St. James's Palace

The Duke of Kent, Chancellor, University of Surrey, this afternoon presided at the Post-Graduate Degree Ceremony for the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford, Surrey.

Buckingham Palace

Mr. Andrew Bailey (Governor of the Bank of England) was received by The King this morning.

Ms. Angela Macro was received in by The King upon her appointment as British High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea.

Ms. Joanne McPhail was received by The King upon her appointment as British High Commissioner to the Gabonese Republic.

Dr. Alastair McPhail was also received by His Majesty.

Mr. Alastair Long was received in audience by The King and kissed hands upon his appointment as His Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Mrs. Long was also received by His Majesty.

Mrs. Alison Thorpe was received by The King upon her appointment as British High Commissioner-designate to the Republic of Rwanda.

Mr. Reuben Thorpe was also received by His Majesty.

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

St. James's Palace

The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this afternoon opened Tideway's Chelsea Quay, Chelsea Embankment, London SW3, and was received by General Sir Adrian Bradshaw (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Her Royal Highness, Master, the Corporation of Trinity House, accompanied by Admiral Laurence, this evening attended the Seventieth Anniversary of Re-Hallowing Service at St. Olave's Church, 8 Hart Street, London EC3, followed by a Reception at Trinity House, Trinity Square, London EC3.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Royal Patron, Peace and Prosperity Trust, this morning received Mr. Rajai Khouri (Chairman).

His Royal Highness, Patron, the Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers, this afternoon received Mr. Patrick Tyrrell upon relinquishing his appointment as Master and Mr. Keith Bottomley upon assuming the appointment.

Ms. Claire Hobson (Clerk) was present.

Sandringham, Norfolk

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, on behalf of The King, with the Ambassador from the French Republic to the Court of St. James's (Her Excellency Mrs. Hélène Duchêne), this morning attended a Parade at Buckingham Palace to mark the One Hundred and Twentieth Anniversary of the Entente Cordiale.

St. James's Palace

The Duchess of Edinburgh this evening attended the Wallace Collection Director's Dinner at Hertford House, Manchester Square, London W1.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Pestalozzi International Foundation, this afternoon received Mr. Aaron Eckhoff (Chairman), Mr. Edmund West-Burnham (Chief Executive Officer) and Miss Margaret Alexander (Scholarship, Alumni Liaison and Development Fund Manager).

St. James's Palace

The Princess Royal, President, Working Clumber Spaniel Society, today held a Training Day to mark the Fortieth Anniversary.

St. James's Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies, this evening held a Dinner at St. James's Palace.

St. James's Palace

The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, this morning received Colonel James Leask (Regimental Lieutenant Colonel) at Kensington Palace.