The Royal Record

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Palace of Holyroodhouse

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning drove to the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, and were received at Queensberry House by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor Mr. George Grubb, the Rt. Hon. the Lord Provost), Ms. Tricia Marwick MSP (Presiding Officer of the Parliament) and the Rt. Hon. Alex Salmond MSP (First Minister of the Scottish Executive).

The Presiding Officer welcomed The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh and Her Majesty was graciously pleased to address the Scottish Parliament.

The Rt. Hon. Sir Christopher Geidt (Private Secretary to The Queen) was in attendance.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this evening attended a Dinner for The Queen’s Body Guard for Scotland, Royal Company of Archers at Archers Hall, Edinburgh.

The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon visited the Summer Exhibition, “Methil and the Merchant Marine” at Methil Heritage Centre, 272 High Street, Methil, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Fife (Mrs. Brian Dean).

By command of The Queen, Mr. Charles Gray (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa at 30 Belgrave Square, London SW1, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from Bahrain to the Court of St. James’s.

By command of Her Majesty, the Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps called upon His Excellency Mr. Hubert Wurth at 25 Wilton Crescent, London SW1, in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from Luxembourg to the Court of St. James’s.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, Business in the Community, this morning visited Fferm Garreg, Mynddygarreg Cydwell, Dyfed, Carmarthenshire, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed (the Hon. Robin Lewis).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Cwmcerrig Farm Shop, Cwmcerrig Farm, Gorslas, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.

The Prince of Wales afterwards visited Frank’s Ice Cream, Capel Hendre Industrial Estate, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire.

His Royal Highness later received the New Zealand Minister of Agriculture (Hon. David Carter MP).

The Prince of Wales this evening held a Reception for the Cardiff Business Club.

The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited the Headquarters of Hereford Garrison.

St James’s Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this morning attended a Citizenship Ceremony at the Canadian Museum of Civilisation, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada.

Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon attended a Canada Day celebration at Parliament Hill, Ottawa.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this evening attended a Show to mark Canada Day at Parliament Hill.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning attended an Oxford University Sports Symposium at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 66 Knightsbridge, London SW1.

The Duke of York, accompanied by Princess Beatrice of York, this afternoon attended the Men’s Singles Semi-Finals of the Lawn Tennis Championship Meeting at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon, London SW19.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this afternoon departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for France and later arrived at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport.

Their Royal Highnesses, representing The Queen, this evening attended a Reception given by the Minister for Foreign Affairs at the Hotel Hermitage, Monaco, on the occasion of the Wedding of The Prince of Monaco and Miss Charlene Lynette Whittstock.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Logistic Corps, this afternoon visited 9 Regiment and presented Operation Herrick Medals at Buckley Barracks, Stanton St. Quintin, Chippenham, Wiltshire.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Honorary President, the Somme Association, this morning attended a Service to commemorate the Ninety Fifth Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme at the Thiepval Memorial, France, and was received by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the French Republic (His Excellency Sir Peter Westmacott).

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Service of Commemoration for 36th (Ulster) Division at the Ulster Memorial Tower, Thiepval.

The Duke of Gloucester afterwards attended a Service of Remembrance at the 16th (Irish) Division Memorial, Guillemont.

Captain Benjamin Sempala-Ntege was in attendance.

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

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, The Duke of York’s Royal Military School, this morning presented prizes and took the salute at the parade on Grand Day, Dover, Kent.

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Palace of Holyroodhouse

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrived at Edinburgh Airport this afternoon.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and were received by the Hereditary Keeper (the Duke of Hamilton and Brandon).

Afterwards The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were received in the Forecourt by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor George Grubb, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost) and members of the City of Edinburgh Council, when the Rt Hon the Lord Provost surrendered to The Queen the Keys of the City, which Her Majesty returned to him.

A Guard of Honour found by The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (B Company 5 SCOTS), under the command of Major William Horridge, was mounted in the Forecourt.

The Duke of Edinburgh, at Buckingham Palace, this morning received Addresses of Congratulation on his Ninetieth Birthday from the House of Lords and the House of Commons, to which His Royal Highness was graciously pleased to make reply.

By command of The Queen, Mr Charles Gray (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Anibal de Castro at 139 Inverness Terrace, London W2, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Dominican Republic to the Court of St James’s.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by Major General Sir Simon Gooper (Extra Equerry and formerly Master of the Household) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Lieutenant Colonel Sir Blair StewartWilson which was held in St Mary Magdalene Church, Taunton, Somerset, this afternoon.

The Prince of Wales was represented by Sir Antony Acland KG.

The Duke of York was represented by Lieutenant Colonel Robert Olney.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex were represented by the Lady Alexandra Etherington.

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

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were represented by Lieutenant Colonel Sir Simon Bland.

The Duke and Duchess of Kent were represented by Mr Nicolas Adamson.

Princess Alexandra, the Hon Lady Ogilvy was represented by Mrs Peter Afia.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this morning opened the newly renovated Railway Station at Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed (the Hon Robin Lewis).

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards opened the new Village Hall and Visitors’ Centre at Myddfai, Dyfed.

The Prince of Wales, President, this afternoon held a Reception to mark the Tenth Anniversary of Prime Cymru.

His Royal Highness, Chancellor, University of Wales, later received Professor Marc Clement (Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive), Mr Hugh Thomas (Chairman of the Council) and Professor Medwin Hughes (Vice Chancellor, University of Wales Trinity Saint David).

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this evening gave a Dinner for artists.

The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon gave a Reception for the Welsh children’s cancer charity, L.A.T.C.H. (Llandough Aims to Treat children with Cancer and leukæmia with Hope).

St James’s Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Canada.

Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon laid a wreath at the National War Memorial, Ottawa, and were received by the Rt Hon Stephen Harper MP (Prime Minister).

Afterwards The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were welcomed at Government House, Ottawa, by the Governor-General of Canada (the Rt Hon David Johnston).

Their Royal Highnesses this evening attended a Dinner given by the Governor-General at Government House.

Mr James Lowther-Pinkerton, Sir David Manning, Mr Patrick Harrison, Mr Miguel Head and Mr Christopher Kealey are in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning received Mr Robert Dudley (Chief Executive, BP plc).

His Royal Highness received Mr Mark Canning (Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia).

The Duke of York received Professor Brian Cox (University Research Fellow, Royal Society).

His Royal Highness this afternoon received Mr Ian Lindsay (Her Majesty’s Ambassador designate to the Kingdom of Bahrain).

The Duke of York, Colonel-in-Chief, Small Arms School Corps, received Lieutenant Colonel William Paterson upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Major John Whitchurch upon assuming the appointment.

Colonel Philip Napier (Commandant) was present.

His Royal Highness later gave a Reception for the WorldSkills London 2011 Team UK.

The Duke of York this evening gave a Reception at St James’s Palace for 2012 — Springboard to Success.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex today attended the International Island Games, Isle of Wight, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant (Major General Martin White).

His Royal Highness also visited Carisbrooke Castle Museum, Castle Hill, Newport.

The Countess of Wessex, President, Girlguiding UK, this morning received Mrs Elizabeth Burnley upon relinquishing her appointment as Chief Guide and Mrs Gillian Slocombe upon assuming the appointment.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, World Horse Welfare, this morning visited Hall Farm Recovery and Rehabilitation Centre, Snetterton, and was received by the Viscountess Knollys (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk).

Her Royal Highness later visited the Museum of the Broads, the Staithe, Stalham, Norfolk.

The Princess Royal this afternoon visited the Royal Norfolk Show at the Royal Norfolk Showground, Dereham Road, Norwich, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk (Mr Richard Jewson).

Her Royal Highness, President, Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth, afterwards attended the Annual General Meeting at the Royal Norfolk Showground.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Senior Fellow, this morning visited the Royal College of Art Show, Kensington Gore, London SW7, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

The Duchess of Gloucester today attended a Luncheon for former Commanding Officers on board HMS Gloucester and subsequently attended the Decommissioning Service and Parade at HM Royal Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hampshire.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, today attended the Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London SW19.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Royal Patron, Alzheimer’s Society, this afternoon received Mr Jeremy Hughes (Chief Executive) at Buckingham Palace.

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Buckingham Palace

Dame Nicola Brewer was received in audience by The Queen today upon her appointment as British High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa.

Mr Geoffrey Gillham was also received by Her Majesty.

Major General William Cubitt was received by The Queen upon relinquishing his appointment as Major General Commanding Household Division 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.

Major General George Norton was received by The Queen upon his appointment as Major General Commanding Household Division.

Her Majesty received the Venerable Stephen Robbins upon relinquishing his appointment as Chaplain General to the Forces and the Reverend Jonathan Woodhouse upon assuming the appointment.

Chief Superintendent Ian Boyes was received by The Queen when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order.

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

The Duke of York, The Countess of Wessex, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and The Duke of Kent 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 Bands of The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons) and The Prince of Wales’s Division played selections of music during the afternoon.

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 this afternoon attended the Association of Lord-Lieutenants’ Lunch at St James’s Palace.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall today visited Powys and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant (the Hon Mrs Legge-Bourke).

Their Royal Highnesses this morning visited Bacheldre Watermill, Churchstoke.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall later visited D. and S. Bamford (Makers) Limited, the Workhouse, Industrial Estate, Presteigne.

Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon visited Aryma Contemporary Marquetry, 6-7 Ddole Enterprise Park, Llandrindod Wells.

The Prince of Wales, Patron, Macmillan Cancer Support, and The Duchess of Cornwall, President, the Maggie Keswick Jencks Cancer Caring Centres Trust, afterwards visited the Bracken Trust Day Centre, Cefnllys Lane, Llandrindod Wells.

His Royal Highness later visited Elan Valley Mutton, Henfron Farm, Rhayader.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning received Mr Geoffrey Tantum (Director, Gulf Consultancy Services).

His Royal Highness today received Mr Xavier Rolet (Chief Executive, London Stock Exchange Group) and Dr Peter Hayes (Head of Public Affairs).

The Duke of York, President, this afternoon gave a Lunch for the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions.

His Royal Highness, Patron, this evening attended the Summer Party of the English National Ballet at the Orangery, Kensington Palace.

The Duke of York afterwards attended a Financial Services Dinner at Morgan Stanley, 20 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London E14.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex today visited the Isle of Wight and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant (Major General Martin White).

His Royal Highness attended the International Island Games.

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Oglander Roman Trust (Brading Roman Villa), this afternoon met the Trustees at Brading.

His Royal Highness, Patron, the Renewal of Newport Minster Campaign, later visited the Minster Church of Sts Thomas, Newport.

The Earl of Wessex this evening attended the Island Games Association Reception at the Royal Yacht Squadron, the Castle, Cowes.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, the London Children’s Flower Society, this afternoon met competition winners at Tufnell Park Primary School, Dalmeney Road, London N7, and was received by Sir Ian Johnston (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, this evening attended a Reception at St James’s Palace for the Central School of Ballet.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Sense — the National Deafblind and Rubella Association, this morning attended a Drumathon at King’s Place, 90 York Way, London N1.

Her Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Corps of Signals, this afternoon visited the Corps at Browndown Training Camp, Hampshire.

The Princess Royal, Commodore-in-Chief, Portsmouth, later opened the Naval Base Approach Road, Princess Royal Way, HM Naval Base Portsmouth, Hampshire.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the National Museum of the Royal Navy, afterwards attended a Reception to celebrate One Hundred Years of Naval Heritage in Portsmouth Dockyard at HM Naval Base.

The Princess Royal, Patron, the National Museum of the Royal Navy, this evening attended the Centenary Dinner at HM Naval Base and was received by Her Majesty’s LordLieutenant of Hampshire (Dame Mary Fagan).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Royal Academy Schools, this morning visited the Royal Academy of Arts Show at Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1, and was received by Brigadier Paul Orchard-Lisle (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, Friends of St Paul’s Cathedral, this evening attended a Concert in support of Help for Heroes in the Cathedral, London EC4.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

The President of the Italian Republic and Signora Napolitano visited Her Majesty.

The Duke of Edinburgh and The Queen were entertained to Dinner by the City Livery Companies this evening at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge, London EC4, to mark His Royal Highness’s Ninetieth Birthday, and were received by Alderman the Lord Levene of Portsoken (Lord Mayor Locum Tenens), the Prime Warden (Mr. Thomas Boyd) and Mr. Nigel Cox (Clerk).

The Duke of Edinburgh, Honorary Fellow and Visitor, this morning viewed the Art Show at the Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, London SW7.

His Royal Highness, Grand President, Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League, this afternoon held a Reception at St. James’s Palace.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning held a Welsh Charities Meeting.

His Royal Highness later visited All Waste Services Limited, Old Saw Mills, Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed (the Hon. Robin Lewis).

The Prince of Wales, President, this afternoon held a Reception for The Prince’s Trust.

His Royal Highness, President, The Prince’s Trust, afterwards held a Reception for business supporters.

The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited the Cardiff and Vale Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Cardiff, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan (Dr. Peter Beck).

Her Royal Highness afterwards opened Phase One of the Cardiff Story Museum, the Old Library, the Hayes, Cardiff.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York today visited Cornwall and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant (the Lady Mary Holborow).

His Royal Highness, Commodore-in-Chief, Fleet Air Arm, this morning visited Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, Helston, The Duke of York, Admiral, the Marine Society and Sea Cadets, afterwards visited Falmouth and Penryn Sea Cadet Corps Unit, T.S. Robert Hichens, Commercial Road, Penryn.

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited A. E. Rodda and Son, the Creamery, Scorrier.

The Duke of York later visited Terrill Brothers (Founders) Limited, 2 Guildford Road Industrial Estate, Hayle.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Wave Hub, John Harvey House, 24 Foundry Square, Hayle.

Buckingham Palace

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

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this evening held a Dinner at Windsor Castle for the Australian Award.

The Countess of Wessex this morning visited Beechwood Cancer Care Unit, Chelford Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester (Mr. Warren Smith).

Her Royal Highness afterwards visited Stockport National Health Service Foundation Trust, Stepping Hill Hospital (Neo Natal Unit), Poplar Grove, Stockport.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, this afternoon attended the Hallé Concerts Society “Come and Play” Concert at Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Animal Health Trust, this afternoon held a Fellowship Reception at Buckingham Palace.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Opportunity International United Kingdom, later attended a Reception at the Opportunity International Africa Forum at the Inner Temple, London EC4.

The Princess Royal, Royal Treasurer, the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended a Reception for Members of Hall at the Inner Temple.

Her Royal Highness, Freeman and Liveryman, the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, afterwards attended a Dinner at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge, London EC4, to mark the Ninetieth Birthday of The Duke of Edinburgh.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning opened the M74 Completion Project near Fullarton Road, Glasgow East, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow (Councillor Robert Winter, the Rt. Hon. the Lord Provost).

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, Scottish Opera, today received Mr. Alexander Reedjik (General Director).

Her Royal Highness, President, this evening attended the Principal’s Reception at the Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone Road, London NW1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, today attended the Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London SW19.

His Royal Highness, Patron, London Philharmonic Orchestra, this evening attended a Fundraising Gala Concert at Guildhall, London EC2.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Royal Patron, this evening attended a preview of Masterpiece London Limited (formerly Grosvenor House Art and Antiques Fair) at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen was present at the Memorial Service for the 11th Duke of Grafton KG which was held in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, this afternoon.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall were represented by the Lord Carrington KG.

The Duke and Duchess of Kent were represented by Mr Nicolas Adamson.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Royal Governor, Sutton’s Hospital in Charterhouse, this afternoon unveiled the Quatercentenary Monument at Charterhouse, Sutton’s Hospital, Charterhouse Square, London EC1.

His Royal Highness, President, Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851, this evening attended a Dinner at Imperial College London, 170 Queens Gate, London SW7.

The Baroness Rawlings (Baroness in Waiting) was present at Heathrow Airport, London, this evening upon the Arrival of The President of the Italian Republic and welcomed His Excellency on behalf of The Queen.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning visited local businesses and community projects in Aberdovey and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gwynedd (His Honour Huw Morgan Daniel).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Powys (the Hon Mrs Legge-Bourke).

The Prince of Wales, President, the Cambrian Mountain Initiative, this evening held a Reception.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, On Course Foundation, this morning attended the Golf Day in the Great Park, Windsor Castle.

His Royal Highness was present at the Memorial Service for the 11th Duke of Grafton KG which was held in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, this afternoon.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl and Countess of Wessex were present at the Memorial Service for the 11th Duke of Grafton KG which was held in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, this afternoon.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Chancellor, University of London, this afternoon attended the celebrations for the Twenty Fifth Anniversary of the merger between Royal Holloway University of London and Bedford College and the One Hundred and Twenty Fifth Anniversary of Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mrs Timothy Goad).

Her Royal Highness later visited the AHOY Centre, Borthwick Street, Deptford, London SE8, and was received by Wing Commander Michael Dudgeon (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Princess Royal, President, Save the Children UK, this evening attended the Summer in the City Dinner at Mansion House, London EC4.

Her Royal Highness was represented by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence at the Memorial Service for the 11th Duke of Grafton KG which was held in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, this afternoon.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, also representing The Duchess of Gloucester, was present at the Memorial Service for the 11th Duke of Grafton KG which was held in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, this afternoon.

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

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra was present at the Memorial Service for the 11th Duke of Grafton KG which was held in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, this afternoon.

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The Duchess of Rothesay, Royal Patron, DecAid, this morning attended a Parade of Massed Pipes and Drums in Edinburgh and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor George Grubb, the Rt. Hon. the Lord Provost).

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Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay today took the salute at the March Past on National Armed Forces Day in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, and, accompanied by The Duchess of Rothesay, afterwards attended the Drumhead Service in the Park.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Cambridge, Colonel, Irish Guards, and The Duchess of Cambridge today attended a Medals Parade and Luncheon at Victoria Barracks, Sheet Street, Windsor, Berkshire.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra was present at the Memorial Service for the Very Reverend Colin Slee (Dean of Southwark) which was held in Southwark Cathedral, London SE1, this morning.

Her Royal Highness, President, Sightsavers, this evening attended a Piano Recital in St. Richard’s Church, Ashburnham Road, Ham, Surrey.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen this morning visited The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery at St John’s Wood Barracks, Ordnance Hill, London NW8, and was received by the Commanding Officer (Major Neil Cross).

Her Majesty inspected the Parade and subsequently viewed an equitation display.

The Queen later met soldiers and their families and afterwards was entertained to Luncheon in the Officers’ Mess.

Clarence House

The President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana called upon The Prince of Wales this afternoon.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Visitor, this morning visited Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, Ipswich, and was received by Mrs. Diana Hunt (Deputy Lieutenant of Suffolk).

His Royal Highness this afternoon received Mr Jonathan Ive (Senior Vice President of Industrial Design, Apple Inc).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this evening arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from the United States of America.

Mrs Rosemary Hamer was in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Townswomen’s Guilds, this morning attended the Annual General Meeting at the International Convention Centre, Broad Street, Birmingham, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands (Mr Paul Sabapathy).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, today received Admiral Sir Ian Garnet (Vice Chairman).

His Royal Highness, President, attended the Friday evening lecture at the Royal Institution of Great Britain, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Honorary Patron, American Associates of the Royal Academy Trust, this evening gave a Reception at St James’s Palace.

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Buckingham Palace

The President of the Republic of Namibia visited The Queen today.

The following were received in audience by The Queen and kissed hands upon their appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassadors: Mr Francis Baker (the State of Kuwait) and Ms Catherine Nettleton (the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela).

Mrs Maria Fernandez was also received by Her Majesty.

Mr Nicholas Leake was received in audience by The Queen upon his appointment as British High Commissioner to the Republic of Mauritius.

Miss Oana Bucsa was also received by Her Majesty.

Mr Nigel Haywood was received in audience by The Queen and kissed hands upon his appointment as Governor of the Falkland Islands.

Mrs Haywood was also received by Her Majesty.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Chancellor, University of Cambridge, this morning visited the Faculty of Music, 11 West Road, Cambridge.

His Royal Highness, Chancellor, University of Cambridge, afterwards visited the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Chancellor, University of Cambridge, later presented Honorary Degrees and attended a Garden Party at the Senate-House, Trinity Lane, Cambridge.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning attended The Prince’s Charities in Wales Race Day at Ffos Las Racecourse, Trimsaran, Carmarthenshire, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed (the Hon Robin Lewis).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning visited Sahaviriya Steel Industries UK, Redcar, Cleveland, was received by Major Peter Scrope (Deputy Lieutenant of North Yorkshire) and remained to Lunch with local business leaders.

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited CompactGTL plc, the Wilton Centre, Redcar.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, today undertook the following engagements in New York, United States of America.

His Royal Highness this morning attended Meetings at Kaye Scholer, 425 Park Avenue.

The Earl of Wessex afterwards attended The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Business Advisory Group (United States) Board Meeting at Kaye Scholer.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Lunch with the American Award Trustees at Red Eye Grill, 890 7th Avenue.

The Earl of Wessex later attended a Meeting with the 100 Women in Hedge Funds organisation at the Plaza Hotel, 5th Avenue at Central Park South.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Gala Dinner at the Pierre Hotel, 2 East 61st Street.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning opened an Elisabeth Svendsen Trust for Children and Donkeys Centre in Ballymartin Road, Templepatrick, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim (Mrs Joan Christie).

Her Royal Highness later visited a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Module mobile laboratory and workshop at Antrim Board Centre, 17 Lough Road, Antrim.

The Princess Royal, President, the Mission to Seafarers Limited, this afternoon attended a Reception at Belfast Harbour House, Corporation Square, Belfast, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County Borough of Belfast (Dame Mary Peters).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Special Forces Club, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended a Reception at Dartmouth House, 37 Charles Street, London W1.

The Princess Royal, President, RedR UK, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, afterwards held a Supporters’ Dinner at St James’s Palace.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, this afternoon attended a Reception at University College London, Gower Street, London WC1, and was received by Wing Commander Michael Dudgeon (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, this morning visited Chailey Heritage School, Haywards Heath Road, North Chailey, East Sussex.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Safety in Action Project at Herstmonceaux Castle, Hailsham, to mark the Twentieth Anniversary and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex (Mr Peter Field).

The Duchess of Gloucester afterwards visited the East Sussex Association for the Blind and Partially Sighted, West End, Herstmonceaux, to mark its Twentieth Anniversary.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, today attended the Wimbledon Championships at Church Road, London SW19.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Honorary Patron, American Associates of the Royal Academy Trust, this morning attended a Board Meeting at the Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning arrived at Alnmouth Railway Station and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Northumberland (the Duchess of Northumberland).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove to Alnwick Youth Hostel, Green Batt, Alnwick, and were received by the Chair of Alnwick Community Development Trust (Ms Carys Thomas) and Mr Geoffrey Watson (Manager).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh toured the Hostel, escorted by the Chair and the Manager, and met trustees, staff and managers, and teachers and students from Northumberland Academy and the Duchess’s Community High School.

Her Majesty, accompanied by His Royal Highness, subsequently opened the Hostel.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh afterwards attended a Reception for volunteers and carers in the gardens of Alnwick Castle and were received by the Duke of Northumberland.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were entertained to Luncheon at Alnwick Castle this afternoon by the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh later walked through Alnwick town centre.

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, Chancellor, University of Cambridge, this afternoon visited Robinson College, Cambridge.

His Royal Highness, Chancellor, University of Cambridge, was entertained to Dinner this evening at Trinity College, Cambridge.

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

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, the Great Steward of Scotland’s Dumfries House Trust, this afternoon held a Meeting at Clarence House.

His Royal Highness, President, the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, later held a Meeting for the International National Trust Organisation.

The Prince of Wales, President, The Prince’s Regeneration Trust, this evening attended a Reception at St James’s Palace for Friends of the Trust.

The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon attended the Lawn Tennis Championship Meeting at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning visited F. G. Wilson (Engineering) Limited, Old Glenarm Road, Larne, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim (Mrs Joan Christie).

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Lunch given by Invest Northern Ireland at the Island Civic Centre, the Island, Lisburn, County Antrim.

The Duke of York afterwards attended a Meeting with representatives of the UDR Memorial Trust and subsequently viewed the Ulster Defence Regiment Memorial in Market Square, Lisburn.

His Royal Highness later attended a Garden Party given by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (the Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP) at Hillsborough Castle.

The Duke of York afterwards attended a Meeting at Hillsborough Castle with representatives from the Northern Irish renewable energy sectors.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner at Hillsborough Castle given by the Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP (Minister of State for Northern Ireland).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this morning attended a Meeting at Caves Valley Golf Club, 2910 Blendon Road, Owings Mills, Maryland, United States of America.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended The Queen’s Birthday Reception at the British Consulate, 351 East 51st Street, New York, given by Her Majesty’s Consul-General for New York (Sir Alan Collins).

The Earl of Wessex this evening attended the New York Mets Game at Citi Field Stadium, 12001 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, New York.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Northern Lighthouse Board, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this morning visited McArthur’s Head Lighthouse, the Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Northern Lighthouse Board, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, afterwards visited Skervuile Lighthouse, off the coast of the Isle of Jura, Argyll and Bute.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this afternoon presented the prizes at the Annual Surrey Schools Festival of Science and Engineering at Brooklands Museum, Brooklands Road, Weybridge, and was received by Mr David Hypher (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra this afternoon visited the Ruth Winston Centre, 190 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, London N13, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

Her Royal Highness, President, later visited Queen Alexandra’s House Association, Kensington Gore, London SW7.