The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited Queen’s Park, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and were received by the Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario (His Honour the Hon David Onley) and the Premier of Ontario (the Hon Dalton McGuinty).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness met groups of young people and The Queen presented Scrolls in recognition of Good Citizenship.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon arrived at Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Ontario, and Her Majesty unveiled a new badge design for the Canadian Border Services Agency.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness subsequently departed Lester B. Pearson International Airport for the United States of America and were received later on arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York City, by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America (His Excellency Sir Nigel Sheinwald) and Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the United Nations (Sir Mark Lyall Grant).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh drove to the United Nations and, having been received by the Secretary-General (Mr. Ban Ki-moon) and the President of the General Assembly, laid a wreath for United Nations staff who lost their lives whilst on duty.

Her Majesty addressed the United Nations General Assembly.

The Secretary-General of the United Nations was later received by The Queen.

The President of the General Assembly and the Chef de Cabinet were received by Her Majesty.

The Security Council was received by The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Reception at the United Nations.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh later visited Ground Zero and, having been received by Mr Glen Guzi (Port Authority of New York and New Jersey), laid a wreath and met police and fire department staff, and family members of those who lost their lives on 11 September 2001.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this evening visited the British Memorial Garden and were received by the Mayor of New York.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness toured the garden and met gardeners, families and donors.

The Queen subsequently cut a ribbon to commemorate the visit.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this evening departed John F. Kennedy International Airport for the United Kingdom.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this afternoon took the Salute for the March Past of “Cadet 150” on the Mall, London SW1.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall later attended a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace to commemorate the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Cadet Movement.

The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard was on duty.

The Bands of the Brigade of Gurkhas and the Combined Cadet Force played selections of music during the afternoon.

The Prince of Wales, President, Business in the Community, this evening held a Reception for the Marketing Society Mayday Alliance at Clarence House.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, today received Mr. Thomas Albanese (Chief Executive, Rio Tinto) and Mr. Guy Elliott (Finance Director, Rio Tinto).

His Royal Highness this afternoon gave a Luncheon for Amr Al-Dabbagh (Governor, Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority) at Buckingham Palace.

The Duke of York afterwards unveiled the restored Armada Tapestries at the Palace of Westminster, London SW1.

His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, later gave a Tea for representatives of 2nd, 3rd and 4th Battalions of The Yorkshire Regiment (14th/15th, 19th and 33rd/76th Foot) who have recently returned from Afghanistan at Royal Lodge, the Great Park, Windsor.

Buckingham Palace

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

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace to commemorate the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Cadet Movement.

The Earl of Wessex, Honorary Liveryman, this evening attended the Young Haberdashers’ Dinner for Young Freemen and Liverymen at the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, Haberdashers’ Hall, 18 West Smithfield, London EC1.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Member, International Olympic Committee, this morning attended the Sixth International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Northcliffe House, Tudor Street, London EC4.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, College of Occupational Therapists, this afternoon visited occupational therapists at University College Hospital and attended a Conference at University College Hospital Education Centre, 250 Euston Road, London NW1.

The Princess Royal, Patron, Shorthorn Society of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, this evening held the Thirteenth Shorthorn World Conference Reception at St James’s Palace.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester this afternoon attended a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace to commemorate the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Cadet Movement.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this afternoon attended the Memorial Service for the Lord Cornwallis in the Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks, London SW1.

His Royal Highness later attended a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace to commemorate the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Cadet Movement.

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Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited Research in Motion, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, and were received by the Premier of Ontario (the Hon Dalton McGuinty).

Her Majesty, escorted by Mr Gareth Hughes (Director of Manufacturing) and His Royal Highness, escorted by Mr Ian Hassan (Director of Manufacturing), toured the Assembly Floor and met members of staff.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon visited Pinewood Toronto Studios.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness attended a Reception and were subsequently entertained to Luncheon by the Province of Ontario.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh afterwards viewed a 3D film scene being shot and met members of the cast and crew.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were entertained this evening at a Dinner given by the Prime Minister (the Rt Hon Stephen Harper MP) at Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, this afternoon gave a Reception for Young Ambassadors of The Prince’s Trust at Clarence House.

His Royal Highness, President, Business in the Community, this evening attended a Gala Dinner at the Royal Albert Hall, London SW7, to celebrate the Twenty Fifth Anniversary of His Royal Highness’s Presidency.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this afternoon received Mr Yury Molchanov (Vice Governor, St Petersburg) and representatives from the Russian and British transport industries.

His Royal Highness this evening gave a Dinner for the China-Britain Business Council at Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Countess of Wessex, President, Girlguiding UK, this morning visited the Girl Guide Centenary Garden at the Royal Horticultural Society Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, East Molesey, Surrey.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon attended The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Golf for Youth and Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association Fundraising Event, Bearwood Lakes Golf Club, Bearwood Road, Sindlesham, Berkshire.

The Countess of Wessex, Colonel-in-Chief, Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps, later received Major Judy Evans upon relinquishing her appointment as Regimental Secretary.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning visited Adlington Welding Supplies Limited, North Street, Highfield Industrial Estate, Chorley, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire (the Lord Shuttleworth).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon opened Darwen Leisure Centre, the Green, Darwen, Lancashire.

The Princess Royal later visited Leighs Paints to commemorate its One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary, Tower Works, Kestor Street, Bolton, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester (Mr Warren Smith).

Her Royal Highness subsequently visited Watson Steel Structures Limited, Lostock Lane, Lostock, Bolton.

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Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning attended a Service in St James’s Cathedral, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and were received by the Dean of Toronto and Rector of St James’s Cathedral (the Very Reverend Douglas Stoute).

Her Majesty unveiled a plaque in St George’s Chapel to commemorate the re-opening of the Chapel.

The Queen, with The Duke of Edinburgh, honoured Woodbine Racetrack with her presence this afternoon.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, this morning attended the Parade at the Royal Army Service Corps and Royal Corps of Transport Association Reunion Weekend, Duke of Gloucester Barracks, South Cerney, Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, this afternoon attended the Men’s Finals of the Wimbledon Championships at Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19.

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Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning departed from MacDonald Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and were received this afternoon on arrival at James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, Winnipeg, by the Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba (His Honour the Hon Philip Lee) and the Premier of Manitoba (the Hon Greg Salinger).

Her Majesty, escorted by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Winnipeg Airports (Mr Arthur Mauro) and His Royal Highness, escorted by Mr Barry Rempel (President and Chief Executive Officer) walked through the terminal to “Queen’s Court” and The Queen signed and subsequently placed a Letter written by Her Majesty to the future young people of Manitoba in a time capsule.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh drove to Government House, Winnipeg, and were subsequently entertained to Luncheon by the Province of Manitoba.

Her Majesty this afternoon unveiled a statue in the Garden of Government House.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh later visited Esplanade Riel Footbridge, the Forks, Winnipeg.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness afterwards visited the dedication site of the Canadian Museum of Human Rights and were received by the Chairman (Mr Arni Thornstein).

The Queen laid the foundation stone of the Museum and, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, subsequently viewed the First Canadian Concert for Human Rights.

Her Majesty afterwards addressed those present.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this evening departed Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg and were received later on arrival at Pearson International Airport, Toronto by the Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario (His Honour the Hon David Onley) and the Premier of Ontario (the Hon Dalton McGuinty).

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Colonel, The Blues and Royal (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons), this morning attended a Household Cavalry Welcome Home Parade and Service of Thanksgiving, Combermere Barracks, Windsor, Berkshire.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, this afternoon attended the Ladies Finals of the Wimbledon Championships at Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19.

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Rideau Hall, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

The Hon Michael Ignatieff MP (Leader of the Opposition) was received by The Queen at Rideau Hall, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, this morning.

The Princess Royal, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment, this morning attended a Report Back Meeting for the Planners Society of Wales and The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment.

His Royal Highness, Chancellor, the University of Wales, this evening held a Reception for The Prince of Wales Innovation Scholars.

The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited Rhys Prichard Primary School, Llanfair Road, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, this morning launched the On Course Foundation in the Home Park, Windsor, Berkshire.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex today visited Perth and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross (Brigadier Melville Jameson).

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning visited Gannochy Trust Building, Kincarrathie House Drive, Pitcullen Crescent.

The Earl of Wessex today took the salute at the Armed Forces Day Parade.

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the War Memorial to 51 Highland Brigade Veterans.

The Earl of Wessex subsequently attended a Reception at Perth Museum and Art Gallery, George Street.

His Royal Highness afterwards formally opened Perthshire Chamber of Commerce’s “Perthshire on a Plate” at Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street.

The Earl of Wessex later attended the Scottish Game Fair at Scone Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this afternoon attended Henley Royal Regatta and was received by Mr Anthony West (Deputy Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Heritage of London Trust, this morning visited St Mary the Virgin Church, Mortlake High Street, Mortlake, London SW14, and was received by Sir Kenneth Knight (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

His Royal Highness, Patron, Heritage of London Trust, later visited the Marianne North Gallery, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Surrey.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning received the Lord Ramsbotham.

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Rideau Hall, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon attended the Canada Day Celebrations at Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and were received by the Rt Hon Stephen Harper MP (Prime Minister of Canada) and the Hon James Moore MP (Minister of Canadian Heritage).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were received with a Gun Salute and witnessed a flypast of Canadian Forces aircraft.

The Queen inspected the Guard of Honour and subsequently addressed those present.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited Charcroft Electronics Limited, Dol-y-Coed, Llanwrtyd Wells, and were received by Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Van-Rees (Deputy Lieutenant of Powys).

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards opened the Heart of Wales Brewery, Stables Yard, Zion Street, Llanwrtyd Wells.

The Prince of Wales, President, Cambrian Mountain Initiative, and The Duchess of Cornwall later met tourism ambassadors at the Carlton Riverside Restaurant, Irfon Crescent, Llanwrtyd Wells.

Their Royal Highnesses subsequently visited Cammarch Valley Butchers, Irfon Crescent, Llanwrtyd Wells.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon visited local community groups at a 1930s Festival at Victoria Hall, Victoria Square, Llanwrtyd Wells.

Their Royal Highnesses later visited Jen Jones Quilt Centre, the Old Town Hall, High Street, Lampeter, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed (the Hon Robin Lewis).

The Prince of Wales, Chancellor, University of Wales, afterwards visited the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter.

Their Royal Highnesses this evening gave a Dinner for Arts and Culture.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning attended a Trustees’ Meeting at Gulliver House, Madeira Walk, Windsor, Berkshire.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Wessex Heartbeat, this afternoon held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

Her Royal Highness, Chairman, Women in Business (promoting The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award), later attended a Reception at Selfridges and Company, 400 Oxford Street, London W1.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, this morning held a Charities’ Forum at Buckingham Palace.

The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, held an Afternoon Party in the garden of Buckingham Palace by gracious permission of The Queen to mark Her Royal Highness’s Sixtieth Birthday.

The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard was on duty.

The Bands of The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons) and the Royal Corps of Signals played selections of music during the afternoon.

The Princess Royal, President, British Olympic Association, this evening held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited the Scottish Police College, Tulliallan Castle, Kincardine, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Fife (Mrs Brian Dean).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited ScotAsh Limited, Longannet Power Station, Kincardine-on-Forth, Fife.

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, afterwards officially opened the Ochils Mountain Rescue Post, Bank Head Farm, Fishcross, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Clackmannanshire (Mrs Sheena Cruickshank).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, today attended the Wimbledon Championships, Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19.

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Rideau Hall, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning departed from Robert L. Stanfield International Airport, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, and were received at MacDonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Ontario, today by the Hon. John Baird MP (Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove to Canadian Museum of Nature and were received by the Minister of Canadian Heritage (the Hon. James Moore), Ms. Florence Minz (Chairman of the Board of Trustees) and Ms. Joanne DiCosimo (President and Chief Executive Officer).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh toured the museum, viewing exhibits and meeting members of staff.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the National Arts Centre, Ottawa, were received by the President and Chief Executive Officer (Mr. Peter Herrndorf) and The Queen unveiled a statue of musician, Oscar Peterson.

The Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper MP (Prime Minister of Canada) was received in audience by Her Majesty at Rideau Hall.

The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, received the Speaker of the Senate, the Leader of Government and the Leader of the Opposition.

Her Majesty afterwards unveiled the Design for the Diamond Jubilee Window and subsequently unveiled the Maquette of a Bust to be installed in the Senate in 2012.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh later gave an Afternoon Party in the Garden of Rideau Hall.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel-in-Chief, this afternoon received Officers from The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa at Rideau Hall.

By command of The Queen, Mr. Charles Gray (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Dr. Dragisa Burzan at 18 Callcott Street, London W8, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from Montenegro to the Court of St. James’s.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning received members of Llandovery Partnership.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited the Pembrokeshire Pasty and Pie Company shop in George Street, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed (the Hon Robin Lewis).

Their Royal Highnesses subsequently visited the Pembrokeshire food producers market in George Street, Tenby.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon visited Tenby Infants and Junior Schools in Tudor Square, Tenby.

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards met fishermen, producers and suppliers at Qube Restaurant, Tudor Square, Tenby.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall later presented medals at the Dyfed-Powys Police Medals Ceremony at Headquarters in Llangunnor, Carmarthen.

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards attended a performance by Carmarthen Youth Opera at the Lyric Theatre, 8 King Street, Carmarthen, to mark the inauguration of The Duchess of Cornwall’s patronage of the Opera Company.

The Prince of Wales, President, this evening gave a Reception for the Cambrian Mountain Initiative.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this morning received Mr. Lyndon Lea (Partner, Lion Capital).

His Royal Highness, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, received Mr. Iain Evans (Global Chairman, L.E.K. Consulting).

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this afternoon called upon the Rt. Hon. William Hague MP (Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs).

His Royal Highness, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, afterwards received Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan (Dr. Carolyn Browne).

The Duke of York, Chairman of the Quad-Centenary Council, and Patron, Royal Blackheath Golf Club, this evening gave a Dinner at Buckingham Palace for the Quad-Centenary Club.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and The Countess of Wessex this morning visited Grands Vaux Youth Centre, les Grands Vaux, St. Saviour, and were received by Mr. Michael Birt (Bailiff of Jersey).

His Royal Highness and Her Royal Highness, Grand President, St. John Ambulance in the Priory of England and the Islands, later visited St. John Ambulance Headquarters, Midvale Road, St. Helier.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this afternoon visited the Jersey Bobsleigh Club, St. Aubin Tunnels, St. Brelade.

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards opened the new Air Traffic Control Tower at Jersey Airport, l’Avenue de la Reine Elizabeth II, St. Peter.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Vice President, Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth, this morning attended the Commonwealth Agricultural Conference at the Macdonald Roxburghe Hotel, 38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, and was received by Colonel Martin Gibson (Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh).

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

The Princess Royal, Vice President, Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth, this evening attended a Dinner at the Signet Library, Parliament Square, Edinburgh.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Senior Fellow, this afternoon attended the Royal College of Art Show in Kensington Gore, London SW7, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

The Duchess of Gloucester, President, Royal Academy of Music, this morning attended the Graduation Ceremony at St. Marylebone Parish Church, Marylebone Road, London NW1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, this evening opened an exhibition entitled Remembering Fromelles: a new cemetery for a new century at the Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, London SE1.

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Government House, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited Canadian Forces Base, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, and were received by the Prime Minister of Canada (the Rt Hon Stephen Harper MP) and the Hon Peter MacKay (Minister of National Defence).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were entertained to Luncheon by the Government of Canada.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh afterwards drove to Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, embarked in HMCS St John’s (Commander Robert Clark) and were received by the Chief of Maritime Staff (Vice-Admiral Dan McFadden).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were received with a Royal Salute and Her Majesty inspected the Guard.

The Queen, with The Duke of Edinburgh, sailed between the lines of ships assembled in Bedford Basin and Halifax Harbour and reviewed the Fleet.

At the end of the Review, HMCS St John’s anchored and Her Majesty, with His Royal Highness, witnessed an aerial display by the Snowbirds.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh disembarked HMCS St John’s and Her Majesty unveiled a plaque to commemorate the Fleet Review.

Her Majesty was presented with the Sovereign’s Sword to commemorate the Canadian Naval Centennial.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh walked along Maritime Museum Wharf to HMCS Sackville and, having been received by the Chairman of Canadian Naval Memorial Trust (Mr John Jay), Her Majesty unveiled a plaque to mark HMCS Sackville’s service to the Canadian people as the last remaining Corvette of the Second World War.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this evening attended the Celebration of Nova Scotia Reception at Cunard Centre, Halifax, and were received by the Premier of Nova Scotia (the Hon Darrell Dexter).

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning presented the World Ship Trust Medal to representatives from HMCS Haida at Government House.

His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Canadian Regiment, this afternoon received Officers from 2nd Battalion at Government House.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, The Prince’s Trust Cymru, and Patron, the Young Dragons, accompanied by The Duchess of Cornwall, this morning attended a Prince’s Trust showcase in Portmeirion, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gwynedd (His Honour Huw Morgan Daniel).

His Royal Highness, President, Business in the Community, afterwards attended a Meeting at Tudor Hall, Portmeirion, to discuss business and education in Wales.

The Prince of Wales, President, the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, and Patron, the Red Squirrel Survival Trust, this afternoon visited Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens, Llanfairpwll, Anglesey, to view red squirrel conservation work, and afterwards attended a Reception.

The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited Portmeirion.

Her Royal Highness, President, Barnardo’s, this afternoon visited Caban Bach Family Centre, Rhes Meirion, Blaenau Ffestiniog.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this morning received Mr Peter Sands (Chief Executive, Standard Chartered Bank).

His Royal Highness, Commodore-in-Chief, Fleet Air Arm, received Rear Admiral Thomas Cunningham (Chief of Staff, Aviation and Carriers, and Rear Admiral Fleet Air Arm).

The Duke of York, Royal Colonel, The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, received Colonel Nicholas Borton upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Dugald Graham upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this afternoon received His Excellency Mr Liu Xiaoming (Ambassador from the People’s Republic of China).

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, received Mr. Stephen Hester (Chief Executive, the Royal Bank of Scotland).

His Royal Highness, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, received Mr. Vittorio Calao (Chief Executive, Vodafone).

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this evening attended a Financial Services Dinner at Citicorp, 5-7 Carlton Gardens, London SW1.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl and Countess of Wessex today carried out engagements in Jersey and were received by the Lieutenant Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Bailiwick of Jersey (His Excellency Lieutenant General Andrew Ridgway).

His Royal Highness and Her Royal Highness, Patron, Mencap, this afternoon visited Jersey Employment Trust, Acorn Enterprises, la Rue Asplet, Trinity, to commemorate the Sixtieth Anniversary of Jersey Mencap and were received by the Bailiff of Jersey (Mr Michael Birt).

The Earl of Wessex and The Countess of Wessex, President, Girlguiding UK, later visited Samarès Manor, la Rue de la Blinerie, St Clement, to commemorate the Centenary of Girlguiding.

Their Royal Highnesses subsequently visited Glanville Home, St Mark’s Road, St Saviour, to mark its One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary.

The Earl and Countess of Wessex this evening attended a Dinner given by the Bailiff of Jersey at Highlands College, St Saviour, Jersey.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Visitor, Strathcarron Hospice, this morning visited the Hospice, Randolph Hill, Frankerton, Denny, Stirling, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Stirling and Falkirk (Mrs Marjory McLachlan).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Airdrie Savings Bank, 56 Stirling Street, Airdrie, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lanarkshire (Mr Gilbert Cox).

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

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Cambodia.

Captain Benjamin Sempala-Ntege was in attendance.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Visitor, Cranfield University, this morning visited the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, College of Management and Technology, Shrivenham, Swindon, Wiltshire.

His Royal Highness, Patron, this evening attended the Biennial Dinner of the Anglo-Jordanian Society at the Royal Gardens Hotel, Kensington High Street, London W8.

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Government House, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh left Heathrow Airport, London, this morning to visit Canada.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were received at the Airport by the Earl Peel (Lord Chamberlain), Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer), the High Commissioner for Canada (His Excellency Mr James Wright) and Mr Terry Morgan (Technical Standards and Assurance Director, British Airports Authority).

This afternoon The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrived at Robert L. Stanfield International Airport, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and were received by the Hon Peter MacKay MP (Minister in Attendance).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove to Garrison Grounds, Halifax, and were received by the Governor-General of Canada (the Rt Hon Michaelle Jean), the Prime Minister (the Rt Hon Stephen Harper MP), the Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia (Her Honour the Hon Mayann Francis) and the Premier of Nova Scotia (the Hon Darrell Dexter).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were received with a Royal Salute and witnessed a fly-past by the Snowbirds and Her Majesty subsequently reviewed the Guard of Honour.

The Queen addressed those present and The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh subsequently walked through Garrison Grounds.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness afterwards visited Mi’kmaq Village, Halifax Common, and were received by Grand Chief Sylliboy and Grand Keptin Andrew Denny.

The Queen, escorted by the Grand Chief, and The Duke of Edinburgh, escorted by Sister Dorothy Moore (Director of Mi’kmaq Services, Nova Scotia Department of Education) toured the Village, viewing cultural activities and meeting local people.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh later drove to Government House and Her Majesty unveiled a plaque to mark the Re-dedication of Government House.

The Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia surrendered to The Queen the Keys of the City of Halifax, which Her Majesty returned to her.

The following are in attendance: Diana, Lady Farnham, the Lady Susan Hussey, the Rt Hon Christopher Geidt, Mr Edward Young, Ms Samantha Cohen, Surgeon Captain David Hett RN, Group Captain Timothy Hewlett and Brigadier Sir Miles Hunt-Davis.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Campaign for Wool, this morning visited the National Wool Museum, Dre-fache Felindre, and afterwards attended a Reception, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed (the Hon Robin Lewis).

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this evening gave a Reception for local residents.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this afternoon attended a Briefing with the Rt Hon George Osborne MP (Chancellor of the Exchequer) at the Treasury, London, SW1, and remained to Luncheon.

His Royal Highness, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, later received the Rt Hon Dr Vincent Cable MP (Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills).

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this evening gave a Dinner at Buckingham Palace for the London Middle East Institute of the School of Oriental and African Studies.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal today visited Cornwall and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant (the Lady Mary Holborow).

Her Royal Highness this morning opened the first phase of the re-development of Penwith College, Truro and Penwith College, St Clare Street, Penzance.

The Princess Royal afterwards visited Trewidden Studios, Trewidden House, Buryas Bridge, Penzance.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Trengwainton Garden, Madron.

The Princess Royal later visited Porthcurno Telegraph Museum, Eastern House, Porthcurno.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia.

His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Luncheon at Angkor Archaeological Park.

The Duke of Gloucester this evening departed Siem Reap Airport for the United Kingdom.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Honorary President, the Lawn Tennis Association, today was present at the President’s Lunch and afterwards attended the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, today attended the Wimbledon Championships, Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19.

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St James’s Palace

Prince Henry of Wales this morning officially started and subsequently took part in the Hope and Possibility Run in Central Park, New York, United States of America.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Sentebale, this afternoon attended a charity polo match on Governor’s Island, New York.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited the offices of the Global Heritage Fund, Banteay Chhmar, Banteay Menchey Province, Cambodia.

His Royal Highness later visited Banteay Chhmar Temple, Banteay Menchey Province, and viewed the restoration work undertaken by the Global Heritage Fund and afterwards attended a Luncheon.

The Duke of Gloucester this evening attended a Reception given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia (His Excellency Mr Andrew Mace) at the Hotel de la Paix, Sivutha Boulevard, Siem Reap.

His Royal Highness later attended a Dinner given by the Global Heritage Fund at the Raffles Grande Hotel, Siem Reap.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, this morning attended Tankfest 2010 at the Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset.