The Royal Record

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Balmoral Castle

The King this morning visited Broke Not Broken at the Muirs, Kinross, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross (Mr Stephen Leckie), the Founder and Trustee of Broke Not Broken (Ms Clare Slight) and Miss Annie McCormack (Chairman).

His Majesty, escorted by the Chairman, viewed the food bank store, the Charity’s vegetable garden and met volunteers and members of staff, before visiting an art exhibition at St Paul’s Episcopal Church Hall.

The King afterwards visited Kinross Day Centre, 64 High Street, Kinross, to mark its Fortieth Anniversary and was received by the Chairman of Trustees (the Reverend Alan Reid) and Mrs Agnes Cook (Manager).

His Majesty met volunteers and members of the local community who use the Centre, and beneficiaries and staff of Rachel House, Children’s Hospices across Scotland.

The King this afternoon attended a Reception at Dumfries House, Cumnock, Ayrshire, to mark the Fifteenth Anniversary of the opening of Dumfries House and Estate to the public.

The King held a Council at Dumfries House at 5.30 p.m.

There were present: the Rt Hon Penelope Mordaunt MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP (Chancellor of the Exchequer) and the Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP.

The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP took the Oath of Office and kissed hands upon appointment as Secretary of State for Defence.

The Rt Hon Claire Coutinho MP took the Oath of Office, kissed hands upon appointment and received the Seals of Office as Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.

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. The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP (Chancellor of the Exchequer) later had an audience of The King.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited Trelya, the Lescudjack Centre, Penmere Close, Penzance, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall (Colonel Edward Bolitho).

His Royal Highness, Patron, afterwards visited Hall for Cornwall, Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall.

The Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon visited Healeys Cyder Factory, Penhallow, Truro.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Restorative Justice Council, this morning opened the Inaugural Northern Ireland Conference at Stormont Hotel, 587 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, and was received by Ms Cheryl Lamont (Deputy Lieutenant of the County Borough of Belfast).

Her Royal Highness, Chancellor, University of the Highlands and Islands, this afternoon attended the North, West and Hebrides Annual Graduation Ceremony and Celebration of Success and Achievement at St Peter’s and St Andrew’s Church, Princes Street, Thurso, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Caithness (the Viscount Thurso).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Vice Patron, National Churches Trust, this morning received Sir Philip Rutnam (Chairman) and Mrs Claire Walker (Chief Executive). His Royal Highness, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, this afternoon attended a Reception at St John’s Gate, 26 St John’s Lane, London EC1, to mark the Tenth Anniversary of the Organ Donor Award.

The Duchess of Gloucester this morning visited the Civil Service Club, 13-15 Great Scotland Yard, London SW1, to mark the Seventieth Anniversary, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).

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Kensington Palace

The Prince and Princess of Wales this morning visited Stirling Lines, Hereford.

His Royal Highness, Duke of Cornwall and Her Royal Highness, Duchess of Cornwall this afternoon visited Madley Primary School’s Forest School, Brampton Hill Wood, Vowchurch, and were received by Mr Patrick Wrixon (Deputy Lieutenant of Herefordshire).

The Prince and Princess of Wales, Duke and Duchess of Cornwall afterwards met Members of We Are Farming Minds at Kings Pitt Farm, Aconbury, Herefordshire.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning attended the Commonwealth Year of Youth and Commonwealth Youth Programme Fiftieth Anniversary Reception at St James’s Palace.

His Royal Highness, President, National Youth Music Theatre, afterwards received Mr Jeremy Walker upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive and Mr Adrian Packer upon assuming the appointment.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Honorary Member, British and Commonwealth Fire Company Foundation “Fundacion 14”, this evening held the British Fire Foundation Dinner at Windsor Castle.

The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning visited Gul Outdoor Therapy Centre, Shrewton, Salisbury, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mrs Peter Troughton).

Her Royal Highness later visited the Guildhall, Market Place, Salisbury.

The Duchess of Edinburgh this afternoon visited Stable and Wick Bakery and Farm Shop, Wick Farm, Wick Lane, Downton, Wiltshire.

Her Royal Highness, Royal Colonel, 5th Battalion The Rifles, afterwards visited Ward Barracks, Bulford, Wiltshire.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, British Equine Veterinary Association, this morning attended the 2023 Congress at the International Convention Centre, Broad Street, Birmingham, and was received by Mr Leslie Ratcliffe (Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the Butler Trust, this afternoon visited Stonnall Road Approved Premises, 85 Stonnall Road, Aldridge, Walsall, and was received by Mr Stewart Towe (Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands).

The Princess Royal, Visitor, Dorothy House Hospice Care, this evening opened the Firefly Woods at Winsley House, Winsley, Bradford-on-Avon, and was received by Lieutenant General Sir Andrew Gregory (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire).

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, Turn2us, this afternoon received Dr Olivia Curno upon assuming her appointment as Chief Executive of Elizabeth Finn Homes.

Mr Thomas Lawson (Chief Executive, Turn2us) was present.

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Balmoral Castle

The King this morning visited Scalan Seminary and Mills, Ballindalloch, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Banffshire (Mr Andrew Simpson), the Acting Co-Secretary of Scalan Association (Mrs Patricia Nisbet) and Mr David Toovey (Treasurer).

His Majesty viewed the North and South Mills and received a briefing on the history of the Mills and an overview of the restoration project and the wider estate context by Mr Mark Johnston (Head Ranger, Glenlivet Estate), Mr Ian Innes (Builder, Project Restoration Team) and Mr Gordon McGillivray (local historian), before meeting volunteers and representatives of organisations involved with the conservation work and subsequently, having been received by the Acting Chairman of Scalan Association (Father Colin Stewart), touring the Seminary.

The King later visited Tomintoul and Glenlivet Discovery Centre and Museum, 43 The Square, Tomintoul, Ballindalloch, and was received by the Chairman of Tomintoul and Glenlivet Development Trust (Mrs Elizabeth Smith).

His Majesty, escorted by the Chairman, toured the Centre and Museum and met members of staff, before viewing the Tomintoul Coat.

Afterwards, The King proceeded on foot to Tomintoul Village Store, meeting local shopkeepers and members of the community.

His Majesty, having been received by Brigadier Hugh Monro (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Banffshire), subsequently visited the pupils of Tomintoul Primary School, followed by a visit to a local affordable housing project at Auld School Close, Tomintoul.

The King this evening attended Beating Retreat by Balaklava Company, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland at Balmoral Castle and subsequently attended a Reception given by the Guard Commander (Major Robert Weir).

Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales this morning visited Mates in Mind at a construction site in West London was received by Colonel Jane Davis (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London).

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.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Dragoon Guards, this afternoon received Major General Timothy Hyams (Colonel).

His Royal Highness, Colonel-in Chief, The Queen’s Royal Hussars, received Brigadier Nicholas Cowley (Colonel).

The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning attended a Gender and Climate Change Meeting at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, King Charles Street, London SW1.

Her Royal Highness, Royal Colonel, The Queen’s Own Yeomanry, this afternoon received Major General Timothy Hyams (Colonel).

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal this afternoon attended the Department for Business and Trade’s Northern Ireland Business Summit at the International Conference Centre Belfast, 2 Lanyon Place, Belfast, and was received by Mrs Anne McGregor (Deputy Lieutenant of the County Borough of Belfast).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, International Sheep Dog Society, later attended the World Sheep Dog Trials at Gill Hall Estate, Lurgan Road, Dromore, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Down (Mr Gawn Rowan Hamilton).

The Princess Royal subsequently unveiled a Royal British Legion Community Bench in Dromore Square, Dromore, and was received by Mrs Catherine Champion (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of County Down).

Her Royal Highness this evening attended the Department for Business and Trade’s Northern Ireland Business Summit Reception at Hillsborough Castle.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, the Cultura Trust, and The Duchess of Gloucester this morning attended a briefing on the Barnard Castle Project at Raby Castle, Staindrop, Darlington, and were received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham (Mrs Susan Snowdon).

Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon visited the “Rising Project” at Raby Castle, Staindrop, Darlington.

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Cathedrals in Pilgrimage, and The Duchess of Gloucester, Royal Patron, Cathedral Music Trust, later visited Durham Cathedral.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, this evening attended a Lecture at the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies, 61 Whitehall, London SW1.

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Kensington Palace

The Princess of Wales, Patron, Forward Trust, this morning visited HM Prison High Down, Sutton, Surrey.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, President, Sport and Recreation Alliance, this afternoon attended the Annual General Meeting at Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2.

His Royal Highness, Patron, the British Paralympic Association, this evening held the ParalympicsGB Supporter Reception at St James’s Palace.

The Duchess of Edinburgh this morning held a Meeting with representatives from Education Cannot Wait.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon received the Rt Hon Dr Thérèse Coffey MP (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).

The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, Defence Medical Welfare Service, received Mr Michael Griffiths (Chairman) and Mr Paul Gaffney (Chief Executive Officer).

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, the Boston Stump Restoration and Development Appeal, this morning visited completed restoration work at St Botolph’s Church, Church Close, Boston, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire (Mr Toby Dennis).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Magpas Air Ambulance Capital Campaign, this afternoon opened a new Air Base at Alconbury Weald, Barnwell Road, Huntingdon, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire (Mrs Julie Spence).

The Princess Royal, Patron, Maritime UK, this evening attended the London International Shipping Week Tenth Anniversary Reception at Mansion House, London EC4.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Royal Patron, the British Museum, this morning received Dr Hartwig Fischer upon relinquishing his appointment as Director.

His Royal Highness, President, the Guild of the Royal Hospital of St Bartholomew, this afternoon attended a Garden Party to mark the Nine Hundredth Anniversary of St Bartholomew’s Hospital, West Smithfield, London EC1.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, Friends of St Paul’s Cathedral, this evening attended a Dinner, in support of the Girls’ Voices Advisory Group, at the Deanery, 9 Amen Court, London EC4.

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St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, former President, Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers, today presented The Princess Royal Award and Royal Dairy Innovation Award.

Her Royal Highness, Guardian, the Chaffinch Trust, this afternoon held a Management Team Meeting.

The Princess Royal, Guardian, Give Them A Sporting Chance, later held a Management Team Meeting.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Polish Hearth Club (Ognisko Polski), this evening attended a Reception at the Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum, 20, Princes Gate, London SW7.

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Balmoral Castle

Divine Service was held in Crathie Parish Church this morning.

The Reverend Moira McDonald preached the Sermon.

The Rt Hon Humza Yousaf MSP (First Minister of the Scottish Government) and Mrs Yousaf have left the Castle.

Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales, Patron, Welsh Rugby Union, this evening attended the Rugby World Cup Pool Match between Wales and Fiji at Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, and was received by His Majesty’s Ambassador to the French Republic (Dame Menna Rawlings).

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Balmoral Castle

The Rt Hon Humza Yousaf MSP (First Minister of the Scottish Government) and Mrs Yousaf have arrived at the Castle.

The Rt Hon Humza Yousaf MSP was received in audience by The King this evening.

Kensington Palace

The Princess of Wales, Patron, Rugby Football Union, this evening attended the Rugby World Cup Pool Match between England and Argentina at Stade de Marseille, Marseille, France, and was received by Mr Theo Rycroft (Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy in Paris).

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Balmoral Castle

The King and Queen attended Crathie Kirk for private prayers and reflection on the life and service of Her Late Majesty The Queen.

Kensington Palace

The Prince and Princess of Wales this afternoon undertook engagements in St David’s, Haverfordwest, and were received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed (Ms Sara Edwards).

Their Royal Highnesses attended a Service in St David’s Cathedral and afterwards met members of the local community.

The Prince and Princess of Wales later visited Câr-y-Môr Seaweed Farm, St Justinian’s Bay.

Their Royal Highnesses afterwards met volunteers from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution at the Royal National Lifeboat Institution St David’s Lifeboat Station, St Justinian’s Bay.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Chairman, International Olympic Committee Members Election Commission, this afternoon participated in a Meeting via video link.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, this morning attended a Rededication Service for the Order of St John Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire (Mr Ian Dudson).

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, Parkinson’s UK, this afternoon attended a Lunch, and subsequently attended the September Racing Weekend, at Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire.

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Balmoral Castle

The King was represented by the Lord Bridges (former Solicitor to The late Queen) at the Service of Thanksgiving for Sir Matthew Farrer (former Solicitor to The late Queen) which was held in St Magnus-the-Martyr, Lower Thames Street, London EC3, this afternoon.

The Princess Royal was represented by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.

Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, today undertook the following engagements connected to the “Homewards” programme:

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Pret a Manger, 14 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, Dorset.

The Prince of Wales later visited AFC Bournemouth, Vitality Stadium, Kings Park Drive, Bournemouth, and was received on arrival by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset (Mr Angus Campbell).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Royal Honorary Colonel, Royal Wessex Yeomanry, this afternoon attended Annual Training at Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire.

The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, this morning received Mr Thomas Wright upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive and Mr Andrew Lennox upon assuming the appointment.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Riding for the Disabled Association, this morning visited Digswell Place Group, Digswell Place Stables, Rectory Road, Welwyn Garden City, to mark its Fiftieth Anniversary, and was received by Mr Anthony Chapman (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire).

Her Royal Highness, President, UK Fashion and Textile Association, this afternoon visited MAES London Womenswear Manufacturer, the Archives, Unit 10 High Cross Centre, Fountayne Road, London N15, and was received by Captain Peter Baker (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Princess Royal, Patron, South Georgia Heritage Trust, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this evening attended the Return of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Quest Crow’s Nest Service at All Hallows by the Tower, Byward Street, London EC3, followed by a Dinner at Trinity House, Tower Hill, London EC3.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon received Mr Benjamin Derbyshire (Chairman, Hunt Thompson Associates Design) and Mr Christopher Dyson (Master, Architects Company).

His Royal Highness, Vice Patron, National Churches Trust, this evening attended a Dinner at C Hoare and Company, 37 Fleet Street, London EC4.

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St James’s Palace

The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, Race Against Dementia, this evening attended a Dinner at Holland and Holland Shooting Grounds, Ducks Hill Road, Northwood, Hillingdon, Middlesex.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron-in-Chief, this morning visited the Scottish Veterans Residences, 3 Victoria Road, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, and was received by Dr Joseph Morrow (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Dundee).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited the Electric Vehicle Charging Hub, 353 Clepington Road, Dundee.

The Duke of Gloucester this afternoon visited Victoria and Albert Museum Dundee, 1 Riverside Esplanade, Dundee.

The Duchess of Gloucester, Royal Colonel, 7th Battalion The Rifles, this afternoon received Lieutenant Colonel Guy Lock upon assuming his appointment as Commanding Officer.