The Royal Record

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Balmoral Castle

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited Gordonstoun School, Elgin, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Moray (Lieutenant Colonel Grenville Johnston), the Principal (Mr Mark Pyper) and the Chairman of the Governors (Professor Bryan Williams).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness viewed sports demonstrations, a music and drama performance and met students and staff.

The Queen subsequently opened the new Sports Hall.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by Mr Timothy Stevenson (Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Lives of Sir Ashley Ponsonby (formerly Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire) and the Lady Martha Ponsonby which was held in Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, this afternoon.

The Prince of Wales was represented by Sir Hugo Brunner.

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were represented by Mrs Michael Wigley.

The Duke of Kent was represented by Mr Nicolas Adamson.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, today attended The Duke of York Young Champions’ Trophy Competition at Royal St George’s Golf Club, Sandwich, Kent.

His Royal Highness, Patron, The Duke of York Young Champions’ Trophy, this evening attended the Tournament Dinner at Leeds Castle, Maidstone, Kent.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this morning held a Meeting at Bagshot Park, Surrey.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Corps of Signals this morning visited 32nd Signal Regiment (Volunteers) Annual Camp at Deverell Barracks, Kirkby Road, Ripon, Yorkshire.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux, this afternoon attended the Annual Conference at University of York, Heslington, York, and was received by Mr Philip Ingham (Deputy Lieutenant of North Yorkshire).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Order of St John, this afternoon installed Mr Rodney Green as Prior of England and the Islands at a Service in the Priory Church, St John’s, Clerkenwell, London EC1, and afterwards attended a Reception at St John’s Gate.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Endeavour Training, this morning visited the Harrow Club, 187 Freston Road, London W10, and was received by Mr Richard Walker-Arnott (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

His Royal Highness, President, this evening attended a Lecture entitled “Bloodhound Project” at the Royal Institution of Great Britain, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1.

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Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, today attended The Duke of York Young Champions’ Trophy Competition at Royal St George’s Golf Club, Sandwich, Kent.

His Royal Highness, Patron, this evening attended the Sponsors’ Dinner at Royal St George’s Golf Club.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this afternoon visited the Leadership Trust to commemorate its Thirty Fifth Anniversary, Weston under Penyard, Ross-on-Wye, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Herefordshire (the Countess of Darnley).

Her Royal Highness afterwards visited H. Weston and Sons Limited, the Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire.

The Princess Royal, Patron, the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux, later launched Macmillan Welfare Benefits Project at Herefordshire Citizens Advice Bureau, 8 St Owen Street, Hereford.

Her Royal Highness, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, subsequently launched Herefordshire Rideability 2011 at Holme Lacy College, Holme Lacy, Hereford.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, formerly Chancellor, University of Lancaster, was represented by Professor Paul Wellings (Vice-Chancellor) at the Funeral of Sir Cyril Smith (formerly Deputy Pro-Chancellor) which was held in Rochdale Town Hall, the Esplanade, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, today.

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Balmoral Castle

Divine Service was held in Crathie Parish Church this morning.

The Reverend Dr Russell Barr preached the Sermon.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, formerly Patron, St Edmundsbury Cathedral Millennium Project, was represented by Mr George Vestey (Deputy Lieutenant of Suffolk) at a Service of Evensong in Thanksgiving for the Life and Ministry of the Very Reverend Neil Collings (formerly Dean of St Edmundsbury Cathedral) which was held in the Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds, this afternoon.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Kenya.

Colonel Paul Arengo-Jones was in attendance.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Colonel-in-Chief, this morning attended a Ceremony to dedicate The Royal Anglian Regiment Memorial at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Cambridgeshire.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this afternoon attended the Gallipoli Association Memorial Service in St Peter and St Paul’s Church, West Newton, King’s Lynn, Norfolk.

His Royal Highness, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, was represented by Mr Jonathan Spence (Deputy Grand Master) at a Service of Evensong in Thanksgiving for the Life and Ministry of the Very Reverend Neil Collings (formerly Dean of St Edmundsbury Cathedral) which was held in the Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds, this afternoon.

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Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this afternoon arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from China.

Mr Alastair Watson and Squadron Leader Charlotte Fenn RAF were in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Royal Colonel, 2nd Battalion The Rifles, this morning visited the troops at Headquarters British Army Training Unit Kenya.

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Karura Forest, Nairobi, and was received by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya (His Excellency Mr Robert Macaire).

The Earl of Wessex this evening departed Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, for the United Kingdom.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Royal Honorary Air Commodore, Royal Air Force Leuchars, this morning attended the Battle of Britain Airshow, near St Andrews, Fife.

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon attended the Start Garden Party to Make a Difference in the grounds of Clarence House, Marlborough House and the Mall.

His Royal Highness afterwards spoke at the Start Summit at Lancaster House.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Royal Honorary Air Commodore, Royal Air Force Leeming, this morning received Group Captain William Gibson upon relinquishing his appointment as Station Commander and Group Captain Anthony Innes upon assuming the appointment.

Buckingham Palace

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

His Royal Highness this morning called upon the Party Secretary of Tianjin and remained to Lunch with the Mayor of Tianjin.

The Duke of York this afternoon attended the inauguration of Wellington College in Tianjin.

His Royal Highness later visited Nankai University.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Royal Colonel, 2nd Battalion The Rifles, this afternoon visited troops at Headquarters and in the field of British Army Training Unit Kenya.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, the National Autistic Society, this afternoon visited Broomhayes School and Children’s Centre, Alverdiscott Road, Bideford, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Devon (Mr Eric Dancer).

Her Royal Highness later opened Dawlish Integrated Youth Centre, Sandy Lane, Dawlish, Devon.

The Countess of Wessex afterwards opened the new Resources Centre at Dawlish Gardens Trust, Marysfield, Port Road, Dawlish.

Her Royal Highness, President, Brainwave, subsequently visited the newly opened shop at Brunel Court, Richmond Place, Dawlish.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Childline, this evening attended a Dinner near Uffculme, Devon.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, was represented by Mrs Brian Hammond at the Funeral of Mrs Devina Cannon (Press and Publicity Consultant) which was held in St Mary’s Church, Everdon, Northamptonshire, this afternoon.

Her Royal Highness, President, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, was represented by Mr Trevor Hemmings (Vice President) at the Funeral of Mr Ian Robertson (former Chairman) which was held at Morten Hall Crematorium, Howden Road, Edinburgh, this afternoon.

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, Business in the Community, this morning led a Seeing is Believing visit to the Meadows, Nottingham, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire (Sir Andrew Buchanan, Bt).

His Royal Highness, President, Business in the Community, afterwards held a Meeting for delegates of the Seeing is Believing visit.

The Prince of Wales, this afternoon visited Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands (Mr Paul Sabapathy).

The Duchess of Cornwall, President, this morning visited the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex (Mr Peter Field).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Chailey Heritage School, Haywards Heath Road, North Chailey, Lewes, East Sussex.

Buckingham Palace

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

His Royal Highness this morning attended the Oxford China Business Forum.

The Duke of York this afternoon attended a Lunch with the Chairman of the China National Offshore Oil Company.

His Royal Highness later called upon the Vice President of the Agricultural Bank of China.

The Duke of York afterwards called upon Vice Premier Wang Qishan at Zhongnanhai.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner with Chinese investors and potential investors, given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China (His Excellency Mr Sebastian Wood).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning visited Emorijoi Primary School, Emorijoi Community, Masai Mara, Kenya.

His Royal Highness later visited Enelerai Primary School.

The Earl of Wessex afterwards opened Baraka Health Centre.

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the volunteers building at Baraka Girls’ Secondary School.

The Earl of Wessex later attended a Lunch with Free the Children volunteers at Bogani Leadership Centre.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Bush Dinner at the Mara Safari Club.

The Countess of Wessex this morning visited projects at Her Majesty’s Prison Wandsworth, London SW18.

Her Royal Highness, Trustee, the Royal National Institute for Deaf People, later attended a Trustees’ Meeting at 19-23 Featherstone Street, London EC1.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Honorary Freeman, the Worshipful Company of Butchers, this morning attended a Court Meeting, Church Service and Common Hall at Butchers’ Hall, 87-88 Bartholomew Close, London EC1, at which Her Royal Highness was elected Master.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, President, this evening attended a Reception to mark the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Britain-Nepal Society at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, King Charles Street, London SW1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning visited Microsoft Research Cambridge, 7 J. J. Thomson Avenue, Cambridge, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire (Mr Hugh Duberly).

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Farewell Reception for His Excellency the Ambassador of the Russian Federation and Mrs Fedotova.

The Duke of Kent afterwards attended a Conference Dinner at the Faculty of Engineering, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London SW7.

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens, this morning visited Ouseburn Community Farm, Ouseburn Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear (Mr Nigel Sherlock).

His Royal Highness, President, Business in the Community, this afternoon led a Seeing is Believing visit to Incredible Edible Todmorden, Todmorden, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire (Dr Ingrid Roscoe).

The Prince of Wales, President, Business in the Community, subsequently held a Meeting for delegates of the Seeing is Believing visit.

His Royal Highness, President, Business in the Community, this evening attended the START North West Dinner at the Monastery, Gorton Lane, Manchester, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester (Mr Michael Oglesby).

The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited the National Literacy Trust at Trowbridge Library, Mortimer Street, Trowbridge, to mark International Literacy Day, and was received by Mr Robert Floyd (Deputy Lieutenant of Wiltshire).

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, the Wilts and Berks Canal Trust, afterwards boarded the new canal boat Dragonfly at Whaddon Bridge, Hilperton, and travelled along the Kennet and Avon Canal to Semington where Her Royal Highness subsequently performed the boat-naming ceremony and cut the symbolic first sod of the proposed new Melksham Link before meeting supporters and volunteers.

Buckingham Palace

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

His Royal Highness, this morning visited Expo 2010 Shanghai China and attended the Opening Ceremony for UK National Day.

The Duke of York, Patron, English National Ballet, afterwards viewed performances by English National Ballet and the Shanghai Ballet.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Luncheon at the Expo Centre, and subsequently toured the China Pavilion and the UK Pavilion.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this afternoon visited the Free the Children Centre, Bogani Leadership Centre, Bogani, Kenya.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Bush Dinner with representatives from Free the Children at Bogani Leadership Centre.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Tomorrow’s People, this morning held a Meeting at Bagshot Park.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Royal Patron, Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, this morning visited Highland Wildlife Park, Kincraig, Kingussie, Invernessshire, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Inverness (Donald Cameron of Lochiel).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Isle of Eigg and was received by Mr Iain Thornber (Deputy Lieutenant of Inverness).

The Princess Royal, Patron, Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, later visited the Scottish Beaver Trial, Knapdale Loch, Cairnbaan, Lochgilphead, Argyllshire, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Argyll and Bute (Mr Kenneth MacKinnon).

Her Royal Highness this evening attended the Soldiers and Sailors Families Association Forces Help One Hundred and Twenty Fifth Anniversary Dinner at Fairmont St Andrews, St Andrews, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Fife (Mrs Margaret Dean).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited Hummersknott School and Language College following its redevelopment, Edinburgh Drive, Darlington, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of County Durham (Sir Paul Nicholson).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Timothy Hackworth Primary School, Byerley Road, Shildon, County Durham, to commemorate its Centenary Year.

The Duke of Gloucester today visited the Servicemen and families of 3rd Battalion The Rifles at Darlington Town Hall, Darlington, County Durham.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited the Pioneering Care Partnership and officially opened the Employability Centre of Excellence at Carers Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, today received Lieutenant Colonel Steven Hopper upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer of 5 Battalion and Lieutenant Colonel Ian Banks upon assuming the appointment.

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, National Botanic Garden of Wales, this morning launched the Size of Wales project and The Prince’s Regeneration Trust’s Green Guide for Historic Buildings during a visit to the START Wales Festival in the National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthney, Carmarthen, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed (the Hon Robin Lewis).

His Royal Highness, President, Business in the Community, afterwards held a Meeting.

The Prince of Wales subsequently held a Meeting on Accounting for Sustainability in Wales.

His Royal Highness, President, Business in the Community, and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon visited Cabot Circus Shopping Centre, Glass House, Bristol, and opened the START Living Shop, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County and City of Bristol (Mrs John Prior).

The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall later received the Secretary of the Duchy of Cornwall (Mr Robert Ross) and visited Stantonbury Hill Woods, Somerset, part of the Duchy Estate.

The Duchess of Cornwall today received members of the Women of the World Festival Steering Committee at Clarence House.

Buckingham Palace

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

His Royal Highness, Patron, this afternoon attended a rehearsal by English National Ballet at the Expo Centre.

The Duke of York later attended a Meeting with representatives of Standard Chartered Bank.

His Royal Highness this evening attended the British Business Awards Reception and Dinner at Pudong Shangri-La Hotel.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning called upon The President of the Republic of Kenya.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, afterwards attended a Reception at the State House, Nairobi, for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this afternoon attended a Working Lunch at the Nairobi Serena Hotel.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, later opened the new Award House, 31 Elgon, Nairobi.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this evening attended a World Fellowship Dinner at the Residence of the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya (His Excellency Mr Robert Macaire).

The Countess of Wessex, President, the Royal Bath and West of England Society, this morning attended a Meeting and Lunch at the Farmers Club, 3 Whitehall Court, London SW1.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited The Queen’s Chapel of the Savoy, London WC2.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal today opened the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers Dairy Event and Livestock Show at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands (Mr Paul Sabapathy).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Construction Youth Trust, this afternoon received Ms Christine Townley (Director) and Mr David Mosey.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Honorary Air Chief Marshal, Royal Air Force, this morning attended a Service in St Paul’s Cathedral, London EC4, to mark the City of London’s Salute to the Battle of Britain and Royal Air Force World War Two Veterans, and afterwards attended a Reception at Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2.

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Balmoral Castle

Mr David Johnston (Governor-General designate of Canada) and Mrs Johnston have left the Castle.

Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, President, the Great Steward of Scotland’s Dumfries House Trust, held a Report Back Meeting at Dumfries House, Cumnock, Ayrshire.

His Royal Highness this afternoon launched the START Royal Tour at Glasgow Central Station and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow (Councillor Robert Winter, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost).

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, President, Scottish Business in the Community, this afternoon held a Meeting to discuss START Scotland.

His Royal Highness later visited START Scotland, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh (Councillor George Grubb, the Rt Hon the Lord Provost).

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay afterwards visited the START Living Shop, St James Shopping Centre, Leith Street, Edinburgh.

His Royal Highness this evening received Mr Ian Cheshire (Chief Executive, B&Q).

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay later gave a Dinner for the START Partner Chief Executives.

Buckingham Palace

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

His Royal Highness this morning called upon the President of the China Investment Corporation.

The Duke of York this afternoon attended a Luncheon at the Kerry Centre with representatives of the ChinaBritain Business Council, the Confederation of British Industry and the British Chamber of Commerce.

His Royal Highness later called upon the President of BP (China).

The Duke of York subsequently called upon the President of China Life.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner with Chevening Scholars at the Residence of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China (His Excellency Mr Sebastian Wood).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning departed Heathrow Airport, London, for Kenya and later arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, and was received by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya (His Excellency Mr Robert Macaire).

Colonel Paul Arengo-Jones is in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning visited a new manufacturing facility at Controlled Therapeutics (Scotland) Limited, 1 Redwood Place, East Kilbride, Glasgow, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lanarkshire (Mr Gilbert Cox).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited the new Headquarters of L. S. Smellie and Sons Limited, Hamilton House, Station Road, Strathaven, Lanarkshire.

The Princess Royal later visited the newly renovated Headquarters of Coalburn Silver Band, 27 Bellfield Road, Coalburn, Lanarkshire.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning officially opened Claybury Park, Roding Lane North, Redbridge, Essex, and was received by Colonel Alan Hall (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

His Royal Highness today visited Gants Hill Library, 490 Cranbrook Road, Gants Hill, Ilford, Essex.

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Heritage of London Trust, this evening attended a Concert at St Gabriel’s Church, Warwick Square, Pimlico, London SW1, and was received by Sir Michael Craig-Cooper (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Duchess of Gloucester this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from the United States of America.

Miss Lucinda Hanbury was in attendance.

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Balmoral Castle

Divine Service was held in Crathie Parish Church this morning.

The Right Reverend John Christie (Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland) preached the Sermon.

Mr David Johnston (Governor-General designate of Canada) and Mrs Johnston have arrived at the Castle.

Mr David Johnston was received in audience by The Queen this evening.

Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, President, the Great Steward of Scotland’s Dumfries House Trust, this afternoon held a Report Back Meeting at Dumfries House, Cumnock, Ayrshire.

His Royal Highness, President, the Great Steward of Scotland’s Dumfries House Trust, this evening attended a Gala Dinner at Dumfries House.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, Honorary President, the Lawn Tennis Association, today attended the United States Open at the United States Tennis Association Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, New York, United States of America.

Her Royal Highness this evening departed the United States of America for the United Kingdom.