The Royal Record

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Sandringham, Norfolk

The Queen this morning visited Refuge’s Gaia Centre in Lambeth, London, and was received by Mrs Lynn Cooper (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning called upon Mr Paul Mashatile (Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa) at OR Tambo House, Bryntirion Estate, Pretoria, South Africa.

His Royal Highness afterwards departed OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, for St Helena and was received upon arrival this afternoon at St Helena International Airport by the Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan Da Cunha (His Excellency Air Commodore Nigel Phillips).

The Duke of Edinburgh later attended a Meeting via video link with the Chief Islander of Tristan de Cunha (Mr James Glass) and the Administrator (Mr Philip Kendall).

His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Meeting in the Governor’s Office at Plantation House with the Hon Julie Thomas (Chief Minister of St Helena).

The Duke of Edinburgh this evening attended a Reception at Plantation House in recognition of St Helena’s participation in Commonwealth and other International Sporting Events.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal this afternoon opened the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Medical Sciences, Imperial College NHS Trust, Hammersmith Hospital Campus, Du Cane Road, London W12, and was received by Mr Kevin McGrath (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Livability, later attended the Thanksgiving Service to mark the One Hundred and Eightieth Anniversary, at All Hallows by the Tower, Byward Street, London EC3.

The Princess Royal, Royal Honorary Colonel, University of London Officers’ Training Corps, this evening attended the Annual Reception at Yeomanry House, Handel Street, London WC1.

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Sandringham, Norfolk

The Queen this morning visited Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service, Swindon, to mark its Fiftieth Anniversary, officially named the charity’s refuge, “Jenni’s House”, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mrs Peter Troughton).

Her Majesty today visited Deacon and Son (Swindon) Limited, 11-15 Wood Street, Old Town, Swindon, to mark its One Hundred and Seventy Fifth Anniversary of trading.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning arrived in South Africa and, having been received upon arrival at Johannesburg O R Tambo International Airport by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa (His Excellency Mr Antony Phillipson), subsequently undertook the following engagements in Pretoria.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Biodiversity and Conservation Luncheon at the Residence of the British High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa.

The Duke of Edinburgh afterwards visited Pretoria National Botanical Garden, 2 Cussonia Street, Brummeria.

His Royal Highness, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, later attended a Reception in the garden of the Residence of the British High Commissioner to celebrate the success of the President’s Award.

The Duke of Edinburgh this evening attended a Reception in support of the International Science Partnership at the Residence.

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St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh this evening departed Heathrow Airport, London, for South Africa.

Brigadier Alexander Potts is in attendance.

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St James’s Palace

Today is the Anniversary of the Birthday of The Duchess of Edinburgh.

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There is no Court Circular today.

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Balmoral Castle

The Queen, Patron, SafeLives, this morning opened the Safe Space at Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Aberdeen (Councillor David Cameron, the Lord Provost).

The King was represented by Mr Toby Dennis (His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire) at the Memorial Service for Mr Francis Dymoke (His Majesty’s Champion) which was held in Lincoln Cathedral this afternoon.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, this morning officially opened Shireland City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Academy, Providence Place, West Bromwich, and was received by Mr John Wood (Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands).

The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning visited Walton Charity’s community projects at Burview Hall, Walton-on-Thames, and was received by Ms Christine Howard (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, President, UK Fashion and Textile Association, this morning visited Advanced Clothing Solutions, 6 Dovecote Park, Centralpark, Motherwell, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lanarkshire (the Lady Haughey).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Citizens Advice Scotland, today visited Hamilton Citizens Advice Bureau, 13 Regent Way, Regent Shopping Centre, Hamilton, and was received by Mr Gavin Whitefield (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Lanarkshire).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Royal Patron, and The Duchess of Gloucester this morning viewed the “Burma to Myanmar” exhibition at the British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Royal Patron, Cathedral Music Trust, this afternoon received Mr Jonathan Macdonald (Chairman of the Board of Trustees) and Ms Natasha Morris (Development Director).

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Balmoral Castle

The Princess Royal, on behalf of The King, held an Investiture at the Palace of Holyroodhouse this morning.

The King was represented by Sir Stephen Lamport (Extra Equerry to His Majesty) at the Funeral of Mr Oliver Everett (former Royal Librarian and Assistant Keeper of The Queen’s Archives) at Dunmow Crematorium, Great Dunmow, Essex, this afternoon.

The King was represented by Brigadier Sir Melville Jameson at the Service of Thanksgiving for Lieutenant General Sir Norman Arthur (former Lord-Lieutenant of the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright and Governor of Edinburgh Castle) which was held at Colvend Parish Church, Colvend, Kirkcudbrightshire, this afternoon.

The Duke of Kent was represented by Brigadier Benjamin Edwards.

Princess Alexandra, the Hon Lady Ogilvy was represented by Lady Ross.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, this afternoon visited Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, 200 Jennens Road, Birmingham, and was received by Group Captain Ian Sargeant (Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands).

His Royal Highness, Patron, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, afterwards visited Symphony Hall, Centenary Square, Birmingham, and was received by Mr Afzal Hussain (Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands).

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, this evening attended a Concert at Symphony Hall and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands (Sir John Crabtree).

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Chancellor, the University of Edinburgh, this afternoon attended a Reception to mark the Sixtieth Anniversary of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Central University Campus, 10 Crichton Street, Edinburgh, and was received by Dame Susan Bruce (Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh).

Her Royal Highness, Chancellor, the University of Edinburgh, later opened the Institute for Regeneration and Repair, 4-5 Little France Drive, Edinburgh BioQuarter, Edinburgh.

The Princess Royal, Honorary Member, New Club, Edinburgh, this evening attended the Seventieth Anniversary Amalgamation Dinner, the New Club, 86 Princes Street, Edinburgh, and was received by Mrs Jacqueline Easson (Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Army Medical Corps, this morning received Brigadier Robin Simpson upon relinquishing his appointment as Representative Colonel Commandant and Brigadier Martin Nadin upon assuming the appointment.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, Royal National Lifeboat Institution, this morning received Mr Mark Dowie (Chief Executive) at Kensington Palace.

Appendix to Court Circular

Notice is hereby given that in 2024 the date for observance of The King’s Birthday at home and abroad will be Saturday, 15th June.

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Balmoral Castle

The King was represented by the Lord Soames of Fletching at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of the Baroness Boothroyd OM (former Speaker of the House of Commons) which was held at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, this morning.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this morning visited Windsor Girls’ School, Imperial Road, Windsor, and received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr Andrew Try).

The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning visited Katherine Low Settlement, 108 Battersea High Street, London SW11, to mark its Centenary and was received by Mrs Colleen Harris (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Chartered Management Institute, this evening visited the “Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto” Exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, Exhibition Road, London SW7.

The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, Dispensaire Français — Société Française de Bienfaisance, later attended a Gala Dinner at the Residence of the French Ambassador in London.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Police Treatment Centres, this morning visited Castlebrae Treatment Centre, Castleton Road, Auchterarder, Perth, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross (Mr Stephen Leckie).

Her Royal Highness, Vice President, the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, and Former Patron, Heart of Arabia Expedition, this afternoon attended a Reception at the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, Lord John Murray House, 15-19 North Port, Perth, and a Presentation at Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth.

The Princess Royal later opened the Vertical Farm Engineering Innovation Centre, Intelligent Growth Solutions Limited, Unit 19, Belleknowes Industrial Estate, Admiralty Road, Inverkeithing, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Fife (Mr Robert Balfour).

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St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, this afternoon received Ms Dawn Airey (Chairman) and Mr Paul Roseby (Chief Executive Officer).

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Balmoral Castle

Divine Service was held in Crathie Parish Church this morning.

The Reverend Kenneth MacKenzie preached the Sermon.