The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited Eton College, Windsor, to commemorate the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the College’s Combined Cadet Force, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (the Hon Mrs Bayliss), the Provost (the Lord Waldegrave of North Hill) and the Headmaster (Mr Anthony Little).

Her Majesty was received on Parade by Lieutenant Colonel Paul Manley (Commanding Officer of the Combined Cadet Force) and The Queen was subsequently received with a Royal Salute before inspecting the Guard of Honour.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness afterwards viewed an exhibition in the Museum of Eton Life before attending a Reception with members of the Old Etonian Serving Officers Association.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning attended the Oslo Climate and Forest Conference at Holmenkollen Park Hotel Rica, Oslo, Norway.

His Royal Highness afterwards held a series of meetings at the Hotel with The President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway, the Prime Minister of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya and The President of the Republic of Indonesia.

The Prince of Wales this afternoon arrived at Cardiff International Airport from Norway.

Mr Clive Alderton and Miss Eva Omaghomi were in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this morning received Mr James Staley (Chief Executive, J. P. Morgan).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex was received at Spartanburg Greenville International Airport, South Carolina, United States of America, this afternoon by the Governor of South Carolina (Mr Mark Sanford).

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the International Council, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association, this evening attended the Scottish Games Reception at the Café at Williams Hardware, 13 South Main Street, Travelers Rest.

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the International Council, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association, later attended the Miss America Dinner at the Hilton Greenville, 45 West Orchard Park Drive, Greenville.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, and Colonel-in-Chief, Royal New Zealand Army Medical Corps, this afternoon departed Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand, for the United Kingdom.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, this evening attended a performance of “Rusalka” by Opera North at Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire (Dr Ingrid Roscoe).

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Buckingham Palace

His Excellency Mr Liu Xiaoming was received in audience by The Queen today and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the People’s Republic of China to the Court of St James’s.

Mrs Hu Pinghua was also received by Her Majesty.

Her Excellency Mrs Ana Albán Mora was received in audience by The Queen and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Ecuador to the Court of St James’s.

Mr Martin Donnelly (Acting Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) was present.

Her Majesty received His Excellency Mr Kamalesh Sharma, Commonwealth Secretary-General.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh gave a Reception at Buckingham Palace this evening for recently retired and new Lord-Lieutenants, at which The Duke of York and The Duke of Kent were present.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Elder Brother and Master, the Corporation of Trinity House, this morning chaired the Summer Meeting of the Court and attended a Luncheon at Trinity House, Tower Hill, London EC3.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this afternoon departed Royal Air Force Northolt for Norway and was received later upon arrival at Oslo Airport Gardermoen by The Crown Prince of Norway and Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway (Her Excellency Mrs Jane Owen).

The Prince of Wales, with The Crown Princess of Norway, this evening attended a Dinner given by Mr Jens Stoltenberg (Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway) at Lysebu.

Mr Clive Alderton, Miss Eva Omaghomi and Major William Mackinlay are in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, English National Ballet, this morning received Mr John Talbot (Chairman), Mr Craig Hassall (Managing Director) and Mr Wayne Eagling (Artistic Director).

His Royal Highness, Grand Master, Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators, received Rear Admiral Colin Cooke-Priest upon relinquishing his appointment as Master and Dr Michael Fopp upon assuming the appointment.

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this afternoon received Sir Paul Smith (Founder and Chairman of Paul Smith Limited Nottingham).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal New Zealand Army Medical Corps, this morning visited the Corps Museum and afterwards attended a Luncheon at Burnham Military Camp, Christchurch, New Zealand.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this afternoon visited Selly Oak Hospital, Raddlebarn Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Honorary Air Commodore, this afternoon visited Royal Air Force Cottesmore, Oakham, Rutland.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, went in State to the Palace of Westminster today to open the Session of Parliament.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Sovereign’s Escort of The Household Cavalry, under the command of Major Tariro Mundawarara (The Life Guards), and were received at the Sovereign’s Entrance by the Earl Marshal and the Lord Great Chamberlain.

Guards of Honour were mounted at Buckingham Palace by The Queen’s Guard found by the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, under the command of Major James Green, and at the Palace of Westminster by No. 7 Company Coldstream Guards, under the command of Major James Coleby.

A staircase party of The Household Cavalry was on duty at Victoria Tower, House of Lords.

Royal Salutes were fired in Green Park by The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major Neil Cross, and from the Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Captain Martin King.

The Imperial State Crown, the Cap of Maintenance and the Sword of State were conveyed previously to the House of Lords in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Regalia Escort of The Household Cavalry.

Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms was on duty in the Prince’s Chamber and The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard was on duty in the Royal Gallery.

The Queen’s Bargemaster and Watermen were on duty.

The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Household and the Pages of Honour to The Queen (Lord Stanley of Bickerstaff, Jack Soames, Andrew Leeming and Arthur Chatto) were in attendance at the Palace of Westminster.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness returned to Buckingham Palace and were received by the Lord Chamberlain and the Vice-Chamberlain of the Household.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Marshal of the Royal Air Force, this afternoon attended the Air Marshals’ Club Spring Luncheon at the Royal Air Force Club, Piccadilly, London W1.

His Royal Highness, Elder Brother and Master, the Corporation of Trinity House, this evening attended the Younger Brethren’s Dinner at Trinity House, Tower Hill, London EC3.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, as Great Master of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, this morning attended a Service of the Order in Westminster Abbey and was present at the Installation of Knights of the Most Honourable Order, which took place in King Henry VII’s Chapel, the Chapel of the Order.

His Royal Highness, President, The Prince’s Drawing School, this afternoon received Mr Ivor Braka (Trustee) and Miss Sarah Graham (Artist).

The Prince of Wales afterwards held a Meeting with the Partners in The Prince’s Charities’ “Start” Initiative at Clarence House.

His Royal Highness, Founder and President, The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment, was represented by Ms Vivien Hepworth (Trustee) at the Service of Thanksgiving for Professor Anthony Hopwood (former Chairman) which was held in All Saints’ Church, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, this afternoon.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this morning visited Autonomy and afterwards visited ISpatial at Cambridge Business Park, Cambridge, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire (Mr Hugh Duberly).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Cambridge Regional College, Science Park Campus, Cambridge, and remained to Lunch.

The Duke of York later visited Meridian Audio, Huntingdon.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Deafness Research United Kingdom, this evening held a Reception at St James’s Palace.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, this morning visited St John Ambulance New Zealand, 174 Durham Street, Christchurch, New Zealand.

His Royal Highness, Grand Prior, Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, was present this afternoon at the Grand Council at the Millennium Hotel, 14 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, and this evening attended the Grand Council Dinner.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Australian Army Educational Corps, this morning received Colonel William Monfries (Head of Corps).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning visited Writhlington School, Knobsbury Lane, Writhlington, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset (Lady Gass).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited the Roman Baths and Abbey, Stall Street, Bath.

The Duke of Kent this afternoon visited Folly Farm, Stowey, Somerset.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen, Patron, Royal Horticultural Society, and The Duke of Edinburgh this evening visited the Chelsea Flower Show in the Gardens of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea.

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited Coworth Park Hotel, London Road, Ascot, Berkshire.

His Royal Highness, Senior Fellow, the Bray Fellowship (College of St George), this afternoon received Major General Sir Michael Hobbs (Deputy Chairman of the Development Committee of the College of St. George) and Mr John Spurling (Fellow) at Windsor Castle.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning attended the Thirtieth Anniversary celebrations and opened the newly renovated buildings at Elm Farm Organic Research Centre, Hamstead Marshall, Newbury, and was received by the Lady Elizabeth Godsal (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire).

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

The Prince of Wales afterwards received Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Abdul Aziz Al Saud and Princess Amira al-Taweel of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

His Royal Highness later gave a Reception at Clarence House before this evening attending the film premiere of “Arabia” at the London Imax Cinema, Charlie Chaplin Walk, London SE1.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this afternoon attended a Reception at Clarence House before the film premiere of “Arabia”.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, today attended the Grand Council Meeting at the Millennium Hotel, 14 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, New Zealand.

His Royal Highness, Grand Prior, this evening attended a Service at St Mary’s Merivale, 30 Church Lane, Merivale Christchurch, to commemorate the One Hundred and Twenty Fifth Anniversary of St John Ambulance New Zealand and afterwards attended a Reception at Canterbury Museum, Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch.

The Duchess of Gloucester this evening visited the Chelsea Flower Show at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London SW3.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra this afternoon visited the Chelsea Flower Show of the Royal Horticultural Society in the Gardens of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3.

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Buckingham Palace

The Right Reverend David Conner was received by The Queen at Windsor Castle today when Her Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, this afternoon inspected a parade of St John Cadets at Victoria Square, Christchurch, New Zealand.

His Royal Highness, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, afterwards held an Investiture at Christchurch Convention Centre, 95 Kilmore Street.

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, Music in Country Churches, this evening attended a Concert in Malmesbury Abbey and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mr. John Bush).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning attended a Service to mark the Seventy Fifth Anniversary of the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo, South Canterbury, New Zealand.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Lunch given by the local community at the Godley Hotel, Lake Tekapo.

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, this evening attended the St John Ambulance New Zealand One Hundred and Twenty Fifth Anniversary Ball at Christchurch Convention Centre, 95 Kilmore Street, Christchurch.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this evening arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Canada.

Captain Lord Ramsay was in attendance.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen, Visitor, Westminster Abbey, and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning attended a Service of Thanksgiving in the Abbey on the occasion of the Four Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the granting of a Royal Charter by Queen Elizabeth I and were received at the Great West Door by the Dean of Westminster (the Very Reverend Dr. John Hall) and the Chapter.

After the Service Her Majesty and His Royal Highness viewed the renovation work being carried out on the Coronation Chair in St. George’s Chapel.

The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, subsequently viewed children’s activities before opening the Abbey’s new Education Centre at 1 Dean’s Yard.

Her Majesty, Visitor, and His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Westminster School, Little Dean’s Yard, to mark the Four Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the granting of the School’s Royal Charter by Queen Elizabeth I and were received by the Head Master (Dr. Stephen Spurr) and Dr. Gary Savage (Under Master).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, escorted respectively by the Head Master and Under Master, moved into College Garden and viewed the new commemorative herb garden which has been planted by the pupils.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were subsequently entertained to Luncheon with members of the Abbey and the School by the Head Master in College Hall.

The Prince of Wales, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, this afternoon received Friends of Il Fondo per l’Ambiente Italiano — the National Trust of Italy.

The Duchess of Cornwall this morning presented Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Medallions at Guildhall, London EC2.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning presented the Freemasons New Zealand University Scholarship Awards at Wellington Town Hall, 111 Wakefield Street, Wellington, New Zealand.

His Royal Highness, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, this evening opened the St John Ambulance New Zealand One Hundred and Twenty Fifth Anniversary Convention at Christchurch Convention Centre, 95 Kilmore Street, Christchurch.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Colonel-in-Chief, today observed The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment) training at their headquarters, 2 Chapel Street, Brampton, Ontario, Canada.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrived at Scarborough Railway Station this morning and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire (the Lord Crathorne).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove to Northstead Manor Gardens Open Air Theatre, Burniston Road, Scarborough, and were received by the Chief Executive of Scarborough Council (Mr James Dillon) and the Mayor of Scarborough (Councillor William Chatt).

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh viewed performances by local children and Her Majesty subsequently officially re-opened the Theatre.

The Queen, Duke of Lancaster, and The Duke of Edinburgh afterwards visited the Duchy Estates in the county.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness visited Hares Leap Farm Shop, Flats Farm, Coastal Road, Burniston, were received by the Chief Executive and Clerk of the Duchy of Lancaster (Mr Paul Clarke) and met members of staff.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh afterwards visited Town Farm at Cloughton and were received by the Chairman of the Duchy of Lancaster Council (the Lord Shuttleworth).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness viewed presentations on Cloughton Village plan, Cloughton Fields farmstead and the grouse moor improvement work and met members of the local community.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon visited the Blacksmiths Shop in Cloughton.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness afterwards Lunched with Duchy of Lancaster Council Members and local residents at the Blacksmiths Arms Inn, Cloughton.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh later visited Ripley’s Farm, North Yorkshire, and viewed the new buildings.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership, this morning received Mrs Polly Courtice (Director).

His Royal Highness held a Social Enterprise Meeting at Clarence House.

The Prince of Wales afterwards visited Leighton House Museum, 12 Holland Park Road, London W14, and was received by Sir Michael Craig-Cooper (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Duchess of Cornwall, President, Brooke Hospital for Animals, this afternoon attended a Meeting of Experts at St James’s Palace.

Her Royal Highness, President, Barnardo’s, this evening held a Reception at Clarence House.

Buckingham Palace

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

His Royal Highness this morning visited Spirit Aerosystems Malaysia.

The Duke of York later attended a Meeting with Mr Arlida Ariff (President and Chief Executive Officer, Iskandar Investment Berhad) at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

His Royal Highness this afternoon gave a keynote speech at the World Islamic Economic Forum at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and remained to Lunch.

The Duke of York later called upon The Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia at Istana Negari.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited the Air Asia Academy.

The Duke of York this evening visited the headquarters of Air Asia.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the International Council, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association, this morning met the Chief Scout of the Boy Scouts of America in Dallas, Texas, United States of America.

His Royal Highness afterwards attended the launch of the Partnership between The Duke of Edinburgh’s Young American Challenge and the Boy Scouts of America at the National Scouting Museum, 1329 West Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas.

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the International Council, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association, this evening attended the Boy Scouts of America Dinner at the Cipriani Restaurant, 220 Las Colinas Boulevard, East Irving, Texas.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Central School of Ballet, this evening attended a performance by the School’s Third Year Company at the Corn Exchange Theatre, Market Place, Newbury, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (the Hon Mrs Bayliss).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal New Zealand Army Medical Corps, this morning presented new Colours to the Corps at Linton Military Camp, Palmerston North, New Zealand.

His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal New Zealand Army Medical Corps, this afternoon attended a Reception for Corps Personnel and their families at Linton Military Camp.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, today visited The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys) on battle training at the British Army Training Unit Suffield, Canada.

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His Excellency Dr. Suresh Chandra Chalise was received in audience by The Queen today and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal to the Court of St. James’s.

Dr. Milan Adhikary was also received by Her Majesty.

His Excellency Mr. Choo, Kyu Ho was received in audience by The Queen and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Korea to the Court of St. James’s.

Mrs. Choo, Jung Won was also received by Her Majesty.

Sir Peter Ricketts (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) was present.

The Hon. Simon Richardson and the Hon. Lady Riddell were received by The Queen and delivered up the Insignia of the Order of the Garter worn by their father, the late Lord Richardson of Duntisbourne.

Miss Mary Savignon was received by The Queen when Her Majesty invested her with the Insignia of a Member of the Royal Victorian Order.

The Rt. Hon. John Spellar MP was received by The Queen this afternoon when he delivered up his Wand of Office upon relinquishing his appointment as Comptroller of the Household.

Ms. Helen Jones MP was received by Her Majesty and delivered up her Wand of Office upon relinquishing her appointment as Vice-Chamberlain of the Household.

The Lord Bassam of Brighton was received by The Queen and delivered up his Stick of Office upon relinquishing his appointment as Captain of Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms.

The Lord Davies of Oldham was received by Her Majesty and delivered up his Stick of Office upon relinquishing his appointment as Captain of The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard.

The Baroness Farington of Ribbleton and the Baroness Thornton were received by The Queen and took leave upon relinquishing their appointment as Baronesses in Waiting to Her Majesty.

The Lord Young of Norwood Green and the Lord Faulkner of Worcester were received by The Queen and took leave upon relinquishing their appointment as Lords in Waiting to Her Majesty.

Mr. John Randall MP was received by The Queen when Her Majesty handed to him his Wand of Office upon his appointment as Treasurer of the Household.

Mr. Alistair Carmichael MP was received by The Queen upon his appointment as Comptroller of the Household when Her Majesty handed to him his Wand of Office.

Mr. Mark Francois MP was received by The Queen upon his appointment as Vice-Chamberlain of the Household when Her Majesty handed to him his Wand of Office.

The Baroness Anelay of St. Johns was received by The Queen upon her appointment as Captain of Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms and received from Her Majesty her Badge of Office.

The Lord Shutt of Greetland was received by The Queen upon his appointment as Captain of The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard and received from Her Majesty his Stick of Office.

The Baroness Verma and the Baroness Rawlings were received by The Queen upon their appointment as Baronesses in Waiting to Her Majesty.

The Lord Astor of Hever, the Earl Attlee, the Lord Taylor of Holbeach, the Lord de Mauley and the Lord Wallace of Saltaire were received by The Queen upon their appointment as Lords in Waiting to Her Majesty.

The Rt. Hon. David Cameron MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The Queen this evening.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Senior Colonel, Household Division, this morning received Major General William Cubitt (General Officer Commanding London District and Major General Commanding the Household Division).

His Royal Highness, President, City and Guilds of London Institute, presented The Prince Philip Medal at Buckingham Palace and subsequently attended a Luncheon at William Kent House, the Ritz Hotel, Piccadilly, London W1.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Grand President, Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League, this afternoon chaired a Meeting of the Council at Buckingham Palace.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Wildlife Trusts, this morning visited Hemlington and Lake Recreation Centre, Cass House Road, Hemlington, Middlesbrough, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire (the Lord Crathorne).

His Royal Highness, President, Business in the Community, afterwards led a Seeing is Believing visit to Caedmon Primary School, Attlee Road, Middlesbrough.

The Prince of Wales, President, Business in the Community, this afternoon opened the Mayfair Unit, Esplanade, Redcar.

His Royal Highness, President, Business in the Community, later visited Corus Teesside Cast Products, Teesside Works, Redcar.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, today undertook the following engagements in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

His Royal Highness this morning visited Nottingham Malaysia University to mark its Tenth Anniversary.

The Duke of York afterwards opened HSBC Amanah, Cheras Branch.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended the United Kingdom-Malaysia Partnership Dialogue Lunch at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

The Duke of York later attended a Meeting with the Minister of International Trade and Investment at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

His Royal Highness afterwards called upon the Prime Minister of Malaysia at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

The Duke of York subsequently attended a Meeting with the Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Reception and afterwards attended a Dinner for the World Islamic Economic Forum given by the Prime Minister of Malaysia at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex today carried out the following engagements in New York, United States of America.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this afternoon attended a Luncheon at the New York Stock Exchange, 11 Wall Street.

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Central Caribbean Marine Institute, later attended a Reception at Gallery 151.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this evening attended an International Special Project’s Reception.

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman, International Special Projects Group (for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award), afterwards attended a World Fellowship Dinner.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Women’s Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust, today attended the Annual General Meeting at HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Dame Mary Fagan).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this afternoon departed Heathrow Airport, London, for Canada.

Captain Lord Ramsay is in attendance.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, President, Royal Humane Society, this morning attended the Annual General Court at Haberdashers’ Hall, 18 West Smithfield, London EC1.

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His Excellency Mr. Johan Verbeke was received in audience by The Queen this afternoon and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Kingdom of Belgium to the Court of St. James’s.

Mrs. Verbeke was also received by Her Majesty.

His Excellency Mr. Aristidis Sandis was received in audience by The Queen and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Hellenic Republic to the Court of St. James’s.

Mrs. Ekaterini Simopoulou was also received by Her Majesty.

Mr. Simon Martin (Vice Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps, Foreign and Commonwealth Office) was present.

The following members of Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms were received by The Queen: Lieutenant Colonel the Hon. Guy Norrie who delivered up his Stick of Office upon his retirement as Lieutenant, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Chamberlin who delivered up his Stick of Office upon relinquishing his appointment as Clerk of the Cheque and Adjutant and received his Stick of Office upon his appointment as Lieutenant, Major Jeremy Warren who received his Stick of Office upon his appointment as Clerk of the Cheque and Adjutant, Colonel Robert ffrench Blake who delivered up his Stick of Office upon his retirement as Harbinger and Colonel Sir Brian Barttelot, Bt. who received his Stick of Office upon his appointment as Harbinger of Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms.

The Rt. Hon. Tessa Jowell, MP had an audience of The Queen and took leave upon relinquishing her appointment as Minister for the Cabinet Office, Olympics and Paymaster General.

The Rt. Hon. David Miliband, MP had an audience of Her Majesty and took leave upon relinquishing his appointment as Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs.

The Rt. Hon. Jim Murphy, MP had an audience of The Queen and took leave upon relinquishing his appointment as Secretary of State for Scotland.

The Lord Adonis had an audience of Her Majesty and took leave upon relinquishing his appointment as Secretary of State for Transport.

The Rt. Hon. Shaun Woodward, MP had an audience of Her Majesty and took leave upon relinquishing his appointment as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Honorary Member, the College of Teachers, this morning attended the Annual Award Ceremony at the Institute of Education, Bedford Way, London WC1.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, this afternoon gave a Reception for Friends of The Prince’s Regeneration Trust.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this evening attended the Great British Menu Dinner at the Assembly Rooms, Bath, and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset (Lady Gass).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, today undertook the following engagements in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Meeting with the President of Petronas at the Petronas Twin Towers.

The Duke of York this evening attended a Reception given by the British Malaysia Chamber of Commerce.

His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Dinner given by the British High Commissioner to Malaysia (His Excellency Mr. Boyd McCleary) at the Residence.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex today undertook the following engagements in New York, United States of America.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this morning attended a Meeting with Young Fellows of the Award.

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman, International Special Projects Group (for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award), afterwards held a Meeting.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this afternoon attended a Luncheon with Pilgrims at Brook Club, 111 East 54th Street.

The Earl of Wessex later visited the British Consulate-General, 845 Third Avenue, and was received by Her Majesty’s Consul-General for New York (Sir Alan Collins).

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Reception at the British Consulate-General.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, afterwards attended a World Fellowship Dinner at the Core Club, 66 East 55th Street.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Royal Colonel, this afternoon visited 52nd Lowland, 6th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland at Walcheren Barracks, 122 Hotspur Street, Glasgow, and was received by Mrs. Margaret Sinclair (Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow).

Her Royal Highness afterwards opened the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust’s Graham Anderson House, 1161 Springburn, Glasgow.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, and Colonel-in-Chief, Royal New Zealand Army Medical Corps, this afternoon arrived at Wellington International Airport, New Zealand.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Patron, the British Home, this afternoon opened the Noëlle Kelly Recreation Room at Crown Lane, Streatham, London SW16.