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The President of Montenegro visited The King this morning.

His Majesty this afternoon held a Reception for supporters of the Powerlist Black Excellence Awards.

The King afterwards received a briefing on the humanitarian situation in Gaza from representatives of Medical Aid for Palestinians, the British Red Cross, the United Nations Children's Fund UK and Christian Aid.

His Majesty later officially opened Priscilla Bacon Lodge, Century Place, Hospital Drive, Norwich, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk (the Lady Dannatt), Lady Bacon (Patron, Priscilla Bacon Norfolk Hospice Care), Mr. Robert Carter (Chairman of the Trustees, Priscilla Bacon Trust) and Ms. Sandra Dinneen (Chief Executive).

The King toured the hospice meeting inpatients, outpatients, medical staff, volunteers and patients' families, before viewing the therapy garden and visiting the Chapel.

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The King held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning.

Air Vice-Marshal Richard Lacey was received by The King this afternoon upon relinquishing his appointment as a Gentleman Usher to His Majesty.

Professor the Hon. Hugh Heggie was received in audience by The King upon his appointment as Administrator of the Northern Territory, Australia.

Ms. Ruth Jones was also received by His Majesty.

The following were received in audience by The King and kissed hands upon their appointment as His Majesty's Ambassadors: Mr. Matthew Field (the Czech Republic), Mr. Martin Harris (Ukraine), Ms. Fern Horine (the Republic of Moldova) and Mr. Guy Warrington (the Republic of South Sudan).

Mrs. Martina Field-Klisovic, Ms. Linda MacLachlan, Mr. David Letteney and Mrs. Warrington were also received by His Majesty.

Mrs. Johanna Churchill MP (Vice-Chamberlain of the Household) was received in audience by The King and presented Addresses from the House of Commons to which His Majesty was graciously pleased to make reply.

The Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait was received by The King.

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

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The King received the Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Commonwealth Secretary-General) this morning.

The King and Queen this afternoon held a Reception to mark the Sixtieth Anniversary of Kenyan Independence at Buckingham Palace.

The King later received Mr. Michael Adamson upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the British Red Cross Society and Ms. Béatrice Butsana-Sita upon assuming the appointment.

Ms. Elizabeth Padmore (Chairman) was present.

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

Colonel Jane Davis (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London) called upon The President of Montenegro at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, Lancaster Terrace, London W2, this afternoon and welcomed His Excellency on behalf of The King.

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His Excellency Mr. Ndolamb Ngokwey 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 Democratic Republic of Congo to the Court of St. James's.

Mrs. Jeannette Nyabu was also received by His Majesty.

Her Excellency Ms. Macenje Mazoka was received in audience by The King and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the Republic of Zambia in London.

Mr. Roy Dersley Youpa was also received by His Majesty.

Sir Philip Barton (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.

The King and Queen this afternoon gave a Reception at Buckingham Palace to thank those who contributed to and were involved with the State Funeral of The late Queen Elizabeth II and with the Coronation of Their Majesties.

The Duchess of Edinburgh and The Princess Royal were present.

The King later received Sir Ian Cheshire (Chairman, The Prince of Wales's Charitable Foundation) and Ms. Nicola Jeffery (Chief Executive Officer).

The Queen, Patron, Royal Army Chaplains' Department, this afternoon received the Reverend Canon Michael Parker upon his appointment as Chaplain General to His Majesty's Land Forces.

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The King this afternoon attended a Reception for African Business Leaders, convened by The Prince's Trust International, at the Garrison Chapel, Chelsea Barracks, London SW1, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).

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

The King and Queen were entertained to Dinner this evening by the Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor and the City of London Corporation at Mansion House, London EC4, in honour of Their Majesties' Coronation at which representatives of Livery Companies and the City's finance sector were present.

Upon arrival at Mansion House, the Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor surrendered to The King the Sword of the City, which His Majesty returned to him.

Before the Dinner Mr. Zaphaneth Puplampu (Senior Grecian or Head Boy of Christ's Hospital School) gave a Loyal Address and the Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor made a Speech of Welcome to which The King was graciously pleased to make reply.

The Queen, Royal Honorary Air Commodore, Royal Air Force Leeming, this afternoon received Group Captain Gareth Prendergast at Clarence House upon relinquishing his appointment as Station Commander and Group Captain Paul Hamilton upon assuming the appointment.

Balmoral Castle

The Queen, President, Royal Osteoporosis Society, this evening attended a Reception at Leighton House, 12 Holland Park Road, London W14.

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The King this morning presented Coronation Medals to members of the Lonach and Atholl Highlanders and Gordonstoun Pipers at Balmoral Castle.

His Majesty this afternoon laid up the old Ballater Colour at Balmoral Castle, alongside the old Gordon Highlander Colours, and subsequently attended a Reception for Gordon Highlander Veterans.

By command of The King, Mr. Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr. Sarafa Tunji Isola at 9 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as High Commissioner for the Federal Republic of Nigeria in London.

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The King this afternoon held a Reception at Buckingham Palace and presented The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering.

His Majesty afterwards received the Chief Rabbi (Sir Ephraim Mirvis).

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The following were received in audience by The King this afternoon and kissed hands upon their appointment as His Majesty's Ambassadors: Dr. Martin Longden (Libya), Mr. Giles Portman (Romania) and Mr. James Squire (the Swiss Confederation and non-resident Ambassador to the Principality of Liechtenstein).

Ms. Naomi Adams, Mrs. Portman and Mrs. Squire were also received by His Majesty.

Mr. Barry Lowen was received in audience by The King upon his appointment as British High Commissioner to the Republic of Cameroon.

Mrs. Lowen was also received by His Majesty.

Mr. Nigel Casey was received in audience by The King and kissed hands upon his appointment as His Majesty's Ambassador to the Russian Federation.

Mrs. Casey was also received by His Majesty.

The King spoke to The President of the State of Israel via telephone this afternoon.

Afterwards His Majesty spoke to The King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan via telephone.

The King held a Council at 4.30 p.m..

There were present: the Rt. Hon. Penelope Mordaunt MP (Lord President), the Lord True (Lord Privy Seal and Leader of the House of Lords), the Rt. Hon. Melvyn Stride MP (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions), the Rt. Hon. Alexander Chalk MP (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice) and the Rt. Hon. Michelle Donelan MP.

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

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

The Rt. Hon. Michelle Donelan MP received the Seals of Office as Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, took the Oath of Office and kissed hands on appointment.

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

Afterwards The King of Bahrain visited The King.

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

The King this evening received a Briefing on Accelerating Partnerships, Action and Delivery to Achieve a Sustainable Future.

The Queen this evening gave a Reception at Clarence House to mark the Thirtieth Anniversary of the Forward Arts Foundation.

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

Her Royal Highness, on behalf of His Majesty, held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this afternoon.

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By command of The King, Mr. Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr. Lim Thuan Kuan at 9 Wilton Crescent, London SW1, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as High Commissioner for the Republic of Singapore in London.