The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace

The President of the Republic of Rwanda and Mrs. Kagame visited The Queen today.

The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh, this afternoon attended the Commonwealth Day Observance Service in Westminster Abbey and was received by the Dean of Westminster (the Very Reverend Dr. John Hall) and the Chairman of the Council of Commonwealth Societies (the Lord Watson of Richmond).

Her Majesty, accompanied by His Royal Highness, was present this evening at a Reception given by the Commonwealth Secretary-General (His Excellency Mr. Kamalesh Sharma) at Marlborough House.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon attended the Commonwealth Day Observance Service in Westminster Abbey.

His Royal Highness later received Dr. Eric Chivian (Director of the Center for Health and the Global Environment, Harvard Medical School).

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall this evening attended a Reception given by the Commonwealth Secretary-General at Marlborough House.

His Royal Highness, President, The Prince’s Regeneration Trust, afterwards gave a Dinner at St. James’s Palace.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this morning called upon the Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority (His Excellency Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak), in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

His Royal Highness, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, afterwards called upon the Director General of Abu Dhabi Education Council (His Excellency Dr. Mugheer Al Khaili).

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, later called upon the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the United Arab Emirates (Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan).

His Royal Highness, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this evening arrived at Mumbai Airport, India, and was received by Mr. Peter Beckingham (Deputy British High Commissioner to the Republic of India).

Mr. Alastair Watson is in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Countess of Wessex this morning opened the One Hundredth Cornwall Music Festival at Truro Methodist Church and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall (the Lady Mary Holborow).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon opened the Cornwall Hotel, Spa and Estate at Tregorrick, near St. Austell, Cornwall.

The Countess of Wessex later opened the Bishop Cornish Education Centre, Bishop Cornish Church of England Primary School, Lyner Drive, Saltash, Cornwall.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, this afternoon visited Accenture Management, Kingsley Hall, 20 Bailey Lane, Manchester Airport, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester (Mr. Warren Smith).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Butler Trust, later visited Her Majesty’s Prison Manchester, Southall Street, Manchester.

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The Earl Peel (Lord Chamberlain) was present at Heathrow Airport, London, this evening upon the Departure of The President of the Republic of South Africa and Mrs. Zuma and bade farewell to His Excellency and Mrs. Zuma on behalf of The Queen.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this evening called upon The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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The Duke of Edinburgh, Captain General, Royal Marines, this evening attended the Mountbatten Festival of Music at the Royal Albert Hall, London SW7.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Royal Honorary Colonel, The Royal Wessex Yeomanry, today attended an Officers’ Study Day and this evening attended the Regimental Dinner at Bovington Camp, Wareham, Dorset.

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The Lord Mandelson (Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills) called upon The President of the Republic of South Africa at Buckingham Palace this morning.

The President afterwards attended a Breakfast with leaders of British and South African industry at Buckingham Palace.

The President of the Republic of South Africa and Mrs. Zuma, with the South African Suite in attendance, left Buckingham Palace this morning upon the conclusion of the State Visit to The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.

The President afterwards attended the “Trade and Investment: Opportunities and Challenges in South Africa” Business Forum at Drapers’ Hall, Throgmorton Street, London EC2, and was received by the Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor (Alderman Nicholas Anstee).

His Excellency addressed the Forum on trade and investment opportunities and challenges in South Africa.

The President of the Republic of South Africa later attended a Meeting with The Prince of Wales and representatives from The Prince’s Charities at Clarence House.

The President of the Republic of South Africa and Mrs. Zuma afterwards visited the South African High Commission at South Africa House, Trafalgar Square, London WC2.

His Excellency and Mrs. Zuma subsequently gave a Reception at South Africa House for non-governmental organisations and charities working in South Africa.

Mrs. Zuma this morning visited the Garry Weston Centre at Hammersmith Hospital, Du Cane Road, London W12.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Captain General, Royal Marines, this morning received Major General Buster Howes upon assuming his appointment as Commandant General.

By command of The Queen, Mr. Charles Gray (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr. Rafael Moreno at 37-41 Old Queen Street, London SW1, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Republic of Chile to the Court of St. James’s.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this evening called upon The President of the Republic of South Africa in London.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Butler Trust, this morning held the Annual Awards Ceremony at St. James’s Palace.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust, this afternoon attended a Reception at the Farmers Club, 3 Whitehall Court, London SW1.

His Royal Highness, Liveryman, the Worshipful Company of Masons, this evening attended the Master’s Banquet at Mansion House, London EC4.

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The President of the Republic of South Africa and Mrs. Zuma this morning visited No. 10 Downing Street where His Excellency had talks with the Prime Minister.

Mrs. Zuma remained to Breakfast with Mrs. Brown.

The President and Mrs. Zuma later visited Lewisham Town Hall, Catford Road, London SE6, and were received by Mr. Iain Wright MP (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families) and the Mayor of Lewisham (Sir Stephen Bullock).

The President of the Republic of South Africa and Mrs. Zuma afterwards visited Sainsbury’s Supermarket, Bugsbys Way, Greenwich, London SE10, and were received by the Rt. Hon. Hilary Benn MP (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), Mr. Justin King (Chief Executive Officer, J. Sainsbury plc) and the Mayor of Greenwich (Councillor Allan MacCarthy).

The President and Mrs. Zuma subsequently visited the Olympic Park site in the Lower Lea Valley, London E15, and were received by the Rt. Hon. Tessa Jowell MP (Minister for the Cabinet Office, Minister for the Olympics) and the Lord Coe (Chairman, London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games).

The President of the Republic of South Africa and Mrs. Zuma this afternoon visited the Palace of Westminster and were received by the Lord Speaker (the Baroness Hayman) and the Rt. Hon. John Bercow MP (Speaker of the House of Commons).

His Excellency addressed those assembled in the Royal Robing Room and The President and Mrs. Zuma subsequently attended a Reception with members of the South Africa All Party Parliamentary Group and other guests.

The President of the Republic of South Africa and Mrs. Zuma later visited Wembley Stadium, London HA9, and were received by the Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead (Minister of State for Africa and the United Nations) and the Chairman of the Football Association (the Lord Triesman).

The President and Mrs. Zuma this evening received an Address of Welcome and were entertained at a Banquet by the Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor and the City of London Corporation at Guildhall.

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were present.

The Lord Wilson of Tillyorn KT was received by The Queen today upon relinquishing his appointment as Registrar of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George and delivered up to Her Majesty his Chain and Badge of Office.

Sir David Manning was received by The Queen upon his appointment as Registrar of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George when Her Majesty handed to him the Chain and Badge of Office.

The Queen received the Bishop of Peterborough (the Right Reverend Donald Allister) who did homage upon his appointment.

The Rt. Hon. Jack Straw MP (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice) administered the Oath.

The Bishop of Guildford (Clerk of the Closet) was in attendance.

The Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of Her Majesty this evening.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Marshal, Royal Air Force, this morning received Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton (Chief of the Air Staff).

His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, received Major General Michael Huntley upon relinquishing his appointment as Colonel Commandant and Major General Stephen Andrews upon relinquishing the appointment.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel-in-Chief, The Queen’s Royal Hussars (The Queen’s Own and Royal Irish), received Colonel Christopher Coles upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Ian Mortimer upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness, Senior Fellow, this evening held a Dinner to launch the Royal Academy of Engineering’s campaign, “making things better” at St. James’s Palace.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, The Prince’s Trust, this afternoon held a Meeting at Clarence House.

His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, Army Air Corps, this afternoon received Lieutenant Colonel Michael Cubbin upon the relinquishment of his appointment as Commanding Officer of 2 Regiment, and Lieutenant Colonel Tom Griffiths upon assuming the appointment.

The Duchess of Cornwall this morning joined children from Avondale Park Primary School for a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party and met adult learners involved in the Quick Reads scheme as part of World Book Day, Foyles at Westfield, Westfield, London W12, and was received by Wing Commander Michael Dudgeon (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness, President, Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres, this afternoon attended a Luncheon at the Ritz Hotel, Piccadilly, London W1.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this morning received the Rt. Hon. Patricia Hewitt MP.

His Royal Highness later received the recipients of the Children’s Champions Awards.

The Duke of York, Chairman of the Trustees, this evening attended a Dinner for the Outward Bound Trust given by The Prince of Monaco at the Palace in Monaco.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, National Equine Forum, today attended the Annual Forum at the Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Spinal Injuries Association, this evening attended the Oil and Gas Quiz at the Marriott Grosvenor Square, Duke Street, London W1, and was received by Brigadier Paul Orchard-Lisle (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Order of St. John, this evening attended a Patrons’ Reception for the St. John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital at Kensington Palace.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this afternoon presented the Combined Services Sports Awards at the Royal Air Force Club, 128 Piccadilly, London SW1.

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The President of the Republic of South Africa and Mrs. Zuma today commenced a State Visit in London to The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall welcomed The President and Mrs. Zuma on behalf of Her Majesty at the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London W1.

The President of the Republic of South Africa and Mrs. Zuma, accompanied by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, drove to Horse Guards and were met by The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.

The President of the Republic of South Africa and Mrs. Zuma, accompanied by The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh with The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, drove in a Carriage Procession to Buckingham Palace with a Sovereign’s Escort of the Household Cavalry.

Gun Salutes were fired in Green Park by The King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, and at the Tower of London by the Honourable Artillery Company.

A Guard of Honour was provided at Horse Guards by Nijmegen Company Grenadier Guards.

Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms, The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard and a Detachment of Household Cavalry were on duty.

The Queen presented The President of the Republic of South Africa with the Insignia of an Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Civil Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath.

The Earl of Wessex called upon The President at Buckingham Palace this afternoon.

The President of the Republic of South Africa and Mrs. Zuma later drove to Westminster Abbey where His Excellency laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.

The President and Mrs. Zuma afterwards visited the Family Home of Oliver Tambo, Windermere Road, London N11.

The President of the Republic of South Africa and Mrs. Zuma later visited Alexandra Park School, Bidwell Gardens, London N11, and were received by Mr. Vernon Coaker MP (Minister of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families) and the Mayor of Haringey (Councillor Bernice Vanier).

The President and Mrs. Zuma subsequently visited the Oliver Tambo Memorial, Albert Road Recreation Ground, London N11.

The Rt. Hon. David Cameron MP (Leader of the Opposition) this evening called upon The President of the Republic of South Africa at Buckingham Palace.

The Rt. Hon. Nicholas Clegg MP (Leader of the Liberal Democrats) subsequently called upon His Excellency.

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh gave a State Banquet in honour of The President of the Republic of South Africa and Mrs. Zuma at which The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of York, The Earl of Wessex, The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent were present.

The following had the honour of being invited:

Suite of The President of the Republic of South Africa and Mrs. Zuma:

Ms. Maite Nkoana-Mashabane (Minister of International Relations and Cooperation), His Excellency the High Commissioner for the Republic of South Africa and Mrs. Skweyiya, Dr. Lindiwe Sisulu (Minister of Defence and Military Veterans), Ms. Buyelwa Sonjica (Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs), the Reverend Makhenkesi Stofile (Minister of Sport and Recreation), Mr. Nathi Mthethwa (Minister of Police), Mr. Ohm Collins Chabane (Minister of Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation and Administration in The Presidency), Mr. Pravin Gordhan (Minister of Finance), Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi (Minister of Health) and Dr. Bonginkosi Nzimande (Minister of Higher Education).

Specially attached to The President of the Republic of South Africa and Mrs. Zuma:

Mrs. Michael Gordon Lennox (Lady in Waiting), the Viscount Brookeborough (Lord in Waiting) and the Viscountess Brookeborough, Dr. Nicola Brewer (British High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa) and Mr. Geoffrey Gillham, and Wing Commander Andrew Calame RAF (Equerry in Waiting).

Diplomatic Corps:

His Excellency the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait and Mrs. Al-Duwaisan, His Excellency the High Commissioner for the Republic of Botswana, His Excellency the High Commissioner for the Kingdom of Lesotho and Princess Mabereng Seeiso, His Excellency the High Commissioner for the Republic of Malawi and Mrs. Moto, and His Excellency the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain and Mrs. Margarita Massanet.

The Cabinet and Government:

The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (the Rt. Hon. Jack Straw MP) and Mrs. Alice Perkins, the Prime Minister and Mrs. Brown, the Leader of the House of Lords (the Baroness Royall of Blaisdon), the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and Mrs. Miliband, and the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change (the Rt. Hon. Edward Miliband MP) and Ms. Justine Thornton and the Secretary of State for Wales (the Rt. Hon. Peter Hain MP) and Dr. Elizabeth Haywood.

Special Invitations:

The Lord Archbishop of Canterbury and Mrs. Williams, the Lord Great Chamberlain and the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, the Rt. Hon. the Lord Speaker and Mr. Martin Hayman, the Lord and Lady Steyn, the Lord and Lady McNally. the Baroness Campbell of Loughborough, His Excellency the Commonwealth Secretary-General and Mrs. Sharma, the Rt. Hon. Richard Caborn MP and Mrs. Caborn, the Rt. Hon. David Cameron MP and Mrs. Cameron, the Rt. Hon. Nicholas Clegg MP, the Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress, General Sir Nicholas and Lady Houghton, Sir Augustine and Lady O’Donnell, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen and Lady Dalton, Sir Peter and Lady Ricketts, Sir John and Lady Sawers, Sir Sydney Kentridge, Professor Sir David King, the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Westminster, Professor and Mrs. Mervyn King, Mr. Simon and the Hon. Mrs. McDonald, Mr. Alexander Vines and Ms. Linda Chung, Mr. and Mrs. George Alagiah, Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Agius, Professor Tony Barnett and Ms. Sarah Knights, Mr. John Carlin and Ms. Lauren Jacobson, Mrs. Cynthia Carroll and Mr. David Carroll, Mr. Richard Dowden and Mrs. Penny Mansfield, Professor Jeffrey Jowell and Dr. Frances Suzman Jowell, Mr. and Mrs. Justin King, Mr. Neil MacGregor, Mrs. Anne McIntosh MP and Mr. John Harvey, Mr. Aaron Mokoena, Mr. Peter Sands and Mrs. Betsy Tobin, Ms. Lynne Sherriff and Mr. Charles Matheson, Ms. Gillian Slovo, and Mr. and Mrs. Colin Walton.

South African High Commission Invitations:

Ms. Nkosazana Zuma, the Lord Hughes of Woodford (Honorary President, Action for South Africa), Mr. Daniel Jordaan (2010 Federation International de Football Association World Cup Local Organising Committee), Dr. Rob Davies (Minister of Trade and Industry), Ms. Dipuo Peters (Minister of Energy), Ms. Susan Shabangu (Minister of Mineral Resources), Mr. Vusi Mavimbela (Director General, The Presidency), Dr. Ayanda Ntsaluba (Director General, Department of International Relations and Cooperation), Mr. Patrice Motsepe (Executive Chairman, Africa Rainbow Minerals), Mr. Sandile Zungu (Executive Chairman, Zungu Investment Company), Mr. Robert Gumede (Chairman, Guma Group of Companies), Dr. Iqbal Surve (Chief Executive Officer, Sekunjalo Capital), Ms. Philisiwe Buthelezi (Chief Executive Officer, National Empowerment Fund), and Ms. Lakela Kaunda (Deputy Director General, The Presidency).

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Colonel-in-Chief, Army Air Corps, this afternoon received Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Himbury upon the relinquishment of his appointment as Commanding Officer of 7 Training Regiment and Lieutenant Colonel David Mayer upon assuming the appointment.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this morning attended the Nuclear New Build 2010 Exhibition at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London SW1.

His Royal Highness, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this afternoon received Mr. John Warren (Bloodstock and Racing Adviser to The Queen) and Mr. Paul Roy (Chairman, British Horseracing Authority).

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, later received Mr. Justin King (Chief Executive Officer, J. Sainsbury plc).

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning attended a Breakfast Meeting at the Lanesborough Hotel, Hyde Park Corner, London SW1.

His Royal Highness, Chairman, International Council, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Foundation, later held a Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Foundation, this afternoon attended the Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the International Award Association and the Commonwealth Youth Programme at Marlborough House, London SW1.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, President, today visited Royal Alexandra and Albert School, Gatton Park, Reigate, to mark its Two Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mrs. Timothy Goad).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning visited the Intelligence Collection Group, Denison Barracks, Hermitage, Thatcham, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (the Hon. Mrs. Bayliss).

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The Viscount Brookeborough (Lord in Waiting) was present at Heathrow Airport, London, this morning upon the Arrival of The President of the Republic of South Africa and Mrs. Zuma and welcomed His Excellency and Mrs. Zuma on behalf of The Queen.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Founder and Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award World Fellowship, this evening attended a Dinner at Lord’s Cricket Ground, St. John’s Wood Road, London NW8.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this morning received His Excellency Prince Mohammed Bin Nawaf Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud (Ambassador from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia).

His Royal Highness, Patron, the Association for Research into Stammering in Childhood Appeal, this afternoon gave a Reception at Clarence House.

The Prince of Wales, President, The Prince’s Foundation for Integrated Health, later gave a Reception at Clarence House.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner with Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms at St. James’s Palace.

The Duchess of Cornwall, President, this morning visited the Headquarters of ShelterBox, 1A Water-ma-Trout, Helston, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall (the Lady Mary Holborow).

Her Royal Highness afterwards visited the Wild Young Parents Project, the Park Children’s Centre, Park Terrace, Falmouth, Cornwall.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this morning visited Macquarie Bank, Venturers’ House, King Street, Bristol.

His Royal Highness, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, afterwards visited Mulberry Group plc, the Rookery, Chilcompton, Bath.

The Duke of York this evening attended a Dinner for Help for Heroes onboard HMS Victory, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hampshire.

Buckingham Palace

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

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, later held a United Kingdom Charter Development Group Meeting at Buckingham Palace.

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Chetham’s School of Music, this evening attended a performance of Verdi’s Requiem at the Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, London SE1.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, this morning arrived at Heathrow airport, London, from Bahrain.

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Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, Patron, this afternoon gave a Reception for George Thomas Hospice Care at Clarence House.

His Royal Highness, President, the Royal Agricultural College, afterwards received Professor Christopher Gaskell (Principal).

The Prince of Wales, President, The Prince’s Trust, later attended the United Kingdom Finals of the Celebrate Success Awards at the Odeon Cinema, Leicester Square, London WC2.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this afternoon received the Ambassador from the Russian Federation (His Excellency Mr Yury Fedotov).

His Royal Highness, Patron, this evening gave a Reception for Attend at St James’s Palace.

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, later attended a Dinner given by the British Venture Capital Association at Claridges, 49 Brook Street, London W1.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, today carried out the following engagements in Afghanistan.

Her Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Logistic Corps, this morning visited 9 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps, the Close Support Logistic Regiment, and Joint Force Support Headquarters, Camp Bastion.

The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Army Veterinary Corps, afterwards visited the Theatre Military Working Dogs Support Unit, Camp Bastion.

Her Royal Highness, Affiliated Colonel-in-Chief, The Queen’s Own Gurkha Transport Regiment, later visited The Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment, Camp Bastion.

The Princess Royal, Colonel, The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons), this afternoon visited the Household Cavalry Regiment, Camp Bastion.

Her Royal Highness afterwards visited Camp Bastion Hospital.

The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Corps of Signals, later visited Joint Force Communication and Information Systems Headquarters, Kandahar.

Her Royal Highness, Royal Honorary Air Commodore, Royal Air Force Lyneham, this evening visited Royal Air Force Lyneham Detachment, Kandahar.

The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, Canadian Forces Communications and Electronics Branch, The Royal Newfoundland Regiment, and The Royal Regina Rifles, later visited the Canadian Forces Compound, Kandahar.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this afternoon visited Hartwell House, 1 Oxford Road, Stone, Aylesbury, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire (Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, Bt).

His Royal Highness, Patron, Restore Burn and Wound Research, later visited the new Burns Unit at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury.

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The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, today departed Heathrow airport, London, for Bahrain.

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