The Royal Record

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Balmoral Castle

The Queen was represented by Sir Michael Oswald (National Hunt Adviser) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Mrs Priscilla Hastings which was held in St Mary’s Church, Kingsclere, Hampshire, this morning.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel-in-Chief, The Queen’s Royal Hussars (The Queen’s Own and Royal Irish), was represented by Brigadier Andrew Bellamy (Colonel) at the Service of Thanksgiving for Brigadier James Rucker (formerly Colonel) which was held in Clayesmore School Chapel, Iwerne Minster, Dorset, this afternoon.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning attended a briefing at the Ministry of Defence, Whitehall, London SW1.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Windsor Festival, this evening attended a Concert and Dinner at Windsor Castle.

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Fovant Badges Society, was represented by Mrs Anthony Pitt-Rivers (Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset) at the Service of Thanksgiving for Brigadier James Rucker (Chairman) which was held in Clayesmore School Chapel, Iwerne Minster, Dorset, this afternoon.

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Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Admiral, the Marine Society and Sea Cadets, this morning received Mr Michael Cornish upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive.

His Royal Highness, Patron-in-Chief, British Schools Exploring Society, received Mr Edward Watson (Chairman) and Lieutenant General Peter Pearson (Executive Director).

The Duke of York, Colonel-in-Chief, The Yorkshire Regiment (14th/15th, 19th and 33rd/76th Foot), received Lieutenant Colonel David Rhodes upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer of the 4th Battalion and Lieutenant Colonel Ian Crowley upon assuming the appointment.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning visited Fortrose Academy, Academy Street, Fortrose, Ross-shire, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Ross and Cromarty (Mrs Christopher Bowen).

His Royal Highness this afternoon opened the new archive storage facility at the Strathpeffer Museum of Childhood, the Old Station, Strathpeffer, Ross-shire.

The Earl of Wessex later visited J. G. D. Munro and Partners, Dingwall Sawmills, Old Evanton Road, Dingwall, Ross-shire.

The Countess of Wessex, Chairman, Women in Business (promoting The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award), this morning held a Meeting at Peter Jones, Sloane Square, London SW1.

Her Royal Highness, President, Brainwave, later held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

The Countess of Wessex this evening attended the Military Knights of Windsor Dinner at Windsor Castle.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Liveryman, this morning chaired a panel of judges for the Worshipful Company of Masons and the Stone Federation’s Duke of Gloucester Gold Medal Award at Kensington Palace.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent today visited Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Banffshire (Mrs Clare Russell).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Speyside Cooperage, Dufftown Road, Aberlour.

The Duke of Kent afterwards visited Walkers Shortbread Limited, Aberlour House, Aberlour.

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Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this afternoon received Mr Roger Carroll and Mr Peter Higgins (Directors, Pelham Bell Pottinger).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this afternoon held a Lunch for Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenants of the Wessex region.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Director, London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, this morning received Mr. Sang Heung Shin (Chief Executive Officer and President, Samsung Europe) and Mr. David Song (Managing Director, Samsung Electronics UK and Ireland).

Her Royal Highness, President, Animal Health Trust, later chaired a Council of Management Meeting at the Kennel Club, 1-5 Clarges Street, Piccadilly, London W1.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon officially opened the Sixth Form Boarding House at Stonyhurst College, Clitheroe, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire (the Lord Shuttleworth).

His Royal Highness later opened the renovated Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust Unit at Guild Lodge, Guild Park, Whittingham Lane, Preston.

The Duke of Gloucester subsequently visited Frank Gardham House, Guild Park.

The Duchess of Gloucester this morning departed St Pancras International Railway Station, London, for France and was received at Gare du Nord Station, Paris, by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the French Republic (His Excellency Sir Peter Westmacott).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Development Project, this afternoon officially opened the new Junior School, British School of Paris, 38 Quai de l’Écluse, Croissy-sur-Seine, Paris.

The Duchess of Gloucester this evening arrived at St Pancras International Railway Station.

Mrs. Howard Page was in attendance.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this afternoon visited Headley Court Military Hospital, Headley, Epsom, Surrey.

His Royal Highness, Patron, this evening attended a Concert by the London Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall, London SE1.

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Balmoral Castle

The Rt Hon Alex Salmond MP, MSP (First Minister of the Scottish Executive) and Mrs Salmond have left the Castle.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Vice Patron, the Commonwealth Games Federation, this evening attended a Reception at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness later attended the Anglo Chilean Bicentenary Dinner at Vintners’ Hall, Upper Thames Street, London EC4.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, the National Autistic Society, this morning opened the new school building at Grange Park School, Borough Green Road, Wrotham, Sevenoaks, and was received by Group Captain Patrick Tootal (Deputy Lieutenant of Kent).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, St. Mary’s Wrestwood Children’s Trust, today visited St Mary’s School, Wrestwood Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex (Mr Peter Field).

The Countess of Wessex this afternoon visited the Royal British Legion Mais House, 18 Hastings Road, Bexhill-on-Sea.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning opened a new factory at Jabez Cliff and Company Limited, Badgers Yard, Aldridge Road, Walsall, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands (Mr Paul Sabapathy).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon opened the National Brewery Centre, Horninglow Street, Burton upon Trent, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire (Sir James Hawley).

The Princess Royal, Patron, the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux, later opened Kidsgrove Customer Service Centre and Kidsgrove Citizens Advice Bureau, Kidsgrove Town Hall, Liverpool Road, Kidsgrove, Staffordshire.

Her Royal Highness, President, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, this evening attended the Big Reveal 2010 Fashion Show and Dinner at Royal Lancaster Hotel, Lancaster Terrace, London W2.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Vice President, the British Leprosy Relief Association, this morning received Mr Terry Vasey upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive Officer and Ms Sarah Nancollas upon assuming the appointment.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning received the Baroness Greenfield.

His Royal Highness, Patron, this afternoon unveiled a bust of Chopin at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, King Charles Court, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London SE10.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Patron, this morning visited the Queen Mother’s Clothing Guild at St James’s Palace.

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Balmoral Castle

The Rt Hon Alex Salmond MP, MSP (First Minister of the Scottish Executive) and Mrs Salmond have arrived at the Castle.

The Rt Hon Alex Salmond MP, MSP was received in audience by The Queen this evening.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Chairman of the Trustees, Outward Bound Trust, this morning attended a Trustees’ Meeting and Luncheon at the Outward Bound Centre Eskdale, Holmrook, Cumbria.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this evening attended a European Workshop on Equine Nutrition Conference Dinner at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire (Sir Henry Elwes).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited Nailsea School to commemorate the completion of the Whole School Site at Mizzymead Road, Nailsea, Bristol, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset (Lady Gass).

His Royal Highness, Grand Prior, the Order of St John, this afternoon opened the new St John Ambulance Headquarters, Dunball, Somerset.

The Duke of Gloucester later visited Taunton Association for the Homeless Old Vic Café and afterwards opened the new Reception at Lindley House, 62-65 East Reach, Taunton.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, this morning received Mr Richard Kellaway upon his retirement as Director General.

His Royal Highness this evening attended the Battle of Britain Polish Air Force Gala Dinner at the Rubens at the Palace, 39 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1.

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Balmoral Castle

Divine Service was held in Crathie Parish Church this morning.

The Reverend Anne Paton preached the Sermon.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Battle of Britain Fighter Association, accompanied by The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince William of Wales, Patron, Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, this afternoon attended the Battle of Britain Service of Thanksgiving in Westminster Abbey, London SW1, and afterwards took the salute at the Battle of Britain March Past.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, Royal Colonel, 7th Battalion The Rifles, this afternoon attended the Army Cadet Force One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary celebrations in Market Square, Aylesbury, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire (Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, Bt.).

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, this afternoon attended a Polo Match at the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club, North Street, Winkfield, Berkshire, in support of the British Asian Trust.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, The King’s Royal Hussars, this afternoon attended the Freedom Parade of the County of Gloucestershire at Frampton on Severn, and was received by Major John Eyre (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire).

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Balmoral Castle

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by Sir Antony Acland, KG (formerly Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Sir Peter Ramsbotham (formerly Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America and Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Bermuda) which was held in Winchester Cathedral this afternoon.

The Duke of Kent was represented by Mr Nicolas Adamson.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this afternoon received the Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP (Secretary of State for International Development).

His Royal Highness, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, afterwards received Sir Andrew Cahn (Chief Executive, United Kingdom Trade and Investment).

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, later received the Panamanian Vice Ministers for Commerce and Industry, and for Economy and Finance.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester today visited Woodstock and was received by Mr John Harwood (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire).

His Royal Highness this morning visited Marlborough School in Shipton Road.

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, afterwards visited Spencer Court in Union Street.

His Royal Highness, Patron, the Woodstock Literary Festival, subsequently met festival volunteers and local business supporters at the Feathers Hotel in Market Street.

The Duke of Gloucester afterwards visited the Town Hall to mark the Nine Hundredth Anniversary of the town.

His Royal Highness, Patron, this afternoon attended Woodstock Literary Festival at Blenheim Palace.

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, this evening attended Woodstock Literary Festival Dinner at Blenheim Palace.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning visited the Park Opportunity Centre, Daventry Road, Knowle, Bristol, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County and City of Bristol (Mrs John Prior).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Exhibition, Flight — 100 Years of the Bristol Aeroplane Company, at Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery, Queen’s Road, Bristol.

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Palace of Holyroodhouse

Pope Benedict XVI today visited The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

His Royal Highness welcomed His Holiness this morning at Edinburgh Airport on behalf of Her Majesty.

The Pope and The Duke of Edinburgh drove to the Palace of Holyroodhouse where His Holiness was met by The Queen.

His Holiness, with Her Majesty and His Royal Highness, was received on the Forecourt with a Royal Salute.

A Guard of Honour was provided by The Queen’s Body Guard for Scotland, Royal Company of Archers, with the Colours of the Royal Company, and accompanied by the Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

The High Constables of the Palace of Holyroodhouse were on duty.

The Pope, with The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, afterwards attended a Reception in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, this afternoon presented the trophy for The Duke of York Young Champions’ Trophy Competition at Royal St George’s Golf Club, Sandwich, Kent.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman, International Special Projects, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, and The Countess of Wessex this evening held a Dinner for The Duke of Edinburgh Cup World Finals at Windsor Castle.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, UK Fashion and Textile Association, this morning visited Chrysalis Clothes Limited, Harlow House, Shelton Road, Willowbrook East Industrial Estate, Corby, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire (the Lady Juliet Townsend).

Her Royal Highness, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, this afternoon visited the High Wycombe Group at the Horse Trust, Home of Rest for Horses, Westcroft Stables, Slad Lane, Speen, near Princes Risborough, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire (Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, Bt.).

The Princess Royal later opened Queen Elizabeth House at the National Society for Epilepsy, Chalfont Centre, Chalfont Common, Buckinghamshire.

Her Royal Highness, Master, the Worshipful Company of Butchers, this evening attended a Court Meeting and Dinner at Butchers’ Hall, 87 Bartholomew Close, London EC1.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, President, British Expertise, this afternoon received Mr Neil Holt upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Mr. David Howell upon assuming the appointment.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Royal Patron, Digestive Disorders Foundation, this afternoon received Dr John Bennett at Buckingham Palace upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Professor Roger Jones upon assuming the appointment.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, English National Opera, later received Mr Vernon Ellis (Chairman), Mrs Loretta Tomasi (Chief Executive) and Mr John Berry (Artistic Director).

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Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this afternoon received Mr Robin Budenberg (Chief Executive, UK Financial Investments Limited).

Buckingham Palace

The Countess of Wessex, Chairman, the Charities Forum, this morning held a Meeting.

Her Royal Highness, President, the Royal Bath and West of England Society, this afternoon held a Meeting.

The Countess of Wessex, Chairman, Women in Business Group for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, later held a Meeting.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, RYA Sailability, this morning opened Blackwell Sailing Clubhouse, Cockshot Wood, Glebe Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Westmorland, and was received by Mr John Fryer-Spedding (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Wooden Spoon Society, and President, Riding for the Disabled Association, later opened the new Indoor Riding Facility at Vale Mill Lane Stables, Vale Mill Lane, Haworth, Keighley, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire (Dr Ingrid Roscoe).

The Princess Royal this afternoon visited Pace Plc, Salts Mill, Victoria Road, Saltaire, Shipley, West Yorkshire.

Her Royal Highness later visited the Denby Dale Pie Company Limited, Unit 12, Denby Dale Industrial Park, Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Royal Colonel, 6th Battalion The Rifles, and The Duchess of Gloucester, Royal Colonel, 7th Battalion The Rifles, this morning visited the Battalions during their Annual Training Period at Willsworthy Training Camp, Dartmoor, Devon.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Royal Colonel, later visited soldiers from 7th Battalion The Rifles on Merrivale Ranges near Tavistock, Devon.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, the Stroke Association, this morning received Sir Charles George (Chairman) and Mr Jon Barrick (Chief Executive Officer).

His Royal Highness, President, this evening attended the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund Gala Dinner at Guildhall, London EC2.