The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace

Colonel Sir Brian Barttelot, Bt, was received by The Queen and delivered up his Stick of Office upon his retirement as Harbinger of Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms.

Colonel Michael Robertson was received by The Queen upon his appointment as Harbinger of Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms and received from The Queen his Stick of Office.

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 Queen attended a Dinner at Windsor Castle this evening to celebrate the Tercentenary of Ascot Racecourse and was received by Her Majesty’s Representative at Ascot Racecourse (Mr John Weatherby).

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President and Patron, the Hunt Staff Benefit Society, this afternoon held the Annual General Meeting.

His Royal Highness later gave a Reception for American Evangelical leaders.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this evening gave a Dinner for Regimental Commanding Officers of Regiments with which Their Royal Highnesses are affiliated.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning visited Hexham Abbey in celebration of children’s education and was received by Mrs Bryony Gibson (Deputy Lieutenant of Northumberland).

His Royal Highness later visited Kilfrost Group Limited, Albion Works, Haltwhistle, and was received by Mrs Patricia Birley (Deputy Lieutenant of Northumberland).

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon visited the Roman Army Museum, Hexham.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Allendale Forge Studios and Visitor Centre, Market Place, Allendale, and was received by Mrs Caroline Pryer (Deputy Lieutenant of Northumberland).

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Sir Oswald Stoll Foundation, this morning received Mr Richard Brunwin upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive and Mr Edward Tytherleigh upon assuming the appointment.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon chaired a charities forum at Buckingham Palace.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Greater London Fund for the Blind, this evening attended the Ninetieth Anniversary Dinner at the Lanesborough, Hyde Park Corner, London SW1.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Catch 22, this morning launched the “Time to Care” campaign at a Reception held at the Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1.

Her Royal Highness, Director, London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, today attended a Board Meeting at 1 Churchill Place, London E14.

The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended the Ascot Tercentenary Dinner at Windsor Castle.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, today received Colonel Alastair Mathewson upon relinquishing his appointment as Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel Harold Nickerson upon assuming the appointment.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra this morning opened the Torch Centre at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopædic and District Hospital NHS Trust, Oswestry, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire (Mr Algernon Heber-Percy).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Richard Higgins Conservation Limited, Merry Lane, Sansaw Heath, near Shrewsbury.

Princess Alexandra later visited Battlefield 1403, Upper Battlefield, near Shrewsbury.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen this morning arrived at Lichfield City Railway Station and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire (Sir James Hawley) and the Mayor of the City of Lichfield (Councillor Brian Bacon).

The Queen, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Mercian and Lancastrian Yeomanry, drove to Lichfield Cathedral and was received by the Bishop of Lichfield (the Right Reverend Jonathan Gledhill), the Honorary Colonel of the Regiment (Major General Andrew Farquhar) and Lieutenant Colonel Francis Acton (Commanding Officer).

Her Majesty presented campaign medals to members of the Regiment who have recently returned from Afghanistan and subsequently viewed a presentation of the Regiment’s role in recent operations.

The Queen was present at a Service of Thanksgiving for The Royal Mercian and Lancastrian Yeomanry Homecoming in Lichfield Cathedral.

Her Majesty was entertained to Luncheon this afternoon by the Regiment at Lichfield School.

The Queen later drove to the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, and was received by the Rt Hon Dr. Liam Fox MP (Secretary of State for Defence), the Chairman of the Trustees, National Memorial Arboretum (Colonel John Barkshire) and Vice Admiral Sir John Dunt (Chairman of Trustees, Armed Forces Memorial Trust).

The Queen was present at a Service of Commemoration for members of the UK Armed Forces killed on duty or as a result of terrorism in 2010, and laid a wreath at the wall of the Memorial.

Her Majesty afterwards attended a Reception for the families of those whose names were dedicated at the Service.

The Duke of Edinburgh, President, Guards Polo Club, this morning received Colonel Paul Belcher upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Mr Jock Green-Armytage upon assuming the appointment.

Mr Neil Hobday (Chief Executive) was present.

His Royal Highness, Past President and Honorary Life Member, this afternoon attended a sporting patronage Luncheon at Marylebone Cricket Club, Lord’s Cricket Ground, St John’s Wood, London NW8.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by Air Marshal Peter Walker (Lieutenant-Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Bailiwick of Guernsey) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Vice Admiral Sir John Martin (formerly Lieutenant-Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Bailiwick of Guernsey) which was held in St Peter’s Church, Soberton, Hampshire, this afternoon.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Colonel-in-Chief, Army Air Corps, this morning presented Operational Service medals to soldiers of 4 Regiment who have recently returned from Afghanistan, Wattisham Airfield, Ipswich, Suffolk.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Campaign for Wool, this afternoon held a Retailers Meeting.

The Prince of Wales this evening attended a Reception for members of Britain’s West African-origin community at St James’s Palace.

The Duchess of Cornwall, this morning attended The Prince’s Foundation for Children and the Arts “Design Quest” Finale at the Banqueting House, Whitehall, London SW1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, President, Sport and Recreation Alliance, this morning attended the Annual General Meeting and Lunch at St James’s Palace.

His Royal Highness, Chairman, International Special Projects for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this afternoon held a Meeting.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Corps of Signals, this morning received Brigadier Timothy Watts (Signal Officer in Chief, Army).

Her Royal Highness, Master, the Corporation of Trinity House, later attended the Quarterly Court Meeting and Luncheon at Trinity House, Trinity Square, London EC3.

The Princess Royal, President, Save the Children UK, this afternoon attended a Garden Party at the Chelsea College of Art and Design, 16 John Islip Street, London SW1.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Gordonstoun Plus Campaign, this evening held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning attended the Royal Welsh Show at Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Powys (the Hon Mrs Legge-Bourke).

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Buckingham Palace

His Excellency Mr Calixte Batossie Madjoulba 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 Togo to the Court of St James’s.

Mrs Madjoulba was also received by Her Majesty.

His Excellency Mr Mazen Homoud 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 Jordan to the Court of St James’s.

Mrs Homoud was also received by Her Majesty.

Mr Simon Fraser (Permanent Under-Secretary, Foreign and Commonwealth Office) was present.

The Queen, Duke of Lancaster, received the Lord Shuttleworth (Chairman of the Council of the Duchy of Lancaster) and Mr Paul Clarke (Chief Executive).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh gave an Afternoon Party in the garden of Buckingham Palace.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, The Princess Royal, The Duke of Kent, and Princess Alexandra, the Hon Lady Ogilvy were present.

Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms and The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard were on duty.

The Band of the Scots Guards and The Royal Air Force Squadronaires played selections of music during the afternoon.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Founder and Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association, this morning received Mr Rex Morgan.

Clarence House

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

His Royal Highness, President, the Great Steward of Scotland’s Dumfries House Trust, this afternoon held a Meeting.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning attended an Alliance Meeting at Award House, 7-11 Matthew Street, London SW1.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, England Hockey, this afternoon held a Meeting.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Firefighters Memorial Trust, this morning attended a Service of Blessing for the new Standard and presented the Royal Charter at the Honourable Artillery Company, Armoury House, City Road, London EC1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Jubilee Woods Project, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening held a Dinner at St James’s Palace.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon opened Christ the King Catholic and Church of England Primary School, Fir Grove, Macclesfield, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire (Mr David Briggs).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited an Exhibition of the Macclesfield Charters to mark the Seven Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Granting of a Borough Charter, Macclesfield Town Hall, Market Place, Macclesfield.

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester later visited the Royal Horticultural Society’s Flower Show at Tatton Park, Knutsford.

The Duchess of Gloucester this afternoon unveiled a plaque to commemorate the renovation of Queen’s Park, Crewe, and was received by Mrs Joelle Warren (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire).

Her Royal Highness afterwards opened Hill House, Leonard Cheshire Disability Home, Newcastle Road, Sandbach.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, today received Lieutenant Colonel Lincoln Jopp MC upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer 1st Battalion and Lieutenant Colonel Robert Howieson upon assuming the appointment.

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Buckingham Palace

By command of The Queen, Mr. Charles Gray (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr James Wright at 3 Grosvenor Square, London W1, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as High Commissioner for Canada in London.

By command of Her Majesty, the Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps afterwards received Her Excellency Mrs Jean Kekedo at St James’s Palace upon relinquishing her appointment as High Commissioner for Papua New Guinea in London.

By command of The Queen, the Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps called upon His Excellency Mr Nalin Surie at India House, Aldwych, London WC2, later in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as High Commissioner for India in London.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this afternoon received Mrs Perdita Hunt (Director, Watts Gallery).

His Royal Highness received Mr Robert Dudley (Group Chief Executive, BP).

The Prince of Wales, President, this evening attended a Dinner for The Prince’s Trust and the British Asian Trust at the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London W1.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, today visited Cornwall and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant (the Lady Mary Holborow).

Her Royal Highness, President, the Mission to Seafarers, this morning visited Fowey Mission Branch to mark its Twentieth Anniversary, the Docks, Fowey Harbour.

The Princess Royal later visited A. and P. Falmouth Limited, the Docks, Falmouth, to mark the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of Falmouth Docks.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Exhibition entitled, “Lighthouses: Life on the Rocks”, at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Discovery Quay, Falmouth.

The Princess Royal afterwards opened the new Mylor Yacht Club, Mylor Churchtown, Falmouth.

Her Royal Highness later visited Cockwells Modern and Classic Boatbuilding Limited, Mylor Creek Boatyard, Mylor Bridge, Falmouth.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Habitat for Humanity Great Britain, this afternoon attended an IndiaBuilds Briefing at the Orangery, Kensington Palace.

His Royal Highness this evening unveiled a Memorial to mark the Bicentenary of the Birth of William Makepeace Thackeray at Charterhouse, Sutton’s Hospital, Charterhouse Square, London EC1.

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Clarence House

Today is the Anniversary of the Birthday of The Duchess of Cornwall.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Royal Air Force Charitable Trust, this morning attended the Royal International Air Tattoo at Royal Air Force Fairford and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire (Dame Janet Trotter).

Appendix to Court Circular

The Queen has been pleased, on the recommendation of the Baroness Anelay of St Johns, to make the following promotion in and appointment to Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms:

Colonel Michael Robertson to be Harbinger upon the retirement of Colonel Sir Brian Barttelot, Bt.

Lieutenant Colonel Simon Milne to be one of Her Majesty’s Body Guard upon the promotion of Colonel Michael Robertson.

The appointments to date from 18th July, 2011.

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Buckingham Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel-in-Chief, this afternoon attended Intelligence Corps Day, Chicksands, Bedfordshire.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire (Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, Bt), the Chairman of Trustees (Sir Francis Richards) and Mr. Simon Greenish (Director, Bletchley Park Trust).

Her Majesty, escorted by the Chairman of Trustees, and His Royal Highness, escorted by the Director, toured the site, viewing the Turing Bombe and Lorenz machines, the Colossus machine rebuild project and a demonstration of the Enigma machine, and met veterans and members of staff.

The Queen addressed those present and subsequently unveiled a Public Memorial to those who worked at Bletchley Park and its outstations during World War Two.

By command of The Queen, Mr Charles Gray (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Antonio Gumende at 21 Fitzroy Square, London W1, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as High Commissioner for Mozambique in London.

By command of Her Majesty, the Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps called upon Her Excellency Mrs Ana Maria Teles Carreira at 22 Dorset Street, London W1, later in order to bid farewell to Her Excellency upon relinquishing her appointment as Ambassador from Angola to the Court of St James’s.

The Queen was represented by Prince Michael of Kent at the Funeral of the Earl of Harewood which was held in All Saints Church, Harewood, West Yorkshire, this afternoon.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, the Royal Agricultural College, this afternoon held a Meeting of The Prince of Wales’s Food and Farming Summer School.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, the Wilts and Berks Canal Trust, this evening attended a Reception for the Wilts and Berks Canal Partnership, at Bowood House, Derry Hill, Calne, and was received by the Marquis of Lansdowne (Deputy Lieutenant of Wiltshire).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Commandant-in-Chief, First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal’s Volunteer Corps), this morning received Commandant Kim McCutcheon (Commanding Officer).

Her Royal Highness, Chancellor, University of London, this morning attended the Opening Ceremony for the Division of Medicine Renovation Scheme at the Division of Medicine, University College London Medical School, Royal Free Campus, Rowland Hill Street, London NW3.

The Princess Royal, Patron, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this afternoon attended the “Not Forgotten” Association Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.

The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard was on duty.

The Band of the Scots Guards played selections of music during the afternoon.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning visited Kent County Show at Kent Showground, Detling, Maidstone, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Kent (Mr Allan Willett).

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Buckingham Palace

Ms. Aminatta Forna (winner of the 2011 Commonwealth Writers’ Prize) was received by The Queen this afternoon.

Dr. Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah (Interim Director of the Commonwealth Foundation) was present.

The Prime Minister of Malaysia was received by The Queen.

The Hon. Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor was also received by Her Majesty.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this evening gave a Reception for the winners of The Queen’s Award for Enterprise at Buckingham Palace.

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

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning chaired the judging of The Prince Philip Designers Prize at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness, Patron, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, this afternoon held a Luncheon at Buckingham Palace.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, this afternoon attended the Annual General Meeting at the Royal Institute of Navigation, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by the Duke of Devonshire (formerly Her Majesty’s Representative at Ascot) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Captain the Hon. Sir Nicholas Beaumont (formerly Clerk of the Course at Ascot) which was held in the Priory and Parish Church of St. Andrew, Hexham, this afternoon.

The Prince of Wales was represented by Mr. Johnny Weatherby.

The Princess Royal was represented by the Hon. Mrs. Legge-Bourke.

The Duke and Duchess of Kent were represented by the Hon. Mary Morrison.

Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy was represented by the Lady Mary Mumford.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Air Commodore-in-Chief, Royal New Zealand Air Force, this morning received Air Vice-Marshal Peter Stockwell (Chief of Air Force).

His Royal Highness this afternoon held a Science and Sustainable Agriculture Meeting.

The Prince of Wales later received the Rt. Hon. Caroline Spelman MP (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).

His Royal Highness, Patron, this evening held a Reception for Garden Organic — Henry Doubleday Research Association.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society, this afternoon opened the Annexe to Belvedere House, Weston Acres, Woodmansterne Lane, Banstead, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mrs. Timothy Goad).

Her Royal Highness, President, Racing Welfare, later attended an Awards Ceremony and Dinner at Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom Downs, and was received by Mr. Andrew Wates (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Patron, People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals, this afternoon opened the new PetAid Hospital at the Reay Hudson Centre, Hepworth Road, Sunderland, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear (Mr. Nigel Sherlock).

Her Royal Highness later presented The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service to the Chinese Healthy Living Centre, 25 Stowell Street, Newcastle upon Tyne.

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Buckingham Palace

Air Vice-Marshal Sir David Walker was received by The Queen this afternoon when Her Majesty conferred upon him the honour of Knighthood and invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.

The Queen held a Council at 5.30 p.m..

There were present: the Rt. Hon. Nicholas Clegg MP (Lord President), the Rt. Hon. Vincent Cable MP (Secretary of State, Department for Business Innovation and Skills), the Rt. Hon. Philip Hammond MP (Secretary of State, Department for Transport) and the Rt. Hon. Andrew Mitchell MP (Secretary of State, Department for International Development).

The Hon. Nicholas Soames MP, Mr. Desmond Swayne MP and Sir Peter Tapsell MP were sworn in as members of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council.

Mr. Thomas Brake MP made affirmation 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 Her Majesty before the Council.

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, Founder and Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association, this morning received Mr. Gregory Belton (Chairman of the International Trustees).

His Royal Highness, 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.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Founder and Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award World Fellowship, this evening held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon visited the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire (the Lord Crathorne).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Restorative Justice Council, this afternoon attended the Restorative Justice European Forum at Canterbury Christ Church University, North Holmes Road, Canterbury, and was received by the Viscount De L’Isle (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Kent).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, this afternoon received Sir Alistair Irwin upon assuming his appointment as Chairman.

His Royal Highness, President, Cavalry and Guards Club, this evening attended a Dinner for St. Dunstan’s at 127 Piccadilly, London W1.

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Buckingham Palace

His Excellency Mr. Roy Mickey Joy 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 Vanuatu in London.

Mrs. Joy was also received by Her Majesty.

His Excellency Mr. Ahmat Awad Sakine 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 Chad to the Court of St. James’s.

Mr. Simon Fraser (Under-Secretary, Foreign and Commonwealth Office) was present.

Sir Stuart Hampson (First Crown Estate Commissioner and Chairman, the Crown Estate Commission) was received by Her Majesty.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh gave an Afternoon Party in the garden of Buckingham Palace.

Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, and Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy were present.

Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms and The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard were on duty.

The Band of Irish Guards and The Lowland and Highland Bands of The Royal Regiment of Scotland played selections of music during the afternoon.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, this morning officially opened the Sammy Ofer Wing and attended a Lunch at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London SE10.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall and The Duchess of Cornwall today visited Cornwall and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant (the Lady Mary Holborow).

Their Royal Highnesses this morning visited the Eden Project, Bodelva, near St. Blazey, in celebration of its Tenth Anniversary.

The Prince of Wales, President, Business in the Community, this afternoon led a Seeing is Believing visit to Dairy Crest Creamery, Davidstow, near Camelford, and launched the Davidstow Diamond Jubilee cheese.

Their Royal Highnesses later opened the new Duchy of Cornwall Nursery in Lostwithiel.

The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon visited Passmore Edwards Court, Barras Place, Liskeard, and was received by Mr. Michael Galsworthy (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall).

Her Royal Highness later attended a Reception at Lostwithiel Community Centre, Liddicoat Road, Lostwithiel, to mark the Sixty Fifth Anniversary of Cornwall Rural Community Council.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this afternoon visited Oban to mark the Bicentenary of the town receiving the Charter of Burgh of Barony, at Corran Halls, Corran Esplanade, Oban, Argyllshire, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Argyll and Bute (Mr. Patrick Stewart).

Her Royal Highness afterwards visited Oban War and Peace Museum, Oban Times Building, Corran Esplanade, Oban.

The Princess Royal, Visitor, Strathcarron Hospice, later visited the Hospice, Randolph Hill, Denny, Stirlingshire, to mark its Thirtieth Anniversary, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Stirling and Falkirk (Mrs. Marjory McLachlan).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning opened Outram Street Centre, Sutton-in-Ashfield, for Framework Housing Association, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire (Sir Andrew Buchanan, Bt.).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Queen Elizabeth’s (1561) Endowed School, 150 Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, to commemorate the School’s Four Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary.

The Duke of Gloucester afterwards opened Sherwood Street Emergency Accommodation in Mansfield for Framework Housing Association.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, St. John’s School, Leatherhead, today received Mr. Nicholas Haddock upon relinquishing his appointment as Headmaster and Mr. Martin Collier upon assuming the appointment.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Chancellor, University of Surrey, this afternoon attended the First Degree Ceremonies in Guildford Cathedral.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Patron, Council of British International Schools, this afternoon received Dr. Roger Fry upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Mr. Trevor Rowell upon assuming the appointment.

Her Royal Highness this evening attended a Reception at the House of Commons, London SW1, given by the Family Holiday Association.