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Buckingham Palace
The King, accompanied by The Queen, travelled in State to the Palace of Westminster today to open the Session of Parliament.
Their Majesties drove in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Sovereign's Escort of The Household Cavalry, under the command of Major Charles Onslow, The Blues and Royals, and were received at the Sovereign's Entrance by the Earl Marshal and the Lord Great Chamberlain.
Guards of Honour were mounted at Buckingham Palace by 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards with The Royal Standard of the Regiment under the command of Major Benedict Tracey and at the Palace of Westminster by 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards with The King's Colour, under the command of Major C. Dougherty.
A staircase party of The Household Cavalry was on duty at Victoria Tower, House of Lords, under the command of Captain Angus McCaul.
Royal Salutes were fired in Green Park by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, under the command of Major Luke Wadman, and from HM Tower of London Saluting Battery by the Honourable Artillery Company, under the command of Major Nicholas Edge.
The Imperial State Crown, the Cap of Maintenance and the Sword of State were conveyed previously to the House of Lords in a Carriage Procession, escorted by a Regalia Escort of the Household Cavalry.
His Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms was on duty in the Prince's Chamber and The King's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard was on duty in the Royal Gallery.
The King's Bargemaster and Watermen were on duty.
The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Household and the Pages of Honour to The King (the Hon. William Sackville, Charles van Cutsem, the Hon. Alfred Wellesley and the Hon. Guy Tryon) and the Pages of Honour to The Queen (William Keswick and Ike Elliott) were in attendance at the Palace of Westminster.
Their Majesties returned to Buckingham Palace and were received by the Lord Chamberlain and the Vice-Chamberlain of the Household.
The Rt. Hon. Sir Keir Starmer MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The King this afternoon.
The Prince of Wales, on behalf of The King, held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.
Blair House, Washington Dc, United States Of America
The King and Queen left Royal Air Force Brize Norton this morning for the State Visit to the United States of America.
Their Majesties were received at the Station by the Lord Benyon (Lord Chamberlain) and Mr. James Macnamara (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire).
The King and Queen this afternoon arrived at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, and were received by His Majesty's Ambassador to the United States of America (His Excellency Sir Christian Turner), Ms. Monica Crowley (Chief of Protocol of the United States) and Colonel Christopher Robinson (United States Air Force Commander, 89th Airlift Wing).
Their Majesties were received with a Royal Salute.
The King and Queen subsequently drove to Blair House, Washington DC.
The King and Queen visited The President of the United States of America and Mrs. Trump at the White House.
Their Majesties later attended a Garden Party given by His Majesty's Ambassador to the United States of America at the Residence and were received by Mr. James Roscoe (Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy in Washington).
At the Garden Party, The King and Queen placed a Commemorative Coin, minted by the Royal Mint to celebrate the Two Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, inside a Time Capsule commissioned as part of the America 250 Twin Time Capsule Project.
The following are in attendance: the Rt. Hon. Yvette Cooper MP (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs), the Rt. Hon. Sir Clive Alderton, Mr. Theo Rycroft, Mr. Tobyn Andreae, Professor Charles Deakin, Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Thompson, Mrs. Sophia Densham, Dr. Michael Dixon, Major Robert Treasure and Ms. Caroline Hurndall.
Windsor Castle
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Mrs. Tinubu, with the Nigerian Suite in attendance, this morning took leave of The King and Queen and left Windsor Castle.
The President and Mrs. Tinubu later visited Westminster Abbey where His Excellency laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria afterwards visited No. 10 Downing Street and had talks with the Prime Minister.
The President this afternoon attended the signing of the United Kingdom Export Finance Agreement between the United Kingdom and Nigeria at Lancaster House, Stable Yard, London SW1.
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Mrs. Tinubu later visited the "Nigerian Modernism" exhibition at Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1, and, having been received by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Tate Group (Mr. Roland Rudd), attended a Reception with Nigerians in the United Kingdom.
Mrs. Tinubu this morning visited Lambeth Palace, London SE1, and attended a Service followed by a Reception.
The Lord Benyon (Lord Chamberlain) was present at London Stansted Airport this afternoon upon the Departure of The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Mrs. Tinubu and bade farewell to The President and Mrs. Tinubu on behalf of His Majesty upon the conclusion of the State Visit to The King and Queen.
The King this morning attended a Reception at Saltmarsh Café, Seven Sisters Country Park, East Dean Road, Seaford, given by South Downs National Park Authority for those who have contributed to the creation of Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex (Mr. Andrew Blackman) and the Chairman of Natural England (Mr. Anthony Juniper).
His Majesty, accompanied by the Chairman of Natural England, afterwards walked along the King Charles III England Coast Path, meeting National Nature Reserve staff and volunteers, and members of the England Coast Path team, before officially opening Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve and launching the King Charles III England Coast Path.
Windsor Castle
The King was represented by the Lord Benyon (Lord Chamberlain) at the Memorial Service for the Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (former Leader of the Liberal Democrats) which was held at St. John's Church, Princes Street, Edinburgh, this afternoon.
Windsor Castle
The President of the Federal Republic of Germany and Ms. Büdenbender this morning drove to Coventry Cathedral and were received upon arrival by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands (Mr. Derrick Anderson), the Bishop of Coventry (the Right Reverend Sophie Jelley), the Very Reverend John Witcombe (Dean of Coventry) and the Lord Mayor of the City of Coventry (Councillor Rachel Lancaster).
The President and Ms. Büdenbender entered the ruins of Coventry Cathedral and were received by The Duke of Kent, before attending an act of Solidarity and Remembrance in the Sanctuary where His Excellency and His Royal Highness laid wreaths at the altar.
The President of the Federal Republic of Germany and Ms. Büdenbender then toured the new Cathedral, escorted by the Dean, and heard about their work on reconciliation.
The Peace Bell was struck and Prayers and Reflections were said by those of various faiths.
The President of the Federal Republic of Germany and Ms. Büdenbender and The Duke of Kent met United Kingdom and German Military Personnel before His Excellency and Ms. Büdenbender attended a Reception in St. Michael's Hall.
The President and Ms. Büdenbender this afternoon visited Siemens Healthineers, Wharf Road, Eynsham, Oxfordshire, and were received by the Managing Director for Great Britain and Ireland, Siemens Healthineers (Ms. Ghada Trotabas) and the Managing Director Oxford, Siemens Healthineers (Dr. Jürgen Kampmeier).
The President of the Federal Republic of Germany and Ms. Büdenbender learnt about the history and innovation milestones of the business, before viewing parts of the production process and meeting employees.
The President and Ms. Büdenbender later arrived at the Clarendon Building, 48 Broad Street, Oxford, and were received by the Chancellor, University of Oxford (the Lord Hague of Richmond) and Professor Irene Tracey (Vice-Chancellor).
The President of the Federal Republic of Germany and Ms. Büdenbender, accompanied by the Chancellor, walked to the Divinity School, were received by Professor Alexander Betts (Oxford-Berlin Research Partnership Steering Group) and listened to Academic Showcase presentations and discussions from connected organisations.
The President and Ms. Büdenbender afterwards attended the Congregation at Convocation House, Broad Street, Oxford, when His Excellency received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Oxford.
The King this afternoon visited Royal Trinity Hospice, 30 Clapham Common North Side, London SW4, when His Majesty invested Mrs. Sarah Anderson (Founder and Trustee, the Listening Place) with the Insignia of a Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
The Princess Royal, on behalf of The King, held an Investiture at St. James's Palace this morning.
The Lord Benyon (Lord Chamberlain) was present at Royal Air Force Brize Norton this evening upon the Departure of The President of the Federal Republic of Germany and Ms. Büdenbender and bade farewell to The President and Ms. Büdenbender on behalf of His Majesty upon the conclusion of the State Visit to The King and Queen.
Windsor Castle
The President of the Federal Republic of Germany and Ms. Büdenbender this morning visited St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, and were received by the Dean (the Right Reverend Dr. Christopher Cocksworth).
His Excellency laid a Wreath of Flowers on the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II in The King George VI Chapel.
The President of the Federal Republic of Germany and Ms. Büdenbender, with The King and Queen, afterwards toured volunteering showcases in the Castle and met volunteers.
The President of the Federal Republic of Germany and Ms. Büdenbender, with the German Suite in attendance, subsequently took leave of The King and Queen and left Windsor Castle.
The President and Ms. Büdenbender later visited Westminster Abbey where His Excellency laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
The President of the Federal Republic of Germany and Ms. Büdenbender today visited the Palace of Westminster and were received by the Lord Great Chamberlain (the Lord Carrington), Lieutenant General Edward Davis (Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod), the Lord Speaker (the Lord McFall of Alcluith) and the Rt. Hon. Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP (Speaker of the House of Commons).
The Speaker welcomed The President of the Federal Republic of Germany and Ms. Büdenbender, His Excellency delivered an Address and the Lord Speaker thanked The President.
The President of the Federal Republic of Germany and Ms. Büdenbender subsequently attended a Reception with Peers, Members of Parliament and other guests.
His Excellency this afternoon attended a Luncheon with members of the German community in the United Kingdom at the Embassy of Germany, 23 Belgrave Square, London SW1.
The President of the Federal Republic of Germany and Ms. Büdenbender later visited the Bobby Moore Academy, Stratford, 1 Sidings Street, London E20, and were received by the Principal (Ms. Sarah Donnelly) and Mr. Simon Rose (Chief Executive Officer, David Ross Education Trust).
The President and Ms. Büdenbender met Head Scholars and International and Club football players.
The President of the Federal Republic of Germany and Ms. Büdenbender afterwards visited V&A East Storehouse, Parkes Street, London E20, and were received by the Chairman of Trustees, Victoria and Albert Museum (the Baroness Shafik) and Dr. Tristram Hunt (Director).
The President and Ms. Büdenbender toured the Museum, escorted by the Director, viewing items from the V&A Collection and the David Bowie Archive.
The President of the Federal Republic of Germany and Ms. Büdenbender this evening received an Address of Welcome and were entertained at a Banquet by the Rt. Hon. the Lady Mayor and the City of London Corporation at Guildhall.
The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence were present.
Ms. Büdenbender this afternoon visited the Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London WC2, for a Meeting with the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill (Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales) and remained to Luncheon with Judges and law officials.
The King, Patron, London Symphony Orchestra, this afternoon attended the Donatella Flick Conducting Competition at LSO St. Luke's, 161 Old St, London EC1, and was received by Donatella Flick, Princess Missikoff and Dame Kathryn McDowell (Managing Director, London Symphony Orchestra).
Later His Majesty received the Bishop of Carlisle (the Right Reverend Robert Saner-Haigh) who did homage upon his appointment.
The King received the Bishop of St. Edmundsbury and Ipswich (the Right Reverend Dr. Joanne Grenfell) who did homage upon her appointment.
His Majesty received the Bishop of Worcester (the Right Reverend Hugh Nelson) who did homage upon his appointment.
The Rt. Hon. David Lammy MP (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice) administered the Oaths.
The Bishop of Hereford (Clerk of the Closet) was in attendance.
The King received leaders from the oil and gas industry which have been convened by the Sustainable Markets Initiative.
The Queen this afternoon received Commander Christopher Bate upon relinquishing his appointment as Commander, HMS ASTUTE and Commander Simon Church upon assuming the appointment.
The Princess Royal, on behalf of The King, held an Investiture at St. James's Palace this afternoon.
