The Royal Record

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, representing The Queen, this morning viewed the Commonwealth Games swimming heats at the Dr S. P. Mukherjee Aquatic Complex, Delhi, India.

His Royal Highness afterwards attended an Indian and British Business Leadership Seminar on Climate Change at the Taj Mahal Hotel, Number One Mansingh Road, New Delhi.

The Prince of Wales, President, Youth Business International, this afternoon attended a Bharatiya Yuva Shakti Trust event for Young Green Entrepreneurs at the Governor of Chandigarh’s Guest House, Chandigarh, Punjab.

His Royal Highness, Vice Patron, British Council, afterwards attended a Symposium on Building Liveable Cities, Punjab Energy and Development Agency, Chandigarh.

The Prince of Wales later visited Hansali Farm, Chandigarh.

His Royal Highness this evening held a Meeting with Trustees of Bhumi Vardaan at New Moti Bagh Palace, Patiala, Punjab.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall afterwards attended a Dinner given by the Maharaja and Maharani of Patiala, Patiala.

The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon visited St Stephen’s School, Chandigarh, Punjab.

Her Royal Highness later visited the Society for Rehabilitation of Mentally Challenged, Chandigarh.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Vice Patron, the Commonwealth Games Federation, this morning viewed the swimming heats at the Dr S. P. Mukherjee Aquatic Complex, Delhi, India.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Lunch given by the Governor-General of New Zealand (the Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand) in Delhi.

The Earl of Wessex, Vice Patron, the Commonwealth Games Federation, later viewed and subsequently presented medals to the winners of the 200m Women’s Freestyle at the Dr S. P. Mukherjee Aquatic Complex.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux, this morning opened the renovated Wansbeck Citizens Advice Bureau, Station Road, Ashington, and was received by Dr Matthew Ridley (Deputy Lieutenant of Northumberland).

Her Royal Highness, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, this afternoon opened the Pegasus Centre, Tranwell Village, Morpeth, Northumberland.

The Princess Royal later opened Milecastle Housing’s Manors Extra Care Scheme at the Manors, Adderlane Road, West Wylam, Prudhoe, Northumberland.

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Balmoral Castle

Divine Service was held in Crathie Parish Church this morning.

The Reverend Dr David Coulter preached the Sermon.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, representing The Queen, and The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited the Commonwealth Games Village, New Delhi, and were received by The Earl of Wessex (Vice Patron, the Commonwealth Games Federation).

Their Royal Highnesses later attended a Lunch given by the Prime Minister of the Republic of India at 2 Racecourse Road, New Delhi.

The Prince of Wales, representing The Queen, accompanied by The Duchess of Cornwall this evening attended a Reception at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, and opened the XIX Commonwealth Games.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Vice Patron, the Commonwealth Games Federation, today visited the Commonwealth Games Village in New Delhi.

His Royal Highness, Vice Patron, the Commonwealth Games Federation, this evening attended the Opening Ceremony of the XIX Commonwealth Games by The Prince of Wales.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning departed Abuja International Airport, Nigeria, for the United Kingdom.

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Balmoral Castle

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, this evening attended the Gordon Bennett Gas Balloon Race 2010 Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony at the Council House, Bristol, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County and City of Bristol (Mrs John Prior).

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning departed Royal Air Force Lyneham for India and was received upon arrival at Palam Technical Airport, New Delhi, this afternoon by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of India (His Excellency Sir Richard Stagg).

His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Trade and Investment Promotion Reception at the British High Commission in New Delhi and subsequently attended a celebration to mark the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Indian Institute of Technology.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall were received later by The President of the Republic of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.

The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon arrived at Palam Technical Airport, New Delhi.

Mr Clive Alderton, Mrs Amanda MacManus, Mr Patrick Harrison, Miss Eva Omaghomi and Major William Mackinlay are in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Vice Patron, the Commonwealth Games Federation, this morning departed Royal Air Force Lyneham for India and was received upon arrival at Palam Technical Airport, New Delhi, this afternoon by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of India (His Excellency Sir Richard Stagg).

His Royal Highness, Vice Patron, later attended the Closing Sessions of the Commonwealth Games Federation Conference in Delhi.

Mrs Rosemary Hamer is in attendance.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning attended a British Council presentation on “International Inspirations” by Nigerian Schools at the British High Commission, Abuja, Nigeria.

His Royal Highness afterwards met staff at the British High Commission.

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon received the Foreign Minister of Nigeria (His Excellency H Odein Ajumogobia) at the Residence, British High Commission, Abuja.

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Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this afternoon gave a Lunch for Mr Sakherel Materi (Group President, Princesse Group Holdings, Tunisia) and representatives from Tunisian and United Kingdom industry.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Butler Trust, this morning visited Her Majesty’s Prison Isle of Wight (Parkhurst), 55 Parkhurst Road, Newport, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight (Major General Martin White).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon opened the new Sixth Form Building at Isle of Wight College, Medina Way, Newport.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester today undertook official engagements in Abuja, Nigeria.

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St James’s Palace

Prince William of Wales, Patron, 100 Women in Hedge Funds’ Philanthropic Initiatives, this evening attended a Dinner at the Middle Temple, London EC4.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this morning received the Rt. Hon. Dr. Liam Fox MP (Secretary of State for Defence) and Mr. Gerald Howarth MP (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for International Security Strategy).

His Royal Highness later received the Rt. Hon. Jeremy Hunt MP (Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport).

Mr. Robin Ord-Smith was received by The Duke of York today upon relinquishing his appointment as Assistant Private Secretary to His Royal Highness.

Buckingham Palace

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

His Royal Highness today visited the Young Men’s Christian Association, 41 Fitzroy Square, London W1, in commemoration of their Ninetieth Anniversary celebration at the Indian Student Hostel, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

The Countess of Wessex this morning visited Cameo Day Centre, Greeno Centre, Glebeland Gardens, Shepperton, Middlesex, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mrs. Timothy Goad).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Disability Initiative, later visited the Resource Centre, Knoll Road, Camberley, Surrey, in celebration of the Charity’s Thirty Fifth Anniversary and the Resource Centre’s Tenth Anniversary.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning opened Jersey Dairy, la Route de la Trinité, Trinity, Jersey, and was received by the Lieutenant-Governor and Commander-in-Chief (Lieutenant General Andrew Ridgway).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, this afternoon visited Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, les Augrès Manor, la Profonde Rue, Trinity.

The Princess Royal later visited Jersey Field Squadron Royal Engineers at le Quesne Barracks, Mount Bingham, St. Helier.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning officially handed over the Joint Maritime Security Training Centre at Badagry Creek, Lagos, Nigeria, to the Nigerian Government.

His Royal Highness was received this afternoon by The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria at State House in Abuja.

The Duke of Gloucester was entertained at a State Banquet this evening, given by The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria at State House to mark the Fiftieth Anniversary of Nigerian Independence.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited the Millennium Tower Complex in Abuja.

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Balmoral Castle

By command of The Queen, Mr Charles Gray (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Ricardo Luna at 52 Sloane Street, London SW1, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Republic of Peru to the Court of St James’s.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this afternoon visited the Celtic Manor Resort, Coldra Woods, the Usk Valley, Newport, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent (Mr Simon Boyle).

His Royal Highness this evening attended the Ryder Cup 2010 Welcome to Wales Dinner at Cardiff Castle.

The Prince of Wales later attended the Ryder Cup 2010 Welcome to Wales Concert at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan (Dr Peter Beck).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this morning visited Paul Smith, 20 Kean Street, London WC2.

His Royal Highness, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this afternoon received Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud (Chairman of the Saudi Research and Marketing Group) and Dr Azzam Al Dakheel (Chief Executive).

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, later visited Detica, 2 Arundel Street, Great Court, London WC2.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, this morning opened the Dolphin Centre, a Centre of Excellence for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in the South East, in Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (the Hon Mrs Bayliss).

His Royal Highness later visited Berkshire Community Foundation, Coppid Beech Hotel, John Nike Way, Bracknell, Berkshire, in celebration of their Twenty Fifth Anniversary.

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon opened the new campus at Bracknell and Wokingham College, Church Road, Bracknell.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Master, the Worshipful Company of Butchers, accompanied by Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, Master, the Worshipful Company of Coachmakers, this morning attended Common Hall and the Election of the Lord Mayor at Guildhall, London EC2.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Transaid, this afternoon attended a Reception at Barclays Bank, One Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London E14.

The Princess Royal, President, the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, this evening attended a Dinner at Glasgow Hilton International, 1 William Street, Glasgow, and was received by Mr John Chapman (Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning attended a Business Breakfast for British and Nigerian Business Leaders at the Residence of the British High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria (His Excellency Mr Robert Dewar) in Lagos.

His Royal Highness, Royal Patron, the British Museum, afterwards visited the National Museum, Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan, Lagos Island.

The Duke of Gloucester later opened the Leventis Foundation Room and visited the Railway Museum and Photographic Exhibition at Jaekel House, Federal Road, Railway Compound, Ebute Metta.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Lunch given by the State Governor of Lagos (His Excellency Babatunde Fashola) at State House, Marina, Lagos Island.

The Duke of Gloucester afterwards visited the Department for International Development borehole project at Ajenifuja Primary School, IIpeju, Mushin.

His Royal Highness subsequently visited the Department for International Development e-susu Finance Project, Gbaja Market, Surulere, and met staff and traders.

The Duke of Gloucester this evening attended a Reception onboard HMS Ocean, Apapa Docks, Lagos.

His Royal Highness, President, British Expertise, later attended the United Kingdom Trade and Investment Britain-Nigerian Business Awards Dinner, Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, today attended the Army Families Federation Conference at the Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way, London WC1.

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Balmoral Castle

By command of The Queen, Mr Charles Gray (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon Her Excellency Dr Alia Bouran at 6 Upper Phillimore Gardens, London W8, this morning in order to bid farewell to Her Excellency upon relinquishing her appointment as Ambassador from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the Court of St James’s.

Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, President, this morning held a Meeting for The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment.

His Royal Highness, President, The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment, afterwards received Mr Andres Duany and the Earl of Southesk.

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, Patron, the Gordon Highlanders Museum, this afternoon received retired officers from the Gordon Highlanders Regiment.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, this morning visited Aigburth Care Home, 21 Manor Road, Oadby, Leicester, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire (Jennifer, Lady Gretton).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, later attended a Meeting at Renaissance House, 20 Princess Road West, Leicester.

The Princess Royal, Patron, College of Occupational Therapists, this afternoon visited St Andrew’s Healthcare, Billing Road, Northampton, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire (the Lady Juliet Townsend).

Her Royal Highness, Royal Patron, the Wise Campaign, later opened the new Science and Technology Newton Building at the University of Northampton, Avenue Campus, St George’s Avenue, Northampton.

The Princess Royal, Patron, Voluntary Services Overseas, this evening attended a Reception at Tallow Chandlers Hall, 4 Dowgate Hill, London EC4.

Her Royal Highness, President, British Olympic Association, later held a Team 2012 Appeal Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning departed Heathrow Airport, London, for Nigeria and was received later at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, by the British High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Mr Robert Dewar).

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner at the Residence of the British High Commissioner in Lagos.

Mr Alistair Wood is in attendance.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this afternoon arrived at Gatwick Airport, London, from Portugal.

Captain Lord Ramsay was in attendance.

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Balmoral Castle

By command of The Queen, Mr Charles Gray (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Rene Mujica Cantelar at 167 High Holborn, London WC1, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Republic of Cuba to the Court of St James’s.

Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay this morning received Mr Luke Borwick (Chairman, Scottish Rural Property and Business Association) and Mr Douglas McAdam (Chief Executive).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Honorary Air Commodore, today visited Royal Air Force Lossiemouth, Moray.

His Royal Highness this morning met the families of those currently deployed in Afghanistan with 51 Squadron, Royal Air Force Regiment.

The Duke of York this afternoon attended a Luncheon with Station Officers and afterwards visited 617 Squadron and 14 Squadron.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning visited Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary School, Abbey Road, Bourne, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire (Mr Anthony Worth).

His Royal Highness later opened the new Housing with Extra Care Scheme at Brick Kiln Place Housing, Springfield Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire.

The Earl of Wessex, Honorary Air Commodore, this afternoon attended a Working Lunch at Royal Air Force Waddington, Lincoln, and subsequently visited the Integrated Welfare Facility.

His Royal Highness afterwards opened the new facilities for young people at the Lincolnshire Employment Accommodation Project and Lincolnshire Partnership National Health Service Foundation Trust, Sibthorp Street, Lincoln.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this afternoon visited Monmouth Library, Rolls Hall, Whitecross Street, Monmouth, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent (Mr Simon Boyle).

Her Royal Highness later opened Shire Hall, Agincourt Square, Monmouth.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, this evening attended a Reception for the Conference of European National Librarians at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace.

The Duchess of Gloucester, President, this afternoon attended a Governing Body Meeting at the Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone Road, London NW1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning attended a Service to mark the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Battle of Busaco, at the Basaco Battle Monument, Portugal.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended the inauguration of the new Sports Hall at Oporto British School in Porto.

Appendix to Court Circular

The Duke of York has been pleased to appoint Miss Laura Hutchings as an Assistant Private Secretary to His Royal Highness.

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Balmoral Castle

Divine Service was held in Crathie Parish Church this morning.

The Reverend Dr Richard Frazer preached the Sermon.

Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay this afternoon received Mr Richard Benyon MP (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Natural Environment and Fisheries).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this afternoon departed Gatwick Airport, London, for Portugal.

His Royal Highness this evening attended the opening of the Yeatman Hotel, Oporto, by The President of the Portuguese Republic and later attended a Dinner at the hotel.

Captain Lord Ramsay is in attendance.

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Buckingham Palace

The Earl and Countess of Wessex, Founders, today held a Lunch at Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, in support of the Wessex Youth Trust.