The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace

The King and Queen this morning visited the Senedd — Welsh Parliament, Pierhead Street, Cardiff, to mark the Twenty Fifth Anniversary and were received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan (Mrs Morfudd Meredith), the Llywydd — Presiding Officer for the Senedd (the Rt Hon Elin Jones MS), the First Minister of Wales (the Rt Hon Vaughan Gething MS), the Secretary of State for Wales (Ms Joanna Stevens MP) and the Lord Mayor of Cardiff (Councillor Jane Henshaw).

Their Majesties were received with a Royal Salute, and a Guard of Honour was found by The Royal Welsh in front of the Senedd.

The King and Queen met Party Leaders before entering the Siambr/Chamber.

His Majesty addressed the Members of Senedd Cymru — Welsh Parliament and the Llwydd closed the Session.

Afterwards The King and Queen met members of staff and Senedd Members in the Cwrt, before proceeding to the Neuadd where His Majesty met individuals involved with the Senedd’s “Your Voice” exhibition and Her Majesty met members of the Welsh Youth Parliament.

The King this afternoon visited Sony UK Technology Centre, Pencoed Technology Park, Bridgend, to mark Fifty Years of the company in Wales and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Mid Glamorgan (Professor Peter Vaughan), the President and Chief Executive Officer of Sony Corporation (Mr Kimio Maki), the President of Sony Europe (Mr Masashi Takiguchi) and Councillor Huw David (Deputy Mayor of Bridgend).

His Majesty, escorted by the Managing Director of Sony Pencoed (Mr Rob Wilson), toured the building, viewing the camera display area and walking the Raspberry Pi production line.

The Queen this afternoon visited Lacock Church of England Primary School, High Street, Lacock, to celebrate their Two Hundredth Anniversary and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mrs Peter Troughton).

Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, today attended a special showcase at 100 Barrington, Barrington Road, London SW9, to celebrate the first year of the “Homewards” programme and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, today attended the Grand Council Meetings at St David’s Hotel, Havannah Street, Cardiff.

His Royal Highness, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, this evening attended the Grand Council Dinner at St David’s Hotel.

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Windsor Castle

The King this afternoon gave a Luncheon for Members of the Order of Merit at Windsor Castle.

The following had the honour of being invited: Professor Sir Roger Penrose and Lady Penrose, Sir David Attenborough and Ms Susan Attenborough, Sir Timothy Berners-Lee and Lady Berners-Lee, the Lord Rees of Ludlow and Dame Caroline Humphrey, Mr Neil MacGregor, Mr David Hockney and Mr Jean-Pierre Gonçalves de Lima, the Hon John Howard and Mrs Howard, Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub and Miss Lisa Yacoub, the Lord Darzi of Denham and the Lady Darzi, Professor Dame Ann Dowling and Professor Thomas Hynes, Sir James Dyson and Lady Dyson, Sir David Adjaye and Lady Adjaye, Professor Dame Elizabeth Anionwu and Miss Nina Patel, the Baroness Benjamin and Mr Keith Taylor, Professor Margaret MacMillan and Ms Ann MacMillan, Sir Paul Nurse and Lady Nurse and the Lord Janvrin (Secretary and Registrar of the Order of Merit).

His Majesty held a Council at Buckingham Palace at 4.30pm.

There were present: the Rt Hon Lucy Powell MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP, the Rt Hon Edward Miliband MP and the Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP.

Ms Anneliese Dodds MP, Ms Louise Haigh MP, Mr Richard Hermer, Mr Darren Jones MP, Mr Peter Kyle MP, Mr Ian Murray MP, Ms Bridget Phillipson MP, Mr Steven Reed MP, Mr Jonathan Reynolds MP, Ms Joanna Stevens MP and Mr Wesley Streeting MP were sworn in or made affirmation as members of His Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council.

The following took the Oath of Office or made affirmation, kissed hands upon appointment and received the Seals of Office: the Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP (as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government), the Rt Hon Wesley Streeting MP (as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care), the Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP (as Secretary of State for Education), the Rt Hon Edward Miliband MP (as Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero), the Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP (as Secretary of State for Business and Trade and President of the Board of Trade), the Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP (as Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology), the Rt Hon Louise Haigh MP (as Secretary of State for Transport), the Rt Hon Steven Reed MP (as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), the Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP (as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland), the Rt Hon Ian Murray MP (as Secretary of State for Scotland) and the Rt Hon Joanna Stevens MP (as Secretary of State for Wales).

Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.

The Rt Hon Sir Clive Alderton (Principal Private Secretary to Their Majesties) was in attendance.

The Rt Hon Lucy Powell MP had an audience of His Majesty before the Council.

The Queen this afternoon attended the Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon, London SW19.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, this evening attended the Grand Prior Dinner at St David’s Hotel, Havannah Street, Cardiff, and was received by Colonel Kevin Davies (Deputy Lieutenant of South Glamorgan).

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, Friends of St Paul’s Cathedral, this afternoon attended the Annual Festival Service in St Paul’s Cathedral, London EC4.

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Windsor Castle

The King held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.

The winners of the Defence Operational Shooting Competition were received by His Majesty today and presented with The King’s Medal.

Captain Lakkbakadur Gurung, 2nd Royal Gurkha Rifles, and Captain Vivek Jung Shar, The Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment, (The King’s Gurkha Orderly Officers) were received by The King this afternoon when His Majesty invested them with the Insignia of Members of the Royal Victorian Order.

Colonel David Robinson (Colonel, Brigade of Gurkhas) was present.

The King this evening held a Reception for recipients of The King’s Award for Enterprise at Windsor Castle.

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and The Duke of Kent were present.

The Queen, Patron, today held a Reception at Clarence House to mark the Thirtieth Anniversary of the National Literacy Trust.

Her Majesty, Vice Patron, Royal Commonwealth Society, this afternoon received Mr Joshua Wood and Mr Benjamin Wood (Supporters of The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition) at Clarence House.

Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales, Honorary Air Commodore, today visited Royal Air Force Valley, Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Royal Fellow, the Royal Academy of Engineering, was represented by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence this evening at the Annual Awards Dinner at the Peninsula London, 1 Grosvenor Place, London SW1, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, British Society of Soil Science, this morning received Dr Jacqueline Hannam (President) and Mr Andrew Morris (Executive Director).

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Buckingham Palace

The King was represented by Sir Hew Strachan (His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Tweeddale) at the Service of Thanksgiving for Captain Sir David Younger (formerly Her late Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Tweeddale) which was held at Peebles Old Parish Church, Peebles, Peeblesshire, this afternoon.

The Princess Royal was represented by Mrs Charles Ritchie.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, Honorary President, the Lawn Tennis Association, this afternoon attended the Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon, London SW19.

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St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Royal Honorary Colonel, The Royal Wessex Yeomanry, today attended a Memorial Service at the Cote 112 Memorial, Vieux, France, and laid a wreath to commemorate the Eightieth Anniversary of those who fell in the Battle for Hill 112 on 12th July, 1944.

Captain James Martin was in attendance.

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Buckingham Palace

The King held a Council at 9.45am.

There were present: the Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP (Prime Minister), the Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, the Rt Hon Patrick McFadden MP, the Rt Hon David Lammy MP, the Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, the Rt Hon John Healey MP and the Baroness Smith of Basildon.

Ms Shabana Mahmood, Ms Elizabeth Kendall, Ms Lisa Nandy and Ms Lucy Powell were sworn in or made affirmation as members of His Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council.

The King declared in Council the Rt Hon Lucy Powell MP Lord President of the Council, who made affirmation and kissed hands on her appointment.

The Rt Hon Keir Starmer MP made affirmation as First Lord of the Treasury.

The following took the Oath of Office or made affirmation, kissed hands upon appointment and received the Seals of Office: the Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP (as Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities), the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP (as Chancellor of the Exchequer), the Rt Hon David Lammy MP (as Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs), the Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP (as Secretary of State for the Home Department), the Rt Hon John Healey MP (as Secretary of State for Defence), the Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP (as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice), the Rt Hon Elizabeth Kendall MP (as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions), the Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP (as Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport) and the Baroness Smith of Basildon (as Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal).

Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.

The Rt Hon Sir Clive Alderton (Principal Private Secretary to Their Majesties) was in attendance.

After the Council the Rt Hon Patrick McFadden MP had an audience of The King and took the Oath of Office, kissed hands on appointment and received the Seals of Office as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

Later The King received members of the West Indies Cricket Team.

High Commissioners from countries represented in the West Indies Cricket Team were present.

Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales, President, the Football Association, having been received at Düsseldorf Airport by Mr Nicholas Russell (His Majesty’s Consul-General for Düsseldorf), this evening attended the Union of European Football Associations Euro 2024 Quarter Final Game between England and Switzerland at Düsseldorf Arena, Arena-Strasse, Düsseldorf, Germany.

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Buckingham Palace

The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP had an audience of The King this morning and tendered his resignation as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury which His Majesty was graciously pleased to accept.

Mrs Murty was also received by The King.

His Majesty received in audience the Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP today and requested him to form a new Administration. The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP accepted The King’s offer and kissed hands upon his appointment as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury.

Lady Starmer was also received by His Majesty.

The Hon Dickon Mitchell (Prime Minister of Grenada) had an audience of The King via telephone this evening.

Dr the Hon Ralph Gonsalves (Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines) had an audience of His Majesty via telephone.

The Hon Andrew Holness (Prime Minister of Jamaica) had an audience of The King via telephone.

Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales this morning held a Meeting at Windsor Castle with representatives from the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales and charities of which Their Royal Highnesses are Patrons.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother’s National Memorial Garden at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this afternoon held a Reception at the Palace of Holyroodhouse for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award.

The Duke of Edinburgh, President, Creative Youth, this evening attended a Fuse International Festival performance at the Rose Theatre, 24-26 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, and was received by the Reverend Martin Hislop (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Vice President, Lepra, this morning received Mrs Suzanne McCarthy (Chairman of Trustees) and Mr James Innes (Chief Executive).

The Duchess of Gloucester, President, Royal Academy of Music, this morning attended the Graduation Ceremony at Freemasons’ Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President in Chief, the British Racing Drivers’ Club, today attended the Formula One British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire.

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Palace of Holyroodhouse

The King, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), this morning received Brigadier Benjamin Edwards (Colonel).

His Majesty, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, received Major General Robin Lindsay (Colonel).

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Palace of Holyroodhouse

The King and Queen, accompanied by The Prince William, Duke of Rothesay, and The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, this morning attended a Service in St Giles’ Cathedral for the Installation of Her Majesty as a Royal Lady of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, the Baroness Black of Strome and the Baroness Kennedy of the Shaws as Ladies of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, The Duke of Edinburgh as a Royal Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, and Professor Sir Godfrey Palmer as a Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle.

Their Majesties and Their Royal Highnesses were received at St Giles’ Cathedral by the Chancellor of the Thistle (the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry) and the Reverend Dr George Whyte (Interim Moderator and Locum of St Giles’).

Master Alexander Trotter of Mortonhall, younger (Page of Honour to The King), was in attendance.

A Guard of Honour was mounted at the West Door by The King’s Body Guard for Scotland, Royal Company of Archers, with the Colour of the Royal Company, accompanied by the Pipes and Drums of The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland and the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland in Parliament Square West.

The King and Queen gave a Lunch Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse for the Knights and Ladies of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle.

The following were invited: the Lord and Lady Mackay of Clashfern, the Lord and Lady Wilson of Tillyorn, the Lord and Lady Steel of Aikwood, the Lord and Lady Robertson of Port Ellen, the Lord and Lady Cullen of Whitekirk, the Lord and Lady Hope of Craighead, the Lord and Lady Smith of Kelvin, the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry and Mrs Henry Trotter of Mortonhall, Sir Ian and Lady Wood, Lady Elish Angiolini and Mr Domenico Angiolini, Sir George and Lady Reid, the Baroness Black of Strome and Mr Donald Findlay, the Baroness Kennedy of the Shaws and Professor Iain Hutchinson, Professor Sir Godfrey and Lady Palmer, the Dean of the Thistle (the Very Reverend Professor David Fergusson), Mrs Christopher Roads (Secretary of the Thistle), Dr Joseph Morrow (Lord Lyon King of Arms) and Rear-Admiral Christopher Layman (Gentleman Usher of the Green Rod).

The King and Queen this afternoon attended a Celebration at Edinburgh Castle to mark the Nine Hundredth Anniversary of the City of Edinburgh and were received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Robert Aldridge, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost) and Lord Lyon King of Arms (Dr Joseph Morrow).

The Governor of Edinburgh Castle (Major General Alastair Bruce of Crionaich) surrendered to The King the Keys of the Castle which His Majesty returned to him.

The King and Queen viewed dance performances, visited stalls showcasing Scottish charities and organisations and Edinburgh’s culture, education and diversity, and met members of the local community.

Mr John Swinney MSP (First Minister of the Scottish Government) was received by The King this evening.

The King was represented by Commodore Jonathan Handley RN (Gentlemen Usher) at the Funeral of Commodore Laurie Hopkins RN (Gentleman Usher to The late Queen and Extra Gentleman Usher to The King) which was held at St John the Baptist Church, Westbourne, Hampshire, this afternoon.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel, Scots Guards, this afternoon visited the Scots Guards Club, 2 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, the Museum of London, this morning received Mr Clive Bannister (Chairman) and Miss Sharon Ament (Director).

His Royal Highness, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, this evening held a Dinner at Windsor Castle.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Honorary President, today attended the Lawn Tennis Association President’s Lunch and afterwards attended the Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon, London SW19.

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Palace of Holyroodhouse

The King this morning was received in the garden of the Palace of Holyroodhouse by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Robert Aldridge, the Rt. Hon. the Lord Provost) and members of the City of Edinburgh Council, when the Rt. Hon. the Lord Provost surrendered to The King the Keys of the City, which His Majesty returned to him.

A Guard of Honour found by Balaklava Company, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, under the command of Major Neil Cargill, was mounted in the garden.

The King’s Body Guard for Scotland, Royal Company of Archers and the High Constables of the Palace of Holyroodhouse were on duty.

Afterwards The King was received inside the Palace by the Hereditary Keeper (the Duke of Hamilton and Brandon).

His Majesty held an Investiture at the Palace of Holyroodhouse today.

Mrs Alison Johnstone MSP (Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament) was received by The King this afternoon.

Mr Alan Simpson, winner of the annual shooting event of The King’s Body Guard for Scotland, Royal Company of Archers, was presented to His Majesty this afternoon and received The King’s Prize.

The Queen was present.

The King and Queen gave an Afternoon Party in the garden of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were present.

The King’s Body Guard for Scotland, Royal Company of Archers and the High Constables of the Palace of Holyroodhouse were on duty.

The Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, the British Army Band Tidworth and the Royal Scottish Pipers’ Society played selections of music during the afternoon.

The Queen this afternoon held a Reception in celebration of Scottish Literature at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, Honorary President, this morning attended the Lawn Tennis Association Tennis Awards at the National Tennis Centre, 100 Priory Lane, Roehampton, London SW15.