The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were present this evening at the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of York, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, The Duke of Gloucester and The Duke of Kent were also present.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the War Widows Association of Great Britain, this afternoon attended a Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph, Whitehall, London SW1, followed by a Reception at the Victory Services Club, 63-79 Seymour Street, London W2.

The Prince of Wales later received Mrs Claudia McMurray (President and Chief Executive Officer, Mainstream Green Solutions Llc).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this afternoon received Mr. William McKeeva Bush (Premier of the Cayman Islands) at Royal Lodge, the Great Park, Windsor.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Association of Wrens, this morning attended the Ninetieth Anniversary Service of Commemoration in the Church of St Martin-in-the Fields, Trafalgar Square, London WC2, followed by a Reception in St Martin’s Hall, and was received by Brigadier Paul Orchard-Lisle (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, Colonel-in-Chief, this morning presented new Colours to The Bermuda Regiment at Bermuda National Stadium, National Sports Centre, 50 Frog Lane, Devonshire, Bermuda.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Luncheon given by the Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Bermuda and Lady Gozney at Government House, Hamilton.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Colonel-in-Chief, The Bermuda Regiment, later visited the Boat Troop and Bermuda Police Service in Hamilton Harbour.

Her Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, this evening attended The Bermuda Regiment’s Colours Ball at Fairmount Southampton Resort, 101 South Shore Road, Southampton.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, this morning from the United States of America.

The Lady Nicholas Gordon Lennox was in attendance.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen this morning opened the new KPMG building at 15 Canada Square, London E14, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer), the Chairman of KPMG Europe, Middle East and Africa (Mr. John Griffith-Jones) and the Chairman of KPMG London (Mr. Richard Reid).

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation, this morning officially opened the Communications Centre at Marford Mill, Rossett, Clwyd.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, the London Mozart Players, this afternoon received Mr. Gérard Korsten (the new Musical Director).

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester this morning met members of the National Youth Academy and the Football Association at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence, Gymnasium Road, Prospect, Devonshire, Bermuda.

Her Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, afterwards visited The Bermuda Regiment at Warwick Camp, 1 South Road, Warwick.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Commandant-in-Chief, St. John Ambulance in Wales, this afternoon visited the Headquarters of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, 21 Point Finger Road, Paget.

Her Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, The Bermuda Regiment, this evening attended a Reception given by the Bermuda Regiment Charitable Trust at Commissioner’s House, National Museum of Bermuda, the Keep, Sandys.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Honorary Patron, this morning attended a Board Meeting of the American Associates of the Royal Academy Trust at the University Club, One West 54th Street, New York, United States of America.

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Buckingham Palace

His Excellency Mr. Kim Traavik 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 Norway to the Court of St James’s.

Mrs Astrid Brodtkorp was also received by Her Majesty.

Her Excellency Mrs Aino Lepik von Wirén was received in audience by The Queen and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from Estonia to the Court of St James’s.

Mr Jorma von Wirén was also received by Her Majesty.

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

The Queen received the Bishop of Chelmsford (the Right Reverend Stephen Cottrell) who did homage upon his appointment.

The Rt Hon Kenneth Clarke MP (Lord Chancellor) administered the Oath.

The Bishop of Guildford (Clerk of the Closet) was in attendance.

Mr Justice Spencer 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.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh gave a Reception at Buckingham Palace this evening for winners of the 2010 Civil Service Awards.

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning planted a Cross of Remembrance in the Royal British Legion Field of Remembrance at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, and subsequently attended a Service at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior in the Abbey, London SW1.

His Royal Highness, Grand President, Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League, this afternoon chaired a Council Meeting at Canada House, Trafalgar Square, London SW1.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this afternoon visited Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, Town Lane, Singleton, to commemorate the Fortieth Anniversary, and was received by Mr Gordon Tregear (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex).

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, the Wiltshire Air Ambulance Appeal, this afternoon visited the Mary Howard sales at Hullavington Airfield, Chippenham, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mr John Bush).

The Prince of Wales, Royal Governor, Sutton’s Hospital in Charterhouse, was represented by Colonel Robert ffrench Blake (Extra Equerry) at the Memorial Service for Mr Felix Kok (Brother) which was held at Charterhouse Square, London EC1, this afternoon.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning opened Q3 Academy, Wilderness Lane, Great Barr, Sandwell, laid a wreath during the Armistice Day Service in the Memorial Garden and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands (Mr Paul Sabapathy).

His Royal Highness, Patron, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, this afternoon attended a Lunch in celebration of their Ninetieth Anniversary, at the International Convention Centre, Broad Street, Birmingham, and afterwards attended the Ninetieth Birthday Concert at the Symphony Hall.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Sir Oswald Stoll Foundation, this afternoon re-dedicated the Memorial at the Chiswick War Memorial Homes, Burlington Lane, Chiswick, London W4, and was received by Mr Paul Kennerley (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Tomorrow’s People, this evening attended the Awards for Achievement at Clifford Chance, 10 Upper Bank Street, London E14, and was received by Sir Michael Craig-Cooper (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, World Horse Welfare, this morning attended the Annual Conference at the Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7.

Her Royal Highness, President, Victim Support, this afternoon presented the National Volunteer Awards at the British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1.

The Princess Royal this evening opened the Lord Ashcroft Gallery and the Extraordinary Heroes Exhibition at the Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, London SE1, and was received by Dr Paul Knapman (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning attended the Service of Remembrance and afterwards took the salute at the Armistice Day Parade at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire (Sir James Hawley).

His Royal Highness, President, British Expertise, this evening attended a Dinner at the Institute of Directors, 116 Pall Mall, London SW1.

The Duchess of Gloucester this afternoon departed Gatwick Airport, London, for Bermuda and was received on arrival this evening at L. F. Wade International Airport by the Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Bermuda (His Excellency Sir Richard Gozney).

Miss Lucinda Hanbury is in attendance.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning unveiled the restored World War One Memorial at All Saints Church, Fulwell Road, Sunderland, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear (Mr Nigel Sherlock).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited the Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, Burdon Road, Sunderland.

The Duke of Kent this afternoon visited Thornhill Business and Enterprise School, Thornholme Road, Sunderland.

His Royal Highness, President, this evening attended a Concert given by the Royal Choral Society in Southwark Cathedral, London SE1.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Honorary Patron, American Associates of the Royal Academy Trust, this evening attended a Gala Dinner at the St Regis Hotel, 2 East 55th Street, New York, United States of America.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen, Patron, and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning gave a Reception for members of the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association at Buckingham Palace.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex and The Duke of Kent were present.

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

There were present: the Rt. Hon. Nicholas Clegg MP (Lord President), the Rt. Hon. Ian Duncan Smith MP (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions), the Rt. Hon. Jeremy Hunt MP (Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport) and the Rt. Hon. Theresa Villiers MP (Minister of State, Department for Transport).

The Rt. Hon. Peter Riddell MP was sworn in as a member of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council.

The Rt. Hon. Dame Janet Paraskeva made affirmation as a member of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council.

Miss Judith Simpson was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.

The Rt. Hon. Nicholas Clegg MP had an audience of Her Majesty before the Council.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, Outward Bound International, this morning received Mr. Jamie Anderson (Chairman).

His Royal Highness, Patron, the Shakespeare Globe Trust, this afternoon officially opened the Sackler Studios, Park Street, London SE1, and was received by Sir Michael Craig-Cooper (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Duke of Edinburgh, Freeman and Liveryman, the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers, this evening attended a Livery Dinner at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge, London EC4.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, Business in the Community, this morning held a Meeting at Clarence House.

His Royal Highness, President, Business in the Community, afterwards received Mr. John Varley (National Ambassador).

The Prince of Wales this afternoon received Mr John Hayes MP.

His Royal Highness received the Lord Young of Graffham.

The Prince of Wales, President, WaterAid, this evening held a Dinner at St James’s Palace for European business leaders and delivered a key note speech.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, Wicked Young Writers’ Award, this morning received Mr. Michael Morpurgo (Founder).

Her Royal Highness this evening attended a Commemorative Service “Truth at All Costs” in St. Bride’s Church, Fleet Street, London EC4. and afterwards attended a Reception at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, New Bridge Street, London EC4.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, today carried out the following engagements.

His Royal Highness this morning received Mr. Robert Dudley (incoming Chief Executive, BP plc) and Mr. Anthony Hayward (outgoing Chief Executive, BP plc).

The Duke of York this afternoon visited Star Energy, Grand Buildings, 1-3 Strand, London WC2.

His Royal Highness afterwards called upon the Lord Sassoon (Commercial Secretary to the Treasury), HM Treasury, 1 Horse Guards Road, London SW1, and subsequently visited Infrastructure UK at HM Treasury.

The Duke of York later received the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan (His Excellency Mr. Kairat Abusseitov).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this morning held an Alliance Steering Committee Meeting.

His Royal Highness, Patron, National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, this afternoon received Mr. Sidney Higgins upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive Director and Mr. James Mackenzie-Blackman upon assuming the appointment.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, later held a Meeting.

His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, subsequently attended a Meeting at Award House, 7-11 St. Matthew Street, London SW1.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this evening held an Icons’ Dinner at Windsor Castle.

The Countess of Wessex this afternoon attended the Royal Society of Medicine’s Remembrance Ceremony at 1 Wimpole Street, London W1.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Logistic Corps, this morning received Brigadier Christopher Murray upon relinquishing his appointment as Director and Brigadier Michael Hickson upon assuming the appointment.

Her Royal Highness, President, Racing Welfare, later attended a Charity Raceday at Bangor-On-Dee Racecourse, Overton Road, Bangor-On-Dee, Wrexham, Denbighshire, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Clwyd (Mr. Trefor Jones).

The Princess Royal, Freeman and Liveryman, the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers, this evening attended a Dinner at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge, London EC4.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, Chief Patron, Hope for Youth (Northern Ireland), this evening attended a private view of “Five Alive” at the Gallery, Cork Street, London W1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Honorary Fellow, Institute of Engineering and Technology, this evening chaired the Mountbatten Lecture at Savoy Place, London WC2.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Honorary Patron, American Associates of the Royal Academy Trust, this evening attended a Reception at Tiffany and Company, 727 Fifth Avenue, New York City, United States of America.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

The Queen, Patron, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, this evening presented the Chatham House Prize to The President of the Republic of Turkey at the Banqueting House, Whitehall, London SW1, and was received by Sir Michael Craig-Cooper (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London) and the Co-President of Chatham House (Sir John Major).

Her Majesty attended a Reception and addressed those present.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning received Mr. Ashok Rabheru and Mr. Joe McNally upon their retirement as Trustees.

His Royal Highness, Honorary Life Member, the British Sub-Aqua Club, afterwards presented The Duke of Edinburgh Prize at Buckingham Palace.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, later received Mr. Terence Regan (Chairman of the Trustees, International Golf for Youth).

His Royal Highness, President, Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth, this afternoon held a Luncheon at Buckingham Palace.

The Duke of Edinburgh, President, the English-Speaking Union of the Commonwealth, later presented Awards and chaired a Meeting of the English Language Council.

His Royal Highness this evening presented The Prince Philip Designers’ Prize at the Design Council, 34 Bow Street, London WC2.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, King’s Fund, this morning received Professor Sir Cyril Chantler KT upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Sir Christopher Kelly upon assuming the appointment, and Professor Christopher Ham upon assuming the appointment as Chief Executive.

His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, Army Air Corps, afterwards received Colonel William Sivewright upon relinquishing his appointment as Assistant Director Army Aviation and Colonel Frazer Budd upon assuming the appointment, Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Butler upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer 5 Regiment and Lieutenant Colonel David Osborne upon assuming the appointment, and Lieutenant Colonel Nigel Banks upon assuming the appointment as Commanding Officer 6 Regiment.

Colonel Neale Moss (Station Commander, Wattisham Flying Station) was present.

His Royal Highness, President, this afternoon held a Meeting for The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment.

The Prince of Wales, President, the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association, and The Duchess of Cornwall later attended a Reunion Service in St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church, Trafalgar Square, London WC2, and afterwards attended a Reception at St James’s Palace.

Their Royal Highnesses this evening attended a Reception at the Embassy of Ireland, 17 Grosvenor Place, London, SW1.

St James’s Palace

Prince Henry of Wales was present this morning at the Dedication of the Wootton Bassett Field of Remembrance at Lydiard Park, Swindon, and subsequently declared the start of March for Honour at Lydiard Park, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mr. John Bush).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this afternoon received Dr. Antony Stokes (Her Majesty’s Ambassador, designate, to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam).

His Royal Highness, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, afterwards visited L.E.K. Consulting, 40 Grosvenor Place, London SW1.

The Duke of York, Patron, this evening gave a Dinner for the York Minster Fund at Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this evening held an Icons’ Dinner at Windsor Castle.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Royal Patron, Motor Neurone Disease Association, this morning attended a Meeting on palliative care at Broadway House, Tothill Street, London SW1.

Her Royal Highness, Honorary Air Commodore, University of London Air Squadron, later attended a Seventy Fifth Anniversary Church Service in St. Clement Danes Royal Air Force Church, Strand, London WC2, followed by a Reception at the Royal Air Force Club, 128 Piccadilly, London W1, and was received by Wing Commander Michael Dudgeon (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Princess Royal this afternoon received Captain James Morley, Royal Navy, upon assuming the appointment of Commanding Officer of HMS Albion.

Her Royal Highness, Honorary Fellow, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, this evening attended the Eightieth Anniversary and Royal Charter Celebration Reception at 119 Britannia Walk, London N1.

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Whitley Fund for Nature, accompanied by Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, later attended the Annual Supporters’ Dinner in London SW10.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Anglian Regiment, this afternoon received Lieutenant Colonel James Woodham upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer of 1st Battalion and Lieutenant Colonel Mick Aston upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness, President, Public Monuments and Sculpture Association, this evening presented the Marsh Award for Excellence in Public Sculpture at the Gallery, Alan Baxter and Associates, Seventy Cowcross Street, London EC1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning officially opened the Engineering Centre, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, Bridle Road, Bootle, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside (Dame Lorna Muirhead).

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Service to commemorate the Four Hundredth Anniversary of Prescot Parish Church, Vicarage Place, Prescot.

The Duke of Kent later opened the Transitional Rehabilitation Unit at Ashton Road, Newton-le-Willows.

His Royal Highness, President of the Council, this evening attended the Annual Friends Reception of King Edward VII’s Hospital (Sister Agnes) at Vintners’ Hall, Upper Thames Street, London EC4.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra this afternoon departed Heathrow Airport, London, for the United States of America.

The Lady Nicholas Gordon Lennox is in attendance.

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Buckingham Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Senior Fellow, the Royal Academy of Engineering, this evening attended the New Fellows’ Dinner at Drapers’ Hall, Throgmorton Avenue, London EC2.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by The Countess of Wessex at the Funeral of the Duchess of Wellington which was held in St Mary’s Church, Stratfield Saye, Hampshire, this morning.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall were represented by the Lady Susan Hussey.

The Duke of York was represented by Colonel Simon Newton.

The Earl of Wessex was represented by The Countess of Wessex.

The Princess Royal was represented by Colonel Stuart Cowen.

The Duke and Duchess of Kent were represented by Mr Andrew Palmer.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, this morning received members of the Cambrian Mountains Initiative Steering Group.

His Royal Highness, President, afterwards received members of PRIME-Cymru.

The Prince of Wales, President, this afternoon received members of The Prince’s Trust-Cymru.

His Royal Highness, President, The Prince’s Trust, and The Duchess of Cornwall this evening attended the Pride of Britain Awards to commemorate the Tenth Anniversary of The Prince’s Trust Young Achiever Award, Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London W1.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Chairman of the Trustees, Outward Bound Trust, today held a Meeting and subsequently gave a Luncheon for the Patron’s Company.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, the British School of Osteopathy, this afternoon attended a Conferment and Awards Ceremony at Queen Elizabeth Hall, the South Bank Centre, London SE1.

Her Royal Highness, President, RedR UK, this evening held a Thirtieth Anniversary Reception at St James’s Palace.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited Government Communications Headquarters, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Life Member, today attended a Luncheon to mark the One Hundred and Twenty Fifth Anniversary of the St Moritz Tobogganing Club’s Cresta Run at Pratt’s Club, 14 Park Place, London SW1.

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Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Irish Regiment (27th (Inniskilling), 83rd and 87th and The Ulster Defence Regiment), today attended a Lunch and Families Day at Hillsborough Castle for the families of 1st and 2nd Battalions The Royal Irish Regiment currently deployed on operations, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Down (Mr David Lindsay).

His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Irish Regiment (27th (Inniskilling), 83rd and 87th and The Ulster Defence Regiment), afterwards attended the Service of Remembrance in St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for the City of Belfast (Dame Mary Peters).

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Buckingham Palace

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

St James’s Palace

Prince Henry of Wales, Vice Patron, Rugby Football Union, and Patron, Rugby Football Union Injured Players Foundation, this afternoon attended the International Rugby Match between England and New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium, Middlesex.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex today arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Georgia.

Brigadier John Smedley was in attendance.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen arrived at Portsmouth Harbour Railway Station this morning and was received by Admiral Sir Jonathon Band (Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire) and the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth (Councillor Mrs. Paula Riches).

Her Majesty drove to Victory Jetty and was received by Commander-in-Chief Fleet (Admiral Sir Trevor Soar) and Captain Jeremy Kyd, RN (Commanding Officer, HMS Ark Royal).

The Queen was received at the Jetty with a Royal Salute and inspected a Guard of Honour.

Her Majesty was present at a Service of Commemoration to mark the Twenty Fifth Anniversary of HMS Ark Royal and afterwards witnessed a flypast.

The Queen subsequently embarked in HMS Ark Royal and met pilots and maintenance personnel.

Her Majesty attended a Reception with members of the Ship’s Company and their families before being entertained to Luncheon by the Commanding Officer in the Admiral’s Dining Room.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Honorary Member, SS Robin Trust, this morning received Mrs Nishani Kampfner (Managing Director and Co-Founder) and Mr David Kampfner (Project Director and Co-Founder).

His Royal Highness, Master, the Corporation of Trinity House, this afternoon attended a Civic Luncheon at the Trinity House, Tower Hill, London EC3.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Chancellor, University of Cambridge, this evening held a Reception at Windsor Castle.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the National Botanic Garden of Wales, and President, The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment, this morning visited the National Botanic Garden of Wales, Middleton Hall, near Llanarthney, Carmarthenshire, to mark the Tenth Anniversary, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed (the Hon Robin Lewis).

His Royal Highness, Honorary Patron, Llandovery Rugby Football Club, and President, The Prince’s Trust, this evening attended the Welsh Charitables Rugby Football Club John Dawes Tribute Dinner at Llandovery Rugby Football Club, Church Bank Playing Fields, Llandovery Camarthenshire.

St James’s Palace

Prince Henry of Wales this morning held The Princes’ Charities Forum at St James’s Palace.

His Royal Highness, Patron, this afternoon attended the launch of the Soldier Challenge at the Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, London SE1.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this morning attended the Educational Conference, “Brand UK: Why British Schools and Universities should set up abroad”, at Wellington College, Crowthorne, Berkshire.

His Royal Highness, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this afternoon visited Fluor Limited, Fluor Centre, 140 Pinehurst Road, Farnborough, and was received by Mr Nigel Atkinson (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning attended a Meeting with members of the European Union Monitoring Mission at the British Embassy, 51 Krtsanisi Street, Tbilisi, Georgia.

His Royal Highness later joined a European Union Monitoring Mission patrol to Odzisi.

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon attended a Lunch, given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Georgia (Her Excellency Ms Judith Gough) for leaders of Georgian and international organisations, at the Old House Restaurant, Tbilisi.

His Royal Highness afterwards viewed the British Council’s “Seeing in Colour” Exhibition at the Arts Academy, Tbilisi, and met members of the British Council in Georgia.

The Earl of Wessex subsequently laid a wreath at the Commonwealth War Graves in Chughureti District, Tbilisi.

His Royal Highness was received this evening by The President of Georgia.

The Earl of Wessex afterwards attended a Dinner at the British Embassy, given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Georgia for Government Ministers and Parliamentary officials.

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Buckingham Palace

The following were received in audience by The Queen today and kissed hands upon their appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassadors: Mr Peter Hughes (the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) and Mr. Martin Harris (Romania).

Mrs Linda MacLachlan was also received by Her Majesty.

Ms Jennifer Anderson was received in audience by The Queen upon her appointment as British High Commissioner to the Republic of Botswana.

Mr Stephen Ashworth was also received by Her Majesty.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh gave a Reception at Buckingham Palace this evening for Lieutenant Governors of the Crown Dependencies.

The Duke of Edinburgh, President, the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, this morning received Mr Luke Johnson (Chairman) and Mr Matthew Taylor (Chief Executive).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by the Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Government Chief Whip, House of Lords) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Lord Walker of Worcester (formerly Secretary of State for Wales) which was held in Westminster Abbey this morning.

The Duke of Kent was represented by Mr Nicolas Adamson.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, Arts and Business, this morning received Mr Colin Tweedy (Chief Executive).

His Royal Highness this afternoon received the Rt Hon George Osborne MP (Chancellor of the Exchequer).

The Prince of Wales, Colonel-in-Chief, The Mercian Regiment, afterwards received Lieutenant Colonel Richard Spiby upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer 3rd Battalion and Lieutenant Colonel Giles Woodhouse upon assuming the appointment, and Lieutenant Colonel Martyn Forgrave upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer 4th Battalion and Lieutenant Colonel Dominic Wilford upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness, President, held a Reception for donors to The Prince’s Regeneration Trust at St. James’s Palace.

The Prince of Wales subsequently received Mr Marc Bolland (Chief Executive, Marks and Spencer Plc).

His Royal Highness received Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Abdul Aziz Al Saud and Princess Amira al-Taweel of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Prince of Wales, President, this evening held a Dinner for donors to The Prince’s Regeneration Trust at St James’s Palace.

The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment at Hyde Park Barracks, Knightsbridge, London SW7.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, St John’s Smith Square Charitable Trust, and Patron, the New Queen’s Hall Orchestra, this evening attended a Concert at St. John’s Smith Square, London SW1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

The Prince of Wales was represented by the Lord Morris of Aberavon at the Memorial Service for the Earl Lloyd George of Dwyfor which was held in the Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, London SW1, this afternoon.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, today carried out the following engagements.

His Royal Highness this morning visited Universal Engineering, 18 Cumberland Drive, Granby Industrial Estate, Weymouth, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset (Mrs Anthony Pitt-Rivers).

The Duke of York this afternoon attended a Business Lunch at Northrop Grumman Information Systems Europe, Leander House, 4600 Parkway, Solent Business Park, Fareham, and was received by Rear Admiral Iain Henderson (Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire).

His Royal Highness later visited Accuracy International, Portsmouth, Hampshire.

The Duke of York afterwards visited the Sustainable Energy Research Group, Wave and Tidal Energy Project at the Faculty of Engineering and the Environment, University of Southampton, Highfield Campus, Southampton.

His Royal Highness this evening attended the Annual Banquet of the Royal Warrant Holders Association at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London W1.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning arrived at Tbilisi International Airport and was received by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Georgia (Her Excellency Ms Judith Gough).

His Royal Highness later attended a Meeting at the British Embassy, 51 Krtsanisi Street, Tbilisi.

The Earl of Wessex afterwards visited British Petroleum Pumping Station 1 in Gardabani.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Luncheon for ministers and business leaders, given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Georgia at the Radisson Blue Iveria, Rose Square, Tbilisi.

The Earl of Wessex later officially opened the new British Embassy at 51 Krtsanisi Street, Tbilisi.

The Countess of Wessex, Grand President, St John Ambulance in the Priory of England and the Islands, this afternoon held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Chase Hospice Care for Children, this evening attended the Chase Art Exhibition at the Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, London SW7.

Buckingham Palace

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

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux, this afternoon received Mr David Harker upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive and Mrs Gillian Guy upon assuming the appointment.

The Right Reverend John Gladwin (Chairman of the Trustees) was present.

The Princess Royal, Patron, this evening attended a Reception at the Palace of Westminster, London SW1, to mark the Twenty Fifth Anniversary of the Vine Trust.

Her Royal Highness, President, Animal Health Trust, afterwards attended the Equestrian Awards Dinner at the Lancaster London, Lancaster Terrace, London W2.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning opened Hindlip Park at West Mercia Police Headquarters, Hindlip Hall, Worcester, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire (Mr Michael Brinton).

His Royal Highness, Chancellor, University of Worcester, this afternoon presided at the Graduation Ceremony in Worcester Cathedral.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning visited the Veterans Aid hostel at New Belvedere House, 87-90 Whitehorse Road, London E1.

His Royal Highness this evening attended the Final Concert and presented the prize at the Donatella Flick Conducting Competition at the Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Patron, English National Opera, was represented by Mr. Vernon Ellis (Chairman) at the Memorial Concert for Sir Charles Mackerras (former Conductor and Music Director) which was held at the Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, London SE1, this evening.