The Royal Record

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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: Miss Thorhilda Abbott-Watt (Mongolia), Mr. Thomas Fletcher (the Lebanese Republic), the Hon. Alice Walpole (the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg) and Mr. Nigel Casey (Bosnia and Herzegovina).

Mr. Reef Talbot Hogg was also received by Her Majesty.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh gave a Reception at Buckingham Palace this evening to recognise Exploration and Adventure.

The Earl of Wessex, The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, The Duke of Kent, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, and The Duchess of Gloucester were present.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Chairman, the Royal Collection Trust, this morning chaired a Trustees Meeting.

His Royal Highness, President, this afternoon held a Meeting for The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment.

The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall afterwards chaired a Meeting of The Prince’s Council.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Pakistan Recovery Fund Gala Dinner at the Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, today gave a Reception at Clarence House to celebrate the National Literacy Trust’s one millionth beneficiary.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, this afternoon presented the Wicked Young Writers’ Award at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, 17 Wilton Road, London SW1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Colonel-in-Chief, 9th/12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales’s), this afternoon attended a Regimental Luncheon, followed by a presentation of Operational Service medals, at Haig Barracks, Hohne, Germany.

His Royal Highness afterwards had a Meeting with Mr. David McAllister (Minister President of Lower Saxony) at Hannover Airport.

Squadron Leader Charlotte Fenn RAF was in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning opened the Platinum Medical Centre, 15-17 Lodge Road, St. John’s Wood, London NW8, and was received by Brigadier Paul Orchard-Lisle (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended the Not Forgotten Association’s Christmas Party at St. James’s Palace.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Sunderland Association Football Club Foundation, this afternoon attended a “Beacon of Light” Meeting at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Frankland Lane, Durham, and was received by Mr. Alasdair MacConachie (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham).

Her Royal Highness, Royal Colonel, afterwards visited 5th Battalion The Rifles at the Regimental Headquarters of D Rifles Company, Territorial Army Centre, Gilesgate, Durham.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Sunderland Association Football Club Foundation, this evening attended a Dinner and Concert in Durham Cathedral.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, this morning attended a Meeting at the Abbey Centre, 34 Great Smith Street, London SW1.

Her Royal Highness, Royal Treasurer, the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, this afternoon attended the 2011 Book Prize at the Inner Temple, London EC4.

The Princess Royal, Honorary Freeman, City of London, afterwards visited the City of London School on the occasion of its Twenty Fifth Anniversary in Queen Victoria Street, London EC4.

Her Royal Highness, President, Animal Health Trust, this evening attended a Dinner at Lancaster House, London SW1.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Patron, this evening attended the New Bridge Foundation Celebration of Christmas at the Parish Church of St. George, Hanover Square, London W1.

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Her Excellency Mrs. Karine Kazinian was received in audience by The Queen today and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from Armenia to the Court of St. James’s.

Her Excellency Mrs. Alice Thomas Samaan was received in audience by The Queen and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from Bahrain to the Court of St. James’s.

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

General Sir David Richards (Chief of the Defence Staff) was received by The Queen.

The Queen this afternoon opened the Rolls Building, Royal Courts of Justice, 100 Fetter Lane, London EC4, and, having been received with a Royal Salute, was received by the Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor (Alderman David Wootton), the Lord Chief Justice (the Lord Judge), the Lord Chancellor (the Rt. Hon. Kenneth Clarke MP) and the Master of the Rolls (the Lord Neuberger).

Her Majesty toured the building, meeting members of staff and officials, and was briefed on the work of selected Courts.

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

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by Air Chief Marshal Sir Simon Bryant (Aide-de-Camp Air) at the Memorial Service for Air Chief Marshal Sir Brian Burnett (formerly Aide-de-Camp Air) which was held in St. Mary’s Church, Wimbledon, London SW19, this afternoon.

The Duke and Duchess of Kent were represented by Lieutenant Commander Sir Richard Buckley RN.

Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy was represented by Lieutenant Colonel Gordon Birdwood.

The Duchess of Gloucester was represented by Mr. Peter Bretherton.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, the Cambrian Mountain Initiative, this afternoon held a Reception at Clarence House.

His Royal Highness afterwards held a College of Medicine Mental Health Faculty Meeting at Clarence House.

The Prince of Wales later received Mr. Roderick Jarman (Chairman, Youth United).

His Royal Highness this evening attended The Prince’s Charities International Sustainability Unit Marine Meeting and Reception at St. James’s Palace.

The Prince of Wales later gave a Dinner for The Prince’s Charities International Sustainability Unit Marine Programme at Clarence House.

The Duchess of Cornwall, President, the Maggie Keswick Jencks Cancer Caring Centres Trust, this morning attended the Charity Day at Icap plc, 2 Broadgate, London EC2.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the West of England School and College for Children with Little or No Sight, this afternoon received the Countess of Arran upon relinquishing her appointment as President and Lady Clifford of Chudleigh upon assuming the appointment.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this afternoon received Mr. Nicholas Candy (Chief Executive, Candy and Candy).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this afternoon held a Lunch at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, later held a Development Board Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

The Earl of Wessex, Royal Honorary Colonel, The London Regiment, this evening attended a Carol Concert and took the salute at the Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, this morning visited the South Buckinghamshire Group at Mill House Farm, Framewood Road, Stoke Poges, Slough, and was received by Mr. Alexander Boswell (Deputy Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Wooden Spoon Society, this afternoon opened the Wooden Spoon Extension to the Red Balloon Learner Centre, 13 Kenton Road, Harrow, Middlesex, and was received by Mr. John Purnell (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Princess Royal, President, Royal Yachting Association, this afternoon chaired a Council Meeting at Royal Thames Yacht Club, 60 Knightsbridge, London SW1.

Her Royal Highness, President, the Mission to Seafarers, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in St. Michael Paternoster Royal, College Hill, London EC4.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, the Guild of the Royal Hospital of St Bartholomew, this evening attended the Annual Carol Concert in the Great Hall at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, West Smithfield, London EC1.

The Duchess of Gloucester this morning officially opened the new building at Jordanstown School, 85 Jordanstown, Newton Abbey, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim (Mrs. Joan Christie).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning visited Broadway School, the Broadway, Perry Barr, Birmingham, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands (Mr. Paul Sabapathy).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the 49th Rifle and Pistol Club, 136 Adderley Road, Birmingham.

The Duke of Kent afterwards visited the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, and presented The Queen’s Award for Enterprise – Innovation to Probrand Limited.

His Royal Highness, Royal Colonel, 1 Rifles, later visited injured Service Personnel at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindlesohn Way, Edgbaston.

The Duke of Kent subsequently visited Probrand Limited, 45 Camden Street, Hockley, Birmingham.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Patron, Queen Alexandra’s Royal Naval Nursing Service, this afternoon received Captain Helen Allkins at Buckingham Palace upon relinquishing her appointment as Director Naval Nursing Service and Matron-in-Chief, and Captain Inga Kennedy upon assuming the appointment.

Her Royal Higness, President, Friends of the Victoria and Albert Museum, received Mr. Martin Roth upon assuming his appointment as Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Princess Alexandra this evening attended the Whitehall Carol Service in Westminster Abbey, London SW1.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen held an investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

The Baroness Rawlings (Baroness 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 this afternoon visited military patients and members of staff at the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Mindelsohn Way, Edgbaston, Birmingham.

His Royal Highness later received General Sir Peter Wall (Chief of the General Staff).

The Prince of Wales, President, The Prince’s Trust, accompanied by The Duchess of Cornwall, this evening attended a concert in aid of The Prince’s Trust and the Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry, at the Royal Albert Hall, London SW7.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were in attendance.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, Helen and Douglas House, this afternoon received children from Helen and Douglas House and from the London Taxis fund for underprivileged children and helped them to decorate the Christmas tree at Clarence House.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this afternoon received Alderman David Wootton (the Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor).

His Royal Highness this evening gave a reception at Buckingham Palace on the occasion of the Young Global Leaders UK — London Summit.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and Patron, London Mozart Players, and The Countess of Wessex this evening attended a concert and dinner at Windsor Castle.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning attended a reception to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of Tamar Bridge at the Guildhall, Lower Fore Street, Saltash, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall (Colonel Edward Bolitho).

Her Royal Highness, President, Victim Support, this afternoon opened the Willow Centre, Truro Health Park, Infirmary Hill, Truro, Cornwall.

The Princess Royal later visited the Devon and Cornwall affordable housing scheme at Tregew Meadow, Flushing, Falmouth, Cornwall.

Her Royal Highness, President, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, this evening attended a dinner at the Mansion House, Cirencester Park, Gloucestershire.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester this afternoon officially opened the new accommodation block at the Somme Nursing Home, 121 Circular Road, Belfast, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County Borough of Belfast (Dame Mary Peters).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, this evening attended Fleming Fulton School’s Christmas show at the Belfast Waterfront Hall.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, today received Mr. Petar Kostic (Grand Master, Regular Grand Lodge of Serbia) and Mr. Ranko Vujacic (Grand Master designate).

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen was represented by the Hon. Mrs. Whitehead (Lady in Waiting) at the Memorial Evensong for Miss Muriel Murray Brown (formerly Personal Secretary to The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon) which was held in St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, this afternoon.

St James’s Palace

Prince Henry of Wales, Patron, Sentebale, this evening held a Dinner at Clarence House.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended the Royal Variety Performance in aid of the Entertainment Artistes’ Benevolent Fund at the Lowry, Salford Quays, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester (Mr. Warren Smith).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Royal Colonel, 6th Battalion The Rifles, this afternoon received Lieutenant Colonel Timothy House upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Neville Holmes upon assuming the appointment.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Colonel, this evening attended the Scots Guards Colonel’s Fund Dinner at Annabel’s, 44 Berkeley Square, London W1.

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Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester this afternoon attended the British Military Tournament at Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Warwick Road, London SW5.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Royal Colonel, 7 Rifles, today visited families of soldiers recently deployed to Afghanistan at Headquarters, 53-56 Davies Street, London W1.

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The Duke of Edinburgh, Royal Colonel, The Highlanders, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, today presented new Colours at Royal Air Force Kinloss, Forres, Moray.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, President, this evening attended a Musical Theatre Concert at the Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone Road, London NW1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this afternoon arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from the United States of America.

Mr. Nicholas Marden was in attendance.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen this evening attended the British Military Tournament at Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Warwick Road, London SW5, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer) and the Chairman of ABF the Soldiers’ Charity (Major General Peter Sheppard).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from the United States of America.

Squadron Leader Charlotte Fenn RAF was in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Chancellor, University of London, this morning opened the Teaching and Research Centre at the Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead House, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire (the Countess of Verulam).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Royal Patron, the American Air Museum in Britain, this afternoon attended a Reception given by Her Majesty’s Consul-General for Los Angeles (Dame Barbara Hay) at the Consulate General, 450 South June Street, Hancock Park, Los Angeles, California, United States of America.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh today visited Liverpool and were received this morning upon arrival at Liverpool Lime Street Railway Station by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside (Dame Lorna Muirhead).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove to the Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head, Liverpool, and were received by the Chairman, National Museums Liverpool (Professor Phillip Redmond) and the Lord Mayor of Liverpool (Councillor Francis Prendergast).

The Queen, escorted by the Chairman, and The Duke of Edinburgh, escorted by Dr. David Fleming (Director, National Museums Liverpool), toured and Her Majesty subsequently opened the Museum.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh afterwards visited the Royal Liver Building and were received by Mr. William Connolly (former Chief Executive, Royal Liver Group) and Mr. Kevin Dobson (former Director).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness received a short briefing on the history of the Royal Liver Building and met staff and tenants.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh today visited the Floral Pavilion, Marine Promenade, New Brighton, Wirral, and were received by the Leader of Wirral Borough Council (Councillor Stephen Foulkes), Mr. Paul Holliday (Manager, Floral Pavilion Theatre) and the Mayor of Wirral (Councillor Moira McLaughlin).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness viewed the development before viewing a short performance by students of St. Mary’s College.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were subsequently entertained to Luncheon by the Leader of Wirral Borough Council.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning received Officers from Norfolk Constabulary at Sandringham House.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Commodore-in-Chief, Fleet Air Arm, this afternoon attended a wreath laying service to commemorate the United States Centennial of Naval Aviation at the United States Navy Memorial, Memorial Plaza, Washington DC, United States of America.

His Royal Highness, Commodore-in-Chief, Fleet Air Arm, this evening attended a Dinner at the National Building Museum, 440 G Street Northwest, Washington DC, to commemorate the United States Centennial of Naval Aviation.

The Duke of York later departed Dulles International Airport, Washington DC, for the United Kingdom.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning opened the new performing arts centre at Winterfold School, Chaddesley Corbett, and was received by Mrs. Michael Brinton (Deputy Lieutenant of Worcestershire).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Droitwich and viewed the restoration work that has been carried out since the floods in July 2007.

The Earl of Wessex afterwards re-opened the renovated Swan Theatre, the Moors, Worcester.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Childline, this evening attended their Carol Concert in Winchester Cathedral and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Dame Mary Fagan).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Restorative Justice Council, this morning received Mr. Lawrence Kershen (Chairman) and Mrs. Elizabeth Nelson (Director).

Her Royal Highness later opened the Wiener Library Institute of Contemporary History’s new premises at 29 Russell Square, London WC1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

The Princess Royal, Director, London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, today attended a Board Meeting at 1 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London E14.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Riders for Health, this afternoon attended a Reception at the Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street, London W1.

The Princess Royal, Patron, Spinal Injuries Association, this evening attended the Association’s Legal Dinner at Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Cadogan Place, London SW1.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning opened Hopton Castle, Craven Arms, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire (Mr. Algernon Heber-Percy).

His Royal Highness today opened William Brookes School, Farley Road, Much Wenlock, Shropshire.

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon visited Oswestry Leisure Centre, Shrewsbury Road, Oswestry, Shropshire.

The Duchess of Gloucester, President, Royal School of Needlework, this afternoon received Mr. Brian Levy upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Mr. Nicholas Rochez upon assuming the appointment.

Dr. Susan Kay Williams (Chief Executive) was present.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Papworth Trust, later received Mr. Hugh Duberly (Chairman).

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, the Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, this evening attended a Reception at St. James’s Palace to mark the two thousandth heart transplant at the Hospital.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Royal Patron, the American Air Museum in Britain, this evening attended a Dinner in Coto de Caza, California, United States of America.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, President, Fitzwilliam Museum Development Trust, this afternoon visited the Vermeer Exhibition at the Museum, Trumpington Street, Cambridge.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

The President of the Republic of Austria and Fraü Fischer afterwards visited Her Majesty.

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, 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.

His Royal Highness, Colonel, Grenadier Guards, this afternoon gave a Lunch and chaired the Autumn Council Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Colonel-in-Chief, The Mercian Regiment, today presented operational service medals to members of the 3rd Battalion who have recently returned from Afghanistan and afterwards, with The Duchess of Cornwall, gave a Reception at Sandringham House.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Cambridge, President, the Football Association, this morning attended a Board Meeting at Wembley Stadium, Middlesex.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning departed Heathrow Airport, London, for the United States of America and was received upon arrival this afternoon at Dulles International Airport, Washington DC, by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America (His Excellency Sir Nigel Sheinwald).

His Royal Highness, Commodore-in-Chief, Fleet Air Arm, this evening attended the United States Centennial of Naval Aviation Reception at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Independence Avenue, Washington DC.

Squadron Leader Charlotte Fenn RAF is in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, President, Seafarers UK (King George’s Fund for Sailors), this evening attended a Dinner on HMS Victory in Portsmouth, Hampshire.

The Countess of Wessex, Colonel-in-Chief, this morning visited the Corps of Army Music at Hyde Park Barracks, London SW7.

Her Royal Highness, Grand President, St John Ambulance in the Priory of England and the Islands, this afternoon held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, the Healing Foundation, later received the Lord Patten of Barnes upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Sir Stuart Rose upon assuming the appointment.

Her Royal Highness, Grand President, St John Ambulance in the Priory of England and the Islands, this evening attended a Dinner at the Lancaster Hotel, Lancaster Terrace, London W2.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, British Olympic Association, this morning attended a National Olympic Committee Meeting at 60 Charlotte Street, London W1.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, President, Crown Agents Foundation, this afternoon attended the Council Meeting at the Victory Services Club, 63-79 Seymour Street, London W2.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning visited the Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre, Bethesda Naval Medical Centre, 8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America.

His Royal Highness this afternoon laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

The Duke of Kent, Royal Patron, this evening attended a Reception for the American Air Museum in Britain given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America (His Excellency Sir Nigel Sheinwald ) at the Residence in Washington DC.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra this evening presented the Torch Trophy Trust Awards at the Army and Navy Club, 36 Pall Mall, London SW1.

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The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Reverend Canon Glyn Webster to be a Chaplain to Her Majesty in succession to the Right Reverend Norman Banks upon his appointment as Bishop of Richborough.

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Buckingham Palace

Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton (Chief of the Air Staff) was received by The Queen today.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Honorary Life Member, Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers, this morning presented The Prince Philip Award at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness, Senior Colonel, Household Division, this afternoon received Major General George Norton (Major General Household Division).

The Duke of Edinburgh this evening presented The Prince Philip Designers’ Prize at the Design Council, 34 Bow Street, London WC2, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

The Baroness Rawlings (Baroness in Waiting) was present at Heathrow Airport, London, this afternoon upon the arrival of The President of Austria and Mrs. Fischer and welcomed His Excellency and Mrs. Fischer on behalf of The Queen.

By command of The Queen, Mr. Charles Gray (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr. Ja Song Nam at 73 Gunnersbury Avenue, London W5, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Democratic Republic of Korea to the Court of St. James’s.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited Lincoln Cathedral to mark the inauguration of His Royal Highness’s patronage of the Lincoln Cathedral Fabric Fund and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire (Mr. Anthony Worth).

The Prince of Wales this afternoon visited Riseholme College, Riseholme Park, Lincoln.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall later visited the Cholmeley Arms, Burton-le-Coggles, Grantham, Lincolnshire.

The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon visited Great Hale Magna Village Hall, Little Hale Road, Great Hale, Sleaford, and was received by Mr. Graham Rowles Nicholson (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire).

Buckingham Palace

The Countess of Wessex, Chairman, Women in Business (promoting The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award), this evening attended a reception at Bonhams, Montpelier Street, London SW7.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, UK Youth, this afternoon held the Hearing Unheard Voices Awards Ceremony at St. James’s Palace.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Injured Jockeys’ Fund, later attended a board meeting at the Mint Hotel, Westminster, 30 John Islip Street, London SW1.

The Princess Royal, Patron, Sports Coach UK, this evening attended the UK Coaching Awards ceremony and dinner at Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Cadogan Place, London SW1.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning opened the Applied Learning Centre at Ullswater Community College, Wetheriggs Lane, Penrith, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Cumbria (Sir James Cropper).

His Royal Highness this afternoon opened the Roman Frontier Gallery at the Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust, Castle Street, Carlisle.

The Duke of Gloucester subsequently visited Carlisle Youth Zone, Victoria, Place, Carlisle.

The Duchess of Gloucester this afternoon opened Extra Care Housing’s Alexandra Place, South Lake Crescent, Woodley, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (the Hon. Mrs Bayliss) Her Royal Highness later presented The Queen’s Awards for Voluntary Services to local organisations at the Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading, Berkshire.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, this evening attended a reception to mark the fortieth anniversary of the Foundation for the Study of Infant Death at the Royal College for Pathologists, 2 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Royal Patron, the American Air Museum in Britain, this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for the United States of America.

Mr. Nicholas Marden is in attendance.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra this morning visited the new Sports Centre at Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster.

Her Royal Highness this evening attended the Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust Advent Service in the Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, London SW1.