The Royal Record

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Government House, Canberra, ACT, Australia

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this evening arrived at the Defence Establishment, Fairbairn, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, and were received by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia (Ms Quentin Bryce), the Hon Julia Gillard MP (Prime Minister) and Ms Katy Gallagher MLA (Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness, having been received with a Gun Salute, attended a Ceremonial Welcome and The Queen inspected a Guard of Honour.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh subsequently drove to Government House.

Clarence House

The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon took the oath to become an Honorary Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Joiners and Ceilers of the City of London during a Luncheon at Apothercaries’ Hall, Black Friars Lane, London EC4.

Her Royal Highness, President, the Brooke Hospital for Animals, this evening visited the Exhibition entitled War Horse: Fact and Fiction at National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, London SW3, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, later held a Reception at Clarence House for the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Chairman of the Trustees, Outward Bound Trust, today held a Chairman’s Meeting and gave a Luncheon for the Patron’s Company.

His Royal Highness this afternoon received Mr Tyler Brûlé (Editor-in-Chief, Monocle).

The Duke of York, Patron, received Mr Andrew Fry (Honorary Chair, Fire Service Sports and Athletics Association) and Mr Anthony McGuirk.

His Royal Highness, Patron, later held a Reception for representatives of Attend.

The Duke of York, Patron, this evening held a Reception for the Royal Free Charity at St James’s Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Royal Honorary Colonel, this morning visited The Royal Wessex Yeomanry on field training exercises at Longmoor Training Camp, Rushmoor, Hampshire.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Colonel, The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons), this morning opened the Captain Sayer Welfare Facility at Hyde Park Barracks, Knightsbridge, London SW7.

Her Royal Highness, Royal Patron, United Kingdom Resource Centre — Women into Science, Engineering and Construction, this afternoon attended the Women into Science, Engineering and Construction Awards 2011 Ceremony at the Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2 Savoy Place, London WC2.

The Princess Royal, Honorary Air Commodore, Royal Air Force Brize Norton, later received Group Captain Dom Stamp, Royal Air Force (Station Commander Royal Air Force Brize Norton).

The Princess Royal, Patron, United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening opened the Exhibition The Heart of the Great Alone: Scott, Shackleton and Antarctic Photography at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, the Order of St Michael and St George, this afternoon attended Evensong in St Paul’s Cathedral, London EC4, followed by a Reception.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Patron, Mental Health Foundation, this afternoon received Dr Michael Shooter at Buckingham Palace upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Professor Dinesh Bhugra upon assuming the appointment.

Dr Andew McCulloch (Chief Executive) was present.

Her Royal Highness this evening attended the opening of The Heart of the Great Alone: Scott, Shackleton and Antarctic Photography by The Princess Royal at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh left Heathrow Airport, London, this morning to visit Australia and be present at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Perth.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were received at the Airport by Air Marshal Sir David Walker (Master of the Household), Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer), the Australian High Commissioner (His Excellency Mr. John Dauth), Mr Colin Matthews (Chief Executive Officer, British Airports Authority) and Mr. Keith Williams (Chief Executive, British Airways).

The following are in attendance: the Hon. Mary Morrison, the Lady Susan Hussey, the Rt. Hon. Sir Christopher Geidt, Mr. Doug King, Ms. Samantha Cohen, Mrs. Mark Anderson, Mr. Michael Jephson, Surgeon Captain David Hett RN, Brigadier Archie Miller-Bakewell and Commander Andrew Willis RAN.

The Princess Royal, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

The Queen was represented by Colonel the Hon. Nicholas Crossley (formerly a Gentleman of Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms) at the Funeral of Major Anthony Arkwright (formerly Standard Bearer of Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms) which was held in St. Leonard’s Church, Welbury, North Yorkshire, today.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, President, this morning visited Wellington Academy, Tidworth, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mr. John Bush).

His Royal Highness, Patron, SS Great Britain Trust, afterwards visited Brunel’s SS GREAT BRITAIN, Great Western Dockyard, Bristol, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of the County and City of Bristol (Mrs. John Prior).

The Duke of York this afternoon visited SETSquared, University Gate East, Park Row, Bristol.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited FSG Tool and Die, Unit 5, Llantrisant Business Park, Llantrisant, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Mid Glamorgan (Mrs. Kathrin Thomas).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning opened City of London Academy Islington, Prebend Street, Islington, London N1, and was received by Colonel Brian Kay (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this afternoon held a Lunch for the National Operating Authorities at Buckingham Palace.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, later chaired a One Award Alliance Meeting at Award House, 7-11 St Matthew Street, London SW1.

The Countess of Wessex this morning visited Mole Valley Farmers Limited, Station Road, South Molton, and was received by Lady Clifford of Chudleigh (Deputy Lieutenant of Devon).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Wells Cathedral Girl Chorister Trust, this afternoon visited Wells Cathedral School and attended a Service of Dedication in Wells Cathedral, and was received by Brigadier Alastair Fyfe (Deputy Lieutenant of Somerset).

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, the Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust, later attended a Lunch at Wells Cathedral School and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset (Lady Gass).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Honorary Air Commodore, University of London Air Squadron, this morning received Squadron Leader Chris Talbot RAF (Officer Commanding the University of London Air Squadron).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon opened the new Southampton Police Headquarters at Southern Road, Southampton, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Dame Mary Fagan).

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity, later attended a Prizegiving Ceremony for Service personnel and fundraisers at the Royal Naval Museum, Portsmouth, Hampshire.

Her Royal Highness, Commodore-in-Chief, Portsmouth, this evening attended a Trafalgar Night Dinner at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra this afternoon opened the new care facilities of the Orders of St. John Care Trust, Prescott Close, Banbury, and was received by Mr. John Harwood (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire).

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen held a Council at Windsor Castle today.

There were present: the Lord Strathclyde (Acting Lord President) and the Rt Hon Sir Christopher Geidt (Private Secretary to The Queen).

The Rt Hon Justine Greening, MP was sworn in as a member of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council.

The Rt Hon Philip Hammond, MP took the Oath of Office, kissed hands upon appointment and received the Seals of Office as Secretary of State for Defence.

The Rt Hon Justine Greening, MP took the Oath of Office, kissed hands upon appointment and received the Seals of Office as Secretary of State for Transport.

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

The Lord Strathclyde had an audience of Her Majesty before the Council.

Sir Michael Peat was received by The Queen at Windsor Castle this afternoon upon relinquishing his appointment as Principal Private Secretary to The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this evening attended a Reception at Wellington College, Crowthorne, on the occasion of the 2011 Round Square Conference and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (the Hon Mrs Bayliss), The Duke of York, King Constantine of the Hellenes (Patron and President, Round Square School Association) and Queen Anne-Marie of the Hellenes, the Master of Wellington College (Dr Anthony Seldon) and the Chairman of Round Square (Mr Rod Fraser).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, and The Duke of York, escorted by King Constantine, attended the Conference Opening Ceremony and Her Majesty declared the Conference open.

The Queen addressed those present.

Her Majesty and Their Royal Highnesses afterwards met Wellington College Student Steering Committee and attended a Reception for International Delegates.

Buckingham Palace

The Countess of Wessex this afternoon opened the new Daycare Centre at Hospiscare’s Pine Lodge Centre, Post Hill, Tiverton, and was received by Lady Clifford of Chudleigh (Deputy Lieutenant of Devon).

Her Royal Highness later visited Tiverton Youth Drop-in Centre, Market Centre, Newport Street, Tiverton.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, the Two Moors Festival, this evening attended a Concert in St Pancras Church, Widecombe-in-the Moor, Devon.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Scotland’s Churches Scheme, this morning attended a Meeting at Hamilton Old Parish Church, Strathmore Road, Hamilton, followed by a Reception at Hamilton Town House, 102 Cadzow Street, Hamilton, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lanarkshire (Mr Mushtaq Ahmad).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited renovated community pay back accommodation at Auchentibber Criminal Justice, East Avenue, Blantyre, Lanarkshire.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the New Zealand-United Kingdom Link Foundation, this evening attended the Visiting Professorship Lecture at the Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1.

The Princess Royal, President, Racing Welfare, later attended a Dinner at Fleming Family and Partners, 15 Suffolk Street, London SW1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President of the Board of Trustees, this afternoon visited an Exhibition entitled, Shaped by War: Photographs by Don McCullin at the Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, London SE1.

The Duke and Duchess of Kent were represented by General the Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank at the Memorial Service for Brigadier Anne Field which was held in the Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, London SW1 today.

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Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, on behalf of The Queen, this morning presented the Letters Patent granting the title “Royal” to Wootton Bassett, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mr. John Bush).

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Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, Patron, the Gordon Highlanders Museum, this morning unveiled a commemorative statue of The Gordon Highlanders, Castlegate, Aberdeen, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Aberdeen (Councillor Peter Stephen, the Lord Provost).

His Royal Highness, Patron, this afternoon visited the Gordon Highlanders Museum, St. Luke’s, Viewfield Road, Aberdeen.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen, Patron, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, this morning handed over the keys of the three millionth Motability vehicle at Westminster Hall, Palace of Westminster, London SW1, and was received by the Lord Great Chamberlain and the Chairman of Motability (the Lord Sterling of Plaistow).

The Queen, escorted by the Chairman, and The Duke of Edinburgh, escorted by Mr Gerry Acher (Vice-Chairman), viewed a display of vehicles and met Motability customers and members of staff, and Her Majesty subsequently presented keys to vehicle recipients.

The Duke of Edinburgh, President and Life Member, Windsor Park Equestrian Club, this evening held a Reception at Windsor Castle.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning visited South Tyneside College, Saint George’s Avenue, South Shields, to mark its One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear (Mr Nigel Sherlock).

His Royal Highness this afternoon opened EEF House, Queensway North, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.

The Duke of York subsequently received a briefing at UK Land Estates, Team Valley, Gateshead, followed by a Luncheon to mark the Seventy Fifth Anniversary of Team Valley.

The Duke of York, accompanied by Princess Eugenie of York, afterwards visited the Community Foundation, Newburn Activity Centre, Grange Road, Newburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear.

His Royal Highness, Patron, York Minster Fund, accompanied by Her Royal Highness, later visited York Minster Stoneyard, 4 Deangate, York, and was received by Air Commodore William Gambold (Deputy Lieutenant of North Yorkshire).

The Duke of York, accompanied by Princess Eugenie of York, afterwards visited BBC Radio York, 20 Bootham Row, York.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this afternoon launched a Fundraising Appeal for Minchinhampton Centre for the Elderly.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, President, Royal Academy of Music, was present this afternoon at the conferment of Honorary Membership on Mr. Christian Thielemann at the Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone Road, London NW1.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen received His Excellency Mr. Kamalesh Sharma, Commonwealth Secretary-General, today.

Mr. Jonathan Spencer was received by Her Majesty when The Queen invested him with the Insignia of a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.

The following were received in audience by The Queen and kissed hands upon their appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassadors: Mr. Robin Barnett (the Republic of Poland), Mrs. Jill Gallard (the Portuguese Republic), Mr. Jonathan Wilks (the Republic of Yemen) and Mr. Andrew Wightman (the Republic of Korea).

Mrs. Wightman was also received by Her Majesty.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh gave a Reception at Buckingham Palace this evening in advance of the Royal Visit to the Commonwealth of Australia.

The Earl of Wessex, and The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were present.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Senior Fellow, the Royal Academy of Engineering, this morning received the Lord Browne of Madingley upon relinquishing his appointment as President and Sir John Parker upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness, Patron, the Federation of London Youth Clubs, this afternoon held a Luncheon at Buckingham Palace.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron and Twelfth Man, the Lord’s Taverners, afterwards presented the County Championship Cup at Buckingham Palace.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Cambridge, Patron, and The Duchess of Cambridge this evening attended a Dinner for “100 Women in Hedge Funds” Philanthropic Initiatives at St. James’s Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning received Sir Paul Nurse (President, the Royal Society) and Dr. Julie Maxton (Executive Director).

His Royal Highness, Patron, Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel Trust, received Rear Admiral Jeremy Sanders (Chairman).

The Duke of York received Mr. Andrew Street (Managing Director, John Lewis Partnership).

His Royal Highness this afternoon held a Lunch at Buckingham Palace for the Bar Council.

The Duke of York later received Mr. Paul Lucraft (Chairman, the National Consortium of University Entrepreneurs), Ms. Hushpreet Dhaliwal (Chief Executive) and Mr. Kostas Mavroulakis (East England Director).

His Royal Highness, Admiral, Marine Society and Sea Cadets, afterwards visited TS TRAFALGAR, Merton, 42 Commonside West, Mitcham, Surrey.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning visited new participants of the Award at Aberaeron School, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed (the Hon. Robin Lewis).

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, today visited Aberaeron Youth Centre and Digi Lab, Portland Place, Aberaeron.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this afternoon visited Aberystwyth University, Penglais Campus, Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Llandysul Community Primary School, Heol Llynyfran, Llandysul, Ceredigion, and was received by Miss Sara Edwards (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, the British Nutrition Foundation, this morning attended a Physical Activity Conference at 76-78 Portland Place, London W1.

Her Royal Highness, Honorary Member, the Farmers Club, this afternoon attended the Guild of Agricultural Journalists of Great Britain Harvest Reception at Stationers’ Hall, Ave Maria Lane, London EC4, and presented the Netherthorpe Communication Award.

The Princess Royal later received Mr. Matthew Kithyaka (Director, Starehe Boys’ Centre), Mr. Paul Whitehouse (Chairman of the StareheFuture Appeal) and Mrs. Helen Varma (Appeal Director) at Buckingham Palace.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Cranfield Trust, this evening attended a Reception at Doughty Hanson and Company, 45 Pall Mall, London SW1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

The Princess Royal, Patron, British Quality Foundation, afterwards presented the United Kingdom Excellence Awards and attended a Dinner at the InterContinental Hotel, 1 Hamilton Place, London W1.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, the Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers, this evening attended a Reception at Vintners’ Hall, 68 Upper Thames Street, London EC4.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, Asthma UK, this morning visited the Gift Fair at the Hurlingham Club, Ranelagh Gardens, London SW6.

Her Royal Highness this evening attended a Reception for the Henry Spink Foundation (assisting families with children diagnosed with severe disabilities) in The Queen’s Chapel, St. James’s Palace.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

Her Majesty held a Council at 5.30 p.m.

There were present: the Rt. Hon. Nicholas Clegg MP (Lord President), the Rt. Hon. David Lidington MP (Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office), the Baroness Warsi (Minister without Portfolio, Cabinet Office) and the Rt. Hon. Patrick McLoughlin MP (Chief Whip, House of Commons).

The Rt. Hon. Frank Mulholland was sworn in as a member 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, Patron, St. Luke’s Healthcare for the Clergy, this morning received Mr. Patrick Mitford-Slade upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Mr. Bernard Cazenove upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness, Member, the Honourable Artillery Company, today visited the Museum at Armoury House, London EC1, and was received by Colonel Brian Kay (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Duke of Edinburgh, Member, the Blue Seal Club, this evening attended a Dinner at the Cavalry and Guards Club, 127 Piccadilly, London W1.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning visited Babcock International Group, 17 Western Road, Park Royal, London NW10.

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Bigham’s Limited, 2 McNicol Drive, London NW10.

The Duke of York subsequently attended a Lunch at Bigham’s Limited for small and medium enterprises in the Park Royal Partnership.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Attend, later received Mrs. Pamela Morton at Buckingham Palace upon relinquishing her appointment as Chairman.

The Duke of York afterwards received Sir Eric Peacock (Non-Executive Director, United Kingdom Trade and Investment).

His Royal Highness subsequently held a seminar at Buckingham Palace for British entrepreneurs.

The Duke of York this evening attended a Reception at Lloyd’s, 1 Lime Street, London EC3, for the retirement of the Lord Levene of Portsoken as Chairman.

Buckingham Palace

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

His Royal Highness, Honorary Liveryman, afterwards received the Freedom of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, the Worshipful Company of Fuellers and the Worshipful Company of Gardeners at Haberdashers’ Hall, 18 West Smithfield, London EC1.

The Earl of Wessex, Honorary Liveryman, the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, the Worshipful Company of Fuellers and the Worshipful Company of Gardeners, this afternoon received the Freedom of the City of London at Guildhall, London EC2, and subsequently attended a Luncheon at Haberdashers’ Hall.

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

The Earl of Wessex, Colonel, The London Regiment, this evening attended Beating Retreat and a Dinner at Horseferry Road, London SW1.

The Countess of Wessex, Founder, Wessex Youth Trust, this morning visited the Frieze Art Fair in Regent’s Park, London.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Commodore-in-Chief, Portsmouth, this morning visited HMS DIAMOND at sea off Plymouth, Devon.

Her Royal Highness, President, the Mission to Seafarers Limited, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this afternoon attended the Annual National Service for Seafarers in St. Paul’s Cathedral, London EC4.

The Princess Royal, Colonel, The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons), this evening attended the Blue Seal Club Dinner at the Cavalry and Guards Club, 127 Piccadilly, London W1.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester this afternoon visited Walford Mill Crafts, Stone Lane, Wimborne, to mark the Twenty Fifth Anniversary, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset (Mrs. Anthony Pitt-Rivers).

Her Royal Highness later officially opened the Stourvale Centre, Young Men’s Christian Association, 108 Stourvale Road, Bournemouth, Dorset.

The Duchess of Gloucester afterwards visited the Kings Park Allotment Project at Kings Park Nursery, Kings Park, Bournemouth.

Appendix to Court Circular

The Queen has been pleased to appoint Dame Rosalind Savill to be a Trustee of the Royal Collection Trust in succession to Dr. Duncan Robinson with effect from 16th March, 2012.

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Buckingham Palace

His Excellency Mr. Federico Cuello Camilo was received in audience by The Queen today and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Dominican Republic to the Court of St. James’s.

Mrs. Natalia Federighi de Cuello was also received by Her Majesty.

His Excellency Mr. Claude Bouah-Kamon was received in audience by The Queen and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from Côte D’Ivoire to the Court of St. James’s.

Mrs. Bouah-Kamon was also received by Her Majesty.

The Queen received the Bishop of Salisbury (the Right Reverend Nicholas Holtam) who did homage upon his appointment.

Her Majesty received the Bishop of Lincoln (the Right Reverend Christopher Lowson) who did homage upon his appointment.

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

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

The 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, Honorary Fellow, the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, this evening held a Reception at Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, The Duke of York’s Community Initiative, this afternoon presented the Annual Awards held at the Army Foundation College (Harrogate), Uniacke Barracks, Penny Pot Lane, Killinghall, Harrogate.

His Royal Highness afterwards received a briefing on the Army Foundation College.

The Duke of York, Colonel-in-Chief, The Yorkshire Regiment (14th/15th, 19th and 33rd/76th Foot), later visited 4th Battalion at Worsley Barracks, Fulford Road, York.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this afternoon held a Meeting.

His Royal Highness later received Major General Greg Smith (Assistant Chief of Defence Staff, Reserves and Cadets).

The Earl of Wessex this evening attended the National Employer Advisory Board Annual Dinner at the Worshipful Company of Pewterers, Pewterers’ Hall, Oat Lane, London EC2.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, National Equine Forum, this morning attended an Organising Committee Meeting at the Kennel Club, 1-5 Clarges Street, London W1.

Her Royal Highness, President, UK Fashion and Textile Association, this afternoon attended the Twenty Fifth Anniversary Awards Ceremony and Luncheon at the Banqueting House, Whitehall, London SW1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning opened Acklam Grange School, Lodore Grove, Acklam, Middlesbrough, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire (the Lord Crathorne).

His Royal Highness this afternoon opened Priory Woods School and Art College and Ormesby School, Tothill Avenue, Netherfields, Middlesbrough.

The Duke of Gloucester afterwards opened Roseberry Park, Marton Road, Middlesbrough.

His Royal Highness subsequently opened the Higher Education Centre at Redcar and Cleveland College, Corporation Road, Redcar.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen arrived at Buckingham Palace from Balmoral Castle this afternoon.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, the Shakespeare Globe Trust, this evening held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York today visited Nomura, 1 Angel Lane, London EC4.

His Royal Highness this afternoon opened the Trampery, 13-19 Bevenden Street, London N1.

The Duke of York afterwards visited Hackney Technical College, Shoreditch Campus, Falkirk Street, London N1.

His Royal Highness subsequently visited Songkick, 12-18 Hoxton Street, London N1.

The Duke of York later visited White Bear Yard, 2nd Floor, 144a Clerkenwell Road, London EC1.

His Royal Highness this evening received Mr John Hayes MP (Minister of State for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning).

The Duke of York afterwards attended a Dinner held by Bell Pottinger Group at the Connaught Hotel, Carlos Place, London W1.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Jubilee Woods Project, this morning planted the first tree on a Diamond Wood site at Burghley House, Stamford, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire (Mr Hugh Duberly).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Butler Trust, this afternoon visited the Dangerous and Severe Personality Disorder Unit at HM Prison Whitemoor, Longhill Road, March, and was received by Mr Neil McKittrick (Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire).

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Butler Trust, subsequently visited Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Probation Trust, Warkworth Lodge, Warkworth Street, Cambridge.