The Court Circular is the official record of past royal engagements . Search Court Circulars detailing engagements undertaken by all members of the Royal Family going back to 1997 in this section of the Media Centre.
St. James's Palace
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Finland and, having been received later upon arrival at Helsinki Airport by His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Finland (Her Excellency Ms. Laura Davies) and the Ambassador from the Republic of Finland to the Court of St. James’s (Mr. Teemu Turunen), undertook the following engagements in Helsinki, accompanied by His Majesty’s Ambassador.
Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon called upon the Mayor of Helsinki (Mr. Daniel Sazonov) at Helsinki City Hall, Pohjoisesplanadi 11-13.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh afterwards attended a Reception at the Residence in Helsinki to mark its Centenary.
Brigadier Alex Potts and Mrs. Angus Galletley are in attendance.
St. James's Palace
The Princess Royal, Guardian, Give Them A Sporting Chance, this morning held a Management Team Meeting.
The Princess Royal, Patron, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, this afternoon visited Horsfall House, Windmill Road, Minchinhampton, Stroud, and was received by Mrs. Caroline Duckworth (Deputy Lieutenant of Gloucestershire).
Kensington Palace
The Duchess of Gloucester, Chief Patron, Hope for Youth Northern Ireland, this morning received Mr. Noel Lamb upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Mr. James Stevenson upon assuming the appointment.
Kensington Palace
The Duke of Kent this evening attended a Concert commemorating His Royal Highness’s Fiftieth Year as Chancellor of the University of Surrey at Bellairs Theatre, Guildford School of Acting, Stag Hill Campus, University of Surrey, Guildford, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mrs. Neelam Devesher).
Windsor Castle
The King, Royal Founding President, The King's Trust International, this morning received Mr. William Straw upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Paul Murray was received by The King when His Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Member of the Royal Victorian Order.
Dame Sarah Connolly and Ms. Kathryn Stott were received by The King when His Majesty presented them with The King's Medal for Music for 2023 and 2024 respectively.
Ms. Errollyn Wallen (Master of The King's Music) was present.
Mr. Juan Manuel Santos (former President of the Republic of Colombia) was received by The King.
The Queen this morning attended the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Summit at Marlborough College, Bath Road, Marlborough, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Dame Sarah Troughton).
Her Majesty afterwards visited Marlborough Tiles, Elcot Lane, Marlborough, to mark its Ninetieth Anniversary and was received by Mr. Jonathan Sykes (Deputy Lieutenant of Wiltshire).
The King was represented by Professor Sir James McDonald KT at the Memorial Service for Sir Ian Wood KT which was held at Robert Gordon’s College, Aberdeen, this morning.
The Princess Royal was represented by the Lord Hope of Craighead KT.
St. James's Palace
The Princess Royal this afternoon opened Ingenza Limited’s inGenius Building, Edinburgh Technopole, Milton Bridge, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Midlothian (Mrs. Sarah Barron).
Her Royal Highness, Patron, Moredun Foundation, afterwards attended a Conference at Moredun Research Institute, Pentlands Science Park, Bush Loan, Penicuik, Midlothian.
Windsor Castle
The Sultan of Oman this morning visited Here East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 14 East Bay Lane, London E15, and was received by the Chief Executive (Mr. Gavin Poole) and the Lord Sarwar (Minister of State, Minister for Trade, Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade).
His Majesty, escorted by Mr. Saj Huq (Chief Executive Officer of Plexal) and Ms. Shazia Hussain (Chief Executive Officer of London Legacy Development Corporation), received an overview of the Hear East complex and viewed work across the four key sectors of space, defence, technology, and energy and renewables.
The Sultan of Oman subsequently attended a Reception and viewed displays of work in advanced technology, space and clean energy.
The Lord Benyon (Lord Chamberlain) was present at London Stansted Airport today upon the Departure of The Sultan of Oman and bade farewell to The Sultan on behalf of His Majesty upon the conclusion of the State Visit to The King and Queen.
The Rt. Hon. John Healey MP (Chancellor of the Exchequer) had an audience of The King this morning.
His Excellency Mr. Diego Alfredo Paulsen Kehr 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 Republic of Chile to the Court of St. James’s.
Mrs. Maria Valentina Garcia Aguilera was also received by His Majesty.
His Excellency Mr. Munkhjin Batsumber was received in audience by The King and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from Mongolia to the Court of St. James’s.
Mrs. Khaliun Tuya was also received by His Majesty.
His Excellency Dato Indera Dr. Azfar Mohamad Mustafar was received in audience by The King and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for Malaysia in London.
Datin Indera Che Norhayati Soib was also received by His Majesty.
Ms. Lindy Cameron (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.
Kensington Palace
The Prince of Wales, President, United for Wildlife, this morning held a Meeting at Windsor Castle.
His Royal Highness held a Meeting via telephone with Mr. Jonas Gahr Støre (Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway).
The Princess of Wales, Patron, East Anglia Children’s Hospices, this morning visited Treehouse Hospice, St. Augustine’s Gardens, Ipswich, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk (Mr. Mark Pendlington).
Her Royal Highness, Patron, East Anglia Children’s Hospices, this afternoon visited Café 98, 114 Station Road, Hoveton, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk (the Lady Dannatt).
St. James's Palace
The Duke of Edinburgh, Chairman, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this morning held a Meeting.
St. James's Palace
The Princess Royal, Patron, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, this afternoon attended a Senior Fellows Luncheon Reception at Octavia House, 54 Ayres Street, London SE1, and was received by Dr. Martin Griffiths (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
Her Royal Highness, Patron, Maritime UK, afterwards attended a National Council Meeting onboard HMS WELLINGTON, Temple Stairs, Victoria Embankment, London WC2.
The Princess Royal, Patron, the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, this evening attended the Patron’s Lecture and Reception at 8 John Adam Street, London WC2, and was received by Mr. Steven Summers (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
