Balmoral Castle
The Queen, Patron, York Racecourse, this afternoon attended the Ebor Festival at the Racecourse, York.
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Balmoral Castle
The Queen, Patron, York Racecourse, this afternoon attended the Ebor Festival at York Racecourse and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire (Mrs. Johanna Ropner).
Sandringham, Norfolk
The King, Patron, Commonwealth Sport, and The Queen this evening arrived at the Hydro, Scottish Event Campus, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, and were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow (Councillor Jacqueline McLaren), the President of Commonwealth Sport (Dr. Donald Rukare) and the Chairman of Glasgow 2026 (Mr. George Black).
Their Majesties attended a Reception with representatives of Governments, the Commonwealth and the Games and were received by The Duke of Edinburgh, Vice Patron, Commonwealth Sport, the Rt. Hon. Andrew Burnham MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury), the Rt. Hon. John Swinney MSP (First Minister of the Scottish Government) and the Hon. Shirley Botchwey (Commonwealth Secretary-General).
The King subsequently opened the XXIII Commonwealth Games.
The King and Queen were represented by the Lord Wilson of Tillyorn KT at the Funeral and Memorial Service for the Lord Mackay of Clashfern KT (former Chancellor of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle) which was held in St. Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh, today.
The Princess Royal was represented by Mrs. Charles Ritchie.
Sandringham, Norfolk
The King and Queen this morning visited the inaugural Royal Horticultural Society Sandringham Flower Show in the grounds of Sandringham Estate.
The King, Patron, Music in Country Churches, this evening attended a Concert at St. Nicholas Church, Dersingham, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk (the Lady Dannatt) and the Chairman of Music in Country Churches (Mr. Matthew Rice).
By command of The King, Mr. Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Dr. Ferenc Kumin at 35 Eaton Place, London SW1, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from Hungary to the Court of St. James's.
Buckingham Palace
The Rt. Hon. Sir Keir Starmer MP had an audience of The King this morning and tendered his resignation as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury which His Majesty was graciously pleased to accept.
Lady Starmer was also received by The King.
His Majesty received in audience the Rt. Hon. Andrew Burnham MP and requested him to form a new Administration. The Rt. Hon Andrew Burnham MP accepted The King's offer and kissed hands upon his appointment as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury.
Ms. Marie-France van Heel was also received by His Majesty.
The King this afternoon visited Cambridge Central Mosque, 309-313 Mill Road, Cambridge, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire (Mrs. Julie Spence), the Chairman of Cambridge Mosque Trust (Dr. Timothy Winter), the Bishop of Ely (the Right Reverend Dr. Sarah Clark) and the Mayor of Cambridge (Councillor Maria Cleminson).
His Majesty, escorted by the Chairman of the Trust and Mrs. Julia Barfield (Director, Marks Barfield Architects), viewed the garden and architecture before meeting Trustees of Cambridge Mosque Trust.
The King afterwards entered the Prayer Hall and met those associated with the Mosque and those of other Religions from the local community.
His Majesty, Royal Founding President, The King's Foundation, subsequently met representatives of the Foundation's partnership with the University of Cambridge.
The King later officially opened the New Whittle Laboratory, University of Cambridge, 1 JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge and was received by Dame Veronica Courtice (Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire), the Chancellor of the University of Cambridge (the Lord Smith of Finsbury) and the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (Councillor Paul Bristow).
His Majesty toured the laboratory, escorted by Professor Robert Miller (Director of the Whittle Laboratory), before meeting participants of the Frank Whittle Summit.
The Queen, Patron, Emmaus UK, today visited Emmaus Norfolk and Waveney, Belsey Bridge Road, Ditchingham, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk (the Lady Dannatt).
Buckingham Palace
The King and Queen this afternoon visited Hall and Woodhouse Brewery, Blandford St. Mary, to mark the Brewery's Two Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary and were received by the Hon. Charlotte Townshend (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset), the Chairman (Mr. Anthony Woodhouse) and Mr. Matthew Kearsey (Managing Director).
His Majesty learnt about the work of the Teddy Rocks charity and then, with Her Majesty, visited the Maltings Room, escorted by the Chairman and Ms. Tatiana Woodhouse (Family Director).
The King and Queen afterwards visited Blandford Forum Town Hall and Corn Exchange, 17 Market Place, Blandford Forum, and were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset (Professor Michael Dooley) and the Mayor of Blandford Forum (Councillor Colin Stevens).
Their Majesties visited various Harmony stands and The King met representatives from different faith groups.
His Majesty later visited the Butler Museum near Blandford Forum and was received by the Custodian (Ms. Katharine Butler).
By command of The King, Mr. Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr. Pedro Antonio Serrano de Haro at 32 Smith Square, London SW1, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the European Union to the Court of St. James's.
Buckingham Palace
The King this morning received the Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne, Professor David Baker and other contributors who presented the book, 'An Enduring Relationship' on the history between Great Britain and the North American nations during the Century prior to Independence, to His Majesty.
The Queen, Colonel-in-Chief, The Rifles, this morning received Lieutenant General Sir Tom Copinger-Symes upon relinquishing his appointment as Colonel Commandant and Lieutenant General Sir Charles Collins upon assuming the appointment.
Her Majesty, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Lancers, received Lieutenant Colonel Robin Davies upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Horsfall upon assuming the appointment.
The Queen later received representatives from the International Union of Superiors General.
Dr. Anabel Inge (Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy to the Holy See) was present.
Her Majesty, President, Royal Osteoporosis Society, this afternoon received Mr. Craig Jones upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive Officer.
The Queen, President, afterwards held a Reception at Clarence House to mark the Fortieth Anniversary of the Royal Osteoporosis Society.
Her Majesty, Patron, The Queen's Reading Room, later received Ms. Amanda Mackenzie (Chairman), Mrs. Victoria Perrin (Chief Executive Officer), Sir Michael Stevens (Trustee) and Mrs. Amanda MacManus (Trustee) at Clarence House.
The King was represented by The Duke of Edinburgh in Doha his morning who paid his Condolences to The Amir of the State of Qatar at Lusail Palace following the death of His Highness The Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
Buckingham Palace
The King, Lord of Mann this afternoon visited the Isle of Man and was received at Ronaldsway Airport by the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man (Lieutenant General Sir John Lorimer).
His Majesty drove to the High Court of Tynwald, Douglas, and was received by the President of Tynwald (the Hon. Laurence Skelly), the Chief Minister (the Hon. Alfred Cannan), the Sword Bearer (Mr. Andrew Cunningham), the Speaker of the House of Keys (the Hon. Juan Watterson) and the Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man (the Right Reverend Patricia Hillas).
In the Legislative Council Chamber the President of Tynwald presented a Loyal Address to which His Majesty was graciously pleased to make reply.
The King subsequently met members of the public outside the Tynwald Buildings.
His Majesty afterwards attended a Garden Party given by the Lieutenant Governor at Government House, Onchan.
The King later visited the Tram Shed, Queen's Promenade, Douglas, to mark the Sesquicentenary of Douglas Bay Horse Tramway, and was received by the Hon. Tim Crookall (Minister for the Department of Infrastructure) and the Mayor of Douglas (Mr. Councillor Steven Crellin).
His Majesty viewed Shire horses and historic carriages and met members of staff and volunteers, before travelling in a renovated double-deck tram along the Promenade and meeting members of the public.
The King afterwards visited Heroes on the Water, Port Soderick Beach, the Old Arcade, Port Soderick, and, having been received by the Chairman and Founding Member (Mr. Tony Palmer), met beneficiaries of the charity, volunteers and emergency services personnel.
The Queen, Patron, National Literacy Trust, this afternoon received Mr. Jonathan Douglas (Chief Executive).
Her Majesty this evening visited Heywood Hill, 10 Curzon Street, London W1, to mark its Ninetieth Anniversary.
The Queen subsequently attended a Literary Reception at Shepherd Market, London W1.
Buckingham Palace
The King, Patron, the Zoological Society of London, and The Queen this morning visited London Zoo, Regent's Park, London NW1, to mark its Bicentenary and were received by Colonel Jane Davis (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London), Sir James Smith (Chairman of the Board of Trustees, the Zoological Society of London) and Ms. Kathryn England (Chief Executive Officer).
Their Majesties visited the Giants of Galápagos enclosure before visiting Penguin Beach and viewing a training exercise.
The King and Queen met members of staff and schoolchildren before viewing the Bicentenary Mosaic.
Their Majesties subsequently visited the Tiny Giants building.
The King, Patron, International Rescue Committee-UK, this afternoon received the Rt. Hon. David Miliband (President and Chief Executive Officer).
Their Majesties were present later at the Celebration for the Life of Sir Tom Stoppard (Playwright and Screenwriter) at the National Theatre, Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1.
Buckingham Palace
The King this morning officially opened the new Headquarters of British Transport Police, 200 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1, and was received by Mr. Stuart Shilson (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London) and the Chief Constable of British Transport Police (Chief Constable Lucy D'Orsi).
His Majesty, escorted by the Chief Constable, viewed technical equipment and met specialist police officers as well as first responders involved in the recent train crash near Elstow, Bedfordshire.
The King, Royal Founding Patron, the Professional Teaching Institute, later received Mr. Keith Breslauer (Chairman of Trustees) and Dr. Catherine Scutt (Chief Executive Officer).
Dame Caroline Wilson was received in audience by The King this afternoon and kissed hands upon her appointment as His Majesty's Ambassador to the European Union.
The King received the Bishop of Durham (the Right Reverend Richard Simpson) today who did homage upon his appointment.
His Majesty received the Bishop of Ely (the Right Reverend Sarah Clark) who did homage upon her appointment.
The King received the Bishop of St. Albans (the Right Reverend Andrew Rumsey) 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 held a Council at 4.15 p.m..
There were present: the Rt. Hon. Sir Alan Campbell MP (Lord President), the Rt. Hon. Darren Jones (Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster), the Rt. Hon. Edward Miliband MP (Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero) and the Rt. Hon. Joanna Stevens MP (Secretary of State for Wales).
The Lord Braid and Ms. Lucy Rigby MP were sworn in as members of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.
Mr. Rhun ap Iorwerth MS made affirmation as a member of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.
Mr. Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
The Rt. Hon. Sir Clive Alderton (Principal Private Secretary to Their Majesties) was in attendance.
The Rt. Hon. Sir Alan Campbell MP had an audience of The King before the Council.
The King this evening held a Reception at St. James's Palace for recipients of The King's Award for Enterprise for 2026.
The Princess Royal and The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were present.
The Queen this afternoon attended the Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon, London SW19.
