The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning attended a Service of Thanksgiving in Guildford Cathedral to mark the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Cathedral’s Consecration and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mrs Timothy Goad), the Dean (the Very Reverend Victor Stock), the Bishop of Guildford (the Right Reverend Christopher Hill) and the Mayor of Guildford (Councillor Terence Patrick).

Her Majesty, escorted by the Dean, and His Royal Highness, escorted by the Bishop, viewed choir rehearsals and children’s arts and crafts activities and met representatives from the Cathedral, the University of Surrey, and local community and voluntary groups.

The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, this afternoon visited East Surrey College, Redhill, and was received by the Chairman of the Corporation of Governors (Dr Barbara Spittle) and the Acting Principal (Mrs Jayne Dickinson).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were entertained to Luncheon by the Chairman of the Corporation of Governors and the Acting Principal.

The Queen afterwards toured the College, viewing media studios and the horticultural classroom, art and design displays, a theatrical make-up and hairdressing demonstration and spa therapies.

The Duke of Edinburgh viewed the Technology, Brick, and Wood Workshops and met representatives of the Student Union.

Her Majesty unveiled a plaque to officially open East Surrey College.

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

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by Mr Charles Gray (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Sir Hilary Synott (formerly British High Commissioner to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan) which was held in Winchester Cathedral, Hampshire, this afternoon.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, Swansea Valley Miners’ Appeal Fund, this afternoon met the rescue workers from the recent mining tragedy in Rhos, at the Community Centre, Plas Road, Rhos, Swansea, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Glamorgan (Mr Byron Lewis).

His Royal Highness, Patron, Swansea Valley Miners’ Appeal Fund, afterwards met bereaved families from the Welsh mine tragedy at Rhos Primary School, Neath Road, Rhos.

The Prince of Wales this evening received the Deputy Minister of Skills for the National Assembly for Wales (Mr Jeffrey Cuthbert AM).

The Duchess of Cornwall, Royal Colonel, 4th Battalion The Rifles, this morning took the salute at the Junior Non-Commissioned Officers Passing Off Parade, and afterwards opened the newly-renovated Serjeants’ Mess, Ward Barracks, Bulford Camp, Salisbury, Wiltshire.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, UK Fashion and Textile Association, this morning visited Barker Shoes Limited, Station Road, Earls Barton, Northampton, on the occasion of its One Hundred and Thirtieth Anniversary, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire (the Lady Juliet Townsend).

Her Royal Highness, President, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, later opened the new Northamptonshire Carers’ Centre at 7 Regent Business Park, Booth Drive, Park Farm South, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.

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His Excellency Dr. Chris Nonis 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 Sri Lanka in London.

His Excellency Mr. Daniel Taub 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 Israel to the Court of St. James’s.

Mr. Matthew Rycroft (Chief Operating Officer, Foreign and Commonwealth Office) was present.

The Queen received the Bishop of Durham (the Right Reverend Justin Welby) who did homage upon his appointment.

The Rt. Hon. Kenneth Clarke MP (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice) administered the Oath.

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

Her Majesty, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), was entertained to Dinner by past and present Officers this evening at St. James’s Palace, to mark the Fortieth Anniversary of the formation of the Regiment, and was received by the Colonel (Brigadier Simon Allen).

The Duke of Edinburgh, Captain General, Royal Marines, this morning attended a Homecoming and Medals Parade at Royal Marines Base Chivenor, Barnstaple, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Devon (Mr. Eric Dancer).

His Royal Highness this evening attended the Royal Warrant Holders Association Banquet at Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, Arts and Business, this afternoon presented The Prince of Wales Medal for Arts Philanthropy at Clarence House.

His Royal Highness, Patron, the Soil Association and Garden Organic – the Henry Doubleday Research Association, later held a Food for Life Partnership Meeting.

The Prince of Wales afterwards held a Prince of Wales’s Charitable Foundation Trustees Meeting.

The Duchess of Cornwall, President, Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres, this morning attended a Reception for Maggie’s Oxford at Headington Hill Hall, Oxford Brookes University, Gipsy Lane, Oxford, and was received by Mr. John Harwood (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon opened the Shulman Auditorium at the Queen’s College, Oxford.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, this morning from Malta.

Mrs. Rosemary Hamer was in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, World Horse Welfare, this morning attended the Annual Conference at the Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Royal National Children’s Foundation, this afternoon attended the Annual Conference at Credit Suisse, 1 Cabot Square, London E14.

The Princess Royal, President, British Olympic Association, later received Mr. Andrew Hunt (Chief Executive) at Buckingham Palace.

Her Royal Highness, Colonel, The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons), this evening attended a Household Cavalry Operational Casualties Fund Dinner at Ironmongers’ Hall, Shaftesbury Place, London EC2.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester today visited Greater Manchester and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant (Mr. Warren Smith).

His Royal Highness, Patron, Construction Youth Trust, this morning opened the Information and Communication Technology Learning Centre at Falinge Park High School, Falinge Road, Rochdale.

The Duke of Gloucester afterwards opened the Casey Group’s new Head Office in Rydings Road, Rochdale.

His Royal Highness this afternoon opened the Woodland Retreat at Fairfield General Hospital, Rochdale Old Road, Bury.

The Duke of Gloucester later visited the Thinklab and Eco House at the University of Salford, the Crescent, Salford.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited the Authentic Food Company, Sharston Green Business Park, Robeson Way, Manchester, to commemorate their Twenty Fifth Anniversary.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Royal Colonel, 1st Battalion The Rifles, today attended the Homecoming and Medal Parade at Beachley Barracks, Beachley, near Chepstow, Gwent.

His Royal Highness, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), this evening attended the Officers’ Dinner at St. James’s Palace to mark the Fortieth Anniversary of the formation of the Regiment.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra this evening attended a Dinner at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3, to mark the Two Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Noblemen and Gentlemen’s Catch Club.

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The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning attended a Service of Celebration in Westminster Abbey to mark the Four Hundredth Anniversary of the King James Bible and were received at the Great West Door by the Dean (the Very Reverend Dr. John Hall) and Chapter, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Chairman of the King James Bible Trust (the Rt. Hon. Frank Field MP).

Her Majesty held a Council at 5.30 p.m.

There were present: the Rt. Hon. Nicholas Clegg MP (Lord President), the Rt. Hon. Alan Duncan MP (Minister of State, Department for International Development), the Rt. Hon. Michael Moore MP (Secretary of State, Scotland Office) and the Rt. Hon. Caroline Spelman MP (Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).

The Rt. Hon. Sir Andrew McFarlane, the Rt. Hon. Dame Anne Rafferty, Sir Desmond de Silva, Sir David Kitchin and Sir Kim Lewison were sworn in as members of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council.

Miss Judith Simpson was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.

The Rt. Hon. Nicholas Clegg MP had an audience of The Queen before the Council.

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, Gold Card Life Member, the Variety Club of Great Britain, this afternoon attended a Luncheon at Claridge’s Hotel, Brook Street, London W1.

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Trustees, The Prince Philip Trust Fund for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, this evening presented prizes at the Guildhall, Windsor, followed by Dinner at the Windsor Castle Hotel, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (the Hon. Mrs. Bayliss).

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning received Mr. Geoffrey Whiten (Chairman, the Garden Media Guild) and Mr. Gary Rogers (Chairman, Professional Garden Photographers’ Association) who presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to His Royal Highness.

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the King James Bible Trust, today attended a Service of Celebration in Westminster Abbey to mark the Four Hundredth Anniversary of the King James Bible and afterwards attended a Reception in the Abbey.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, Unicorn Theatre for Children, this afternoon held a Reception at Clarence House to launch the Joanna David Award.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, today carried out the following engagements in Malta.

His Royal Highness this morning attended a Meeting at the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Exchange Buildings, Republic Street, Valletta.

The Earl of Wessex afterwards inaugurated an exhibition at Scout Headquarters, Congreve-Bernard Memorial Hall, Floriana, to celebrate the Fiftieth Anniversary of the President’s Award in Malta.

His Royal Highness later attended a Reception at KDM Group, Taz-Zwejt Street, San Gwann.

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon called upon The President of the Republic of Malta at San Anton Presidential Palace, Attard.

His Royal Highness afterwards called upon the Hon. Lawrence Gonzi MP (Prime Minister of the Republic of Malta) at Auberge de Castille, Valletta.

The Earl of Wessex this evening attended a Reception at the Palace Valletta for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award.

His Royal Highness subsequently attended a Dinner for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, this afternoon held a Reception to launch the Fiftieth Anniversary celebrations of the National Autistic Society.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, this evening held a Reception to celebrate Childline’s Twenty Fifth Anniversary.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Jubilee Woods Project, this morning planted a commemorative tree for the community in the garden of St. Peter’s Church, St. Fagans Road, Fairwater, Cardiff, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan (Dr. Peter Beck).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, UK Youth (Youth Clubs UK), this afternoon attended the Centenary Service in Llandaff Cathedral, South Glamorgan.

The Princess Royal this evening attended the Women of the Future Awards Ceremony and Dinner at the Marriott Hotel, 84-86 Duke Street, London W1.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Canine Partners for Independence, this evening attended a Reception at Withers, 16 Old Bailey, London EC4.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Chief Patron, Hope for Youth Northern Ireland, this evening attended the Charity Swim between the House of Lords and the House of Commons at the Porchester Hall, Queensway, London W2.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, this evening attended a Reception at the National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, London SW3.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Restore Burn and Wound Research, was represented by Mr. Nicolas Adamson (Extra Equerry to The Duke of Kent) at the Memorial Service for Sir Desmond Fennell (President) which was held in the Temple Church, London EC4, this afternoon.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, President, Royal Humane Society, this afternoon attended the Stanhope Gold Medal Luncheon at Apothecaries’ Hall, Black Friars Lane, London EC4.

Her Royal Highness, President, Fitzwilliam Museum Development Trust, this evening gave a Reception at St. James’s Palace.

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The Queen held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

Corporal Benjamin Roberts-Smith VC was received by Her Majesty.

The Rt. Hon. Mark Francois MP (Vice Chamberlain of the Household) was received in audience by The Queen and presented an Address from the House of Commons to which Her Majesty was graciously pleased to make reply.

The King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan visited The Queen this afternoon.

The Queen, Patron, and The Duke of Edinburgh this evening attended a Reception to mark the Seventieth Anniversary of the Council of Christians and Jews at Crosby Hall, Cheyne Walk, London SW3, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer), the Bishop of Manchester and Chairman of the Council of Christians and Jews (the Right Reverend Nigel McCulloch) and Mr. Christopher Moran (Vice-Chairman).

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning attended a Meeting of the English Outdoor Council at Buckingham Palace.

The Lord de Mauley (Lord in Waiting) was present at Heathrow Airport, London, this morning upon the arrival of The President of the Republic of Serbia and welcomed His Excellency on behalf of The Queen.

Clarence House

The King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan called upon The Prince of Wales this morning.

His Royal Highness afterwards received the Romanian Minister of Regional Development and Tourism (Miss Elena Udrea).

The Prince of Wales, Patron, Music in Country Churches, this evening attended a Gala Concert at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge, London EC4.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this evening attended the Arab British Chamber of Commerce Thirty Fifth Anniversary Dinner at the Landmark Hotel, Marylebone Road, London NW1.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Malta and was received later upon arrival by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Malta (Her Excellency Ms. Louise Stanton).

His Royal Highness, Trustee, this evening attended a Reception for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation at the residence of the British High Commissioner.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, afterwards attended a Dinner for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation at Corinthia Hotel St. George’s Bay, St. George’s Bay, St. Julians.

Mrs. Rosemary Hamer is in attendance.

The Countess of Wessex this morning opened the new Centre at the Lake District Calvert Trust, Little Crosthwaite, Keswick, and was received by Mr. John Fryer-Spedding (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria).

Her Royal Highness later opened Cumbria Cerebral Palsy’s Lister House, Shadygrove Road, Carlisle, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria (Sir James Cropper).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, the British Nutrition Foundation, this morning attended a Prize Giving Ceremony at the Royal College of Physicians, 11 St. Andrews Place, Regents Park, London NW1.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, College of Emergency Medicine, this afternoon attended a “Quality and Safety in Emergency Care” Symposium at the British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Member, St. George’s Chapel Advisory Committee, this morning attended a College and Chapel of St. George’s Fabric Advisory Committee Meeting at Windsor Castle.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Royal Patron, the Queen’s Club, this afternoon received Major General Andrew Stewart (Chief Executive Officer).

Her Royal Highness, Royal President, the Children’s Society, this evening attended a Service of Evensong in St. Paul’s Cathedral, London EC4, followed by a Reception in the Crypt of the Cathedral.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, Royal London Society for Blind People, later attended a Reception at Kensington Palace State Apartments.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning visited Talent Automotive Limited, Albion Works, Wolverhampton Road, Cannock, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire (Sir James Hawley).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Ultra Electronics Limited, Towers Business Park, Wheelhouse Road, Rugeley.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Joint President, this evening attended a Reception in aid of Cancer Research UK at St James’s Palace.

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The Duke of Edinburgh, Trustee of Council, this morning attended the Autumn Council Meeting and Lunch at St George’s House, Windsor Castle.

His Royal Highness this afternoon received a maquette of a Royal Yachtsman, “Ellis Norrell”, at Frogmore House.

Clarence House

Today is the Anniversary of the Birthday of The Prince of Wales.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this afternoon received His Excellency Mr Antony Phillipson (British High Commissioner to the Republic of Singapore).

His Royal Highness afterwards received Mr Roger Bootle (Managing Director, Capital Economics).

The President of the Republic of Panama subsequently called upon The Duke of York.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this morning received Mr John May upon assuming his appointment as Secretary General of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association.

His Royal Highness, Honorary Chairman, this evening held a Dinner at Windsor Castle for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Young Canadians Challenge Charter for Business.

The Countess of Wessex, Vice Patron, the Royal Bath and West of England Society, this afternoon attended the Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations’ Annual Conference at the Castle Green Hotel, Kendal, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria (Sir James Cropper).

Her Royal Highness, Vice Patron, the Royal Bath and West of England Society, this evening attended the Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations’ Dinner at the Castle Green Hotel.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, President, the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, this afternoon received Mr Julian Sayers (Chairman) and Mr Paul Burrows (Chief Executive Officer).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning visited Vision West Nottinghamshire, West Nottinghamshire College, Derby Road, Mansfield, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire (Sir Andrew Buchanan, Bt).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Welbeck Abbey, near Worksop, Nottinghamshire.

The Duke of Kent, President, the Stroke Association, this evening attended a Dinner at Rangemore Hall, Rangemore, near Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire.

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The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh laid wreaths at the Cenotaph this morning on the occasion of Remembrance Day.

Wreaths were also laid by The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke of York, The Earl of Wessex, The Princess Royal and The Duke of Kent.

The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Countess of Wessex, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence were present during the Ceremony.

The Prince of Wales afterwards took the salute at the March Past of Ex-Servicemen and Civilian Organisations on Horse Guards Parade, London SW1.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Colonel, Welsh Guards, this afternoon attended a Luncheon in the Officers’ Mess, Wellington Barracks, London SW1.

His Royal Highness, Colonel, Welsh Guards, and Patron, the Welsh Guards Afghanistan Appeal, afterwards attended a Service of Remembrance in the Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks, and subsequently laid a wreath at the Footguards’ Memorial, Horse Guards, London SW1.

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The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were present this evening at the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of York, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, and Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy were also present.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, President, Royal Academy of Music, this afternoon visited the Junior Academy, Marylebone Road, London NW1.

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The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh today visited Margate and were received on arrival at Manston Airport this morning by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Kent (the Viscount De L’Isle).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove to Old Town, Margate, and were received by the Chairman of Thanet District Council (Councillor Douglas Clark).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh walked through Old Town Square visiting businesses that have survived the recession and meeting business owners and local community groups, escorted respectively by Mrs. Madeline Homer (Community Services Manager, Thanet District Council) and Dr. S. McGonigal (Chief Executive, Thanet District Council).

Her Majesty was subsequently received by Councillor Mrs. Iris Johnson (Mayor of Margate), who introduced a group of veterans to The Queen.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness afterwards visited Turner Contemporary, the Rendezvous, Margate, and were received by the Chairman of Trustees (Mr. John Kampfner) and Ms. Victoria Pomery (Director).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh toured the Galleries, hearing about the work of various artists and viewing activities involving children and young people, before attending a Reception with artworks participants, youth navigators and cultural ambassadors.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were subsequently entertained to Luncheon by the Chairman of Trustees.

The Queen, Patron, Royal National Lifeboat Institution, and The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon visited the Lifeboat Station, the Rendezvous, Margate, were received by the Chairman of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Admiral the Lord Boyce) and Mr. Paul Hodson (Lifeboat Operations Manager, Margate) and met the coxswain, crew and their families.

St James’s Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this morning held The Princes’ Charities Forum at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, 195 Piccadilly, London W1.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Commodore, the Royal Thames Yacht Club, this afternoon received Mr. Peter Haslehurst upon relinquishing his appointment as Vice Commodore and Mr. Michael Gardner upon assuming the appointment.

Captain David Freeman RN (Secretary) was present.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning attended a Meeting at Gulliver House, Madeira Walk, Windsor, Berkshire.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this afternoon held a Meeting.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Transaid, this morning attended the Transport News Scottish Rewards 2012 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Congress Road, Glasgow, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow (Councillor Robert Winter, the Rt. Hon. the Lord Provost).

Her Royal Highness, Honorary Fellow, Royal College of Physicians, afterwards attended the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow’s Triennial Conference at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow.

The Princess Royal this afternoon opened the Riverside Museum at 100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning opened the Day Hospice Extension at Overgate Hospice, 30 Hullenedge Road, Elland, and was received by Mr. John Brennan (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire).

His Royal Highness afterwards presented a Queen’s Award for Innovation to Radio Design Limited, Shipley Wharf, Wharf Street, Shipley.

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon visited Leeds College of Building, North Street, Leeds.

His Royal Highness later visited Clock House Farm, Ribston Farms, Hunsingore, near Wetherby.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, the Medical Women’s Federation, this afternoon attended a Meeting at the Connaught Rooms, 61-65 Great Queen Street, London WC2.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, Royal Choral Society, this evening attended a Concert at Westminster Central Hall, Storey’s Gate, London SW1.

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The Queen, Patron, this morning visited Goodenough College, Mecklenburgh Square, London WC1, to commemorate the College’s Eightieth Anniversary, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer), the Chairman of the Board (Mr. Jonathan Hirst) and the Mayor of the London Borough of Camden (Councillor Abdul Quadir).

Her Majesty toured the College, escorted by Major General Andrew Ritchie (Director), and subsequently attended a Reception in the Great Hall.

The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, this evening opened the “Royal Manuscripts: the Genius of Illumination” Exhibition at the British Library, 96 Euston Road, London NW1, and was received by the Chairman (the Baroness Blackstone) and Dame Lynne Brindley (Chief Executive).

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning planted a Cross of Remembrance in the Royal British Legion Field of Remembrance at St. Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, London SW1.

His Royal Highness, Grand President, Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League, this afternoon attended a Luncheon at the Canadian High Commission, 1 Grosvenor Square, London W1.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by the Lord de Mauley (Lord in Waiting) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of the Earl Bathurst (formerly Lord in Waiting) which was held in the Parish Church of St. John Baptist, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, this afternoon.

The Prince of Wales was represented by Sir Henry Elwes.

The Earl of Wessex was represented by Major General Arthur Denaro.

The Princess Royal was represented by Mrs. Brian Hammond.

The Duke and Duchess of Kent were represented by Mr. Andrew Palmer.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this morning arrived at Royal Air Force Brize Norton from Tanzania.

Mr. Clive Alderton, Mrs. Joy-Maria Camm, Mr. Patrick Harverson, Miss Eva Omaghomi and Major Peter Flynn were in attendance.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Cambridge, Patron, National Memorial Arboretum Future Foundations Appeal, and Duchess of Cambridge this evening attended an Appeal Dinner at St. James’s Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Irish Regiment (27th (Inniskilling), 83rd, 87th and The Ulster Defence Regiment), this morning received Lieutenant Colonel Peter Walker upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer 2nd Battalion and Lieutenant Colonel Owen Lyttle upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Irish Regiment (27th (Inniskilling), 83rd, 87th and The Ulster Defence Regiment), also received Lieutenant Colonel Colin Weir upon assuming his appointment as Commanding Officer 1st Battalion.

The Lord Ballyedmond (Honorary Colonel 2nd Battalion) and was present.

The Duke of York, President, Association of Leading Visitor Attractions, this afternoon received Mr. Robin Broke upon relinquishing his appointment as Director and Mr. Bernard Donoghue upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness afterwards received Mr. Paul Lester (Chief Executive, Greenergy International).

The Duke of York, Colonel-in-Chief, Small Arms School Corps, subsequently gave a Tea for representatives of the Corps who have recently returned from Afghanistan.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner given by the Vitol Group at the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London W1.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning attended a Breakfast Meeting at the Berkeley Hotel, London SW1.

His Royal Highness later received the Commander-in-Chief, Land Forces (General Sir Nicholas Parker) at Buckingham Palace.

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Chilean-British University of Santiago, afterwards held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the International Council, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Association, this afternoon held a Meeting.

The Earl of Wessex this evening gave a Presentation and attended a Dinner at the Special Forces Club.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning visited RFD Beaufort Limited, Kingsway, Dunmurry, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim (Mrs. Joan Christie).

Her Royal Highness, President, Save the Children UK, this afternoon launched the Facing North Portrait Exhibition and attended a Reception at the Ivory Restaurant, Victoria Square, Belfast, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County Borough of Belfast (Dame Mary Peters).

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Jubilee Woods Project, later attended a Community Tree Pack Planting at Oakfield Community Development Centre, Carrickfergus, County Antrim.

Her Royal Highness afterwards opened Belfast Metropolitan College at Titanic Quarter, Queen’s Road, Belfast.

The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, The King’s Royal Hussars, was represented by Colonel David Woodd (Colonel, The King’s Royal Hussars) at the Service of Thanksgiving for Major General Peter Cavendish (Colonel, 14th/20th King’s Hussars) which was held in All Saints’ Parish Church, Alport Lane, Youlgrave, Derbyshire, today.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester this evening attended the Royal British Legion Poppy Ball at Drapers’ Hall, Throgmorton Avenue, London EC2.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning visited Honda (UK) Manufacturing Limited, North Building, Highworth Road, South Marston, near Swindon, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mr. John Bush).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Technology Strategy Board, North Star House, North Star Avenue, Swindon.

The Duke of Kent afterwards visited GWP Group, Chelworth Park, Cricklade, Wiltshire.

His Royal Highness, Honorary President, Royal Geographical Society, this evening attended the Transglobe Expedition Trust Annual Lecture at 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Royal Patron, Children and Families Across Borders, this evening held a Reception at Buckingham Palace.

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His Excellency Mr. Thambynathan Jasudasen 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 Singapore in London.

Mrs. Jasudasen was also received by Her Majesty.

Her Excellency Mrs. Anne Hedensted Steffensen 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 Denmark to the Court of St. James’s.

Mrs. Lars Lundorf Nielsen was also received by Her Majesty.

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

The Queen, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, received Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Biggart upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Bartholomew upon assuming the appointment.

Brigadier Simon Allen (Colonel of the Regiment) was present.

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, Founder and Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association, this morning received Mrs. Gillian Shirazi upon relinquishing her appointment of Secretary General and Mr. John May upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness, Honorary Trustee, Royal Agricultural Society of England, today was presented with a Fellowship Certificate at Buckingham Palace.

The Duke of Edinburgh, this afternoon presented English Speaking Union of the Commonwealth Awards at Buckingham Palace, and subsequently chaired the Council Meeting.

His Royal Highness, Captain General, Royal Marines, this evening attended a Dinner at the Banqueting House, Whitehall, London SW1.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Elder Brother, the Corporation of Trinity House, was represented by Rear Admiral Sir Jeremy de Halpert (Deputy Master) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Mr. David Coltman (formerly Director) in St. Columba’s Church, Pont Street, London SW1 today.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited a Maasai village near Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon visited Legunga School, Kilimanjaro.

The Prince of Wales afterwards attended a Business and Entrepreneurs’ Reception at Mount Meru Lodge.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall later visited Arusha National Park, Arumeru.

The Prince of Wales was represented by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire (Dr. Ingrid Roscoe) at the Requiem Mass for Sir Jimmy Savile which was held in St. Anne’s Cathedral, Leeds, this afternoon.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York his morning received Mr. Mark King (President, Civil Aerospace) and Mr. Harry Holt (Director, Global Government Relations, Rolls Royce Group plc.).

His Royal Highness today received Mr. Angus Millar (Caspian Energy Adviser, Foreign and Commonwealth Office).

The Duke of York this afternoon received Mr. Nicholas Baird (Chief Executive, United Kingdom Trade and Investment).

His Royal Highness this evening visited Euro RSCG, Cupola House, 15 Alfred Place, London WC1.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning held a Trustees’ Meeting.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this afternoon held Meetings.

The Earl of Wessex, Honorary Chairman, later held a Meeting for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Young Canadians Charter for Business.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this evening attended a Dinner at the Ritz Hotel, 150 Piccadilly, London W1.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Caring for Life, this afternoon held a Meeting.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the National Autistic Society, later received Mr. Colin Barrow upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman of the Trustees.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Royal Treasurer, the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, this evening attended the Grand Day Dinner at the Treasury Building, Inner Temple, London EC4.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust, this afternoon received Mr. Jack Ward upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Mr. Stephen Watkins upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Royal Academy Schools, this afternoon received Professor Maurice Cockrill upon relinquishing his appointment as Keeper.

The Duke of Gloucester, President, British Expertise, this evening presented the British Expertise International Awards at the Institute of Directors, 116 Pall Mall, London SW1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President of the Council, King Edward VII’s Hospital (Sister Agnes), this evening attended the Annual Reception at Lambeth Palace, London SE1.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Patron, this evening attended a Gala Evening for the Pennington Mellor Munthe Charity Trust at Southside House, 3 Woodhayes Road, Merton, London SW19.