The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace

The King this morning received representatives of the Weston Girls (a group of fifty Canadian women who visited the United Kingdom in 1953 to witness the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II).

His Majesty this afternoon received Senior Representatives from His Majesty’s former and newly appointed Military Affiliations.

The King later visited the Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London WC2, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa), the Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom (the Lord Leggatt) and Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley (Lord Mayor Locum Tenens).

His Majesty toured the Royal Courts, escorted by the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales (the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill), and met members of staff before viewing exhibits from the library.

The King met Diversity and Community Relations Judges and Magistrates and school pupils who had participated in a mock trial.

The Queen, Patron, Emmaus UK, this afternoon visited Emmaus Bristol, Backfields House, Upper York Street, St Paul’s, Bristol, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County and City of Bristol (Mrs Peaches Golding).

Her Majesty, Patron, the Children’s Hospice South West, afterwards visited Charlton Farm Children’s Hospice, Charlton Farm Road, Charlton Drive, Bristol, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset (Mr Mohammed Saddiq).

The King was represented by the Earl of Dalhousie at the Funeral of Lady Penn (formerly Lady in Waiting to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother) which was held in Perth Cathedral this afternoon.

The Queen was represented by Mr James Hambro.

The Princess Royal was represented by Mr Stephen Leckie.

The Duke of Kent was represented by Brigadier Sir Melville Jameson.

Princess Alexandra, the Hon Lady Ogilvy was represented by Mr Robert Balfour.

Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales, Commodore-in-Chief, Submarines, this morning attended the Lord High Admiral’s Divisions at Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Devon (Mr David Fursdon).

St James’s Palace

The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning departed Heathrow Airport, London, for Switzerland and was received this afternoon upon arrival at Geneva Airport by Mr Simon Manley (Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations).

Her Royal Highness later attended a Meeting on Empowering Refugee Voices in Women Peace and Security Initiatives at Impact Hub Geneva, 1 Rue Fendt, Geneva.

The Duchess of Edinburgh afterwards attended a Meeting with those involved with refugee protection who are attending the Global Refugee Forum at Palexpo, Route François-Peyrot 30, le Grand-Saconnex.

Her Royal Highness later attended a Reception for Education and Gender Based Violence, at la Terrasse de la Paix, Graduate Institute, Maison de la Paix, Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2, Geneva.

The Duchess of Edinburgh this evening arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Switzerland.

Mr Alexander Stonor was in attendance.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Court Member, the Fishmongers’ Company, today attended the Annual General Meeting and Luncheon at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge, London EC4.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Joint President, Cancer Research UK, this morning received Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman.

His Royal Highness, Vice Patron, National Churches Trust, this evening attended the Carol Concert at the Grosvenor Chapel, 24 South Audley Street, London W1.

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His Excellency Mr. Stefan Gullgren was received in audience by The King today and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Kingdom of Sweden to the Court of St. James’s.

Mrs. Alla Logova was also received by His Majesty.

His Excellency General Cheikh Wade was received in audience by The King and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Senegal to the Court of St. James’s.

Mrs. Wade was also received by His Majesty.

Ms. Harriet Matthews (Director General, Africa and the Americas, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) was present.

The King this afternoon received United Kingdom Community and Faith Leaders.

Her Excellency Ms. Rachér Croney was received in audience by The King upon her appointment as High Commissioner for Grenada in London.

The King held a Council at 4.00 p.m..

There were present: the Rt. Hon. Penelope Mordaunt MP (Lord President), the Rt. Hon. Claire Coutinho MP (Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero), the Rt. Hon. Michael Gove MP (Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities) and the Rt. Hon. Mark Harper MP (Secretary of State for Transport).

Mr. Richard Holden MP and Ms. Laura Trott MP were sworn in as members of His Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council.

Mr. Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.

The Rt. Hon. Sir Clive Alderton (Principal Private Secretary to Their Majesties) was in attendance.

The Rt. Hon. Penelope Mordaunt MP had an audience of His Majesty before the Council.

Later the Rt. Hon. Rishi Sunak MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The King.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel-in-Chief, this morning visited The Queen’s Royal Hussars (The Queen’s Own and Royal Irish) at the Regimental Headquarters, Assaye Barracks, Tidworth Garrison, Wiltshire.

The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning attended the retirement at Windsor Castle of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat, HM THE QUEEN, from Operational Service.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, this afternoon visited Disability Initiative, Resource Centre, Knoll Road, Camberley, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr. Michael More-Molyneux).

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Catch22, this morning visited Include London at 191 Freston Road, London W10, and was received by the Earl Cadogan (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness, President, Racing Welfare, today attended a Beneficiaries’ Christmas Luncheon at Epsom Racecourse and was received by Mr. Peter Lee (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).

The Princess Royal this afternoon received Captain Marcus Hember RN upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer, HMS ALBION.

Her Royal Highness, Chancellor, University of London, this evening attended a Dinner at Mansion House, London EC4, to mark the Two Hundredth Anniversary of Birkbeck.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester this evening attended the Presentation of the “Story of Christmas” at St. George’s Church, Hanover Square, London W1.

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Buckingham Palace

The King held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.

The winners of the Defence Operational Shooting Competition were received by His Majesty at Windsor Castle this afternoon and presented with The King’s Medal.

Later, Her Excellency Professor the Hon Margaret Gardner was received in audience by The King and kissed hands upon her appointment as Governor of Victoria.

Professor Glyn Davis was also received by His Majesty.

Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales, Colonel, Welsh Guards, this evening visited the Warrant Officers’ and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers’ Mess at Combermere Barracks, St Leonard’s Road, Windsor, Berkshire.

The Princess of Wales, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, this morning held an Early Years Meeting at Windsor Castle.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust, this morning received Colonel Michael Vacher upon relinquishing his appointment as Director and Mr Rupert Alers-Hankey upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Anglian Regiment, this afternoon received Major General Dominic Biddick (Chief of Staff, Field Army Headquarters).

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Blesma the Limbless Veterans, this evening attended a Carol Service in Chelmsford Cathedral and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Essex (Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst).

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Buckingham Palace

The King this morning planted a commemorative tree at Westonbirt, the National Arboretum, Tetbury, as part of the Wollemi pine conservation project and was received by Mrs Jane Jenner-Fust (Deputy Lieutenant of Gloucestershire) and Mr Andrew Smith (Director, Forestry England).

Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, this morning chaired a Meeting of The Prince’s Council at Buckingham Palace.

His Royal Highness, Patron, the Passage, this afternoon visited St Vincent’s Centre, Carlisle Place, London SW1.

St James’s Palace

The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, this evening attended the Meningitis Now Christmas Carol Concert at St Paul’s Church, Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, Royal Patron, Missing People, this evening attended the Evening of Hope Carol Service at St Mary Abbots Parish Church, Kensington Church Street, London W8.

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Buckingham Palace

Dr John Sorabji was received by The King this morning upon relinquishing his appointment as Deputy Private Secretary to His Majesty.

The King this afternoon attended a Celebration of Craft Reception held by The King’s Foundation in Gloucestershire and was received by Mr Constantine Innemeé (Director).

His Majesty viewed craft stalls and met alumni of The King’s Foundation.

Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales and The Princess of Wales, as Patron of the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, this afternoon held a Christmas Carol Service in Westminster Abbey, London, SW1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, the Production Guild of Great Britain, this morning visited the Wharf Studios, 8 River Road, Barking, and was received by Ms Avril McIntyre (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Duchess of Edinburgh this afternoon attended a Christmas Carol Service held by The Princess of Wales in Westminster Abbey, London SW1.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Habitat for Humanity Great Britain, this afternoon received Dr Henrietta Blackmore (National Director) and Mrs Nicola Barclay (Chairman of the Board of Trustees).

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester later attended a Carol Service held by The Princess of Wales in Westminster Abbey, London SW1.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this afternoon attended a Christmas Carol Service held by The Princess of Wales in Westminster Abbey, London SW1.

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Buckingham Palace

His Excellency Mr Roy Leonardo Barreras Montealegre was received in audience by The King today and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Republic of Colombia to the Court of St James’s.

Mr Claudia Fernanda Gonzalez Amortegui was also received by His Majesty.

His Excellency Mr Tore Hattrem was received in audience by The King and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Kingdom of Norway to the Court of St James’s.

Ms Marit Gjelten was also received by His Majesty.

Ms Corin Robertson (Director General, Finance and Corporate, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) was present.

The King this afternoon visited Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre, London W5, and was received by Mr Richard Kornicki (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London), Mr Andrew Rollings (Director) and Councillor Hitesh Tailor (Mayor of the London Borough of Ealing).

His Majesty toured the Christmas Market in the Town Square and met local business owners before meeting winners of The King’s and Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

The King viewed performances by a Polish choir and the Impact Theatre group before undertaking a walkabout outside the Shopping Centre.

His Majesty afterwards drove to Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery, Ealing Green, London W5, and was received by the Chairman of Trustees (Mr Howell James) and Ms Clare Gough (Director).

The King viewed restoration works that have been carried out inside and outside the house and met craftsmen and women and stonemasons involved.

The Queen this morning opened Winter Flowers Week at the Garden Museum, 5 Lambeth Palace Road, London SE1, and was received by Colonel Jane Davis (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Majesty, President, the Maggie Keswick Jencks Cancer Caring Centres Trust, this evening attended the Carol Service in St Paul’s Cathedral, London EC4.

Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, today attended a Meeting at the offices in London.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this afternoon held a World Fellowship Luncheon at St James’s Palace.

His Royal Highness, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this evening attended a Dinner at St James’s Palace to celebrate the World Fellowship’s Thirty Sixth Anniversary.

The Duchess of Edinburgh, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Irish Regiment (27th (Inniskilling), 83rd, 87th and The Ulster Defence Regiment), this afternoon held a Meeting at St James’s Palace.

Her Royal Highness this evening attended the Macmillan Cancer Support Carol Service at St John’s Smith Square, London SW1.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851, this morning received Professor the Lord Kakkar (Chairman).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, later attended the Annual Diploma and Awards Ceremony at Central Hall Westminster, Storey’s Gate, London SW1, and was received by Dr Martin Griffiths (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon visited Men Matters Scotland, Drumchapel, 20 Drumchapel Road, Glasgow, and was received by Councillor Ruth Maltman (Deputy Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow).

His Royal Highness later visited the Paul O’Gorman Leukaemia Research Centre in Gartnavel General Hospital, 1053 Great Western Road, Glasgow.

The Duke of Gloucester afterwards attended a Reception at St Mungo’s Museum, 2 Castle Street, Glasgow.

His Royal Highness, Joint President, Cancer Research UK, this evening attended a Carol Concert in Glasgow Cathedral.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, Association for all Speech Impaired Children, this evening attended a Christmas Concert at the Church of St Andrew Holborn, 5 St Andrew Street, London EC4.

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Buckingham Palace

The Lord Caine, the Lord Evans of Rainow, the Lord Gascoigne, the Lord Harlech and the Lord Roborough were received by The King today upon their appointment as Lords in Waiting to His Majesty.

The Baroness Swinburne was received by The King upon her appointment as Baroness in Waiting to His Majesty.

Dr Grahame Davies was received by The King this afternoon when His Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.

The Hon Dr Hugo Boyce and the Hon Mrs Christine Barling were received by The King and delivered up the Insignia of the Order of the Garter worn by their father, the late Admiral of the Fleet the Lord Boyce.

The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of His Majesty.

The Queen, Patron, Helen and Douglas House, this morning received Mrs Jane Long at Clarence House upon assuming her appointment as Chief Executive.

Her Majesty, Patron, Helen and Douglas House, and Royal Patron, Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, today received children and young people from Helen and Douglas House and Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity and helped them to decorate the Christmas Tree at Clarence House.

The Queen this afternoon visited Ashiana Refuge in London and was received by Mrs Lynne Cooper (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Kensington Palace

The Princess of Wales, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, this morning held a Meeting at Windsor Castle.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, Central Caribbean Marine Institute, this evening attended a Dinner at Hotel Café Royal, 10 Air Street, London W1.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Royal Patron, the Security Institute, this afternoon received Mr Peter Lavery upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Ms Julie Nel upon assuming the appointment.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Cranfield Trust, later attended a Seminar and Reception at Freemasons’ Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2, and was received by Mrs Roxane Zand (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Construction Youth Trust, this morning presented the Broadgate Future Talent Awards at the Landing, Storey Club, 100 Liverpool Street, Broadgate, London EC2, and was received by Alderman Alastair King (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Duke of Gloucester, Liveryman, the Worshipful Company of Masons, this evening presented The Duke of Gloucester Award for Excellence in Stonemasonry at the Mercers’ Hall, Ironmonger Lane, London EC2.

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Buckingham Palace

The King this morning visited the Coptic Orthodox Church Centre, Shephalbury Manor, Broadhall Way, Stevenage, and was received at the Cathedral of St George by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire (Mr Robert Voss), the Bishop of St Albans (the Right Reverend Dr Alan Smith), Archbishop Angaelos, Archbishop of London, and the Mayor of Stevenage (Councillor Myla Arceno).

His Majesty attended an Advent Service in the Cathedral and subsequently met members of the congregation and volunteers from the Church’s ministries at a Reception in the Cathedral Hall.

Mr Gareth Evans was received by The King this afternoon when His Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Member of the Royal Victorian Order.

The King and Queen held an Evening Reception at Buckingham Palace for the Diplomatic Corps at which The Prince and Princess of Wales were present.

Kensington Palace

The Princess of Wales, Patron, Evelina Children’s Hospital, this morning opened the Children’s Day Surgery Unit at Evelina Children’s Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1, and was received by Colonel Jane Davis (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London)

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, and The Duchess of Edinburgh, Global Ambassador, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Award Foundation, this evening held a Dinner.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, President, the Mission to Seafarers Limited, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at All Hallows by the Tower, Byward Street, London EC3, followed by a Reception at Trinity House, London EC3.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this morning presented The Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2022 to Building Heroes, County Hall, West Street, Chichester, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex (the Lady Emma Barnard).

His Royal Highness this afternoon officially opened the Beach House Extension at Bognor Regis Museum, 25-27 West Street, Bognor Regis, West Sussex.

The Duke of Gloucester afterwards visited Pooley Sword, Highdown House, Cecil Pashley Way, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Royal Colonel, 7th Battalion The Rifles, this evening attended a Carol Service in the Parish Church of St George, Hanover Square, London W1.