The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen, as Sovereign of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, with The Duke of Edinburgh, Grand Master, drove to St. Paul’s Cathedral this morning to attend a Service of the Order.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were received at the foot of the Cathedral Steps by Alderman David Wootton (Lord Mayor) and at the Great West Door by the Chapter of St. Paul’s, the Bishop of London (Prelate of the Order) and the Lay Officials of the Order.

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

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

By command of The Queen, Mr. Charles Gray (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr. Lyubomir Kyuchukov at 186-188 Queen’s Gate, London SW7, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from Bulgaria to the Court of St. James’s.

St James’s Palace

Prince Henry of Wales, representing The Queen, today carried out the following engagements in Jamaica to mark Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee.

His Royal Highness this morning visited the Jamaican Defence Force at Up Park Camp and was received by Major-General Antony Anderson (Chief of the Defence Staff).

Prince Henry of Wales afterwards laid a flower at William Knibb Memorial Baptist Church, Falmouth.

His Royal Highness later restarted the restored historic clock at St. Peter’s Church, Falmouth.

Prince Henry of Wales this afternoon laid a wreath at the War Memorial, Water Square, Falmouth.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Reception given by the Jamaican Government at Sandals Cay, Kokomo Island.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning received Mr. John Griffith-Jones (Chairman, KPMG UK) and the Lord Hastings of Scarisbrick (Global Head of Citizenship and Diversity, KPMG International).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this morning viewed the renovations at Award House, St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, West Indies.

His Royal Highness later visited Antigua Grammar School, Old Parham Road, St. John’s.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex afterwards viewed the renovations at St. John’s Cathedral, St. John’s.

Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon attended a Lunch given by the Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda (Her Excellency Dame Louise Lake-Tack) at Jumby Bay.

The Countess of Wessex this morning visited the Paediatric Ward of Mount St. John’s Hospital, St. John’s.

Her Royal Highness later visited Princess Margaret Secondary School, St. John’s.

The Countess of Wessex subsequently visited the Adele School for Special Children, Friars Hill Road.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex later departed V.C. Bird International Airport, St. John’s, for the United Kingdom.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, the United Kingdom Pony Club, this morning attended the Annual Conference at Belfast Waterfront, 2 Lanyon Place, Belfast, and was received by Sir Nigel Hamilton (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of the County Borough of Belfast).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited the SOS Bus Northern Ireland and attended a Volunteers Reception at Hillsborough Castle and was received by Mrs. Fionnuala Cook (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of County Down).

The Princess Royal, Patron, College of Occupational Therapists, afterwards attended the “Innovation in Practice” Occupational Therapy Northern Ireland Conference, Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast.

Her Royal Highness later visited Project 500 at Holywood Library, Sullivan Building, 86-88 High Street, Holywood, County Down.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited Virgin Islands Search and Rescue Headquarters, Road Reef, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Bregado Flax Educational Centre, Virgin Gorda, to commemorate its Thirtieth Anniversary.

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon visited Virgin Gorda Copper Mine National Park, Virgin Gorda.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Ashford Waters Community Centre, Virgin Gorda.

The Duke of Gloucester later visited the Old Sugar Works, Nail Bay, Virgin Gorda.

His Royal Highness subsequently attended a Luncheon at Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Virgin Gorda.

The Duke of Gloucester later visited Oil Nut Bay, Virgin Gorda.

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Buckingham Palace 

His Excellency Lieutenant Colonel Bizwayo Nkunika was received in audience by The Queen today and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for Zambia in London.

Mrs Nkunika was also received by Her Majesty.

His Excellency Mr T. Hamzah Thayeb was received in audience by Her Majesty and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from Indonesia to the Court of St James’s.

Mrs Thayeb was also received by Her Majesty.

Mr Simon Fraser (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) was present.

The Queen received the Bishop of Winchester (the Right Reverend Timothy Dakin) who did Homage upon his appointment.

The Rt Hon Kenneth Clarke MP (Lord Chancellor) administered the Oath.

The Bishop of Guildford (Clerk of the Closet) was in attendance.

The Queen handed to the Bishop of Winchester the Badge and Chain of Office upon his appointment as Prelate of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.

Mr Thomas Woodcock (Garter King of Arms) was in attendance.

Ms Jo Shapcott was received by The Queen when Her Majesty presented her with The Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry.

The Poet Laureate (Professor Carol Ann Duffy) was present.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel, Grenadier Guards, this morning visited Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, London SW1.

His Royal Highness was represented by Brigadier Archie Miller-Bakewell (Private Secretary to His Royal Highness) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Mrs Nancy Wake which was held in St Clement Danes Church, Strand, London WC2, this morning.

Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales, Patron, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, this morning received Professor Medwin Hughes (Vice Chancellor).

His Royal Highness was represented by Major General Arthur Denaro at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Mrs Nancy Wake which was held in St Clement Danes Church, Strand, London WC2, this morning.

St James’s Palace 

Prince Henry of Wales, representing The Queen, today carried out the following engagements in Jamaica to mark Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee.

His Royal Highness this morning visited the Usain Bolt Track and officially opened the Faculty of Law at the University of the West Indies, Mona.

Prince Henry of Wales afterwards visited Bustamante Hospital for Children, Kingston.

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Rt Hon Portia Simpson-Miller MP (Prime Minister) at Devon House, Kingston.

Prince Henry of Wales this afternoon unveiled a statue at the Queen Victoria Jubilee Hospital, Kingston, to mark The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

His Royal Highness later visited Rise Life Management Services, Kingston.

Prince Henry of Wales this evening was entertained at a State Dinner given by the GovernorGeneral of Jamaica (His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen) at King’s House, Kingston.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this afternoon held a Luncheon for Arab Ambassadors at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness later received Professor Hooshang Amirahadi (Senior Associate Member, St Antony’s College, University of Oxford).

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning arrived in Nelson’s Dockyard, English Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda, West Indies, on behalf of The Queen in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee and were received by the Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda (Her Excellency Mrs Louise Agnetha Lake-Tack).

Their Royal Highnesses later visited Admiral’s House, Museum, Nelson’s Dockyard.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex afterwards visited the Dow’s Hill Interpretation Centre, English Harbour.

Their Royal Highnesses today attended a Lunch given by the Hon Dr Baldwin Spencer (Prime Minister) at the Admiral’s Inn, Nelson’s Dockyard.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this evening attended a State Dinner given by the Governor-General at Mill Reef Club, Saint Philip.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Butler Trust, this morning held the Annual Awards Ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Her Royal Highness, President, Victim Support, this afternoon received Miss Enid Rowlands (Chairman) and Mr Javed Khan (Chief Executive).

The Princess Royal, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, this evening held a President’s Club Reception at Buckingham Palace.

Her Royal Highness was represented by Commandant Kimberley McCutcheon at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Mrs Nancy Wake which was held in St Clement Danes Church, Strand, London WC2, this morning.

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited the Central Administration Complex, Road Town, Tortola, and was received by the Premier of the British Virgin Islands (Dr the Hon D Orlando Smith).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited the House of Assembly, Road Town, and was received by the Speaker of the House (the Hon Ingrid Moses-Scatcliffe).

The Duke of Gloucester later visited Sailability BVI at the BVI Watersports Centre, Manuel Reef Marina, Sea Cows Bay.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Luncheon given by the International Finance Centre at Charlie’s Bar and Restaurant, New Moorings Village, Road Town.

The Duke of Gloucester afterwards visited Main Street, Road Town.

His Royal Highness later visited the Old Government House Museum, Waterfront Road, Road Town.

The Duke of Gloucester this evening visited the Crow’s Nest at Peter Island Resort and Spa, Peter Island.

His Royal Highness subsequently attended a Reception and Dinner given by the Premier at the Tradewinds Restaurant, Peter Island Resort and Spa.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, this morning attended a Ceremony to mark the restoration of the Memorial Window at the United Grand Lodge of England, Great Queen Street, London WC2.

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Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, the Outward Bound Trust, this evening held a Dinner at Frogmore House, Windsor Castle.

Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall today visited the Duchy of Cornwall estate in Herefordshire.

St James’s Palace

Prince Henry of Wales, representing The Queen, today carried out the following engagements in the Bahamas to mark Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee.

His Royal Highness this morning attended a youth rally and cultural show at the National Stadium, Nassau, Bahamas.

Prince Henry of Wales this afternoon attended a Lunch for youth leaders at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort.

His Royal Highness afterwards laid a wreath at the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Base, Coral Harbour, Providence Island.

Prince Henry of Wales subsequently departed Nassau for Jamaica and was received later upon arrival at Norman Manley International Airport, Kingston, by Ms Elinor Sherlock (Chief of State Protocol).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning arrived in Road Bay, Anguilla, West Indies, on behalf of The Queen in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee, and were received by the Governor of Anguilla (His Excellency Mr Alistair Harrison).

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards attended a Parade at Ronald Webster Park, the Valley, Anguilla.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex subsequently attended a Service in St Mary’s Church, the Valley, to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of The Queen.

His Royal Highness later visited the Heritage Collection Museum, East End.

The Earl of Wessex afterwards visited local fishermen and community leaders at the Island Harbour Pier.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this afternoon attended a Lunch given by His Excellency the Governor of Anguilla at Government House, Old Ta.

His Royal Highness later watched a yacht race at Meads Bay.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, afterwards visited Blowing Point Youth Development Centre.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex subsequently visited the Anguilla Tennis Academy, Blowing Point.

The Earl of Wessex, on behalf of The Queen, this evening held an Investiture at Government House.

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards attended a Reception at Government House.

The Countess of Wessex this morning visited the Miriam Gumbs Senior Citizens’ Home, Pope Hill.

Her Royal Highness afterwards visited the Blossom Centre for Disabled Children, the Quarter.

The Countess of Wessex this afternoon visited the Wise Centre for Vocational Training, Crocus Hill.

Her Royal Highness afterwards visited the Anguilla Red Cross, Crocus Hill.

The Countess of Wessex later viewed Caribbean Art at the Savannah Art Gallery, Coronation Avenue.

Her Royal Highness subsequently visited Koal Keel Historic House, Old Valley.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal, President, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, this morning opened the new East Sussex Carers’ Centre at Highlight House, 8 St. Leonards Road, Eastbourne, and was received by Mrs Sara Stonor (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Sussex Eye Hospital, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, to celebrate the One Hundred and Eightieth Anniversary, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex (Mr Peter Field).

The Princess Royal, Patron, the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux, later visited Brighton and Hove Citizens Advice Bureau, 1 Tisbury Road, Hove, and was received by Mr Glynn Jones (Deputy Lieutenant of East Sussex).

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester, on behalf of The Queen in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee, this morning departed Gatwick Airport, London, for the British Virgin Islands and was received upon arrival at Terrence B. Lettsome Airport, Beef Island, by the Governor of the British Virgin Islands (His Excellency Mr Boyd McCleary) and Dr the Hon D. Orlando Smith (Premier of the British Virgin Islands).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Methodist Church at Chapel Hill, East End.

Mr Alistair Wood is in attendance.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, Enham, today received Mr Roderick Chamberlain upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman.

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Heritage of London Trust, was represented by Mr John Shepperd (Chairman, Friends of Highgate Cemetery Trust) at the Memorial Service for the Life of Mrs Jean Pateman (former Chairman, Friends of Highgate Cemetery Trust) which was held in St Michael’s Church, South Grove, Highgate, London N6, this afternoon.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent this evening attended a Reception given by the head of King Abdulaziz Public Library in connection with the exhibition, Hajj: Journey to the Heart of Islam, at the British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1.

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St James’s Palace 

Prince Henry of Wales, representing The Queen, today carried out the following engagements in the Bahamas to mark Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee.

His Royal Highness this morning met Government representatives at Government House, Nassau, and was received by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas (Sir Arthur Foulkes).

Prince Henry of Wales later attended a Service in Christ Church Cathedral, Nassau.

His Royal Highness this afternoon opened The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Exhibition in Rawson Square, Nassau.

Prince Henry of Wales afterwards visited HMBS Bahamas at Prince George Wharf and subseqeuently visited neighbouring Bahamian islands on patrol with the Royal Bahamian Defence Force.

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St James’s Palace 

Prince Henry of Wales, representing The Queen, today carried out the following engagements in Belize to mark Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee.

His Royal Highness this morning visited the Organisation of American States Adjacency Zone at the Belizean Guatemalan border.

Prince Henry of Wales afterwards visited the Xunantunich Mayan historical site.

His Royal Highness this afternoon launched a Jubilee Canoe for the Ruta Maya Children’s Team at Mopan River.

Prince Henry of Wales later laid a wreath at Price Barracks, Ladyville, in memory of British soldiers who have died whilst serving in Belize.

His Royal Highness subsequently departed Ladyville for the Bahamas and was received this evening upon arrival in Nassau by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas (Sir Arthur Foulkes).

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Thailand.

Mrs Amanda Thirsk and Squadron Leader Charlotte Fenn RAF were in attendance.

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning arrived in Port Zante, St Kitts and Nevis, West Indies, on behalf of The Queen in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee, and were received by the Governor-General of the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis (His Excellency Sir Cuthbert Sebastian).

Their Royal Highnesses later opened the Royal Basseterre National Park and were received by Mr Denzil Douglas MP (Prime Minister of the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis).

The Earl and Countess of Wessex today visited Brimstone Hill Fortress, National Park, Basseterre.

Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon visited the Paediatric Ward of Joseph N. France Hospital, Basseterre.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex afterwards visited St Christopher’s Children’s Home, Basseterre.

Their Royal Highnesses this evening attended a State Dinner given by His Excellency the Governor-General of the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis at Friar Bay.

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Buckingham Palace 

The Queen held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.

Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales, President, The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community, this morning opened the Bird Hide at Ty Mawr, Llangasty, near Brecon, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Powys (the Hon Mrs Legge-Bourke).

His Royal Highness this afternoon received Mr Carwyn Jones AM (First Secretary of the National Assembly for Wales).

The Prince of Wales, President, the Cambrian Mountain Initiative, afterwards attended a Sustainable Rural Communities Seminar in conjunction with Llandovery Partnership at the Castle Hotel, King’s Head, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed (the Hon Robin Lewis).

His Royal Highness, President, Prime-Cymru, later opened the new office at Mile End House, Broad Street, Llandovery.

The Prince of Wales afterwards received Mr Alun Davies AM (Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and European Programmes, National Assembly for Wales).

His Royal Highness this evening received representatives from Biomimetics Health Industries UK.

The Duchess of Cornwall this evening attended a performance of Les Miserables by Pimlico Opera at HM Prison Erlestoke, Westbury Road, Erlestoke, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mrs Sarah Troughton).

St James’s Palace 

Prince Henry of Wales this morning departed Heathrow Airport, London, for Belize, the Bahamas, Jamaica and Brazil.

His Royal Highness this afternoon arrived at Philip Golden International Airport, Ladyville, and was received by the Governor-General of Belize (His Excellency Sir Colville Young) and the Hon Dean Barrow MP (Prime Minister of Belize).

Prince Henry of Wales later visited His Excellency the Governor-General and Lady Young at Belize House, Belmopan.

His Royal Highness this evening opened Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Boulevard, Belmopan.

Mr Jamie Lowther Pinkerton and Mr Miguel Head are in attendance.

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York this morning visited Reckitt Benkiser, Bangkok, Thailand.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Lunch at the Amata Springs Country Club, Bangkok.

The Duke of York later opened Tesco Zero Carbon Store, Bang Pru.

His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Meeting with the Royal British Legion, Thailand, at the British Embassy.

The Duke of York this evening departed Survanabhumi Airport for the United Kingdom.

Buckingham Palace 

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning arrived in Little Bay, Montserrat, West Indies, on behalf of The Queen in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee, and were received by the Governor of Montserrat (His Excellency Mr Adrian Davis).

His Royal Highness, on behalf of Her Majesty, accompanied by Her Royal Highness, afterwards held an Investiture at Government House, Palm Loop, Woodlands, Montserrat.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex later visited Montserrat Volcano Observatory and the Volcano in Flemmings.

Their Royal Highnesses today visited Caribbean Market Day at Brades Public Market, Little Bay.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this afternoon attended a Reception at the Cultural Centre, Little Bay, and were received by the Premier of Montserrat (the Hon Reuben T. Meade).

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards opened the new Montserrat National Museum in Little Bay.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex subsequently watched a youth performance by the Island’s youth at Montserrat Football Stadium, Blakes.

Their Royal Highnesses this evening attended a Dinner given by His Excellency the Governor of Montserrat and Mrs Davis at Ziggy’s Restaurant, Woodlands.

St James’s Palace 

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Kandahar Ski Club, was represented by Mr Nicolas Adamson (Extra Equerry to The Duke of Kent) at a Memorial Service for Mr Peter Lunn (former Chairman) which was held in St James’s Church, Spanish Place, 22 George Street, London W1, this afternoon.

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Buckingham Palace 

The Queen, accompanied by The Duchess of Cornwall and The Duchess of Cambridge, this morning visited Fortnum and Mason, Piccadilly, London W1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer), the Lord Mayor of Westminster (Councillor Susie Burbridge), the Mayor of London (Mr Boris Johnson) and the Chairman of Piccadilly and St James’s Leadership Group and Managing Director of Fortnum and Mason (Mrs Beverley Aspinall).

The Queen, escorted by the Chairman of Fortnum and Mason (Mrs Kate Hobhouse) viewed the Honey and Preserves section and met scholars from the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust, members of staff and representatives of Westminster City Council involved in the regeneration of Piccadilly.

The Duchess of Cornwall, escorted by Mr Guy Watson (Non-Executive Director, Fortnum and Mason), viewed the bakery and confectionery counter.

The Duchess of Cambridge, escorted by the Managing Director, viewed the tea area and confectionery counter.

Her Majesty unveiled a plaque to commemorate the regeneration of Piccadilly.

Clarence House 

The Prince of Wales, President, the Great Steward of Scotland’s Dumfries House Trust, this morning held a Meeting.

His Royal Highness, Colonel, this afternoon presented leeks to the Welsh Guards, to mark St David’s Day, Cavalry Barracks, Hounslow, Middlesex.

The Prince of Wales, President, this evening held a Dinner for PrimeCymru.

The Duchess of Cornwall this morning attended “the Biggest Book Show on Earth” to mark World Book Day, the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1.

Buckingham Palace 

The Duke of York today carried out the following engagements in Bangkok, Thailand.

His Royal Highness this morning received the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the St Regis Hotel.

The Duke of York afterwards received the Minister of Commerce at the St Regis Hotel.

His Royal Highness subsequently called upon the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand at Government House.

The Duke of York this afternoon received the Vice Chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group Company Limited at the Residence of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand (His Excellency Mr Asif Ahmad).

His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Meeting for representatives of the “Next Generation” at the Residence of Her Majesty’s Ambassador.

The Duke of York latterly received Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Burma (His Excellency Mr Andrew Heyn) at the St Regis Hotel.

His Royal Highness later called upon Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn at Sra Prathum Palace.

Buckingham Palace 

The Princess Royal this morning opened the new offices of Macduff Ship Design Limited and subsequently visited Macduff Shipyards and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Banffshire (Mrs Clare Russell).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon opened Chalmers Hospital, Clunie Street, Banff, Banffshire.

The Princess Royal was represented by Mrs William Nunneley at the Service of Thanksgiving for Mr Josh Gifford which was held in Chichester Cathedral, West Sussex, this afternoon.

Kensington Palace 

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust, this afternoon attended a Reception at New Zealand House, 80 Haymarket, London SW1.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, this morning unveiled a Jubilee Greenway disc outside Buckingham Palace and was received by The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Jubilee Walkway Trust, and Mr. Hugo Vickers (Chairman).

The Queen, Patron, King’s College London, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, later opened the renovated East Wing of Somerset House, Strand, London WC2, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer), the Chairman of the College Council (the Marquess of Douro) and Professor Sir Richard Trainor (Principal).

Her Majesty, escorted by the Chairman, viewed a photographic exhibition in the Inigo Rooms, viewed a student moot court in session in the School of Law and met students and members of staff.

His Royal Highness, escorted by the Principal, visited the School of Law.

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

The Duke of Edinburgh, Freeman and Liveryman, the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers, this evening attended a Livery Dinner at Fishmongers’ Hall, London EC4.

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

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Founder and President, The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community, this afternoon attended The Prince of Wales’s Building Crafts Apprentice Graduation Ceremony, 19-22 Charlotte Road, Shoreditch, London EC2.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Memorial and Reception in memory of Mr. Václav Havel (former President of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic) at the Royal Institute of British Architects, 66 Portland Place, London W1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, Booktrust, this afternoon received Mrs. Julia Donaldson (Children’s Laureate) and Mrs. Vivien Bird (Chief Executive). Her Royal Highness this evening held a Reception at Clarence House for World Book Night 2012.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York today carried out the following engagements in Bangkok, Thailand.

His Royal Highness this morning visited the British Council’s “Everything Forever Now” Exhibition at the Thailand Creative and Design Centre at the Emporium Mall.

The Duke of York this afternoon attended a Lunch for Thai companies given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand (His Excellency Mr. Asif Ahmad) at the Residence.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Sahaviriya Steel Industries plc.

The Duke of York was later received by The King and Queen of Thailand at the Siriraj Hospital.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner for Thought Leaders given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand at the Residence.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl and Countess of Wessex today carried out engagements in Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies.

The Earl of Wessex this morning visited Belmont School, Belmont, Port of Spain.

The Earl of Wessex, accompanied by The Countess of Wessex, today represented The Duke of Edinburgh as Honorary Colonel of the Trinidad and Tobago Regiment at the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Parade, Western Main Road, Chaguaramas.

The Countess of Wessex, Grand President, St. John Ambulance in the Priory of England and the Islands, accompanied by The Earl of Wessex, this afternoon visited St. John’s Ambulance Headquarters, Wrightson Road, Port of Spain.

Their Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner given by the British High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago (His Excellency Mr. Arthur Snell) at Hyatt Regency Trinidad, Wrightson Road.

The Countess of Wessex this morning visited the Princess Elizabeth Centre, Ariapita Avenue, Port of Spain.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning visited the Pitcaple Environmental Project at the Pitscurry Project, Whiteford, Pitcaple, Inverurie, and was received by Mrs. Joyce Mackie (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Royal Northern Agricultural Society today visited the Royal Northern Spring Show at Thainstone Agricultural Centre, Inverurie, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire (Mr. James Ingleby).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Jubilee Walkway Trust, this morning attended the unveiling of the Jubilee Greenway Disc to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee by The Queen at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Jubilee Walkway Trust, afterwards attended a Lunch onboard the Golden Jubilee Boat on the River Thames, Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London SW1, and was received by Commander John Ludgate (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Jubilee Walkway Trust, this afternoon unveiled a Lit Feature at the Olympic Park, Stratford, London E15.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this evening attended the Board of Grand Stewards Dinner at Buck’s Club, 18 Clifford Street, London W1.

Appendix to Court Circular

The Queen has appointed the Hon. Charles Armstrong-Jones to be a Page of Honour to Her Majesty in succession to Jack Soames with effect from Thursday, 1st March 2012.

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Buckingham Palace

Mr Austin Burn was received by The Queen this afternoon when Her Majesty decorated him the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver).

Sir Robert Kerslake was received by The Queen upon his appointment as Head of the Home Civil Service.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel-in-Chief, Intelligence Corps, this morning received Brigadier Mark Hallas (Director).

His Royal Highness, 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.

By command of The Queen, Mr Charles Gray (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon Her Excellency Mrs Jadranka Negodic at 5-7 Lexham Gardens, London W8, this morning in order to bid farewell to Her Excellency upon relinquishing her appointment as Ambassador from Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Court of St James’s.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this afternoon attended The Prince’s Charities’ International Sustainability Unit and World Bank Meeting at the Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1.

His Royal Highness later attended The Prince’s Charities’ International Sustainability Unit’s Economics of Agriculture Meeting at the Royal Society.

The Prince of Wales this evening held a Dinner at Clarence House for The Prince’s Charities’ International Sustainability Unit with international leaders.

The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon held a Reception at Clarence House to mark the launch of the Southbank Centre’s Women of the World Festival.

St James’s Palace

The Duchess of Cambridge this morning visited the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this afternoon arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, and was received by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand and Laos (His Excellency Mr Asif Ahmad) and the Deputy Principal Private Secretary to The King of Thailand.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner at the St Regis Hotel, Bangkok, for representatives from British companies.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning arrived in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies, on behalf of The Queen in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee.

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards watched a cultural presentation in Port of Spain.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex were later received by The President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago at Knowsley House, Queen’s Park West, Port of Spain.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, accompanied by Her Royal Highness, subsequently attended a Reception at Knowsley House for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this afternoon attended a Lunch with the Hon Kamla Persad-Bissessar MP (Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago) at the Diplomatic Centre, St Ann’s Port, Port of Spain.

Their Royal Highnesses later visited the British High Commission and the British Council, St Clair Avenue, St Clair, Port of Spain.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this evening attended a Jubilee Party for The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee given by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (His Excellency Mr Arthur Snell) at the Residence, Hillside, Beaumont Road, Maraval, Port of Spain.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Moredun Foundation, this morning attended a Conference at the Moredun Research Institute, Pentlands Science Park, Bush Loan, Penicuik, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Midlothian (Mr Patrick Prenter).

Her Royal Highness, Royal Patron, the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, this afternoon visited Edinburgh Zoo, 134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor George Grubb, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost).

The Princess Royal, Patron, l’Arche Edinburgh “Coming of Age” Appeal, this evening attended a Reception at 2 Anderson Place, Edinburgh.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, later attended an Ambassadors’ Dinner at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, the Exchange, Edinburgh.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Construction Youth Trust, this morning visited the Cutty Sark in Greenwich, London SE10, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Reception for the Global Heritage Fund’s Banteay Chhmar Programme, at the Museum of the Order of St John, St John’s Gate, London EC1.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by the Hon Mary Morrison (Lady in Waiting) at the Funeral of Mr Cyril Dickman (formerly Palace Steward) which was held in the Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace, this afternoon.

The Prince of Wales was represented by Wing Commander Richard Pattle.

The Duke of York was represented by Mrs Mabel Anderson.

The Earl of Wessex was represented by Lieutenant Colonel Sean O’Dwyer.

The Princess Royal was represented by Mrs Andrew Feilden.

The Duke of Kent was represented by Captain Charles Pearson.

Princess Alexandra, the Hon Lady Ogilvy was represented by the Lady Susan Hussey.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning visited Great Yarmouth Market, Market Place, Great Yarmouth, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk (Mr Richard Jewson).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Palmers Department Store, 37-39 Market Place, Great Yarmouth, to commemorate its One Hundredth and Seventy Fifth Anniversary.

The Prince of Wales later visited St George’s Chapel, St George’s Plain, Great Yarmouth.

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited SeaChange Arts Trust, the Drill Hall, York Road, St Peters’ Plain, Great Yarmouth.

The Prince of Wales, Patron, English Tourism Week, afterwards visited Great Yarmouth Tourist Information Centre, Maritime House, 25 Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth.

His Royal Highness, President, The Prince’s Trust, afterwards visited Great Yarmouth College, Suffolk Road, Great Yarmouth.

The Prince of Wales later visited Truly Local CIC Limited, 44 High Street, Stalham, Norfolk.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited the Priscilla Bacon Lodge, Colman Hospital, Unthank Road, Norwich, Norfolk.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning visited the Royal Society, 6 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1.

His Royal Highness this afternoon received Mr David Sacks (Founder and Chief Executive, Yammer Inc.).

The Duke of York this evening departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Thailand.

Mrs Amanda Thirsk and Squadron Leader Charlotte Fenn RAF are in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning arrived in the Port of Saint Georges, Grenada, West Indies, on behalf of The Queen in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee.

Their Royal Highnesses later attended a Youth Rally at the National Stadium, Saint Georges.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex afterwards visited the Botanical Gardens, St David.

Their Royal Highnesses subsequently visited Laura Spice Gardens, St David.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this afternoon attended a State Lunch given by the Governor-General of Grenada (His Excellency Sir Carlyle Glean) and the Hon Tillman Thomas (Prime Minister of Grenada) on Spice Island.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, accompanied by Her Royal Highness, later attended a Reception for young people who have reached the Gold Standard in the Award on Spice Island.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this evening attended a Reception at the Cruise Ship Terminal, Port of Saint Georges.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Chancellor, University of Surrey, this evening attended the Inaugural Alf Adams Lecture entitled, “Semiconductor Lasers Take the Strain” at the Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1.