The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.

By command of Her Majesty, Mr. Charles Gray (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr. Staffan Carlsson at 27 Portland Place, London W1, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Kingdom of Sweden to the Court of St. James’s.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Colonel-in-Chief, Army Air Corps, this morning took the salute at a Flying Badge Presentation Ceremony at the Army Aviation Centre, Middle Wallop, Hampshire.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning attended Malvern Spring Gardening Show at the Showground, Malvern, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire (Mr. Michael Brinton).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon opened Thirlestaine Breast Centre, Cobalt House, Linton House Clinic, Thirlestaine Road, Cheltenham, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire (Sir Henry Elwes).

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, this afternoon opened the Joint Headquarters Building in Sandy Lane, Northwood, Middlesex, and was received by the Chief of Joint Operations (Air Marshal Sir Stuart Peach).

Her Majesty, escorted by the Chief of Joint Operations, and His Royal Highness, escorted by Major General Roderick Porter (Chief of Staff, Joint Warfare Development), toured the building and met operations staff.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Fellow, the Royal Society, this morning received Dr. Peter Collins (Director, Centre for History of Science) at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness, Founder and Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association, today attended a Reception for new Trustees at Award House, St. Matthew Street, London SW1.

By command of The Queen, Mr. Charles Gray (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr. Vahe Gabrielyan at 25a Cheniston Gardens, London W8, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Republic of Armenia to the Court of St. James’s.

Buckingham Palace

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

His Royal Highness this morning called upon the Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dr. Essam Abdulla Yousif Fakhro).

The Duke of York afterwards called upon Dr. Hassan Fakhro (Minister of Industry and Commerce).

His Royal Highness later called upon Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa (Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain).

The Duke of York this afternoon attended a Lunch given by the Bahrain British Business Forum at the British Club and inaugurated the new extension at the Club.

His Royal Highness later called upon Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Khalifa (Minister of Finance).

The Duke of York this evening attended a Business Reception given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain (His Excellency Mr. James Bowden).

His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Dinner given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain at the British Embassy for representatives of the construction industry.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, today attended a Reception for new Trustees followed by a Meeting at Award House, St. Matthew Street, London SW1.

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the International Council, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association, this afternoon held a Meeting at Award House.

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

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, the Peckham Settlement, this morning held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

Her Royal Highness, Chairman, Women in Business, this afternoon held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Member, International Olympic Committee, this morning received Sir Craig Reedie (Executive Board Member).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Horse Trust, received Mr. Guy Henderson (Chairman) and Brigadier Paul Jepson (Chief Executive).

The Princess Royal, Royal Patron, HF Trust Limited, this afternoon attended a Reception for the Inventing Dishes — European Art Project at the Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7.

Her Royal Highness, Royal Patron, Motor Neurone Disease Association, afterwards held a Thirtieth Anniversary Volunteers’ Reception at St. James’s Palace.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Anglian Regiment, this morning visited Oakham School, Chapel Close, Market Place, Oakham, to mark the Centenary of the School’s Combined Cadet Force, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland (Dr. Laurence Howard).

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The Duke of Edinburgh, Founder and Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association, this morning received Mrs. Gillian Shirazi (Secretary General) and Mr. Andrew Smith (Finance and Administration Trustee) at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness afterwards presented the Templeton Prize at Buckingham Palace.

The Duke of Edinburgh, President and Honorary Life Fellow, Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, this evening chaired The Prince Philip Lecture at 8 John Adam Street, London WC2.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, this morning held a Meeting for The Prince’s Foundation for Children and the Arts.

His Royal Highness, Colonel, Welsh Guards, received Colonel Alexander Malcolm upon relinquishing his appointment as Regimental Colonel and Brigadier Robert Talbot Rice upon assuming the appointment.

The Prince of Wales, Patron, this afternoon attended a Reception at Marlborough House for the Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowship Plan Fiftieth Anniversary Endowment Fund.

His Royal Highness, President, Business in the Community, afterwards received Princess Badiya El Hassan of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (Chairman of Mosaic).

The Prince of Wales, President, The Prince’s Trust, received members of the Development Committee.

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

The Prince of Wales, Founder and President, The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment, this evening held a Dinner at St. James’s Palace.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Royal Colonel, 4th Battalion The Rifles, today presented Operational Service Medals at Kiwi Barracks, Bulford, Wiltshire, to those who have recently returned from Afghanistan.

Buckingham Palace

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

His Royal Highness this morning attended a Meeting with Dr. Fadhil Safar Ali Safar (Minister of Public Works) in Kuwait.

The Duke of York afterwards attended Meetings with representatives of Fosters and Arup at the Bayan Palace.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Lunch given by Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah (Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait).

The Duke of York subsequently attended a Meeting with United Kingdom representatives involved in the Joint Military Staff Talks at the Bayan Palace.

His Royal Highness afterwards departed Kuwait for Bahrain and was received later upon arrival at Manama International Airport by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain (His Excellency Mr. James Bowden).

The Duke of York this evening attended a Dinner given by The Crown Prince of Bahrain.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning opened the Hilt, Hiltingbury Community Centre, Hiltingbury Road, Chandler’s Ford, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire (Dame Mary Fagan).

His Royal Highness later presented new Colours to Winchester College Combined Cadet Force.

The Countess of Wessex, President, Royal Bath and West of England Society, this afternoon attended the Annual General Meeting at the Showground, Shepton Mallet, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset (Lady Gass).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, this evening held a Reception for Chase.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Animal Health Trust, this morning chaired an Industry Committee Meeting and the Annual General Meeting of the Council of Management at the Kennel Club, 1-5 Clarges Street, London W1.

Her Royal Highness, Chancellor, University of London, this afternoon opened the Cicely Saunders Institute of Palliative Care at King’s College London, Bessemer Road, London SE5.

The Princess Royal this evening held a Starehe Future Appeal Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, Royal Patron, the Queen’s Club, this morning received the Lord Marshall of Knightsbridge upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman.

Her Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Army Dental Corps, received Colonel James Hardy upon relinquishing his appointment as Representative Colonel Commandant.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning visited the site of the London 2012 Olympic Park.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra this afternoon visited St. Mary’s, St. Clare’s and St. Rita’s, new care homes at St. George’s Park Retirement Village, Ditchling Common, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex (Mr. Peter Field).

Her Royal Highness later visited Lewes Victoria Hospital, Nevill Road, Lewes, East Sussex, in its Centenary Year.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning attended a Service in Norwich Cathedral to celebrate the opening of the new Hostry and Refectory and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk (Mr Richard Jewson), the Bishop of Norwich (the Right Reverend Graham James), the Dean (the Very Reverend Graham Smith) and the Lord Mayor of Norwich (Councillor Eve Collishaw).

After the Service Her Majesty, escorted by the Dean, and His Royal Highness, escorted by the Reverend Canon Jeremy Haselock (Canon Precentor and Vice Dean), moved into the Cloisters and toured the new buildings before The Queen officially opened the Hostry Visitor and Education Centre and the Refectory.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness were entertained to Luncheon in the Deanery this afternoon by the Dean of Norwich Cathedral.

The Queen, Patron, and The Duke of Edinburgh afterwards visited the Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind, Magpie Road, Norwich, and were received by the Chairman of Trustees (Mrs Sue Knights) and Mr John Child (Director).

Her Majesty, with His Royal Highness, toured and officially opened the new extension, meeting residents, staff and volunteers.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, the Soil Association, this morning held a Meeting to discuss sustainable agriculture.

His Royal Highness afterwards held a Reception for Slow Food UK.

The Prince of Wales, Patron, this afternoon held a Reception at Clarence House for the College of Estate Management to mark its Ninetieth Anniversary.

Buckingham Palace

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

His Royal Highness this morning called upon The Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait at the City Seif Palace.

The Duke of York subsequently called upon the Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait at the City Seif Palace.

His Royal Highness today attended an Investment Meeting at Gatehouse Bank.

The Duke of York this afternoon attended a Lunch given by Gulf Consult.

His Royal Highness later attended Meetings with representatives of Amec and BT at the Bayan Palace.

The Duke of York afterwards received a briefing on Pearl City.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner given by Sheikh Ali Al Jarrah Al Sabah (Deputy Minister for the Amiri Diwan) at the Chairman’s Club.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, this afternoon held a Meeting.

His Royal Highness, President, Central Council of Physical Recreation, this evening attended the Sports Club of the Year Awards Dinner at the Grange St. Paul’s Hotel, 10 Godliman Street, London EC4.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Farms for City Children, this afternoon visited Treginnis Isaf to commemorate its Twentieth Anniversary at St Davids, Pembrokeshire, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed (the Hon Robin Lewis).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux, this evening held a Reception at St. James’s Palace.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning visited Liverpool One, 5 Wall Street, Liverpool, and was received by Mrs Jennifer Grundy (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Liverpool College, Queen’s Drive, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, to mark the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Combined Cadet Force.

The Duke of Gloucester later officially opened Huyton Churches Training Services, 599 Princess Drive, Huyton, Merseyside.

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The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this morning departed Farnborough Airport for Kuwait and was received this evening upon arrival at Kuwait International Airport by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the State of Kuwait (His Excellency Mr Frank Baker).

His Royal Highness later attended a Dinner given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador at the Residence for female Kuwaiti entrepreneurs.

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

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Appendix to Court Circular

The Queen has been pleased, on the recommendation of the Lord Bassam of Brighton, to make the following promotions in and appointment to Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms:

Lieutenant Colonel Peter Chamberlin to be Lieutenant upon the retirement of Lieutenant Colonel the Hon. Guy Norrie.

Major Jeremy Warren to be Clerk of the Cheque and Adjutant upon the promotion of Lieutenant Colonel Peter Chamberlin.

Major William McLean to be one of Her Majesty’s Body Guard upon the promotion of Major Jeremy Warren.

The appointments to date from 4th May, 2010.

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Buckingham Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited Clewer Scout and Guide Headquarters in Maidenhead Road, Windsor, Berkshire, and officially opened the new car park.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Royal Honorary Colonel, The Royal Wessex Yeomanry, today visited Service personnel and their families at Badminton House, Gloucestershire.

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning received Mr. Andrew Clarke (Chief Operating Officer for Asda).

His Royal Highness today presented Operational Service Medals at Clarence House to members of 857 Naval Air Squadron who have recently returned from Afghanistan.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this morning received Mr. Frank Chapman (Chief Executive of BG Group plc.)

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning officially opened Shakespeare Primary School, 400 Honicknowle Lane, Plymouth, and was received by Sir John Cave, Bt. (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Devon).

His Royal Highness today visited Training for Life/Dartmouth Apprentice, Dartmouth Prospect Centre, St. Barnabas Church, Newcomen Road, Dartmouth.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this afternoon opened the new Air Training Cadet Unit at St. Thomas Air Training Corps Headquarters, Old Vicarage Road, St. Thomas, Exeter.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, World Horse Welfare, this afternoon attended a Reception and the Horse Trials at Badminton House and was received by Major John Eyre (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire).

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The Duke of Edinburgh this morning officially opened the village games court in Bancyfelin, Carmarthenshire, and was received by Mr Griffith Philipps (Deputy Lieutenant of Dyfed).

His Royal Highness, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, later attended a Local Authority Conference and Lunch at the Mansion House, Richmond Road, Cardiff, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan (Dr Peter Beck).

The Duke of Edinburgh, Honorary Fellow, this evening attended the Royal Institution of Naval Architects’ One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary Dinner at the Lancaster Hotel, Lancaster Terrace, London W2.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by the Earl Peel (Lord Chamberlain) at the Memorial Service for The President of the Republic of Poland and Mrs Kaczynska and all those who died in the aeroplane crash in Russia on 10th April which was held in Westminster Cathedral, London SW1, this evening.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall were represented by the Hon Sir Michael Pakenham.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Founder, In Kind Direct, this morning received Mr Christopher Hyman (Chairman) and Mrs Robin Boles (Chief Executive).

His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, Army Air Corps, afterwards received Major General Adrian Bradshaw (Colonel Commandant).

The Prince of Wales this afternoon attended the Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch at Guildhall, London EC2, in aid of the Army Benevolent Fund, the Soldiers Charity.

His Royal Highness, Royal Colonel, 51st Highland, 7th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, later received Lieutenant Colonel the Viscount Chelsea upon assuming his appointment as Commanding Officer.

The Prince of Wales, Patron, this evening held a Gala Dinner at Buckingham Palace to mark the Sixtieth Anniversary of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.

The Duchess of Cornwall this morning visited Isleden House, Prebend Street, London N1, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir David Brewer).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Desert Rats 7th Armoured Division Thetford Forest Memorial Association, this afternoon received Major General Adrian Bradshaw upon assuming his appointment as President.

The Duchess of Cornwall afterwards received members of the Orange Prize for Fiction Youth Panel.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York this morning opened Brackley Fire Station, High Street, Brackley, NN13 7DW, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire (the Lady Juliet Townsend).

His Royal Highness, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, afterwards opened the new Grand Prix Circuit at Silverstone, Northamptonshire, NN12 8TN.

The Duke of York later received Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (Mr Richard Northern) at Buckingham Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, this afternoon visited Caring for Life, Crag House Farm, Smithy Lane, Cookridge, Leeds, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire (Dr Ingrid Roscoe).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Lions Clubs International, Multiple District 105, British Isles and Ireland, this evening attended the Lions Clubs Conference Reception at the Queen’s Hotel, City Square, Leeds.

Palace of Holyroodhouse

The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Logistic Corps, this morning visited 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment, The Royal Logistic Corps at Vauxhall Barracks, Didcot, Oxfordshire.

Her Royal Highness this evening held the Annual Dinner for the High Constables and Guard of Honour of Holyroodhouse at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning opened the Renewal Programme’s 308 Hostel, Barking Road, Newham, London E13, and was received by Mr John Barber (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this afternoon visited the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance Headquarters, Hazel House, Burnthurst Lane, Princethorpe, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Warwickshire (Mr Martin Dunne).

His Royal Highness later visited the Bradby Club, East Union Street, Rugby, Warwickshire.

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Buckingham Palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh this morning arrived at Welshpool Railway Station and were received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Powys (the Hon Mrs Legge-Bourke) and the Mayor of Welshpool (Councillor Miss Ann Holloway).

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness drove to Welshpool Livestock Market, Buttington Cross, Buttington, near Welshpool, and were received by the Senior Partner, Welshpool Livestock Sales Limited (Mr John Jones) and Mr Keith Davies (Partner).

The Queen, escorted by Mr Jones, and The Duke of Edinburgh, escorted by Mr Davies, toured the Market, meeting members of staff and livestock owners, and viewed the new auction room and the livestock.

Her Majesty, accompanied by His Royal Highness, afterwards opened the Market Village in the Town Hall, Broad Street, Welshpool.

The Queen, escorted by the Mayor of Welshpool, and The Duke of Edinburgh, escorted by Councillor Miss Estelle Blevias (Deputy Mayor), toured the Market Village, viewing the stalls and meeting the owners, and viewed the Farmers’ Market.

Her Majesty and His Royal Highness walked to the Royal Oak Hotel at the Cross and were entertained to Luncheon by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Powys this afternoon.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Colonel-in-Chief, The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada, this afternoon received Lieutenant Colonel Daniel O’Connor (Honorary Lieutenant Colonel) and Lieutenant Colonel Bruno Plourde (Commanding Officer).

His Royal Highness afterwards received Major General Matthew Sykes who is relinquishing his appointment as Defence Services Secretary and Air Vice Marshal David Murray who is assuming the appointment.

The Prince of Wales this afternoon held a Meeting of The Prince’s Charities Council at Clarence House.

His Royal Highness this evening gave a Dinner for The Prince’s Charities Council at St. James’s Palace.

The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron, St John’s Smith Square Charitable Trust, this afternoon received Sir Nicholas Underhill upon assuming his appointment as Chairman.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York today visited North Yorkshire and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant (the Lord Crathorne).

His Royal Highness this morning visited Goodricke College, the University of York, Heslington, York.

The Duke of York afterwards visited the Jorvik Centre, Coppergate Walk, York.

His Royal Highness, Patron, York Minster Appeal, this afternoon visited York Minster.

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, later visited Swinton Technology, York Road Business Park, Malton.

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Ellis Patents, High Street, Rillington.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning attended a Conference for young film makers in support of “Films Without Borders” at 750 MPH Limited Studio, 20 Golden Square, London W1.

His Royal Highness this evening held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace in support of “Films Without Borders”.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Chase Hospice Care for Children, this afternoon held a Meeting.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, this afternoon visited Lattitude Global Volunteering, 42 Queen’s Road, Reading, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (the Hon Mrs Bayliss).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Wooden Spoon Society, later opened a play room at Camp Mohawk, Highfield Lane, Crazies Hill, Wargrave, Berkshire.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this afternoon attended the Craft Investiture at Freemasons’ Hall, Great Queen Street, London WC2, and this evening attended the Grand Festival Dinner at the Grand Connaught Rooms, 61 Great Queen Street, London WC2.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra was present at the Thanksgiving Service for Lieutenant Colonel Richard Macfarlane (Extra Equerry and formerly Private Secretary to Her Royal Highness) which was held in the Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks, London SW1, this afternoon.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Fairbridge, this evening attended a Reception for the Film and Animation Awards at BFI Imax, 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, London SE1.