The Royal Record

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Sandringham, Norfolk

The Lord Brett (Lord in Waiting) was present at Heathrow airport, London, this morning upon the arrival of The President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and welcomed His Excellency on behalf of The Queen.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales this evening gave a reception at St. James’s Palace for Afghanistan: the London Conference.

The Prince of Wales, President, The Prince’s Trust, and The Duchess of Cornwall afterwards gave a dinner at Buckingham Palace.

The Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon attended a reception at Royal Air Force Lyneham, Chippenham, to celebrate the Sixtieth Anniversary of Age Concern Wiltshire and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mr. John Bush).

Her Royal Highness afterwards visited Church View Nursing Home, Rainer Close, Stratton St. Margaret, Swindon, and was received by Lieutenant Colonel James Arkell (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire).

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this evening attended a reception for Afghanistan: the London Conference at St. James’s Palace.

His Royal Highness afterwards departed Royal Air Force Northolt for Switzerland.

Mrs. Amanda Thirsk and Dr. Edward Perkins are in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning attended a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the Seventy-Fifth Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People in St. George’s Chapel, followed by a reception at Windsor Castle.

The Countess of Wessex, Show President 2010, Royal Bath and West of England Society, this afternoon attended a meeting and lunch at Waitrose Headquarters, Doncaster Road, Bracknell, Berkshire.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Royal College of Midwives, this afternoon attended the Annual Midwifery Awards Luncheon at the Royal Garden Hotel, 2-24 Kensington High Street, London W8.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, President, this morning toured St. Bartholomew’s Hospital Cancer and Cardiac Centre of Excellence, West Smithfield, London EC1.

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Royal Patron, the Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association, this afternoon received Mr. Hamish Bryce at Buckingham Palace upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and the Lady Brittan upon assuming the appointment.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Queen Mary’s Clothing Guild, later received Mrs. Rachel Parry upon relinquishing her appointment as Chairman.

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Sandringham, Norfolk

By command of The Queen, Mr Charles Gray (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Datuk Abd Aziz Mohammed at 45 Belgrave Square, London SW1, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as High Commissioner for Malaysia in London.

Clarence House

The Prince of Wales, President, the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, this morning launched the Wool Project at Wimpole Hall, Arrington, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire (Mr Hugh Duberly).

His Royal Highness, Patron, the University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership, this afternoon attended a Meeting at the Pitt Building, Trumpington Street, Cambridge.

The Prince of Wales, Patron, afterwards visited the School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk (Mr Richard Jewson).

Buckingham Palace

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

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning opened Brighton and Hove YMCA’s Housing and Training Centre, George Williams Centre, George Williams Mews, Portslade, Brighton, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex (Mr Peter Field).

Her Royal Highness, President, Save the Children UK, this afternoon visited a Shop at 74 Blatchington Road, Hove, and was received by Mr Roger French (Deputy Lieutenant of East Sussex).

The Princess Royal later opened Tideway School, Southdown Road, Newhaven, East Sussex.

Her Royal Highness, President, UK Fashion and Textile Association, later visited Cornelia James Limited, Unit 4, Cliffe Industrial Estate, Lewes, and was received by Mrs Sara Stonor (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex).

The Princess Royal, President, Save the Children UK, this evening attended the Jebb Circle Launch Reception at Paramount, Centre Point, 103 New Oxford Street, London WC1.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, World War One Veterans Association, this afternoon received Mr Dennis Goodwin (Founder).

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, Patron, Fairbridge, this afternoon received Mr Antony Beevor at Buckingham Palace upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Mr William Eccles upon assuming the appointment.

Her Royal Highness, Royal Honorary Colonel, The Royal Yeomanry, received Lieutenant Colonel Dominic Guinness upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer.

Lieutenant General Sir Robert Hayman-Joyce (Honorary Colonel) was present.

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Sandringham, Norfolk

By command of The Queen, Mr. Charles Gray (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon Her Excellency Mrs. Fu Ying at 49 Portland Place, London W1, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to Her Excellency upon relinquishing her appointment as Ambassador from the People’s Republic of China to the Court of St. James’s.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal today visited West Glamorgan and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant (Mr. Byron Lewis).

Her Royal Highness this morning visited Ysgol Maes Y Coed, Main Road, Bryncoch, near Neath.

The Princess Royal later visited the National Waterfront Museum, Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon opened Hazel Court, Sketty Park, Swansea.

The Princess Royal, President, UK Fashion and Textile Association, afterwards visited Benjamin Roberts Limited, 6 Europa Way, Felinfach, Fforestfach, Swansea.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Forest Education Initiative, this morning received Mr. Terence Mallinson (President).

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Sandringham, Norfolk

Divine Service was held in Sandringham Parish Church this morning.

The Bishop of Coventry preached the Sermon.

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Sandringham, Norfolk

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by Professor John Cunningham (Head of the Medical Household and Physician to The Queen) at the Service of Celebration for Dr. Ian Campbell (formerly Apothecary to the Household at Sandringham) which was held in St. Mary’s Church, Snettisham, Norfolk, this afternoon.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall were represented by Mr. Marcus O’Lone.

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were represented by the Lady Angela Oswald.

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St James’s Palace

Prince William of Wales this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Australia.

Mr. James Lowther-Pinkerton, Sir David Manning and Mr. Miguel Head were in attendance.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal today visited Carmarthen and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed (the Hon. Robin Lewis).

Her Royal Highness this morning opened the renovated Queen Elizabeth High School in Llansteffan Road, Johnstown.

The Princess Royal afterwards opened Carmarthen Leisure Centre in Llansteffan Road.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon opened Carmarthen Provision Market in St. Catherine Street.

The Princess Royal later opened Carmarthen Veterinary Centre in Llysonnen Road, Llanllwch.

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Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay this morning held a Meeting for Youth United.

St James’s Palace

Prince William of Wales this morning visited Whittlesea Community Services, Whittlesea, Melbourne, Australia, and received a briefing on the Melbourne bushfires of 2009.

His Royal Highness later visited a family who were affected by the devastation of the Melbourne bushfires.

Prince William of Wales this afternoon attended a Luncheon and cricket match at the Flowerdale Temporary Village, Flowerdale, Melbourne.

His Royal Highness later visited Kinglake Ranges Wilderness Camp, Melbourne.

Prince William of Wales this evening attended an Australia Day Reception given by the Governor of Victoria (Professor David de Kretser) at Government House.

His Royal Highness later departed Melbourne International Airport, Tullamarine, for the United Kingdom.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Colonel-in-Chief, The Yorkshire Regiment (14th/15th, 19th and 33rd/76th Foot), this afternoon visited the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, Headley Court, Epsom, Surrey.

His Royal Highness, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this evening gave a Dinner for representatives of the energy sector at Royal Lodge, the Great Park, Windsor.

Buckingham Palace

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Vision 2020: the Right to Sight, this afternoon held a Meeting.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal this morning opened Johnson Community Hospital, Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire (Mr. Anthony Worth).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon visited Queensway Children’s Centre, Queensway, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.

The Princess Royal afterwards opened North East Lincolnshire Carers’ Centre, Burgess Court, 154-160 Victoria Street South, Grimsby.

Her Royal Highness subsequently visited Nisa International and presented The Queen’s Award for Enterprise, Adam Smith Street, Grimsby.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, the Engineering Council, this morning received Professor Kel Fidler (Chairman).

Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park

Princess Alexandra, President, this morning visited the Royal Star and Garter Home, Richmond, Surrey.

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Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, Royal Colonel, The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, today presented Operational Service Medals at Forge George, Inverness, to those who have recently returned from Afghanistan.

St James’s Palace

Prince William of Wales this morning visited the Ted Noffs Program for Adolescent Life Management, Randwick, Sydney, accompanied by the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia (the Hon Kevin Rudd MP).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited Holsworthy Army Barracks, Sydney.

Prince William of Wales this afternoon visited the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Research Vessel, RV Southern Surveyor, at Garden Island, Sydney.

His Royal Highness later attended a Luncheon given by the Premier of New South Wales (the Hon Kristina Keneally MP) at Fleet Steps, Sydney.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Patron, English National Ballet, this evening attended a performance of Giselle at the London Coliseum, St Martin’s Lane, London WC2.

Buckingham Palace

Today is the Anniversary of the Birthday of The Countess of Wessex.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Save the Children UK, this morning visited a Shop at 111 High Street, King’s Lynn, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk (Mr Richard Jewson).

Her Royal Highness, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, later attended a Birthday Celebration for the Longest Serving Pony at the Magpie Centre, Wallington Hall, Runcton Holme, King’s Lynn.

The Princess Royal, Patron, Sense — the National Deafblind and Rubella Association, this afternoon opened Dereham Educational Centre at the Dereham Resource Centre, 24-27 Bertie Ward Way, Rash’s Green Industrial Estate, Toftwood, Dereham, Norfolk.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, College of Occupational Therapists, later visited Robert Kett Court, Ethel Gooch Road, Wymondham, Norfolk.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust, this morning attended the interviews for the 2010 Nuffield Farming Scholarships Awards at the Nuffield Foundation, 28 Bedford Square, London WC1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this afternoon attended the Installation of the Grand Stewards’ Lodge in its Two Hundred and Seventy Fifth Year, Freemasons’ Hall, Great Queen Street, London WC2, followed by a Dinner at the Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London WC2.

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Sandringham, Norfolk

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were represented by the Hon. Nicholas Assheton (formerly Treasurer and Extra Equerry to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother) at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Captain Sir Alastair Aird (formerly Private Secretary, Comptroller and Equerry to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and Extra Equerry to The Queen) which was held in the Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks, London SW1, today.

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall were represented by Sir Michael Peat.

The Duke of York was represented by Mr. Alastair Watson.

The Earl of Wessex was represented by Lieutenant Colonel Sean O’Dwyer.

The Princess Royal was represented by Lady Carew Pole.

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were represented by Lieutenant Colonel Sir Simon Bland.

The Duke and Duchess of Kent were represented by Mr. Nicolas Adamson.

Prince and Princess Michael of Kent were represented by Mrs. Julian Kitchener-Fellowes.

Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy was represented today by the Lady Nicholas Gordon Lennox.

Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, President, The Prince’s Trust Scotland and President, The Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust, this morning held a Meeting.

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

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay and The Duchess of Rothesay this evening gave a Reception for local residents.

St James’s Palace

Prince William of Wales this morning visited Wellington Hospital Children’s Ward, Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand.

His Royal Highness later departed Wellington International Airport for Australia and was received upon arrival at Sydney Kingsford-Smith Airport, Sydney, by the Governor of New South Wales (Professor Marie Bashir).

Prince William of Wales this afternoon attended a Luncheon given by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia (Ms. Quentin Bryce) at Admiralty House, Sydney.

His Royal Highness later visited the Redfern Community Centre, Sydney.

Prince William of Wales later called upon the Governor of New South Wales at Government House, Sydney.

Buckingham Palace

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this afternoon received His Excellency Mr. Nalin Surie (High Commissioner for the Republic of India).

His Royal Highness, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, afterwards held a Meeting with the Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean at the House of Lords, London SW1.

The Duke of York, Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, this evening received Ms. Lin Homer (Chief Executive, United Kingdom Border Agency) and Ms. Barbara Woodward (International Director).

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.

His Royal Highness, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this afternoon attended a Nominations Committee Meeting at Gulliver House.

The Countess of Wessex this morning opened the Avenue School and Avenue Centre, Conwy Close, Tilehurst, Reading, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (the Hon. Mrs. Bayliss).

Her Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, Corps of Army Music, today visited the Band of the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers at Rowcroft Barracks, Arborfield Garrison, Reading.

Buckingham Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Sense – the National Deafblind and Rubella Association, this afternoon attended an Annual Supporters’ Luncheon at Wragge and Company, 3 Waterhouse Square, 142 Holborn, London EC1.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, later attended the Annual Conference at Glaziers Hall, 9 Montague Close, London SE1.

The Princess Royal, Patron, the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux, this evening attended a Dinner at the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London W1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, this morning visited the National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3.

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Clarence House

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay this morning received Mr. Richard Lochhead MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment).

His Royal Highness received Mr. David Whiteford (Chairman, North Highland Initiative).

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, Duke of Cornwall this afternoon held a Meeting for the Duchy of Cornwall.

His Royal Highness afterwards received Sir Brian Ivory (Trustee of Dumfries House).

The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay this evening gave a Dinner for supporters of The Prince’s Charities Scotland.

St James’s Palace

Prince William of Wales this morning laid a wreath at the National War Memorial, Buckle Street, Wellington, New Zealand.

His Royal Highness later opened the Supreme Court Building at Lambton Quay, Wellington, and remained to Luncheon.

Prince William of Wales this afternoon visit Kapiti Island Nature Reserve.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner given by the Prime Minister of New Zealand at Premier House, Wellington.