The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex today attended the British National Alpine Ski Championships in Meribel, France.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester today visited Swansea to mark the Seventieth Anniversary of Number 3 Welsh Wing Air Training Corps and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Glamorgan (Mr Byron Lewis).

His Royal Highness this morning inspected a parade of Officers and cadets at John Chard VC House, Glamorgan Street, and afterwards took the salute at a parade in Castle Square.

The Duke of Gloucester today attended a Service at St Mary’s Church.

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the National Waterfront Museum, Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter.

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Windsor Castle

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh today visited Royal Air Force Valley, Anglesey, and were received this morning upon arrival by the Station Commander (Group Captain Bruce Hedley) and Sir Barry Thornton (Chief Executive Officer, Ascent).

Her Majesty inspected the Honour Guard.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh visited the Search and Rescue Force, toured the facilities and were briefed on Search and Rescue operations.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness, escorted by Prince William of Wales, afterwards viewed a Search and Rescue Force Sea King helicopter.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh subsequently toured the Moran Building at the Military Flying Training School, meeting students and instructors.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were entertained to Luncheon by the Station Commander this afternoon.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh later visited the Military Flying Training School Hangar, viewing static displays and meeting Service personnel and their families.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning visited the Instituto de Empresa, Madrid, Spain.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon called upon the President of Andalucia (Mr José Antonio Griñan) at the Andalucian Regional Government Headquarters in Seville.

Their Royal Highnesses were received afterwards by the Mayor of Seville at the Town Hall.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon visited the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See and the Alcázar Palace in Seville.

His Royal Highness subsequently attended a United Kingdom Trade and Investment Reception at the Alcázar Palace.

The Prince of Wales later visited the Fundación Tres Culturas, Seville.

The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited the British Council English School of Madrid.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Cristina Hoyos Flamenco Museum in Seville.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this morning received the Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint (Minister of State for Trade and Investment).

His Royal Highness, Patron, SS Great Britain Trust, this afternoon received Mr Matthew Tanner (Director).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex today attended the British National Alpine Ski Championships in Meribel, France.

His Royal Highness this afternoon received the Lord Moynihan (Chairman, British Olympic Association) and Mr David Edwards (Chief Executive, British Ski and Snowboard).

The Earl of Wessex this evening attended a Dinner in Meribel in support of British Ski and Snowboard.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Director, London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, this morning attended the International Olympic Committee Co-ordination Commission Meeting at Deloitte and Touche, 2 New Street Square, London EC4.

Her Royal Highness, Master, the Worshipful Company of Butchers, accompanied by Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, afterwards attended the Annual United Guilds Service in St Paul’s Cathedral, followed by a Reception at Butchers’ Hall, 87 Bartholomew Close, London EC1.

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Buckingham Palace

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey and Mrs Erdogan were received by The Queen today.

Mr Ian McGregor was received by The Queen upon relinquishing his appointment as Deputy Keeper of the Privy Purse when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.

Major Simon Robinson was received by The Queen upon relinquishing his appointment as Crown Equerry when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel-in-Chief, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, this morning visited Units at Tidworth Garrison, Wiltshire.

His Royal Highness, Elder Brother and Master, the Corporation of Trinity House, this evening attended a Younger Brethren’s Dinner at Trinity House, Tower Hill, London EC3.

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

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning called upon Mr José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero (Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Spain) at Moncloa Palace, Madrid.

The Prince of Wales, accompanied by The Duchess of Cornwall, afterwards visited the Plaza de la Villa, Madrid, and was received by the Mayor of Madrid who presented His Royal Highness with a Key to the City of Madrid.

The Prince of Wales subsequently visited Repsol Technology Centre, Móstoles, Madrid, and was received by The Prince of Asturias.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Meeting with business leaders at Fundación Rafael del Pino, Madrid.

The Prince of Wales later received Mrs Rosa Aguilar (Minister for the Environment, Rural and Marine Affairs) at el Pardo Royal Palace.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this evening attended a Reception and Concert at the Ritz Hotel, Madrid, given by the British Hispanic Foundation.

The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited Once Guide Dog Foundation and was received by The Princess of Asturias.

Her Royal Highness, President, the Maggie Keswick Jencks Cancer Caring Centres Trust, this afternoon received members of Maggie’s Barcelona team at el Pardo Royal Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning visited HMS Dauntless at sea off Plymouth (Captain Richard Powell RN).

His Royal Highness, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, today attended a Lunch given by Plymouth Area Business Council at Stonehouse Barracks, Plymouth, Devon.

The Duke of York this afternoon visited Goodrich Sensors and Integrated Systems, Clittaford Road, Southway, Plymouth.

His Royal Highness, Commodore-in-Chief, Fleet Air Arm, this evening attended the Royal Navy Aviation Warfare Officers’ Dinner at HMS Collingwood, Newgate Lane, Fareham, Hampshire.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning departed Heathrow Airport, London, for France.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Reception given by British Ski and Snowboard at the Hotel Allodis, Meribel.

The Countess of Wessex this evening attended a Scene and Heard Production of Twist and Turn — the Giddy Plays at Teatro Technics, 26 Crowndale Road, London NW1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Chancellor, University of London, this morning received Professor Geoffrey Crossick (Vice Chancellor).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon opened the United Kingdom Academy of Medical Sciences’ Headquarters at 41 Portland Place, London W1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

The Princess Royal, Master, the Worshipful Company of Butchers, accompanied by Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, this evening attended the Lord Mayor’s Banquet at the Mansion House, London EC4.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Chancellor, University of Worcester, this evening attended a Dinner at the House of Lords, London SW1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent today visited Staffordshire and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant (Sir James Hawley).

His Royal Highness this morning visited St Giles Hospice, Fisherwick Road, Whittington.

The Duke of Kent afterwards visited Collinson Park, Barton under Needwood.

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Marston’s Brewery, Shobnall Road, Burton on Trent.

The Duke of Kent later visited the National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited City and Islington College, the Angel, 311-321 Goswell Road, London EC1, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer), the Principal (Mr. Frank McLoughlin) and Mr. Jack Morris (Chairman of Governors and Chairman of the Business Design Centre Group).

Her Majesty, escorted by Dr. Steven Jones (Director of the Centre), and His Royal Highness, escorted by the Principal, toured the building and met students and staff.

The Queen unveiled two plaques to mark the opening of the Animal Centre and of the National Skills Academy Award for Excellence in Biotechnology.

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, Honorary Member, Smeatonian Society of Civil Engineers, this evening attended a dinner at the Institute of Civil Engineers, 1 Great George Street, London SW1.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this morning departed from Portela (Military Airport), Lisbon, for Spain and were received upon arrival this afternoon at Torrejon Military airport, Madrid, by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain (His Excellency Mr. Giles Paxman).

Their Royal Highnesses were later received by The Prince and Princess of Asturias at el Pardo Royal Palace.

The Prince of Wales this afternoon attended a United Kingdom Trade and Investment reception at Edificio Communidad de Madrid.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited the Iberdrola Sustainable Living Bus at the Plaza Mayor, Madrid.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall later visited San Miguel Market, Plaza Oriente, Madrid.

Their Royal Highnesses subsequently attended a reception for Accion Social given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain at the Residence.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this evening attended a dinner given by The Prince and Princess of Asturias at el Pardo Royal Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning attended a Briefing at the Ministry of Defence, Whitehall, London SW1.

His Royal Highness, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this afternoon attended a luncheon at Jardine Matheson, 3 Lombard Street, London EC3.

The Duke of York later visited Qt Services, Unit 4, Darklake View, Estover, Plymouth, and was received by Rear Admiral R. Cheadle (Deputy Lieutenant of Devon).

His Royal Highness this evening attended a dinner at Her Majesty’s Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth.

Buckingham Palace

The Countess of Wessex this morning opened the new buildings at St. Bartholomew’s School Business and Enterprise College, Andover Road, Newbury, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for the Royal County of Berkshire (the Hon. Mrs. Bayliss).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon opened Salisbury District Hospital New Children’s Unit and visited the Emergency Department, Salisbury, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for Wiltshire (Mr. John Bush).

The Countess of Wessex later opened the new Wiltshire Council Bourne Hill Offices, Salisbury, Wiltshire.

Her Royal Highness, President, Girlguiding UK, subsequently opened the headquarters of Girlguiding Swanage District, Swanage, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for Dorset (Mrs. Anthony Pitt-Rivers).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Director, London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, this morning attended the 8th International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission meeting at Deloitte and Touche, 2 New Street Square, London EC4.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Transaid, this afternoon received Mr. Christopher Saunders upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive and Mr. Gary Forster upon assuming the appointment.

The Princess Royal, Commandant-in-Chief (Youth), St. John Ambulance, later held a Grand Prior reception at Buckingham Palace.

Her Royal Highness, Director, London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, this evening attended the 8th International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission Reception at Brady Arts and Community Centre, 192-196 Hanbury Street, London E1.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester this morning was present at a service to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Act 1970 in Westminster Abbey, London SW1.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Prostate Action, this evening attended a celebration reception for “Hike for Hope” at the Oriental Club, Stratford House, 11 Stratford Place, London WC1.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen gave a Tea for the finalists of the Blue Peter Diamond Jubilee Emblem competition at Buckingham Palace this afternoon.

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited Joint Services Command and Staff College, Faringdon Road, Shrivenham, Swindon, and was received by Mr. John Harwood (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire).

His Royal Highness, Captain General, Royal Marines, this evening attended an Art Exhibition at Belgravia Gallery, 45 Albemarle Street, London W1.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning visited Vitacress, Alcochete, Portugal.

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Évora Town.

The Prince of Wales afterwards visited Cascais Sailing Club, Cascais.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall later visited the Rose Garden at Monserrate Palace, Sintra, and attended a Reception.

His Royal Highness this evening called upon the Prime Minister of the Republic of Portugal at São Bento Palace, Lisbon.

The Prince of Wales afterwards attended a United Kingdom Trade and Investment Reception given by the Chargé d’Affaires (Mrs Joanna Kuenssberg O’Sullivan), at the Residence in Lisbon.

The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited Santa Maria Hospital, Lisbon.

Her Royal Highness afterwards visited Lisbon Jockey Club.

The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon visited Casa de Proteccao e Amparo de Santo Antonio, Lisbon.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning visited Cambridge Silicon Radio, Cambridge Business Park, Cowley Road, Cambridge, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire (Mr Hugh Duberly).

His Royal Highness this afternoon called upon the Vice Chancellor of Cambridge Judge Business School and subsequently attended a Luncheon, followed by Briefings, at the School, University of Cambridge, Trumpington Street, Cambridge.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning visited Beaumont Leys School, Anstey Lane, Leicester, and was received by Mr. Richard Everard (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire).

His Royal Highness later visited Shree Sanatan Mandir, Weymouth Street, Leicester.

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon opened the South Leicestershire College Wigston Campus, Blaby Road, South Wigston.

The Countess of Wessex, Chairman, Women in Business Group, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning attended a Meeting at KPMG, 8 Salisbury Square, London EC4.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, this afternoon attended the Association of Sail Training Organisations’ Lunch at Charles Russell, 5 Fleet Place, London EC4.

The Countess of Wessex, Colonel-in-Chief, Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps, later received Colonel Wendy Spencer upon relinquishing her appointment as Director Army Nursing Services and Colonel Peter Childerley upon assuming the appointment Her Royal Highness, Patron, Mencap, this evening held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning opened Brixham Fish Market, Brixham, and was received by Sir John Cave (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Devon).

Her Royal Highness later visited HMS Albion at Her Majesty’s Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth, Devon.

The Princess Royal, President, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, this evening attended a Reception at the Langham Hotel, Portland Place, London W1.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, this morning received Mrs. Hilary Callan upon relinquishing her appointment as Director and Dr. David Shankland upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness, President, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, this evening attended a Reception for Bart’s and the London Charity at St. James’s Palace.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning visited L.G. Harris and Company Limited, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove, and was received Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire (Mr. Michael Brinton).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Harvington Hall, Harvington Hall Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire.

The Duke of Kent later visited Beacon Employment, Frederick Road, Hoo Farm Industrial Estate, Kidderminster.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited St. George’s Park, Radford Avenue, Kidderminster.

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Buckingham Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh was present at the Service of Celebration for the Life of Mr David Key (Chauffeur to His Royal Highness) which was held in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, this afternoon.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, Outward Bound Trust, this evening held a Dinner at Frogmore House, Windsor.

The Queen was represented by Colonel Toby Browne (Crown Equerry) at the Service of Celebration for the Life of Mr David Key (Chauffeur to The Duke of Edinburgh) which was held in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, this afternoon.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this morning departed from Royal Air Force Lyneham for Portugal and were received upon arrival this afternoon at Portela (Military Airport), Lisbon, by Mrs Joanna Kuenssberg O’Sullivan (Chargé d’Affaires).

Their Royal Highnesses later visited Jeronimos Monastery, Praça do Império, Lisbon, and laid flowers at the tomb of Luis Camões.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall were afterwards received by The President of the Republic of Portugal and Dr Maria Cavaco Silva at Belém Palace.

The Prince of Wales subsequently attended a Meeting with The President.

His Royal Highness, Vice Patron, British Council, and The Duchess of Cornwall later visited the Naval Academy, Lisbon.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this evening attended a Dinner given by The President of the Republic of Portugal at Queluz Palace, Lisbon.

The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon visited the Carriage Museum at Belém Palace.

Mr Clive Alderton, Mrs Joy-Maria Camm, Mr Patrick Harverson and Major William Mackinlay are in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Chairman of the Trustees, Outward Bound Trust, this morning held a Trustees’ Meeting.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended the Gold and Silver Tie Luncheon at the Naval and Military Club, 4 St James’s Square, London SW1.

The Duke of York, Patron, Soundseekers, later received Mr Gary Williams (Chief Executive), Ms Amy Fallowfield (Fundraising Manager), Professor Deepak Prasher (Trustee) and Mr Roger Green (Audiologist).

His Royal Highness, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, received Sir Paul Smith (Founder and Chairman of Paul Smith Limited Nottingham).

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales today attended the Memorial Service in Westminster Abbey, London SW1, for the Christchurch Earthquake in New Zealand.

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Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York was received by The Queen at Windsor Castle this morning when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order.

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Buckingham Palace

Mr Neil MacGregor was received by The Queen when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Member of the Order of Merit.

The Lord Fellowes (Secretary and Registrar of the Order of Merit) was in attendance.

The following were received in audience by The Queen and kissed hands upon their appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassadors: Mr James Watt (the Arab Republic of Egypt) and Mrs Karen Wolstenholme (the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea).

Mrs Watt was also received by Her Majesty.

Mr Peter Jones was received in audience by The Queen upon his appointment as British High Commissioner to the Republic of Ghana.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning visited the Hampshire Operating Authority, Tile Barn Outdoor Centre, Church Lane, Brockenhurst, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Dame Mary Fagan).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, this afternoon visited the Place (Contemporary Dance Trust), 17 Duke’s Road, London WC1.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester this morning embarked in HMS Gloucester at Spithead in the Solent and afterwards presented the Destroyer Effectiveness Trophy to the Ship.

Her Royal Highness later travelled to Portsmouth and disembarked HMS Gloucester before meeting the Ship’s families.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning visited the British Antique Dealers Association Antiques and Fine Art Fair at the Duke of York Square, London SW3.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen, Patron, this morning visited the Royal Foundation of St Katharine, 2 Butcher Row, London E14, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer), the Chairman of the Trustees (Mr Benjamin Hanbury), the Master (the Reverend Prebendary David Paton) and the Mayor of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets (Mr Lutfur Rahman).

Her Majesty toured the Centre, escorted by the Chairman of the Trustees and the Master, and met Members of the Court.

Afterwards The Queen attended a short Service in the Chapel, conducted by the Bishop of London, before viewing the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Memorial Window.

Her Majesty subsequently met former Masters and Court Members and members of staff.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Chancellor, University of Cambridge, this morning visited Lucy Cavendish College, Lady Margaret Road, Cambridge.

His Royal Highness, Patron, University of Cambridge Kurt Hahn Trust, this afternoon attended a Reception at Hughes Hall, Wollaston Road, Cambridge, to mark the Twenty Fifth Anniversary of the Trust.

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

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this afternoon received the Ambassador of the United States of America (His Excellency Mr Louis Susman) and a delegation of United States Senators at Clarence House.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Commando Helicopter Force Dinner at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, Somerset.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this morning received Sir Alan Collins (Her Majesty’s Consul-General for New York) and Miss Amanda Marshall (Head of Olympic Legacy Unit, United Kingdom Trade and Investment).

His Royal Highness, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this afternoon received Mr Rory Tapner (Chief Executive, Wealth Management, Royal Bank of Scotland).

The Duke of York, Patron, Greenwich Hospital, received Mr Martin Sands (Director).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from the Bahamas.

Brigadier John Smedley was in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Director, London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, this morning attended a Board Meeting at 1 Churchill Place, London E14.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, United Kingdom Sailing Academy, this afternoon presented the Achievement Awards at Reed Smith, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London EC2.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning visited Tatsfield Primary School, Church Lane, Tatsfield, Westerham, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mrs Timothy Goad).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Hatchlands Park, East Clandon, Surrey.

The Duke of Kent later visited Leatherhead Leisure Centre, Guildford Road, Leatherhead, Surrey.