The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by Dr Peter Beck (Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Mrs Susan Williams (formerly Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan) which was held in Holy Cross Church, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, this afternoon.

The Prince of Wales was represented by Mrs Kathrin Thomas.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment, The Royal Logistic Corps at Vauxhall Barracks, Didcot, Oxfordshire.

Buckingham Palace

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

Buckingham Palace

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

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Buckingham Palace

His Excellency Mr. Hernán A. Couturier 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 Peru to the Court of St. James’s.

Mrs. de Couturier was also received by Her Majesty.

His Excellency Mr. Garvin Nicholas was received in audience by The Queen and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for Trinidad and Tobago in London.

Mr. Simon Fraser (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) was present.

Air Chief Marshal Sir Patrick Hine was received by The Queen and delivered up to Her Majesty the Rod, Badge and Chain of Office upon relinquishing his appointment as King of Arms of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

Admiral Sir Peter Abbott was received by The Queen when Her Majesty handed to him the Rod, Badge and Chain of Office upon his appointment as King of Arms of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

Mr. Justice Lindblom was received by The Queen upon his appointment as a Justice of the High Court when Her Majesty conferred upon him the honour of Knighthood and invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Bachelor.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning received the Lord Heseltine.

His Royal Highness afterwards received the Rt. Hon. Edward Miliband MP (Leader of the Opposition).

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon gave a Reception at Clarence House for Police Family Liaison Officers.

His Royal Highness, Patron, the Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership, this evening held a Dinner at Clarence House for the Cambridge Ecosystems and Natural Capital Programme.

The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited the Metropolitan Police Special Escort Group.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, this morning visited Muirfield Riding Therapy, West Fenton, North Berwick, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Lothian (Sir Garth Morrison KT).

Her Royal Highness, President, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, today opened the East Lothian Carers’ Centre, 94 High Street, Musselburgh, and was received by Mr. Michael Williams (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of East Lothian).

The Princess Royal, Patron, Moredun Foundation, this afternoon visited the Moredun Research Institute, Pentlands Science Park, Bush Loan, Penicuik, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Midlothian (Mr. Patrick Prenter).

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Buckingham Palace

Mr Simon McDonald was received in audience by The Queen and kissed hands upon his appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany.

His Holiness Ilia II, Patriarch of All Georgia, was received by The Queen.

The Bishop of London was present.

The Queen held a Council at 5.30pm.

There were present: the Rt Hon Nicholas Clegg MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Michael Moore MP (Secretary of State for Scotland) and the Rt Hon Christopher Grayling MP (Minister of State, Department for Work and Pensions).

The Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael MP, the Rt Hon David Lidinton MP, the Rt Hon Andrew Robathan MP and the Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP were sworn in as members of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council.

The Lord Bonomy and the Rt Hon Simon Hughes MP made affirmation as members 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.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning departed St Pancras International Station, London, for Belgium.

His Royal Highness, Patron, the Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership, later attended a Meeting of the P8 Group at the United Kingdom Permanent Representation to the European Union, Avenue d’Auderghem, Brussels.

The Prince of Wales this afternoon attended a Meeting with the Presidents of the European Parliament, the European Council and the European Commission at the European Parliament.

His Royal Highness afterwards gave a keynote speech at the Low Carbon Prosperity Summit at the European Parliament.

The Prince of Wales later attended a Roundtable Discussion with European Commissioners at the European Commission.

His Royal Highness this evening arrived at St Pancras International Station, London, from Belgium.

Mr Clive Alderton and Miss Eva Omaghomi were in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, President, Royal Aero Club of the United Kingdom, this afternoon presented The Queen’s Cup to representatives of the Club.

His Royal Highness, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, later received Mrs Susan Haird (Acting Chief Executive, United Kingdom Trade and Investment).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning opened the Centre for Textile Conservation and Technical Art History, Robertson Building, University of Glasgow, followed by a Reception at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow, and was received by Professor Sir Kenneth Calman (Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft Industries, 12 Edgefauld Avenue, Glasgow, to mark its Twenty Fifth Anniversary.

The Princess Royal later visited Integrated Water Services Limited at Unit 3A, Monklands Industrial Estate, Kirkshaws Road, Coatbridge, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lanarkshire (Mr Mushtaq Ahmad).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Opportunity International United Kingdom, this evening held a Dinner at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, Honorary President, the Lawn Tennis Association, this morning received Mr Peter Bretherton (President) and Mr Roger Draper (Chief Executive Officer).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this evening attended the Board of Grand Stewards Dinner at White’s Club, St James’s Street, London SW1.

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Buckingham Palace

Mr. Andrew Lloyd was received in audience by The Queen today upon his appointment as British High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Ms. Tania Mechlenborg was also received by Her Majesty.

Mr. Justice Jackson was received by The Queen upon his appointment as a Justice of the High Court when Her Majesty conferred upon him the honour of Knighthood and invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Bachelor.

Lieutenant General Sir Frederick Viggers was received by The Queen upon relinquishing his appointment as Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod and delivered up the Insignia of Office.

Lieutenant General David Leakey was received by Her Majesty, took the Oath upon his appointment as Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod and received the Insignia of Office.

Mr. Thomas Woodcock (Garter King of Arms) was in attendance and administered the Oath.

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

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales visited the Headquarters of the Security Service.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Gala Dinner for Zimbabwean charities at Claridge’s, Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Admiral, the Marine Society and Sea Cadets, this morning received Mr. Martin Coles upon assuming his appointment as Chief Executive.

His Royal Highness, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, received the Lord Levene of Portsoken (Chairman, Lloyd’s of London).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman, International Council, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association, this morning chaired a Meeting of the Alliance Steering Committee.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal today visited Bristol and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County and City of Bristol (Mrs. John Prior).

Her Royal Highness this morning visited Merchants’ Academy, Gatehouse Avenue, Withywood.

The Princess Royal afterwards visited Barton Hill Settlement, 43 Ducie Road, Lawrence Hill, to mark its Centenary.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Bristol Drugs Project, Brunswick Square, to mark its Twenty Fifth Anniversary.

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Butler Trust, later visited Her Majesty’s Prison Bristol, Cambridge Road.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Army Medical Corps, this morning received Brigadier Alistair Macmillan upon relinquishing his appointment as Representative Colonel Commandant and Colonel Philip Hubbard upon assuming the appointment.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, Missing People, this morning received Mr. Martin Houghton-Brown (Chief Executive, Missing People) and Sir Francis Jacobs (President, Missing Children Europe, UK).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Royal Colonel, this morning visited 1st Battalion The Rifles on Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire.

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Colonel-in-Chief, The Mercian Regiment, this morning visited 3rd Battalion on Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire.

His Royal Highness, Patron, this evening attended a Wagner Concert to celebrate the Sixty Fifth Anniversary of the Philharmonia Orchestra at Windsor Castle.

The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited Apetito (Meals on Wheels) manufacturing facility, Canal Road, Trowbridge, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mr John Bush).

Her Royal Highness afterwards visited the Wiltshire Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers, the Textile Studios, St Mary’s School, High Street, Steeple Ashton, Wiltshire, and subsequently visited the Village Shop.

The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon opened King’s Rise Children’s Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this afternoon gave a Luncheon for representatives from LEK Consulting at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Services Sound and Vision Corporation, this afternoon received Mr Nicholas Pollard (Chief Executive).

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, Royal Colonel, 7 Rifles, this afternoon received Lieutenant Colonel Paul Uden upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Harper upon assuming the appointment.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Chairman of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conferences (United Kingdom Fund), this afternoon attended a Trustees’ Meeting at St James’s Palace.

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Sandringham, Norfolk

Divine Service was held in the Church of St Peter and St Paul, West Newton, this morning.

The Queen presented prizes for children’s Church attendance.

Mr John Brown was received by The Queen when Her Majesty decorated him with the Royal Victorian Medal (Gold).

Mr Norman Newstead was received by The Queen when Her Majesty decorated him with the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver).

Mr Colin Wood was received by The Queen when Her Majesty decorated him with the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver).

Mr Andrew Jarvis was received by The Queen when Her Majesty decorated him with the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver).

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Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Scottish Rugby Union, accompanied by Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, this afternoon attended the France versus Scotland International Rugby Match at Stade de France, Paris, and were received by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the French Republic (His Excellency Sir Peter Westmacott).

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Sandringham, Norfolk

The Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel-in-Chief, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, was represented by Major General Stephen Andrews (Representative Colonel Commandant) at the Funeral of Major General Dennis Shaw (formerly Colonel Commandant, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) which was held at Woodlands Crematorium, Brumby Wood Lane, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, this afternoon.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Captain General, Royal Marines, was represented by Lieutenant General Sir Henry Beverley at the Funeral and Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Major General Robert Houghton which was held in All Saints Church, Church Lane, Laughton, East Sussex, this afternoon.

By command of The Queen, Mr Charles Gray (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Homayoun Tandar at 31 Prince’s Gate, London SW7, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to the Court of St James’s.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall today visited Northern Ireland and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County Borough of Belfast (Dame Mary Peters).

The Prince of Wales, Colonel-in-Chief, and The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment at Palace Barracks, Holywood, County Antrim.

The Prince of Wales this afternoon visited Saint Malachy’s Church, 24 Alfred Street, Belfast, County Antrim.

His Royal Highness later attended a Meeting with the Belfast Buildings Preservation Trust, Parochial House, Saint Malachy’s Church.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, the National Literacy Trust, this afternoon attended a storytelling session at Dundonald Library, 16 Church Road, Dundonald, Belfast, to mark National Storytelling Week, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Down (Mr David Lindsay).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Honorary Fellow, the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and Patron, Northern Lighthouse Board, this morning attended the Bell Rock Bicentenary Conference at the Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-24 George Street, Edinburgh, and was received by Colonel Martin Gibson (Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon launched the marineNewcastle Research Network at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Kings Road Centre, Kings Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear (Mr Nigel Sherlock).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Honorary Air Marshal, this evening opened the new centre for 291 (Westminster and Chelsea) Squadron Air Training Corps at Rochester Row, London SW1, and was received by Brigadier Paul Orchard-Lisle (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Vice-Patron, this afternoon visited the Scottish Headquarters of the Royal Over-Seas League at Over-Seas House, 100 Princes Street, Edinburgh.

Her Royal Highness, Vice-Patron, this evening attended a Dinner at the Royal Over-Seas League.

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, this morning attended the Annual Conference at The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment, 19-22 Charlotte Road, London EC2.

His Royal Highness this afternoon received the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions).

The Prince of Wales, Founder, In Kind Direct, later held a Roundtable Discussion at Clarence House.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this evening gave a Dinner for The Prince’s Charities at Buckingham Palace.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, National Literacy Trust, this afternoon gave a Reception at Clarence House.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Royal Honorary Colonel, this morning presented operational service medals to soldiers from The Royal Wessex Yeomanry who have recently returned from Afghanistan.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Wells Cathedral Girl Chorister Trust, this morning attended a Meeting held at Ston Easton Park Hotel, Ston Easton, near Bath, Somerset.

Her Royal Highness, President, later attended a Meeting of the Royal Bath and West of England Society at the Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, and subsequently toured the Showground.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Master, the Worshipful Company of Butchers, this morning attended a Court Meeting, followed by a Court and Livery Luncheon, at Butchers’ Hall, 87-88 Bartholomew Close, London EC1.

Her Royal Highness, Honorary Fellow, the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and Patron, Northern Lighthouse Board, this evening held a Reception to mark the Bicentenary of Bell Rock at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and was received by Colonel Martin Gibson (Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, this morning received Professor Anthony Mellows (Lord Prior).

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Sandringham, Norfolk

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited Palm Paper Limited, Saddlebow, King’s Lynn, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk (Mr. Richard Jewson), the Chief Executive of Papierfabrik Palm (Dr. Wolfgang Palm) and the Mayor of the Borough of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk (Councillor Mrs. Zipha Christopher).

Her Majesty, escorted by the Chief Executive, and His Royal Highness, escorted by Mr. Stephan Gruber (Managing Director, Production), toured the site, viewing the Main Control Room and the paper-making process, and met members of staff.

The Queen unveiled a plaque to commemorate the visit.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh afterwards visited West Norfolk Deaf Association, King’s Lynn, and were received by the Chairman of Trustees (Mr. Frederick Cotton).

Her Majesty, escorted by Ms. Amanda Kenny (Association Manager), and His Royal Highness, escorted by Mrs. Margaret Tate (Founder Trustee), toured the premises, visiting the Play Room and the Information Technology Room, and met members of the deaf community, staff, volunteer workers and trustees.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning held a Tree Health Meeting at Clarence House.

His Royal Highness afterwards received the Rt. Hon. Andrew Mitchell MP (Secretary of State for International Development).

The Prince of Wales this afternoon received the Rt. Hon. Theresa May MP (Secretary of State for the Home Department and Minister for Women and Equalities).

His Royal Highness received The Crown Princess of Romania and Prince Radu of Romania.

The Prince of Wales, President, The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment, afterwards received Mr. Robert Napier (Chairman, Homes and Communities Agency).

His Royal Highness, Patron, this evening held a Dinner for The Prince’s Countryside Fund at Clarence House.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust, this morning received Colonel Bob Richardson-Aitken (Trustee) and Mrs. Lucinda Stafford-Deitsch (Trustee).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Commodore-in-Chief, Fleet Air Arm, this morning received Rear Admiral Simon Charlier upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief of Staff, Aviation and Carriers.

His Royal Highness, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, received His Excellency Mr. Abdulla Ali Mohamed Al-Radhi (Ambassador from the Republic of Yemen).

The Duke of York this afternoon attended a Luncheon given by the Earl of Home at Coutts Bank, 440 Strand, London WC2.

His Royal Highness, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, later visited Coller Capital, 33 Cavendish Square, London W1.

The Duke of York, President, Association of Leading Visitor Attractions, afterwards held a Briefing for Tickets for Troops.

His Royal Highness, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment subsequently received Ms. Josette Sheeran (Executive Director, United Nations World Food Programme).

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this evening gave a Dinner at St. James’s Palace on the occasion of the India-UK CEOs Forum.

Buckingham Palace

The Countess of Wessex, President, the Royal Bath and West of England Society, this afternoon attended the Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Show at the Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset (Lady Gass).

Her Royal Highness, President, the Royal Bath and West of England Society, this evening attended a Dinner at Ston Easton Park Hotel, Ston Easton, near Bath.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, the Heritage of London Trust, this morning visited Highgate Cemetery, Swain’s Lane, London N6, and was received by Sir Ian Johnston (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Duke of Gloucester and The Duchess of Gloucester, President, Royal Academy of Music, this evening attended the Feast of Candlemas Choral Evensong in the Chapel Royal, St. James’s Palace, followed by a Reception at St. James’s Palace.