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Kensington Palace
The Duchess of Gloucester, Honorary President, the Lawn Tennis Association, today attended the Opening Ceremony of the Davis Cup Tie between Great Britain and Belgium at Braehead Arena, King’s Inch Road, Glasgow, and remained to watch the matches between Great Britain and Belgium.
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Windsor Castle
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, accompanied by Princess Beatrice of York, this morning arrived at York Railway Station and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire (the Lord Crathorne).
Her Majesty and Their Royal Highnesses drove to Micklegate Bar and were received by the Lord Mayor of York (Councillor David Horton), who surrendered to The Queen the Sword of the City, which Her Majesty returned to him.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, accompanied by Princess Beatrice of York, afterwards drove to York Minster and were received at the Great West Door by the Archbishop of York (the Most Reverend Dr John Sentamu), the Dean (the Very Reverend Keith Jones) and the Chapter.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, accompanied by Princess Beatrice of York, attended the Maundy Service at which Her Majesty distributed the Royal Maundy.
The Right Reverend Nigel McCulloch (Lord High Almoner) and the Reverend Prebendary William Scott (Sub-Almoner) were present.
The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard were on duty.
Her Majesty and Their Royal Highnesses afterwards joined representatives of the Chapter, the Diocese and the Royal Almonry at a Reception in the Deanery.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, accompanied by Princess Beatrice of York, were entertained to Luncheon by the Lord Mayor of York at the Mansion House, St Helens Square, York, this afternoon.
Her Majesty and Their Royal Highnesses afterwards visited the exhibition, 1212: the Making of the City, marking the Eight Hundredth Anniversary of York’s Charter of Self-Governance, at Yorkshire Museum, Museum Gardens, York, and were received by the Chair of York Museums Trust (Mrs Denise Jagger) and Mrs Janet Barnes (Chief Executive).
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Clarence House
The Prince of Wales, President, the Great Steward of Scotland’s Dumfries House Trust, this morning opened the Lodge Guesthouse at Dumfries House, Cumnock, Ayrshire.
His Royal Highness this afternoon held a Meeting at Dumfries House with representatives from engineering and education organisations.
The Duchess of Cornwall today visited Merseyside and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant (Dame Lorna Muirhead).
Her Royal Highness this morning visited the Beatles Story, Albert Dock, Liverpool.
The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon visited the Teenage Pregnancy Peer Mentoring Programme at Tranmere Community Project, Tranmere Methodist Church, 1 Whitfield Street, Tranmere, Birkenhead.
Her Royal Highness afterwards visited Wirral Credit Union, 77 New Chester Road, New Ferry, Wirral.
The Duchess of Cornwall later opened the new Diamond Jubilee Gates in Reynolds Park, Woolton Park, Woolton, Liverpool.
Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal, Patron, Youth Support Services, this afternoon visited a Volunteer Adult Training Scheme at Jackie Smith House, West Mercia Police Headquarters, Hindlip Hall, Worcester, and subsequently visited the Vocational Training Centre, 13-17 Carden Street, Worcester, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire (Mr Michael Brinton).
Her Royal Highness later presented Gloucestershire Media Apprenticeship Awards at Cheltenham Racecourse and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire (Dame Janet Trotter).
Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park
Princess Alexandra, President, this afternoon visited Queen Alexandra Hospital Home, Boundary Road, Worthing, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex (Mrs Susan Pyper).
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Windsor Castle
The Queen held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.
Afterwards Captain Devkumar Gurung, The Queen’s Gurkha Engineers, and Captain Chinbahadur Thapa, The Royal Gurkha Rifles, (The Queen’s Gurkha Orderly Officers) were received by The Queen when Her Majesty invested them with the Insignia of Members of the Royal Victorian Order.
Clarence House
The Prince of Wales today visited Cumbria and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant (Sir James Cropper).
His Royal Highness this morning visited Staveley Mill Yard, Kendal.
The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Wordsworth Trust, afterwards visited Dove Cottage, the Wordsworth Museum and Art Gallery, Grasmere.
His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Wigton in celebration of the Seven Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the granting of the town’s Market Charter.
The Prince of Wales, Patron, The Prince’s Countryside Fund, later visited Greystone House Farm, Penrith.
His Royal Highness subsequently visited Dalemaine Historic House, Penrith, to celebrate the International World Marmalade Festival and Awards.
The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited Jamie’s Farm, Hill House Farm, Ditteridge, and was received by Her Majesty’s LordLieutenant of Wiltshire (Mrs Peter Troughton).
Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum, today attended a Reception at Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire (Dame Janet Trotter).
Buckingham Palace
The Duke of York, Patron, Police Treatment Centres, this afternoon received Mr Ian Poultney (Chairman of the Board of Trustees) and Mr Michael Baxter (Chief Executive).
Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal today visited West Yorkshire and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant (Dr Ingrid Roscoe).
Her Royal Highness this morning visited Ilkley Brewery Company, the New Brewery, Ashlands Road, Ilkley.
The Princess Royal afterwards visited Lishman’s of Ilkley, 25 Leeds Road, Ilkley.
Her Royal Highness this afternoon opened Diamond Jubilee House, Keighley Civic Centre, North Street, Keighley.
The Princess Royal later visited Jenny’s Ice Cream, Hazel Slack Farm, Rishworth Road, Barkisland.
Her Royal Highness subsequently visited the exhibition, “Royal Harewood: Celebrating the Life of the Yorkshire Princess”, and the “Marcus Adams: Royal Photographer, Photographs from the Royal Collection” exhibition at Harewood House.
St James’s Palace
The Duke of Kent this morning visited Spectrum Branks UK Limited, Rayovac Division, Stephenson Road, Washington, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear (Mr Nigel Sherlock).
His Royal Highness afterwards officially opened the Jubilee Wing at Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, Sunderland.
The Duke of Kent this afternoon visited the Beacon, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Windsor Castle
By command of The Queen, Mr. Charles Gray (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr. Eldridge Stephens at 1 Collingham Gardens, London SW5, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as High Commissioner for Saint Lucia in London.
Clarence House
The Prince of Wales this morning held a Meeting with representatives from the Crown Estate, Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall, Church Commissioners, The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community, and the National Trust.
The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall this afternoon held a Duchy of Cornwall Land Stewards Meeting.
Buckingham Palace
The Duke of York this morning received Mr. Stephen Hester (Chief Executive, Royal Bank of Scotland).
Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, this afternoon opened the new Indoor Arena at Throstle Nest Farm, Fagley Lane, Bradford, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire (Dr. Ingrid Roscoe).
Her Royal Highness later visited Browning House, 126 Chapeltown Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, to mark its Sixtieth Anniversary and opened the new Community Team Centre.
The Princess Royal, Patron, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK), this evening attended the “Transporting Competition Horses within the Olympic Year” Seminar at Bishop Burton College, York Road, Beverley, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of East Riding of Yorkshire (the Hon. Mrs. Susan Cunliffe-Lister).
St James’s Palace
The Duke of Kent this afternoon officially opened the new Darlington Campus of Teesside University, Vicarage Road, Darlington, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham (Sir Paul Nicholson).
His Royal Highness, Patron, afterwards visited Endeavour Training, Southlands Centre, Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire (the Lord Crathorne).
The Duke of Kent later visited HMS Trincomalee at Graving Dock, Hartlepool Maritime Experience, Jackson Dock, Maritime Avenue, Hartlepool.
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Kensington Palace
The Duke of Gloucester this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Tonga.
Mr. Jonathan Knight was in attendance.
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Clarence House
The Prince of Wales was represented by Mr Charles Gray (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of King George Tupou V of Tonga which was held in Wesley’s Chapel and Leysian Mission, 49 City Road, London EC1, this afternoon.
Buckingham Palace
The Earl of Wessex, Patron, British Ski and Snowboarding, today attended the British Skiing Championships in Meribel, France.
Kensington Palace
The Duchess of Gloucester, also representing The Duke of Gloucester, this afternoon attended the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of King George Tupou V of Tonga in Wesley’s Chapel and Leysian Mission, 49 City Road, London EC1.
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Buckingham Palace
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning attended a Service of Thanksgiving in memory of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon which was held in St George’s Chapel, Windsor, followed by a Reception at Windsor Castle.
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Henry of Wales, The Duke of York with Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York, The Countess of Wessex, The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, The Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, and Princess Alexandra the Hon Lady Ogilvy also attended.
Clarence House
The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Campaign for Wool, this afternoon held a Tea for representatives of the wool interiors sector.
Buckingham Palace
The Earl of Wessex, Patron, British Ski and Snowboarding, today attended the British Skiing Championships in Meribel, France.
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Buckingham Palace
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited Valentines Park and Mansion, Emerson Road, Redbridge, near Ilford, Essex, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer), the Mayor of Redbridge (Councillor Chris Cummins) and the Mayor of London (Mr Boris Johnson).
Her Majesty, escorted by the Lord-Lieutenant, and His Royal Highness, escorted by the Leader of Redbridge Borough Council (Councillor Keith Prince) and Councillor Roger Hampson (Chief Executive), walked through the Park and crossed the Ha-Ha Bridge.
The Queen, escorted by Sir Terence Conran (Redbridge Special Adviser on Art and Design) and Lady Conran, toured the Design Marquee and met artists and students.
The Duke of Edinburgh, escorted by the Leader of Redbridge Borough Council, toured the Design Marquee.
Her Majesty visited Valentines Mansion and viewed contemporary British artworks and met local school pupils.
His Royal Highness viewed the Future Design Exhibition in the Kitchen Garden.
The Queen subsequently opened the new Dry Garden.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh afterwards visited Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow, London E17, and were received by Wing Commander Mike Dudgeon (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London) and the Mayor of Waltham Forest (Councillor Geoff Walker).
Her Majesty and His Royal Highness attended a Reception for representatives of the London boroughs and were subsequently entertained to Luncheon by the North London Boroughs.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon visited Krishna Avanti School, Harrow, and were received by Mr John Purnell (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London), the Headteacher (Ms Rakha Bhakoo) and the Mayor of Harrow (Councillor Mrinal Choudhury).
Her Majesty, escorted by Mr Nitesh Gor (Outgoing Chairman of Governors), and His Royal Highness, escorted by Ms Marianne Locke (Event Organiser), viewed a dance display and a classical Indian performance, and The Queen unveiled a plaque to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee and the visit to the school.
The Queen visited the Community Zone, viewing a faith area representing the diversity of faith groups, and met community leaders.
The Duke of Edinburgh met community leaders in the Community Zone.
Her Majesty and His Royal Highness subsequently viewed a photographic exhibition and a choral performance.
Clarence House
The Prince of Wales this evening held a Dinner for Global Natural Resource Assessments representatives at Clarence House.
Buckingham Palace
The Duke of York this morning opened the Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties Unit at the Royal Docks Community School, Prince Regent Lane, Custom House, London E16.
His Royal Highness this afternoon gave a Luncheon for Mr Bruno Ferrari (Mexican Secretary of Economy).
The Duke of York, Patron, Royal Artillery Golf Society, later received Major General Michael Tennant upon relinquishing his appointment as Captain and Major General Andrew Gregory upon assuming the appointment.
His Royal Highness, Patron, Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta, received Mr Basil Williams (Chairman).
Buckingham Palace
The Earl of Wessex, Patron, British Ski and Snowboarding, this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for France.
Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal this morning opened the Jewel House Exhibition at HM Tower of London.
Her Royal Highness, Patron, United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust, later attended a Scott Centenary Service of Remembrance in St Paul’s Cathedral, followed by a Reception at Guildhall, London EC2.
The Princess Royal, Patron, Catch 22, this afternoon attended a Young People’s Involvement in Gangs Conference at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, Nash House, 12 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1, and was received by Reverend Nims Obunge (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
Her Royal Highness, Director, London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, later attended the Tenth International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission at Deloitte and Touche, 2 New Street Square, London EC4.
The Princess Royal, Patron, RYA Sailability, this evening attended a Reception at Coutts and Company, 440 Strand, London WC2.
Her Royal Highness, Patron, Gordonstoun Plus Campaign, later held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace.
Kensington Palace
The Duke of Gloucester this morning departed from Fua’Amotu Airport, Tonga, for the United Kingdom.
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Buckingham Palace
The following were received in audience by The Queen today and kissed hands upon their appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassadors: Mr Mark Gooding (the Kingdom of Cambodia), Mr Jonathan Allen (the Republic of Bulgaria), Mr Nicholas Hopton (the Republic of Yemen) and Mr Matthew Baugh (Non-Resident Ambassador to the Somali Republic).
Dr Christopher McCormick, Mrs Allen, Mrs De Hopton and Dr Caroline Baugh were also received by Her Majesty.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, today attended Receptions at St James’s Palace for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Buckingham Palace
The Duke of York this morning visited Niftylift, Fingle Drive, Stonebridge, Milton Keynes, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire (Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, Bt).
His Royal Highness later visited the Mercedes-Benz Apprentice Training Academy, Delaware Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes.
The Duke of York this afternoon visited De Vere Academy of Hospitality, Harben House, Tickford Street, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire.
His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Lunch at Bletchley Park, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, with representatives from local businesses.
The Duke of York later received the Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs (Mr Rafik Abdessalem).
Buckingham Palace
The Earl of Wessex this morning attended the Worshipful Company of Broderers’ Commemorative Service at St Michael Paternoster Royal, College Hill, London EC4, in celebration of the Four Hundred and Fiftieth Anniverary of the granting of their Royal Charter by Queen Elizabeth I, followed by a Luncheon at Innholders’ Hall, 30 College Street, London EC4.
His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this evening attended a Reception given by the High Commissioner from Malta (His Excellency Joseph Sammit Tabona) at the Residence in London.
The Countess of Wessex this morning visited Leeds Children’s Hospital, Great George Street, Leeds, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire (Dr Ingrid Roscoe).
Her Royal Highness, President, Breast Cancer Haven Guardians, afterwards visited the Haven, 4-5 Gateway West, East Street, Leeds.
The Countess of Wessex this afternoon visited Castle Hill School and Specialist College, Newsome Road South, Newsome, Huddersfield.
Buckingham Palace
The Princess Royal, Patron, Voluntary Service Overseas, this morning received Miss Margaret Mayne (Chief Executive).
Her Royal Highness, President, Animal Health Trust, later attended a Reception at Two Temple Place, London WC2.
The Princess Royal, Director, London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, today attended a Reception given by the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street, London SW1.
Her Royal Highness, Director, London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, this afternoon attended the International Olympic Committee Co-ordination Commission at Deloitte and Touche, 2 New Street Square, London EC4.
The Princess Royal, Commandantin-Chief (Youth), St John Ambulance, later held a Grand Priors’ Reception at Buckingham Palace.
Her Royal Highness, Director, London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, this evening attended a Reception at Lancaster House, St James’s, London SW1.
Kensington Palace
The Duke of Gloucester this evening attended a Dinner given by The King and Queen of Tonga at the Villa, Nuku’Alofa, Tonga.
St James’s Palace
The Duke of Kent, President of the Council, King Edward VII’s Hospital (Sister Agnes), this morning received Mr John Lofthouse (Chief Executive).
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