Court Circular

Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall this morning chaired a Meeting of The Prince's Council in Newton St. Loe, Somerset.

St. James's Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Vice Patron, Commonwealth Games Federation, this afternoon held a Meeting.

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, this afternoon held a Meeting with Professor Mark Compton (Lord Prior) at St. John's Gate, St. John's Lane, London EC1.

His Royal Highness, Grand Prior, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, this evening attended a Reception at St. John's Gate to commemorate the Centenary of the Guild of St. John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital.

St. James's Palace

The Duke of Edinburgh, Patron, Windsor Festival, this evening attended a performance of Benjamin Britten's "War Requiem" at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

Buckingham Palace

The King this morning visited Northwood Headquarters, Northwood, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire (Mr. Robert Voss), the Commanding Officer of Northwood Headquarters (Group Captain Neil Towers) and the Station Warrant Officer (Warrant Officer Class One Rab Davies).

His Majesty toured the base, meeting Service personnel and receiving operational updates from Cyber and Specialist Operations Command, NATO Allied Maritime Command, and the Royal Navy Operations Centre.

Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales, Colonel, Welsh Guards, this morning received Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Breach (Commanding Officer) at Windsor Castle.

St. James's Palace

The Duchess of Edinburgh this evening arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Kenya.

Mr. Alexander Stonor and Mrs. Angus Galletley were in attendance.

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, Friends of St. Paul's Cathedral, and Patron, St. Paul's Cathedral Chorister Trust, this afternoon visited St. Paul's Cathedral School, 2 New Change, London EC4.

Buckingham Palace

The Earl of Airlie was received by The King this morning and delivered up the Insignia of the Order of the Thistle worn by his father, the late Earl of Airlie.

Dame Hannah Rothschild was received by The King and handed back to His Majesty the Insignia of the Order of Merit belonging to her father, the late Lord Rothschild.

The Lord Janvrin (Secretary and Registrar of the Order of Merit) was in attendance.

The King, Captain General, Royal Regiment of Artillery, this afternoon visited 7 Air Defence Group Royal Artillery at Baker Barracks, Thorney Island, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex (the Lady Emma Barnard), the Master Gunner, St. James's Park (Lieutenant General Michael Elviss) and the Commander 7 Air Defence Group (Colonel Stuart Hay).

His Majesty toured the base, meeting Service personnel and witnessing operational air defence demonstrations showcasing the unit's roles, capabilities and contributions to defence, before officially re-opening the renovated Junior Ranks Restaurant.

The King subsequently spoke to Service personnel deployed overseas and their families, before meeting the families and community of 7 Air Defence Group at the base.

The Princess Royal, on behalf of The King, held an Investiture at St. James's Palace this morning.

By command of The King, Mr. Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon Her Excellency Mrs. Ximena Fuentes Torrijo at 37-41 Old Queen Street, London SW1, this morning in order to bid farewell to Her Excellency upon relinquishing her appointment as Ambassador from the Republic of Chile to the Court of St. James's.

Kensington Palace

The Prince and Princess of Wales this afternoon visited the Hanging Gardens, Bethel Street, Llanidloes, and were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Powys (Mrs. Tia Jones).

Their Royal Highnesses later visited Oriel Davies Gallery, the Park, Newtown, Powys.

The Prince and Princess of Wales afterwards visited Hafan Yr Afon, the Park, Newtown.