The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace 

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, with The Prince of Wales, today commenced a visit to the North West to mark Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee and were received upon arrival this morning at Manchester Road Railway Station, Burnley, by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire (the Lord Shuttleworth).

Her Majesty and Their Royal Highnesses drove to Finsley Gate Wharf and were received by the Mayor of Burnley (Councillor David Heginbotham) and the Chairman of British Waterways (Mr A. Hale).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, with The Prince of Wales, embarked on a canal barge and moved along the canal viewing local regeneration projects.

Her Majesty and Their Royal Highnesses disembarked at Slater Terrace, Weavers’ Triangle, Burnley, and were received by Dame Julia Cleverdon (Special Adviser, The Prince’s Charities) and Mr C. Daggett (Editor, Burnley Express).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, with The Prince of Wales, met young people associated with The Prince’s Charities and subsequently joined The Prince’s Charities Regeneration Summit.

Her Majesty addressed the Conference.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh afterwards drove through Burnley Town Centre to the University of Central Lancashire, Burnley College, Princess Way, Burnley, and were received by the Chairman of the University Board (Mr Brian Harris), the Vice-Chancellor of University of Central Lancashire (Dr Malcolm McVicar) and the Principal of Burnley College (Mr Hugh Bramwell).

Her Majesty, escorted by the Vice-Chancellor, and His Royal Highness, escorted by the Principal, toured the College, viewing exhibits, demonstrations and displays and meeting current and former students and members of staff.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were entertained to Luncheon this afternoon by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant and the Chairman of Burnley Football Club (Mr Barry Kilby) at Burnley Football Club, Turf Moor, Harry Potts Way, Burnley.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness later visited Accrington Market Hall, Peel Street, Accrington, and were received by the Mayor of Hyndburn (Mrs Collette McCormack) and the Chief Executive of Hyndburn Borough Council (Mr David Welsby).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, escorted respectively by the Chief Executive and the Mayor, toured the Market Hall, viewing stalls and meeting stall holders and local business leaders.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness walked to Accrington Town Hall and attended a Reception given by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant and the Mayor and viewed a parade of charitable and community organisations from Lancashire.

Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales this afternoon attended The Prince’s Charities Regeneration Summit at Victoria Mill, 39 Trafalgar Street, Burnley, and was received by Mr Rodney Swarbrick (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire).

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York this morning received representatives from the Forum of Young Global Leaders.

His Royal Highness this evening opened Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (United Kingdom) Limited, One Hyde Park, Knightsbridge, London SW1.

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, this evening held a Dinner for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at Buckingham Palace.

The Countess of Wessex this morning attended the Women of the Future Conference at the London Hilton on Park Lane, 22 Park Lane, London W1.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Childline, this afternoon held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Greece and was received this afternoon at Athens International Airport by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic (His Excellency Dr David Landsman).

Her Royal Highness, Member, International Olympic Committee, and President, British Olympic Association, this afternoon attended the Olympic Flame Ceremony at the Acropolis, Athens.

The Princess Royal this evening attended a Dinner given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic at the Residence in Athens.

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited the Exhibition entitled, “the English Prize: the Capture of the Westmorland, an Episode of the Grand Tour”, at the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, Beaumont Street, Oxford, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire (Mr Timothy Stevenson).

His Royal Highness, President, Crown Agents Foundation, this afternoon attended the Annual General Meeting and Reception at St James’s Palace.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Newbury Spring Festival, this evening attended a Concert in Englefield, Reading, Berkshire.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park 

Princess Alexandra, Royal Patron, Children and Families Across Borders, this morning visited the International Spring Fair at Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, London W8.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Queen Mother’s Clothing Guild, this afternoon received Mrs Teresa Myers upon relinquishing her appointment as Chairman and Mrs Liza Jones upon assuming the appointment.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited the “London as a Global Centre of Fashion” event to mark Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee in Bromley Town Centre and were received at Queen’s Gardens, Bromley, by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer) and the Mayor of Bromley (Councillor David McBride).

The Queen, escorted by the Mayor, toured fashion-themed “domes” and met London-based fashion designers, and The Duke of Edinburgh, escorted by Councillor Stephen Carr (Leader of Bromley Council), visited the Pavilion Leisure Centre marquee.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness afterwards visited the Jubilee Road Street Party marquee and met local residents and business representatives.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh later visited Glades Shopping Centre and Market Square, Bromley, and viewed art and fashion displays and met designers, retailers and local students.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon visited St. Mark’s Church of England Academy, Acacia Road, Mitcham, and were received by the Principal (Mr. Chris Mallaband) and the Mayor of Merton (Councillor Gilli Lewis-Lavender).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness attended a Reception for local representatives and subsequently, escorted respectively by the Rt. Hon. Sir John Wheeler (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London) and Wing Commander Michael Dudgeon (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London), met Achievers from South London.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were entertained to Luncheon by the Mayor of Merton and the Principal.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh later visited Wild London festival to mark Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee in Richmond Park and were received by Sir Kenneth Knight (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London), Princess Alexandra and the Mayor of Richmond upon Thames (Councillor Clare Head).

Her Majesty, escorted by the Lord True (Leader of Richmond upon Thames Council) and His Royal Highness, escorted by the Mayor, toured the Recreation, Inspiration and Environment Zones, viewing displays, demonstrations and performances and meeting representatives from local groups, organisations and schools.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh drove slowly through Richmond Park to Holly Lodge and were received by Princess Alexandra and Mr. Ian Dodds (Event Organiser).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness attended a traditional English Afternoon Tea given by Ham and Petersham Women’s Institute at Holly Lodge.

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

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant, this afternoon visited the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, 32-34 Whitechapel Road, Shadwell, London E1, and was received by Commander John Ludgate (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

His Royal Highness, President, the Prince’s Foundation for Building Community, afterwards held a Meeting.

The Prince of Wales, President, The Prince’s Trust, later gave a Tea at Clarence House.

His Royal Highness, Patron, the Oxford Centre of Islamic Studies, this evening attended a Reception at St. James’s Palace to celebrate the granting of a Royal Charter to the Centre.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning visited Lagan College, Manse Road Belfast, County Antrim, to mark the College’s Thirtieth Anniversary and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Down (Mr. David Lindsay).

His Royal Highness, Royal Colonel, 2nd Battalion The Rifles, this afternoon attended a medal parade at Abercorn Barracks, Ballykinler.

The Earl of Wessex this evening attended a Reception to mark the Twentieth Anniversary of the Integrated Education Fund at Hillsborough Castle.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, International Centre for Birds of Prey, this morning visited the International Centre for Birds of Prey, Great Boulsdon, Newent, to mark their Forty Fifth Anniversary and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire (Dame Janet Trotter).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited the Watts Gallery Estate, Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Dame Sarah Goad).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Grace and Flavour Community Centre, Ripley Lane, West Horsley, Surrey.

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, the Grange, this afternoon opened ‘the Acorns’ independent living unit, Post House Lane, Bookham, Leatherhead, Surrey.

His Royal Highness later opened the Horsley Jubilee Trail at Stoney Dene Bridge, East Horsley, to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and was received by Mr. Paul Coleman (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).

The Duke of Gloucester subsequently visited Horsley Towers at the De Vere Venues Horsley Park, East Horsley.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, the Stroke Association, today officially opened the new Life After Stroke Centre, Church Lane, Bromsgrove, and was received by Mrs. Angela Brinton (Deputy Lieutenant of Worcestershire).

His Royal Highness this afternoon officially opened Abbey Stadium Sports Centre, Redditch.

The Duke of Kent later presented The Queen’s Award for Enterprise to Capital Safety Systems, 51 Merse Road, North Moons Moat, Redditch.

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, the Great Steward of Scotland’s Dumfries House Trust, this evening attended a Dinner at Windsor Castle.

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York this afternoon received the Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint (Minister of State for Trade and Investment).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited F. A. Albin and Sons, 52 Culling Road, London SE16, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

The Duke of York this evening attended a Reception given by KPMG at the National Portrait Gallery, St Martin’s Place, London WC2.

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, today travelled along the Severn Valley Railway from Kidderminster Town Station, Comberton Hill, Kidderminster, to Bewdley Railway Station, Bewdley, to mark the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the opening of the railway between Hartlebury and Shrewsbury and was received by Mrs Angela Brinton (Deputy Lieutenant of Worcestershire).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited West Midland Safari Park, Spring Grove, Bewdley.

The Duke of Gloucester subsequently visited Shrub Hill Workshop, Shrub Hill Road, Worcester, Worcestershire.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park 

Princess Alexandra, Patron, Council of British International Schools, this evening attended a Reception at the Park Plaza Victoria, 239 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1.

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Buckingham Palace 

The Duchess of Cornwall was received by The Queen at Windsor Castle this evening when Her Majesty invested her with the Insignia of a Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order.

The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, took the salute at the Diamond Jubilee Pageant at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

Clarence House 

The Duchess of Cornwall this evening attended the Diamond Jubilee Pageant at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl of Wessex, Honorary Deputy Commissioner, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, today visited the Demonstration Team at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park 

Princess Alexandra this evening attended the Diamond Jubilee Pageant at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

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Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Heritage of London Trust, this afternoon visited Boone’s Chapel, Lee High Road, London SE13, and was received by Colonel Cyril Young (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

His Royal Highness, Patron, Heritage of London Trust, afterwards visited Charlton House, Charlton Road, London SE7.

The Duke of Gloucester later attended a Civic Service to mark the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Assassination of Spencer Perceval (British Prime Minister from 4th October, 1809 to 11th May, 1812) in St Luke’s Church, Charlton, London SE7.

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Clarence House 

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay this morning re-opened the Johnnie Walker bond warehouse at 15 Strand Street, Kilmarnock, as the administrative centre for East Ayrshire Council, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran (Mr John Duncan).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited the North West Youth Project, Kirkton Road, Onthank, Kilmarnock.

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay this afternoon visited the North West Kilmarnock Area Centre, Western Road, Kilmarnock.

His Royal Highness later opened the Anaerobic Digestion Plant at Scottish and Southern Energy, Barkip, North Ayrshire.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Olympic Ambassadors, this evening attended a Gala Dinner in support of Team GB and Paralympics GB at the Royal Albert Hall, London SW7.

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, today attended a Trustees’ Meeting and Luncheon at the House of Commons, London SW1.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this evening attended the Diamond Jubilee Pageant at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, Windsor Castle.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Scottish Business Achievement Award Trust, this afternoon presented the Annual Awards and afterwards attended a Luncheon at Prestonfield House Hotel, Prestonfield Road, Edinburgh, and was received by Group Captain Robert Kemp (Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh).

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Logistic Corps, this morning attended the Conductors’ Parchment Ceremony at 9 Regiment, Buckley Barracks, Stanton St Quintin, Chippenham, Wiltshire.

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Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay and The Duchess of Rothesay today visited BBC Scotland Headquarters, Pacific Quay, Glasgow, in celebration of Sixty Years of BBC Scotland Television, and were received by Sir Kenneth Calman (Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow).

His Royal Highness, President, The Prince’s Trust, and Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Scholars’ Restaurant, City of Glasgow College, 60 North Hanover Street, Glasgow, in support of the “Get into Cooking” programme, and were received by Mrs Jean McFadden (Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow).

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, President, the Great Steward of Scotland’s Dumfries House Trust, later visited the craft skills workshop at the Sawmill, Dumfries House, Cumnock, Ayrshire.

His Royal Highness, President, the Great Steward of Scotland’s Dumfries House Trust, and Her Royal Highness this evening held a Dinner at Dumfries House.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, the Big Jubilee Lunch, this morning held a Reception at the Palace of Holyroodhouse for participants from across Scotland.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning received Mr Mark Cahill (Managing Director, ManpowerGroup UK) and Ms. Ruth Harper (Head of Corporate Affairs).

His Royal Highness received Mr Irvine Sellar (Chairman, Sellar Property Group).

The Duke of York this afternoon received the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

His Royal Highness, Commodore, the Royal Thames Yacht Club, this evening attended a Reception at St James’s Palace for the Cumberland Cup.

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, today attended a Trustees’ Meeting at Award House, 7-11 St Matthew Street, London SW1.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this evening attended a Trustees’ Dinner at Mews of Mayfair, 10 Lancashire Court, New Bond Street, London W1.

The Countess of Wessex this morning visited Home-Start, Victoria Park Community Centre, Victoria Park Drive, Bridgwater, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset (Lady Gass).

Her Royal Highness, President, afterwards visited Brainwave, Huntworth Gate, Bridgwater, to mark its Thirtieth Anniversary.

The Countess of Wessex, Vice Patron, the Royal Bath and West of England Society, this afternoon visited Grasslands (Nurseries) Limited at the Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset.

Her Royal Highness later visited the Mulberry Factory, the Rookery, Chilcompton, Somerset.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, this afternoon attended a Broadcasting Seminar at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Europe Campus, Woolgate Exchange, 25 Basinghall Street, London EC2.

Her Royal Highness, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended the Diamond Jubilee Pageant at Windsor Castle.

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon visited Bollin Primary School, Apsley Grove, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester (Mr Warren Smith).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Marlborough Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, to mark its Centenary.

The Duke of Gloucester later visited North West Ambulance Service at Parkway Centre, Parkway Three, Princess Road, Manchester.

His Royal Highness, Joint President, Cancer Research UK, afterwards visited the Paterson Institute, the University of Manchester, Wilmslow Road, Withington, Manchester.

The Duke of Gloucester, Joint President, Cancer Research UK, this evening attended a Dinner at the John Rylands Library, the University of Manchester, 150 Deansgate, Manchester.

The Duchess of Gloucester this afternoon opened Loch Arthur Creamery and Farm Shop, Beeswing, Dumfries, and was received by Mr Iain Mitchell (Deputy Lieutenant of Kirkcudbrightshire).

Her Royal Highness afterwards opened the new Mental Health Unit at Midpark Hospital, Bankend Road, Dumfries, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dumfries (Mrs Jean Tulloch).

The Duchess of Gloucester this evening attended a Concert to mark The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee at Easterbrook Hall, the Crichton, Bankend Road, Dumfries.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park 

Princess Alexandra this evening held a Reception for the Oracle Cancer Trust in The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, travelled in State to the Palace of Westminster today to open the Session of Parliament.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Sovereign’s Escort of The Household Cavalry, under the command of Major Simon Deverell, The Blues and Royals, and were received at the Sovereign’s Entrance by the Earl Marshal and the Lord Great Chamberlain.

Guards of Honour were mounted at Buckingham Palace by The Queen’s Guard found by 1st Battalion Irish Guards, under the command of Major Tom Oakley, and at the Palace of Westminster by 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, under the command of Major James Coleby.

A staircase party of The Household Cavalry was on duty at Victoria Tower, House of Lords.

Royal Salutes were fired in Green Park by The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major Mark Edward, and from the Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Major Michael Joy.

The Imperial State Crown, the Cap of Maintenance and the Sword of State were conveyed previously to the House of Lords in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Regalia Escort of The Household Cavalry.

Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms was on duty in the Prince’s Chamber and The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard was on duty in the Royal Gallery.

The Queen’s Bargemaster and Watermen were on duty.

The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Household and the Pages of Honour to The Queen (Lord Stanley, Andrew Leeming, Arthur Chatto and the Hon Charles Armstrong-Jones) were in attendance at the Palace of Westminster.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness returned to Buckingham Palace and were received by the Lord Chamberlain and the Vice-Chamberlain of the Household.

Fortune, Duchess of Grafton was received by The Queen this afternoon and delivered up the Badge and Star of the Order of the Garter worn by her husband, the late Duke of Grafton.

Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay this morning visited Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Inverleith Row, Edinburgh.

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, accompanied by The Duchess of Rothesay, today took the Salute at an Armed Forces Parade, Canongate, Edinburgh, in support of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and subsequently gave a Reception at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

His Royal Highness, President, Scottish Business in the Community, this afternoon led a Thirtieth Anniversary “Seeing is Believing” visit to Craigroyston Community High School, Pennywell Road, Edinburgh.

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay later received the Rt Hon Alex Salmond MSP (First Minister of Scotland).

His Royal Highness, President, this evening attended Scottish Business in the Community’s Thirtieth Anniversary Dinner and Awards at the National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh.

The Duchess of Rothesay this morning received school children competing in the British Food Fortnight’s Cook for The Queen competition at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Capital Credit Union, 62 Hamilton Place, Stockbridge, Edinburgh.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, The Duke of York’s Sports Foundation, today attended the Foundation’s Golf Day at Swinley Forest Golf Club, Ascot, Berkshire.

His Royal Highness gave a Tea this afternoon for members of the UK-UAE CEO Forum.

The Duke of York, Patron, Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel Trust, this evening attended a Dinner onboard HMS Victory, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hampshire.

Buckingham Palace

The Countess of Wessex, Colonel-in-Chief, Corps of Army Music, this morning held a Meeting.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, this afternoon visited Debra House and Debra Charity Shop, 13 Wellington Business Park, Dukes Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this afternoon opened the Riverside Resource Recovery Energy from Waste Facility at Cory Environmental Limited, Norman Road, Belvedere, Kent, and was received by Major David Hewer (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Princess Royal, Patron, Whitley Fund for Nature, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended the Annual Awards Ceremony and Reception at the Royal Geographical Society, Kensington Gore, London SW7.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited Royal Wootton Bassett Academy, Lime Kiln, Wootton Bassett, to mark the third Annual Holocaust and Genocide Day and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mrs Peter Troughton).

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended Victory Day celebrations to mark the Seventy First Anniversary of the first Arctic Convoys onboard HMS Belfast, the Queen’s Walk, London SE1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, National Association of the Decorative and Fine Arts Societies, this morning attended the Annual General Meeting at Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, London W8.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Honorary Air Commodore, this morning presented the new Standard to No 58 Squadron Royal Air Force Regiment at Royal Air Force Leuchars, St Andrews, Fife.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra this afternoon opened the Peter Buckley Teaching Garden and Pilkington Cob House at the Royal Horticultural Society Garden Rosemoor, Torrington, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Devon (Mr Eric Dancer).

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Buckingham Palace 

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 this evening attended a private view of the film, Last Witness, an account of the restoration of HMS Belfast, at the Cabinet War Rooms, King Charles Street, London SW1.

Clarence House 

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay this morning arrived at Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station and was received by the Dr Norman Irons (Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh).

His Royal Highness subsequently attended the Sixth World Fisheries Congress at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Morrison Street, the Exchange, Edinburgh.

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, in support of The Prince’s Charities’ International Sustainability Unit Marine Programme, today visited Marine Scotland’s research vessel Scotia and subsequently held a Meeting, Leith Harbour, Edinburgh.

His Royal Highness this afternoon held a Fisheries Scientific Data Collection Meeting at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, President, The Prince’s Trust Scotland, this evening held a Reception at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

The Duchess of Rothesay this afternoon attended a Service and Reception to celebrate the completion of the conservation programme at Rosslyn Chapel and officially opened the new Visitors’ Centre, Roslin, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Midlothian (Mr Patrick Prenter).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Desert Rats 7th Armoured Division Thetford Forest Memorial Association, later received Mr James Sinclair and family to celebrate his forthcoming One Hundredth Birthday.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this evening attended a Dinner given by the Thirty Club of London at Claridge’s, Brook Street, London W1.

Prince Henry of Wales this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from the United States of America.

Sir David Manning was in attendance.

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York this afternoon received the Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP (Secretary of State, Northern Ireland Office).

His Royal Highness received Mr Rohan Silva (Senior Policy Adviser to the Prime Minister).

The Duke of York received Dr John Jenkins (Her Majesty’s Ambassador (designate) to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia).

His Royal Highness received The President of the Republic of Mozambique.

The Duke of York this evening held a Dinner for Goldsmith’s, University of London, at Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl of Wessex, Haberdasher, this morning opened the Haberdashers’ Aske’s Crayford Academy, Iron Mill Lane, Crayford, Kent, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Great London (Sir David Brewer).

His Royal Highness, Chairman of Trustees, Marlowe Theatre Development Trust, this afternoon held a Meeting.

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, British Paralympic Association, afterwards held a Meeting.

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

The Earl of Wessex this evening attended the Council of Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations Chairman’s Diamond Jubilee Dinner at Guildhall, London EC2.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent this morning attended a Citizenship Ceremony at Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, and was received by Mr John Harwood (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Begbroke Science Park, Sandy Lane, Yarnton.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park 

Princess Alexandra, Vice-Patron, this evening attended the Final Concert of the Royal Over-Seas League Diamond Jubilee Music Competition at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1.

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St James’s Palace 

Prince Henry of Wales this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for the United States of America and was received upon arrival at Dulles International Airport, Washington DC, by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America (His Excellency Sir Peter Westmacott).

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Reception for United Kingdom and United States Disabled Athletes at the Residence in Washington DC.

Prince Henry of Wales this evening received the Award for Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership at the Atlantic Council’s Annual Awards Dinner, the Ritz-Carlton, Washington DC.

Sir David Manning is in attendance.