The Royal Record

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Buckingham Palace

By command of The King, Mr Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr Lounès Magramane at the Embassy of Algeria, 1-3 Riding House Street, London W1, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to the Court of St James’s.

The King was represented by Mr Stephen Leckie (His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross) at the Funeral of Mr John Bullough (Chairman of Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance) which was held at St John’s Kirk of Perth, St John’s Place, Perth, this afternoon.

Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales this afternoon met members of the Grenfell community supported by Queens Park Rangers Football Club at Loftus Road Stadium, South Africa Road, London W12, and was received by Mr Kevin McGrath (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Patron, Battle of the Atlantic Memorial, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this morning attended a Service and unveiled the Garden of Reflection Memorial at Liverpool Parish Church, Old Churchyard, and, having been received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside (Mr Mark Blundell), afterwards opened an Exhibition at Western Approaches Museum, 1-3 Rumford Street, Liverpool, before attending a Reception at Liverpool Town Hall.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, this morning visited The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys) at Leuchars Station, St Andrews, Fife.

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Buckingham Palace

The King this morning visited St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Armagh (the Earl of Caledon) and the Dean (the Very Reverend Shane Forster).

His Majesty met Church Leaders and representatives of the parish, community and youth work.

The King and Queen afterwards visited the Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre, Market Street, Armagh, for a Celebration of Culture and were received by the Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council (Councillor Paul Greenfield) and the Chief Executive of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council (Mr Roger Wilson).

His Majesty met representatives of The Prince’s Trust and The Prince’s Foundation whilst Her Majesty met members of the Knit and Natter group and the Community Intercultural Programme group, before The King and Queen met local food artisans and viewed a performance on the stage.

Their Majesties this afternoon visited the Coronation Community and Heritage Celebration at Enniskillen Castle and were received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Fermanagh (the Viscount Brookeborough).

The King and Queen posted letters in the Kindness Postbox before visiting the Big Coronation Lunch.

His Majesty subsequently met groups of Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards at the Volunteer and Community Village, before The King and Queen viewed a performance of local Irish and Scottish dancers.

Their Majesties afterwards viewed activities taking place on Lough Erne from Broadmeadow, met members of the local community and viewed a display of Fermanagh’s farming heritage.

The Queen this morning visited Armagh Robinson Library, Abbey Street, Armagh.

Kensington Palace

The Princess of Wales, Patron, this morning visited the Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, London WC1, and was received by Ms Roxane Zand (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon attended a workshop with Kinship at St Pancras Community Centre, 67 Plender Street, London N1, and was received by Ms Geraldine Norris (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this morning attended a Reception for World Fellows at Augustine Hotel, Letenska 12/33, Malá Strana, Czechia.

His Royal Highness, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, afterwards visited an Award in Action Youth Centre, Areál Vltavanu 229, Praha 4-Hodkovicky.

The Duke of Edinburgh subsequently visited the Operation Anthropoid Memorial, Liben, Prague.

His Royal Highness this afternoon arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Czechia.

Mr Jason Keen was in attendance.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Honorary Air Commodore, No 501 (County of Gloucester) Logistics Support Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force, this morning received Squadron Leader Stephen Jackson (Officer Commanding).

His Royal Highness, President, Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, this afternoon received Mr John Stanley (Chairman of Trustees) and Ms Alicia Chivers (Chief Executive).

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Preservation Society, this afternoon visited Keighley and Worth Valley Railway at Oxenhope Station, Mill Lane, Keighley, and, having been received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire (Mr Edmund Anderson), took part in Centenary commemorations for the Flying Scotsman.

His Royal Highness, Patron, Opera North, later visited the Howard Opera Centre, 8 Harrison Street, Leeds.

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Opera North, this evening attended a performance of “The Pearl Fishers” by Georges Bizet at the Grand Theatre and Opera House, 46 New Briggate, Leeds.

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Hillsborough Castle

The King and Queen this afternoon arrived at Belfast City Airport and were received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County Borough of Belfast (Dame Fionnuala Jay-O’Boyle).

Their Majesties drove to the Coronation Garden in Hazelbank Park, Shore Road, Newtownabbey, and were received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim (Mr David McCorkell), the Garden Designer (Mr Diarmuid Gavin) and the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey (Alderman Stephen Ross).

The King, escorted by the Mayor, and The Queen, escorted by the Chief Executive of Antrim and Newtownabbey Council (Mrs Jacqueline Dixon), toured the Garden, meeting the design, construction and gardening teams, and viewing the Coronation Robe Project and the Coronation Microgreens Horticulture Project.

Their Majesties met representatives from the local community and officially opened the Coronation Garden.

The King and Queen afterwards drove to Hillsborough Castle and were received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Down (Mr Gawn Rowan Hamilton) and the Chief Executive of Historic Royal Palaces (Mr John Barnes).

Their Majesties met Mrs. Catherine Roulston (Principal of Blythefield Primary School) and pupils from the School who contributed to a winning entry of the School Coronation Bench Competition.

The Rt Hon Christopher Heaton-Harris MP (Secretary of State for Northern Ireland) was received in audience by The King at Hillsborough Castle.

The King and Queen later attended an Afternoon Party in the garden of Hillsborough Castle.

The King was represented by Canon Paul Wright (Sub-Dean of His Majesty’s Chapels Royal) at the Funeral of the Venerable Martyn Gough (formerly Chaplain to The late Queen) in St Martin’s Church, Salisbury, Wiltshire, this afternoon.

St James’s Palace*

The Duke of Edinburgh today undertook engagements in Prague, the Czech Republic.

His Royal Highness this morning attended a Meeting with The President of the Czech Republic and Members of the Cabinet at Prague Castle.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, later visited Prince Philip Alley.

His Royal Highness, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this afternoon visited the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic and attended a Roundtable Discussion on non-formal education.

His Royal Highness, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, later attended a Reception for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award at the Senate of the Parliament of Czech Republic.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this evening attended a Dinner at Lobkowicz Palace, Prague Castle.

The Duchess of Edinburgh carried out engagements in Erbil, Iraq, on 23rd and 24th May in support of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda, during which Her Royal Highness called upon Mr Masrour Barzani (Prime Minister) and Mr Qubad Talabani (Deputy Prime Minister).

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Royal Colonel, 1st Battalion The Ranger Regiment, this morning visited the Battalion at Palace Barracks, Holywood, County Down.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attended an Afternoon Party in the garden of Buckingham Palace to mark the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Royal Kennel Club.

His Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms and The King’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard were on duty.

The Bands of The Rifles and the Brigade of Gurkhas played selections of music during the afternoon.

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The Duchess of Edinburgh’s engagements in Iraq were added to the Court Circular on May 26th.

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Buckingham Palace

The High Commissioner for Canada in London (His Excellency the Hon Ralph Goodale) was received by The King this afternoon.

Sir Edward Young was received by The King upon relinquishing his appointment as Joint Principal Private Secretary to The King and former Private Secretary to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II when His Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath and a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order.

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

The Queen, Patron, this morning held a Meeting for Her Majesty’s Reading Room at Clarence House.

The Princess Royal, on behalf of The King, held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.

Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales, President, the Earthshot Prize, this morning visited Notpla Limited, 8B Queen’s Yard, London E9.

St James’s Palace*

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning visited Alexander Haus, Berlin, Germany.

His Royal Highness later departed from Spandau Railway Station, Berlin, for the Czech Republic and was received upon arrival this afternoon at Prague Central Railway Station by His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Czech Republic (His Excellency Mr Matthew Field).

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, later attended a Reception at the British Embassy in Prague.

The Duchess of Edinburgh carried out engagements in Erbil, Iraq, on 23rd and 24th May in support of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda, during which Her Royal Highness called upon Mr Masrour Barzani (Prime Minister) and Mr Qubad Talabani (Deputy Prime Minister).

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Trustee of Council, St George’s House, this afternoon attended a Council Meeting at St George’s House, Windsor Castle.

Her Royal Highness, Trustee of Council, St George’s House, this evening attended a Lecture in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester this evening attended the St George’s House Annual Lecture in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.

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The Duchess of Edinburgh’s engagements in Iraq were added to the Court Circular on May 26th.

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Buckingham Palace

The King and Queen this evening visited the Chelsea Flower Show of the Royal Horticultural Society in the Gardens of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea.

Kensington Palace

The Princess of Wales this afternoon attended a Children’s Picnic at the Chelsea Flower Show of the Royal Horticultural Society in the Gardens of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3.

St James’s Palace*

The Duke of Edinburgh this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Germany and, having been received upon arrival at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport by His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (Her Excellency Mrs Jill Gallard), subsequently undertook engagements in Berlin.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Lunch with Members of the Bundestag at the British Embassy.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, later visited Schule am Schillerpark and attended a Roundtable Discussion.

His Royal Highness, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, afterwards attended a Reception at James-Simon-Galerie, the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, for young people who have achieved the Bronze, Silver and Gold Standard in the Award.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this evening attended a Dinner at the Residence.

Mr Jason Keen is in attendance.

The Duchess of Edinburgh carried out engagements in Baghdad, Iraq, on 21st and 22nd May in support of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda, during which Her Royal Highness called upon The President of the Republic of Iraq and Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani (Prime Minister).

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Canada.

Mr Charles Davies was in attendance.

Kensington Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester this evening visited the Chelsea Flower Show of the Royal Horticultural Society in the Gardens of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3.

St James’s Palace

Princess Alexandra this evening visited the Chelsea Flower Show of the Royal Horticultural Society in the Gardens of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3.

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The Duchess of Edinburgh’s engagements in Iraq were added to the Court Circular on May 25th.

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St James’s Palace*

The Duchess of Edinburgh carried out engagements in Baghdad, Iraq, on 21st and 22nd May in support of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda, during which Her Royal Highness called upon The President of the Republic of Iraq and Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani (Prime Minister).

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise’s), today carried out the following engagements in New Brunswick, Canada.

Her Royal Highness this morning attended a Service at Trinity Anglican Church, 853 Main Street, Sussex, to mark the One Hundred and Seventy Fifth Anniversary of the Regiment.

The Princess Royal afterwards attended a Freedom of the Town of Sussex Parade at 66 Broad Street.

Her Royal Highness subsequently visited the Regimental Museum, 66 Broad Street, Sussex.

The Princess Royal this afternoon visited Sussex (Milton Gregg) Armouries, 9 Leonard Drive, Sussex.

Her Royal Highness this evening departed Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Quebec, for the United Kingdom.

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The Duchess of Edinburgh’s engagements in Iraq were added to the Court Circular on May 25th.

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St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal today carried out the following engagements in New Brunswick, Canada.

Her Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise’s), this morning attended a briefing with the Honorary and Command teams before attending a Reception at the Delta Beauséjour Hotel, 750 Main Street, Moncton.

The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise’s), later attended a Freedom of the City of Moncton Parade at Moncton City Hall, 655 Main Street, Moncton.

Her Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise’s), this afternoon visited Moncton Garrison, 299 Park Street, Moncton.

The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, Canadian Forces Communications and Electronics Branch, afterwards attended a Reception at the Delta Beauséjour Hotel on the occasion of their One Hundred and Twentieth Anniversary.

Her Royal Highness was invested this evening with the Canadian Order of Military Merit by the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick (Her Honour Ms Brenda Murphy), on behalf of the Governor General, at the Delta Beauséjour Hotel.

The Princess Royal later attended a Reception as Colonel-in-Chief of Her Royal Highness’s Canadian Army Regiments at the Delta Beauséjour Hotel.

The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise’s), afterwards attended a Gala Dinner at the Delta Beauséjour Hotel to mark the One Hundred and Seventy Fifth Anniversary of the Regiment.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Newbury Spring Festival, this evening attended a Concert by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales at St Nicolas Church, West Mills, Newbury, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr James Puxley).

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Buckingham Palace

The King was represented by Mr Edward Gillespie (His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire) at a Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Mr Rory Young (Building Conservationist) which was held at the Church of St John the Baptist, Cirencester, this afternoon.

Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, this morning received the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP (Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities) at Windsor Castle.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, today held Receptions in the garden of Buckingham Palace for young people who have achieved the Gold Standard in the Award.

The Band of the Household Cavalry and the Band of the Royal Marines Collingwood played selections of music during the day.

His Royal Highness, Patron, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, this afternoon held a Luncheon at Buckingham Palace.

The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron, Oscar Foundation, this evening attended the Oscar International Ball at Nobu Hotel, 22 Portman Square, London W1.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal today carried out engagements in New Brunswick, Canada.

Her Royal Highness this morning called upon the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick (Her Honour Ms Brenda Murphy) and the Hon Blaine Higgs MLA (Premier of New Brunswick) at Government House, 51 Woodstock Road, Fredericton.

The Princess Royal, Honorary Deputy Commissioner, The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, afterwards visited “J” Division Headquarters, 1445 Regent Street, Fredericton, and attended a Reception on the occasion of their One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary.

Her Royal Highness, Honorary Deputy Commissioner, later laid a wreath at The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Memorial, 17 Assomption Boulevard, Moncton.

The Princess Royal afterwards attended a Civic Reception at Moncton City Hall, 65 Main Street, Moncton.

Her Royal Highness his afternoon visited Vitalité Health Network’s Veterans’ Health Centre, 65 War Veterans Avenue, Moncton.

The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise’s), this evening attended the One Hundred and Seventy Fifth Anniversary Concert at Wesleyan Celebration Centre, 945 St. George Boulevard, Moncton.