The Royal Record

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Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester today carried out the following engagements in Crete to mark the Seventieth Anniversary of the Battle of Crete.

His Royal Highness this morning attended a Doxolgy Service and laid a wreath at the Metropolitan Church of Chania, Chania Old Town.

The Duke of Gloucester later attended a Red Arrows display on Chania waterfront.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Memorial Service at the German Cemetery, Maleme.

The Duke of Gloucester subsequently attended a Luncheon at O Milos Tou Kerata Restaurant, Platanias.

His Royal Highness this evening arrived in Athens.

The Duke of Gloucester later attended a Dinner given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Greece (His Excellency Dr David Landsman) at the Residence in Athens.

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, Music in Country Churches, this evening attended a Concert in St Mary the Virgin Church, Bampton, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire (Mr Timothy Stevenson).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester today carried out the following engagements in Crete to mark the Seventieth Anniversary of the Battle of Crete.

His Royal Highness this morning attended a Memorial Service and laid a wreath at the Keriti Monument, Alikianos.

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon attended a Commonwealth Memorial Service and laid a wreath at Souda Bay Cemetery, Souda Bay.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Reception on board HMS Sutherland in Souda Port.

The Duke of Gloucester afterwards attended a Dinner at the Bat Restaurant, Korakies, Akrotiri.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Colonel, this afternoon took the salute at the Scots Guards Freedom Parade in Wantage and was received by Her Majesty’s LordLieutenant of Oxfordshire (Mr Timothy Stevenson).

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited St Patrick’s Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary, and were received by Dr Eugene Keane (Historian, Office of Public Works).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness, escorted by Dr Keane, toured the Cathedral ruins and the Medieval Hall and met members of staff and local residents.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon visited the English Market, Cork, County Cork, and were received by the Lord Mayor of Cork (Councillor Michael O’Connell).

Her Majesty, escorted by the Lord Mayor, and His Royal Highness, escorted by Mr Simon Coveney (Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine), toured the Market, viewing stalls and meeting traders and local residents.

The Queen unveiled a plaque to mark the visit.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh later visited Tyndall National Institute, Lee Maltings, Dyke Parade, Cork, and were received by the Chief Executive Officer (Professor Roger Whatmore) and Mr Michael Murphy (President of University College Cork).

Her Majesty, escorted by the Chief Executive, and His Royal Highness, escorted by Mr Murphy, toured the building, viewing scientific research and meeting members of staff and students and representatives from the local community.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon departed from Cork Airport for the United Kingdom and were received later on arrival at Royal Air Force Northolt by the Earl Peel (Lord Chamberlain).

The following were in attendance: the Rt Hon William Hague MP (Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs), Diana, Lady Farnham, the Hon Mary Morrison, the Rt Hon Christopher Geidt, Mr Edward Young, Mrs Ailsa Anderson, Dr Edward Perkins, Ms Colette Saunders, Commander Patrick Lacey RN, Surgeon Captain David Hett RN, Group Captain Timothy Hewlett, Major Dan Rex and Brigadier Archie Miller-Bakewell.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning called upon The President of Romania at Cotroceni Palace, Bucharest.

His Royal Highness this afternoon called upon the Prime Minister of Romania at Victoria Palace, Bucharest.

The Prince of Wales later called upon The Crown Princess of Romania at Elisabeta Palace, Bucharest.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from China.

Mr Alastair Watson and Squadron Leader Charlotte Fenn, RAF, were in attendance.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Greece and was later received on arrival at Athens International Airport by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Greece (His Excellency Dr David Landsman).

His Royal Highness this evening arrived at Chania Airport, Crete.

Mr Alistair Wood is in attendance.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this afternoon attended the Magistrates’ Association Reception at Westminster Hall, Palace of Westminster, London SW1.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra this afternoon visited Glencraft Aberdeen Limited, 132 Wellington Road, Aberdeen, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Aberdeen (Councillor Peter Stephen, the Lord Provost).

Her Royal Highness, Grand President, later visited the Royal British Legion Scotland Women’s Section Annual Conference at Thistle Aberdeen Altens, Souter Head Road, Aberdeen.

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Farmleigh, Dublin, Ireland

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited Irish National Stud, Tully, Kildare, and were received by the Chairman of the Board (Lady O’Reilly) and Mr. John Osbourne (Chief Executive).

Her Majesty, escorted by the Chairman of the Board, and His Royal Highness, escorted by the Chief Executive, toured the Stud and met students, jockeys and trainers.

The Queen unveiled a statue to mark the visit.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this evening attended a Reception given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Ireland (His Excellency Mr. Julian King) at the Convention Centre Dublin, Spencer Dock, Dublin, and were received by Her Majesty’s Ambassador and Mr. Dermod Dwyer (Chairman, the Convention Centre Dublin).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness viewed a British Irish fashion display.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh afterwards viewed a variety performance.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Founder and Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association, this afternoon received young people who have achieved the Gold, Silver and Bronze Standards in Gaisce — the President’s Award, at Farmleigh.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning called upon the Chongqing Party Secretary at the office of the Party Secretary in Chongqing, China.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Meeting with representatives of British businesses at Shangri-La Hotel, Chengdu, and remained to Luncheon.

The Duke of York later attended a Meeting with Chinese inward investors at Shangri-La Hotel, Chengdu.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a meeting and subsequent Dinner with the Mayor of Chengdu at Intercontinental Hotel, Chengdu.

The Duke of York later departed from China for the United Kingdom.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning received Major General Greg Smith (Assistant Chief of Defence Staff, Reserves and Cadets).

His Royal Highness, Patron, Northern Ballet, today held a Lunch at Buckingham Palace.

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

His Royal Highness, Patron, Northern Ballet, accompanied by The Countess of Wessex, this evening attended a performance of “Cleopatra” at Sadler’s Wells, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1.

The Countess of Wessex today visited United Multicultural Centre, 59-63 Carlisle Street, Rotherham, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire (Mr. David Moody).

Her Royal Highness later opened the new Matrix Business Centre, Nobel Way, Dinnington, Sheffield.

The Countess of Wessex this afternoon opened Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, Cramfit Road, North Anston, Sheffield.

Her Royal Highness later visited Sandvik Medical Solutions, Old Colliery Way, Beighton Links Business Park, Rotherham.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, Adjutant General’s Corps, this afternoon attended the Triple Crown Military Skills Challenge Competition at Worthy Down, Winchester, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Dame Mary Fagan).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Enham, afterwards visited Enham Place, Enham Alamein, Andover, Hampshire.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, Royal Army Educational Corps and Educational Training Services Association, later met members of the Association at Worthy Down, Winchester.

Her Royal Highness, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, Adjutant General’s Corps, afterwards presented the prizes at the Military Skills Triple Crown Challenge Competition at Worthy Down.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, Royal National Lifeboat Institution, this afternoon attended the Annual Presentation Awards at the Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2.

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Farmleigh, Dublin, Ireland

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, and were received by Mr. John Kennedy (Managing Director, Diageo Ireland), Mr. Paul Carty (Managing Director, Guinness Storehouse) and the Lord Mayor of Dublin (Councillor Gerry Breen).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness toured the Storehouse and met members of staff and local residents.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh afterwards visited Government Buildings, Upper Merrion Street, Dublin, and were received by Mr. Enda Kenny (Taoiseach), Mr. Eamon Gilmore (Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs), Mr. Sean Barrett (Chairman of Dáil Éireann) and Senator Pat Moylan (Chairman of Seanad Éireann) Her Majesty and His Royal Highness, with The President of Ireland, later visited Irish National War Memorial Park, Islandbridge, Dublin, and were received by Mr. Michael Noonan (Minister for Finance).

The Queen laid a wreath The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon visited Croke Park, Dublin, and were received by the President of Gaelic Athletic Association (Mr. Christy Cooney) and Mr. Jimmy Deenihan (Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht).

Her Majesty, escorted by the President, and The Duke of Edinburgh, escorted by Mr. Páraic Duffy (Director General, Gaelic Athletic Association), toured Croke Park, viewing demonstrations and displays and meeting players and representatives of Gaelic sports, music and dance.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were entertained this evening at a State Dinner given by The President of Ireland and Dr. Martin McAleese at Dublin Castle.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York today carried out the following engagements in Chongqing, China.

His Royal Highness this morning attended a Meeting with representatives of British businesses at the Hilton Hotel.

The Duke of York afterwards attended a United Kingdom Inward Investors Round Table at the Hilton Hotel.

His Royal Highness later attended a Meeting with officials from Chongqing at the Hilton Hotel and remained to Luncheon.

The Duke of York this afternoon attended the Hong Kong Land Groundbreaking Ceremony at Yorkville, Chongqing.

His Royal Highness subsequently visited the Headquarters of Haifu (HIFU) Technology Company.

The Duke of York afterwards attended a Meeting with the Managing Director of GKN Driveshaft (Chongqing) Limited.

His Royal Highness this evening attended The Queen’s Birthday Party at the Hilton Hotel.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, President, Sport and Recreation Alliance, this evening held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

The Countess of Wessex this morning visited Fifteen Cornwall, Watergate Bay, to celebrate its Fifth Anniversary and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall (the Lady Mary Holborow).

Her Royal Highness later opened the new Lodges at the Village, Watergate Bay Hotel.

The Countess of Wessex this afternoon visited the Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan, St. Austell, Cornwall.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Debra UK, this evening attended the Annual Dinner at the Savoy Hotel, Strand, London WC2.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning unveiled a Memorial of Fryderyk Chopin for the Polish Heritage Society at the Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, London SE1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester this afternoon visited Northwood Preparatory School, Moor Farm, Sandy Lodge Road, Rickmansworth, to mark its Centenary, and were received by Lady Nichols (Deputy Lieutenant of Hertfordshire).

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards visited the Permanent Joint Headquarters (UK), Sandy Lane, Northwood, Middlesex.

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, the Abbotsford Trust, this evening attended a Reception at the House of Lords, London, SW1.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Australian Army Educational Corps, this morning received Colonel Debra Bradford (Head of Corps).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, this evening attended the Chairman’s Dinner at the Cavalry and Guards Club, 127 Piccadilly, London W1.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra this afternoon visited Leonard Cheshire Disability’s Heatherley Cheshire Home, Effingham Lane, Copthorne, West Sussex, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mrs. Timothy Goad).

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Farmleigh, Dublin, Ireland

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh departed from Royal Air Force Northolt this morning for the State Visit to Ireland.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were received at the Airport by the Earl Peel (Lord Chamberlain), Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer), Ms Barbara Jones (Counsellor, Embassy of Ireland) and Group Captain Timothy O’Brien (Station Commander).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh today arrived at Baldonnel Airport, Dublin, and were received by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Ireland (His Excellency Mr Julian King), Mr Eamonn Gilmore (Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs), Mr Robert McDonagh (Ambassador from Ireland to the Court of St James’s) and Brigadier General Paul Fry (Chief of Staff of the Air Corps).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove to Áras an Uachtaráin and were received by The President of Ireland and Dr Martin McAleese and Mr Enda Kenny (Taoiseach).

The Queen inspected the Guard of Honour.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were entertained to Luncheon by The President of Ireland at Áras an Uachtaráin.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness, with The President of Ireland and Dr McAleese, later visited Garden of Remembrance, Parnell Square East, Dublin, and were received by Mr Alan Shatter (Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence).

The Queen laid a wreath.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh afterwards visited Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin, and were received by the Provost (Dr John Hegarty).

Her Majesty, escorted by the Provost, and His Royal Highness, escorted by Mr Robin Adams (Librarian and College Archivist), toured the College, viewing conservation work and meeting students and staff.

The following are in attendance: the Rt Hon William Hague MP (Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs), Diana, Lady Farnham, the Hon Mary Morrison, the Rt Hon Christopher Geidt, Mr Edward Young, Mrs Ailsa Anderson, Dr Edward Perkins, Ms Colette Saunders, Surgeon Captain David Hett RN, Group Captain Timothy Hewlett, Commander Patrick Lacey RN, Major Dan Rex and Brigadier Archie Miller-Bakewell.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York today carried out the following engagements in Beijing, China.

His Royal Highness this morning attended a Meeting with the President of BP at the offices of BP.

The Duke of York afterwards attended a Meeting with the Chairman of the China National Offshore Oil Corporation at the offices of the Corporation.

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Burberry shop in Beijing.

The Duke of York later attended a Meeting with the Chairman of Minsheng Bank.

His Royal Highness subsequently attended a Meeting with Vice Premier Li Keqiang in the Great Hall of the People.

The Duke of York this evening arrived in Chongqing and was received by Her Majesty’s Consul-General for Chongqing (Mr Simon Lever).

Buckingham Palace

The Countess of Wessex this morning visited the Festival Village at the Du Maurier Festival, Fowey, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall (the Lady Mary Holborow).

Her Royal Highness later attended a Tourism Reception at Fowey Hall Hotel, Fowey.

The Countess of Wessex this afternoon visited flood damaged premises in Mevagissey, and opened the renovated Tourist Information Centre.

Her Royal Highness later visited the Merlin Project, Cornwall Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre, Bradbury House, Hewas Water, St Austell, Cornwall.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited the new Centre for Disability Studies, 34 Rocheway, Rochford, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Essex (the Lord Petre).

His Royal Highness afterwards opened the new West Wing Building at Westcliff High School for Girls, Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex.

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon visited Gateway 97.8, Eastgate Centre, Basildon, Essex.

His Royal Highness afterwards opened Basildon Sporting Village, Gloucester Park North, Basildon.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Colonel-in-Chief, Canadian Forces Dental Services, this afternoon received Colonel James Taylor (Director).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Association, later received Mr Christopher Kemball (Chairman) and Mr Fergus Logan (Chief Executive).

The Duchess of Gloucester, Protector, the Anglo-Danish Society’s Scholarship Programme, this evening attended a Reception at the Residence of the Danish Ambassador in London.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President in Chief, British Racing Drivers’ Club, this morning officially opened the new Wing at Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, President, Royal Humane Society, this morning attended the Annual General Court at Haberdashers’ Hall, 18 West Smithfield, London EC1.

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Buckingham Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel, Grenadier Guards, this afternoon chaired the Regimental Council Meeting.

His Royal Highness, Colonel, Grenadier Guards, this evening attended the 1st Guards Club Dinner at the Savoy Hotel, Strand, London WC2.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York today carried out the following engagements in Beijing, China.

His Royal Highness this morning attended a Meeting with the Chairman of the National Social Security Fund at the offices of the National Security Fund.

The Duke of York afterwards called upon the Vice Minister of Commerce at the Ministry.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Meeting with the Chairman of Sinopec Group and remained to Lunch.

The Duke of York later witnessed the signing of an Earth Observation Memorandum of Understanding between the United Kingdom and China and a Memorandum of Understanding between ASI Solutions plc and China Highway Engineering Consulting Group at the Residence of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China.

His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Meeting with the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs at the Ministry.

The Duke of York subsequently attended a Meeting with the Vice Chairman of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission at the offices of the Commission.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner given by the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs at the offices of the Institute.

The Duke of York subsequently attended a Meeting with representatives of British companies at the Residence.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning attended a Service to mark the Three Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Coronation of King Charles II in All Saints Church, Pytchley, Kettering, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire (the Lady Juliet Townsend).

His Royal Highness this afternoon unveiled a plaque at William Aylworth Endowed Church of England School, High Street, Pytchley, Kettering, to mark its Three Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary.

The Duke of Gloucester afterwards unveiled a plaque to mark the Four Hundredth Anniversary of Parson Latham’s Hospital, 24 North Street, Oundle, Peterborough.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Patron, BEN — Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund, this afternoon visited Town Thorns Nursing and Residential Centre, Easenhall, Rugby, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Warwickshire (Mr Martin Dunne).

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Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this evening took the Salute at the Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo.

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Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, this morning opened the new Cymru Wales Operational Centre, Norbury Road, Fairwater, Cardiff, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan (Dr Peter Beck).

His Royal Highness, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, this afternoon installed the new Prior for Wales (Mr Daniel Clayton-Jones) and held an Investiture at Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff.

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Colonel-in-Chief, Army Air Corps, this morning presented Operational Service Medals to soldiers from 9 Regiment who have recently returned from Afghanistan and took the Salute at the Freedom Parade in Boroughbridge, and subsequently attended a Reception at Boroughbridge Hall, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire (the Lord Crathorne).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, President, Three Counties Agricultural Society, this afternoon visited Malvern Spring Gardening Show at the Showground, Malvern, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire (Mr. Michael Brinton).

His Royal Highness, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, this evening attended a Gala Dinner at the Hilton Hotel, Kingsway, Cardiff, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan (Dr. Peter Beck).