royal Highness is Official Ambassador.

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York this evening attended the Lancaster University Management School Graduation Dinner at Lancaster Leadership Centre, Lancaster, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire (the Lord Shuttleworth).

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness, President, Sport and Recreation Alliance, later attended the Annual General Meeting at St James’s Palace.

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, this afternoon attended the National Youth Theatre performance of the Olympic and Paralympic Team Welcome Ceremonies at the Olympic and Paralympic Village, the Olympic Park, London E20, to mark Twenty Five Years as Patron.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, accompanied by The Countess of Wessex, this evening attended the Diamond Jubilee Summer Concert and Dinner, with the London Chamber Orchestra, at Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal this afternoon attended the Opening Ceremony of the International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, and was received by Mr John Chapman (Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow).

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester this morning attended the Dedication Service of the Imperial Society of Knights Bachelor in St Paul’s Cathedral to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, followed by a Reception at Apothecaries’ Hall, Black Friars Lane, London EC4.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent, President of the Council, King Edward VII’s Hospital (Sister Agnes), this morning received the Lord Glenarthur (Chairman).

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Luncheon given by His Excellency the Ambassador of the United States of America.

The Duke of Kent this evening attended a Farewell Reception for the Ambassador from the Republic of Poland at the Polish Embassy, 47 Portland Place, London W1.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh today commenced a visit to the North East of England in celebration of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness this morning disembarked from My Leander at Corporation Quay, South Docks, Sunderland, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear (Mr Nigel Sherlock), the Chairman of the Port Authority (Councillor Paul Watson) and the Mayor of the City of Sunderland (Councillor Iain Kay).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, escorted respectively by the Mayor of the City of Sunderland and Mr David Smith (Chief Executive of the City of Sunderland), moved through marquees, viewing “Street Parties” and activities depicting each of the last six decades.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove to the South Side of Tyne Tunnel 2 at Jarrow and, upon arrival, The Queen started the wheelchair race through the Tunnel.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were received at the Tunnel by the Chairman of Tyne Tunnel 2 (Mr Lesley Tenant) and the Mayor of South Tyneside (Councillor Eileen Leask).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness, escorted respectively by Mr Trevor Jackson (Managing Director, Tyne Tunnel 2) and Mr Barry Rowland (Clerk of Tyne and Wear Integrated Transport Authority), met representatives of local communities and the construction and design team before planting a commemorative Royal Oak tree.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh then drove through the Tunnel and were received at the North Side in Wallsend by the Chairman of North Tyneside Council (Councillor Francis Lott).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness met wheelchair athletes and congratulated the winner of the Tunnel Race, before meeting Tunnel staff and representatives from local communities.

The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, subsequently officially opened Tyne Tunnel 2.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness later attended a Diamond Jubilee Celebration in Gateshead International Stadium, Neilson Road, Gateshead, and were received by the Chief Executive of Gateshead Council (Mrs Jane Robinson) and the Mayor of Gateshead (Councillor Malcolm Brain).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, escorted respectively by the Mayor of Gateshead and the Chief Executive of Gateshead Council, listened to a choir of schoolchildren singing the Diamond Jubilee song, before meeting schoolchildren from Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, North and South Tyneside and Sunderland.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness this afternoon arrived at Durham Castle and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham (Sir Paul Nicholson), the Chairman of Durham County Council (Councillor Linda Marshall), the Chairman of Durham University Council (Mrs Anne Galbraith) and the Mayor of Durham (Councillor John Wilkinson).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh met representatives from voluntary and community sector and cultural partnerships, and the business community and Durham University, before being entertained to Luncheon in the Great Hall by Durham University (Professor Christopher Higgins, Vice-Chancellor) and Durham County Council.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness later visited the Tees Barrage White Water Course, Stockton-on-Tees, and were received by the Chief Executive of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council (Mr Neil Schneider) and the Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council (Councillor Lynne Apedaile).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh crossed the bridge and received an explanation of the Tees Barrage construction, before re-crossing the bridge and viewing the Archimedes Screws and meeting representatives from the environment agency and river users and the Fire and Rescue Service and viewing rescue vehicle training in the water course.

Her Majesty, accompanied by His Royal Highness, then opened The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee White Water Course by pressing a button to release the water.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh subsequently viewed canoeists using the short course, and canoeists and rafts along the long course.

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 visited Jersey and were received this morning at Jersey Airport by the Lieutenant-Governor and Commander-in-Chief (General Sir John McColl).

Their Royal Highnesses first opened the new building at Grainville School, Deloraine Road, St. Saviour, and The Prince of Wales, as President, The Prince’s Trust, met representatives of the Jersey Prince’s Trust.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon attended a Special Meeting of the States in the Royal Square, St Helier.

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards visited the Central Market in St Helier.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall later visited the Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society Show, Royal Jersey Showground, Route de la Trinité, Trinity.

His Royal Highness, Patron, the National Trust for Jersey, afterwards visited the newly restored property at 16 New Street, St Helier.

The Prince of Wales subsequently visited St Helier Parish Church to view the recently completed restoration work.

Their Royal Highnesses this evening attended a States Dinner given by the Bailiff of Jersey and Lady Birt at Samarès Manor, St Clement.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, this afternoon viewed the London Gardens Society’s prize winning gardens in London and was received by Mr Richard Walker-Arnott (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

His Royal Highness, President, Sport and Recreation Alliance, later held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, the London Mozart Players, this evening held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Hallé Concerts Society, this afternoon held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Childline, this evening attended the British Telecom Artbox Gala Reception at the National Portrait Gallery, St Martin’s Place, London WC2, in aid of the charity and to mark its Twenty Fifth Anniversary.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Commandant-in-Chief (Youth), St John Ambulance, this afternoon opened the One Hundred and Twenty Fifith Anniversary exhibition at the Museum of the Order of St John, St John’s Gate, 26 St John’s Lane, London EC1.

Her Royal Highness later received Commander John Aitken RN (Commanding Officer, HMS Talent) at Buckingham Palace.

The Princess Royal, Colonel, The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons), this evening attended a Household Cavalry book launch for Uniquely British at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London W1.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Citizens Advice, afterwards attended a Dinner at Altitude, Millbank Tower, London SW1.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon visited the Art Building at Mid Cheshire College, Hartford Campus, Chester Road, Northwich, to commemorate the Sixtieth Anniversary of the Cheshire and Wirral Youth Federation, and, having been received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire (Mr David Briggs), afterwards opened the new Theatre in the Creative Arts and Sports Building.

His Royal Highness later visited Oliver Valvetek Limited, Parkgate Industrial Estate, Knutsford, Cheshire, and presented The Queen’s Award for Enterprise.

The Duke of Gloucester afterwards visited ICC Solutions Limited, St James Business Centre, Warrington, and presented The Queen’s Award for Enterprise.

His Royal Highness this evening visited Warrington Youth Club at the Peace Centre, Cromwell Drive, Warrington.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning visited Chiswick House Gardens, London W4, and was received by Mr Paul Kennerley (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

His Royal Highness later visited GlaxoSmithKline UK, 980 Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex.

The Duke of Kent this afternoon visited the National Physical Laboratory, Church Road Studios, 30 Church Road, Teddington, Middlesex.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited the National Measurement Office, Stanton Avenue, Teddington.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, President, Alexandra Rose Charities, this afternoon received the Lord St John of Bletso (Chairman), Mr Michael Morris (Deputy Chairman) and Mr Michael MacKenzie (Chief Operations Officer) at Buckingham Palace.

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Buckingham Palace

Her Excellency Mrs Aloun Ndombet-Assamba was received in audience by The Queen today upon her appointment as High Commissioner for Jamaica in London.

The Viscount Ridley was received by Her Majesty and delivered up the Insignia of the Order of the Garter worn by his father, the late Viscount Ridley.

Mr Alistair Wood was received by The Queen upon relinquishing his appointment as Private Secretary and Comptroller to The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order.

Mr Stephen Gourmand was received by The Queen when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Member of the Royal Victorian Order.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, was represented by the Lord Kirkham (Chairman of the Trustees) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Mr Joseph McNally (formerly Trustee and Charter Founder Member) which was held in Holy Trinity Church, Cookham, Berkshire, this afternoon.

By command of The Queen, Mr Charles Gray (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon Her Excellency Ms Barbara Tuge-Erecinska at 47 Portland Place, London W1, this morning in order to bid farewell to Her Excellency upon relinquishing her appointment as Ambassador from Poland to the Court of St James’s.

Clarence House

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

His Royal Highness later received Professor Swaminathan (Chairman, M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation India).

Today is the Anniversary of the Birthday of The Duchess of Cornwall.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, President, International Youth Arts Festival, this evening attended a performance of The Dreaming at the Rose Theatre, 24-26 High Street, Kingston-upon-Thames, and was received by Colonel Geoffrey Godbold (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Countess of Wessex this morning opened the renovated Lightwater Surgery, 39 All Saints Road, Lightwater, and was received by Mrs Lesley Myles (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon chaired a Charities Forum Meeting.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, was represented by the Lord Kirkham (Chairman of the Trustees) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Mr Joseph McNally (formerly Trustee and Charter Founder Member) which was held in Holy Trinity Church, Cookham, Berkshire, this afternoon.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, British Olympic Association, this afternoon attended a Reception with 1948 Olympians at Team GB House, Westfield, Stratford, London E20.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Boston Stump Restoration and Development Appeal, later opened new Community and Visitor Facilities at St. Botolph’s Church, Wormgate, Boston, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire (Mr Anthony Worth).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning opened the Olympic Wing at St John’s Church of England School, Buckhurst Hill, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Essex (the Lord Petre).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, this morning received Mr Derek Avis upon his retirement as Executive Director.

His Royal Highness, Honorary Member, the Supreme Council 33º, this afternoon attended a Luncheon at the Royal Overseas League, Over-Seas House, Park Place, St. James’s Street, London SW1.

The Duke of Kent, President of the Trustees, Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conferences (United Kingdom Fund), this afternoon received Mrs Libby Gawith (Trustee).

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Buckingham Palace

By command of The Queen, Mr Charles Gray (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Hatem Atallah at 29 Prince’s Gate, London SW7, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from Tunisia to the Court of St James’s.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, this evening held a Reception for the South Atlantic Medal Association.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Chairman of the Trustees, the Outward Bound Trust, this afternoon held a Patron’s Company Lunch at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness later opened the Hanlon Centre and St Matthew’s Ponders End Voluntary Controlled Primary School Annex in Edmonton, London N18.

The Duke of York afterwards received Mr Arun Sarin (Senior Adviser, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Company LP) at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner at Icap plc, 2 Broadgate, London EC2.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Master, the Corporation of Trinity House, this morning chaired the Quarterly Court Meeting and attended a Luncheon at Trinity House, Tower Hill, London EC3.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, President, Royal Academy of Music, this evening attended a Promenade Concert performed by the Academy with the Juilliard School at the Royal Albert Hall, London SW7.