The Royal Record

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Sandringham, Norfolk

The Earl Attlee (Lord in Waiting) was present at Heathrow Airport, London, this evening upon the arrival of The President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and welcomed His Excellency on behalf of The Queen.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, The Prince’s Countryside Fund, this morning held a Meeting at Clarence House.

His Royal Highness, President, The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment, afterwards visited Lower Marsh Street, Waterloo, London SE1.

The Prince of Wales, President, today attended The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment Annual Conference at St James’s Palace.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Reception for the North Highland Initiative, at the Royal Automobile Club, 89 Pall Mall, London SW1.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Commodore-in-Chief, Naval Medical Services, this morning presented operational service medals on HMS Excellent, Whale Island, Portsmouth, Hampshire.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York today attended the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

His Royal Highness this evening gave a Dinner for the Minister of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia.

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Sandringham, Norfolk

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

Clarence House

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

His Royal Highness this evening visited the British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1, to mark the opening of the Hajj Exhibition, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

The Prince of Wales later held a Dinner at Clarence House for the College of Medicine, preceded by a Reception which The Duchess of Cornwall attended.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, the National Literacy Trust, this afternoon launched the Reading Stars programme at the Emirates Stadium, Queensland Road, Islington, London N7, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York today attended the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

His Royal Highness this evening gave a Reception at the Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvédère, Davos.

Mrs Amanda Thirsk is in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Liveryman, the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, this morning attended a Committee Meeting at Haberdashers’ Hall, 18 West Smithfield, London EC1.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Logistic Corps, this morning attended a 2 Logistic Support Regiment Medal Parade at Princess Royal Barracks, Gütersloh, Germany.

Her Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Corps of Signals, this afternoon attended a 7 Signal Regiment Medal Parade at Javelin Barracks, Elmpt Station, Germany.

Mrs Andrew Feilden was in attendance.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, President, this morning visited the Royal Star and Garter Homes, Richmond Hill, Richmond, Surrey.

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Diamond Jubilee River Pageant, this afternoon received the Marquess of Salisbury (Chairman, Thames Diamond Jubilee Foundation) and Mr Michael Lockett (Chief Executive, Thames Diamond Jubilee Foundation).

His Royal Highness, President, this evening held a Dinner for The Prince’s School of Traditional Arts at Clarence House.

The Duchess of Cornwall today launched the British Food Fortnight’s ‘Cook for the Queen’ schools competition at Nova Hreod College, Akers Way, Swindon, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mr John Bush).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Prospect Hospice, Moormead Road, Wroughton, Swindon.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, the Public Catalogue Foundation, afterwards visited Swindon Museum and Art Gallery, Bath Road, Swindon.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon visited Wolf Safety Lamp Company, Saxon Road Works, Sheffield, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire (Mr David Moody).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Longley Park Sixth Form College, Horninglow Road, Sheffield.

The Earl of Wessex later watched the Opening Ceremony of the European Figure Skating Championships at Motorpoint Arena, Broughton Lane, Sheffield.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Past Master, the Worshipful Company of Farmers, this morning attended the Sixty First Advanced Agricultural Business Management Course, the Royal Agricultural College, Stroud Road, Cirencester, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire (Dame Janet Trotter).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Anglian Regiment, this morning visited 1st Battalion at Castlemartin, Pembrokeshire.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this evening departed from London Heathrow for Australia.

Mr Nicholas Marden is in attendance.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Patron, Cystic Fibrosis Trust, this afternoon held a Reception at Buckingham Palace.

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning re-named the Britannia steam locomotive at Wakefield Kirkgate Railway Station, Monk Street, Wakefield, and was received by Mr John Brennan (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire).

His Royal Highness later visited the Barnsley Chronicle, Church Street, Barnsley, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire (Mr David Moody).

The Prince of Wales afterwards visited the Dickie Bird commemorative statue, Church Lane, Barnsley.

His Royal Highness, President, The Prince’s Trust, this afternoon visited University Campus Barnsley, Church Street, Barnsley.

The Prince of Wales afterwards visited Wentworth Castle Gardens, Lowe Lane, Stainborough, South Yorkshire.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, One Award Alliance, this afternoon attended a Lunch at the Savoy Hotel, Strand, London WC2.

His Royal Highness, Patron, National Youth Orchestras of Scotland, later held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Disability Initiative, this morning held a Meeting.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, British Olympic Association, this afternoon held a Team 2012 Luncheon at St James’s Palace.

Her Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Logistic Corps, later received Colonel Peter McCall upon relinquishing his appointment as Regimental Colonel and Colonel John Grinstead upon assuming the appointment.

The Princess Royal, Past Master, the Worshipful Company of Farmers, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended the Sixtieth Annual Banquet at Goldsmiths’ Hall, 13 Foster Lane, London EC2.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, the Japan Society, this morning received Mr Christopher Purvis (Chairman) and Mrs Phillida Purvis (Committee Member).

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Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, President, The Prince’s Trust and the Great Steward of Scotland’s Dumfries House Trust, this morning attended the “Get into” Programmes at Dumfries House, Cumnock, Ayrshire.

His Royal Highness this afternoon held a Connecting Communities Programme Meeting at Dumfries House.

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay afterwards attended a Report Back Meeting for The Prince’s Charities at Dumfries House.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner at Dumfries House for The Prince’s Charities.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, this evening attended the Royal Institution of Great Britain Fellows’ Dinner at 21 Albemarle Street, London W1.

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Sandringham, Norfolk

Divine Service was held in Sandringham Parish Church this morning.

The Bishop of Sheffield preached the Sermon.

Her Majesty presented The Queen’s Gold Medal for Academic Excellence at King Edward VII High School, King’s Lynn, to Thomas Clark, who was introduced into Her Majesty’s presence by Mr. Michael Douglass, the Headmaster.

Mrs. Ann Pope (Headteacher of St. George’s Church of England Junior School, Dersingham) was received by The Queen when Her Majesty presented a Bible to Luke Bolderstone for proficiency in Religious Instruction.

Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay this afternoon visited Knockroon development in East Ayrshire.

His Royal Highness afterwards held a Meeting at Dumfries House, Cumnock, Ayrshire, with representatives of Youth United.

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay later received Mr. Douglas McMillon (President and Chief Executive Officer, Walmart International).

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

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales was represented by Mr. Simon Boyle (Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent) at the Memorial Service for the Very Reverend Jeremy Winston (Dean of Newport Cathedral) which was held at St. Mary’s Priory Church, Abergavenny, this morning.

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Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay this morning received Mr Ian Marchant (Chief Executive, Scottish and Southern Energy).

Buckingham Palace

Today is the Anniversary of the Birthday of The Countess of Wessex.

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Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay this morning held a North Highland Initiative Meeting.

His Royal Highness, President, Scottish Business in the Community, held a Meeting.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, the Fleet Air Arm Museum, today received Mr. Graham Mottram (Director).

His Royal Highness, Grand Master, Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators, this afternoon attended a Court Election Meeting, followed by Dinner this evening, at Cutlers’ Hall, 4 Warwick Lane, London EC4.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Honorary Liveryman, this morning attended the Worshipful Company of Gardeners’ Committee Meeting at Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association, this morning held a Meeting.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the National Autistic Society, later received Dr. Carol Homden upon assuming her appointment as Chairman.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, this afternoon held a Meeting for Vision 2020: the Right to Sight.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning opened Melior Community College, Chandos Road, Scunthorpe, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire (Mr. Anthony Worth).

Her Royal Highness today opened the new School of Engineering at the University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln.

The Princess Royal, Patron, the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux, this afternoon opened the new Information Centre at Sleaford and District Citizens Advice Bureau, the Advice Centre, Moneys Yard, Carre Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Scott’s Last Expedition Exhibition, this evening opened the exhibition at the Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Vine Trust, afterwards held a Fundraising Dinner at St. James’s Palace.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Royal Colonel, 6th Battalion The Rifles, and The Duchess of Gloucester, Royal Colonel, 7th Battalion The Rifles, this afternoon received Lieutenant Colonel Jan-Dirk von Merveldt (Rifles City Secretary London) and Lieutenant Colonel Michael Smith (Regimental Casualty Officer, The Rifles).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Bletchley Park Trust, this morning received Mr. Simon Greenish (Director and Chief Executive Officer).

His Royal Highness, Honorary Member, the Athenæum, this evening attended the Tenth Annual Dinner of the Veterani Vitis at 107 Pall Mall, London SW1.

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Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, President, this morning held a Meeting for The Prince’s Trust Scotland.

His Royal Highness, President, afterwards held a Meeting for The Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this evening attended a Dinner at Hackney Community College, 40 Hoxton Street, London N1.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Sense — the National Deafblind and Rubella Association, this afternoon attended a Supporters’ Reception at Wragge and Company, 3 Waterhouse Square, 142 Holborn, London EC1.

Her Royal Highness, President, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, later visited Sutton Carers’ Centre to mark its Twentieth Anniversary at Benhill House, Benhill Avenue, Sutton, Surrey, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

The Princess Royal, President, Save the Children UK, this evening attended the Thomson Reuters International Financing Review Awards Ceremony and Dinner at the Grosvenor House Hotel, 90 Park Lane, London W1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President of the Trustees, Duke of Edinburgh’s Study Conferences (United Kingdom Fund), this morning held a Meeting at 16 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2.