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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.
Appendix To Court Circular
The Queen has been pleased to appoint Ike Elliot to be a Page of Honour to Her Majesty in succession to Arthur Elliot.
Buckingham Palace
Her Excellency the Rt. Hon. Mary Simon was received in audience by The King this afternoon upon relinquishing her appointment as Governor-General of Canada.
Mr. Whit Fraser was also received by His Majesty.
The King and Queen gave an Afternoon Party in the garden of Buckingham Palace.
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were present.
His Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms and The King's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard were on duty.
The Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines Collingwood and the Band of the Coldstream Guards played selections of music during the afternoon.
The Queen this afternoon received Sir Francis Brooke, Bt. (The King's Representative at Ascot and Chairman of Ascot Authority (Holdings) Limited).
Her Majesty, Patron, Medical Detection Dogs, later held a Reception at Clarence House to mark the launch of the Electronic Nose (E-Nose) for use in the detection of cancer.
Buckingham Palace
The Queen, President, the Ebony Horse Club, and Patron, the British Equestrian Federation, this morning attended Badminton Horse Trials, Gloucestershire.
The Prince of Wales, on behalf of The King, and The Princess of Wales gave an Afternoon Party in the garden of Buckingham Palace.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were present.
His Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms and The King's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard were on duty.
The Bands of the Irish Guards and the Royal Air Force Regiment played selections of music during the afternoon.
Buckingham Palace
The King, Sovereign of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, this morning attended the Service of the Order in St. Paul's Cathedral.
Having been received on arrival at the steps of St. Paul's Cathedral by Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley (the Rt. Hon. the Lady Mayor), His Majesty was received at the West Door by the Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's.
The Duke of Kent (Grand Master of the Order) was present.
The following Officers of the Order were on duty: the Bishop of Birmingham (Prelate), the Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Chancellor), Dame Karen Pierce (Registrar), Sir Mark Lyall Grant (King of Arms), Sir Jonathan Taylor (Gentleman Usher of the Blue Rod), the Dean of St. Paul's (Dean) and Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Segrave (Deputy Secretary).
The Hon. William Sackville (Page of Honour) was in attendance.
His Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms and The King's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard were on duty.
The King, Visitor, Royal College of Art, this afternoon received Professor Christoph Lindner (Vice-Chancellor).
The Queen, Patron, the Fan Museum and Honorary Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Fan Makers, accompanied by The Duchess of Gloucester, Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Fan Makers, this morning opened "Monarchy: an Exhibition of Royal Fans" at the Fan Museum, 12 Crooms Hill, London SE10, and was received by Mr. Matthew Burrow (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
Her Majesty, Patron, The Queen's Reading Room and the National Literacy Trust, this afternoon gave a Tea at Clarence House.
By command of The King, Mr. Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Faisal at 35-36 Lowndes Square, London SW1, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as High Commissioner for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in London.
By command of His Majesty, the Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps afterwards called upon Her Excellency Ms. Katerina Stavreska at 64-65 Vincent Square, London SW1, in order to bid farewell to Her Excellency upon relinquishing her appointment as Ambassador from the Republic of North Macedonia to the Court of St. James's.
Buckingham Palace
His Excellency Mr. Aminu Muhammad Dalhatu was received in audience by The King this afternoon and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Commission as High Commissioner for the Federal Republic of Nigeria in London.
Mrs. Dalhatu was also received by His Majesty.
His Excellency Dr. Alejandro Gertz Manero 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 the United Mexican States to the Court of St. James's.
His Excellency Mr. Fabio Cassese 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 the Italian Republic to the Court of St. James's.
Mrs. Flaminia Battistelli was also received by His Majesty.
Ms. Christina Scott (Director General Network for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) was present.
General Sir Roland Walker (Chief of the General Staff) was received by The King.
The King and Queen gave an Afternoon Party in the garden of Buckingham Palace to recognise and celebrate Frontline Workers.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, The Princess Royal and The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were present.
His Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms and The King's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard were on duty.
The Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines Collingwood and the Band and Bugles of The Rifles played selections of music during the afternoon.
The Rt. Hon. Sir Keir Starmer MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The King this evening.
Government House, Bermuda
The King, accompanied by the Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Bermuda (His Excellency Mr. Andrew Murdoch), today commenced the Royal Visit to Bermuda.
His Majesty this morning drove to King's Square, St. George's Parish, and was received on arrival by the Commanding Officer, The Royal Bermuda Regiment (Lieutenant Colonel Duncan Simons).
The King was received with a Royal Salute and inspected the Parade before being received by the Honorary Colonel, The Royal Bermuda Regiment (Colonel David Gibbons).
His Majesty was received on the north side of King's Square by the President of the Senate (Senator the Hon. Joan Dillas-Wright), the Speaker of the House of Assembly (the Hon. Dennis Lister), the Hon. David Burt (Premier of Bermuda) and his Cabinet.
The King, escorted by the Right Worshipful Quinell Francis (Mayor of St. George), then entered the Town Hall and met members of the Council before walking through King's Square.
His Majesty afterwards visited St. Peter's Church ("Their Majesties Chappell") and was received by the Bishop of Bermuda (the Right Reverend Nicholas Dill) and the Reverend Thomas Nisbett (Priest in Charge).
The King later visited Trunk Island, was received by the Principal Curator, Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo (Dr. Ian Walker), the former Chairman of Bermuda Zoological Society (Mr. Richard Winchell), the President of Bermuda Zoological Society (Mr. Philippe Bacon) and Ms. Linda Parker (Education Officer) and toured the island's living classroom.
His Majesty then visited the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo to mark its Centenary and was received by the Hon. Mr. Jache Adams (Minister of Public Works and the Environment).
The King this afternoon visited Hamilton City Hall and was received by the Right Worshipful Charles Gosling (Mayor of Hamilton) and the Corporation of Hamilton Councillors before meeting local artisans and artists.
His Majesty afterwards arrived at Albuoys Point, Hamilton, and was received by the Commodore of the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club (Mr. Hal Kempe), before boarding the ferry for the Royal Naval Dockyard, escorted by the Hon. Owen Darrell (Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sports).
The King disembarked the ferry, drove to Keep Yard to witness a traditional Gombey performance and visit 1850 Ordnance House and, having been received by the Executive Director, National Museum of Bermuda (Ms. Elena Strong), viewed an exhibition.
His Majesty afterwards arrived at the Camber in Sandys, was received by the President of the Bermuda Olympic Association (Mr. Peter Dunne) and met Bermudian medallists from the Caribbean Free Trade Association Olympic and Commonwealth Games and Bermudian athletes from the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The King then proceeded along the waterfront and met those from outdoor youth organisations.
His Majesty later held an Investiture at Government House.
The King afterwards met primary school children and Youth Climate Summit students in the garden of Government House before meeting students involved in the Eco Garden Club.
His Majesty this evening received the Premier of Bermuda at Government House before receiving representatives of the re-insurance sector.
The King afterwards attended a Reception for Bermudians on the Garden Terrace of Government House.
The Queen this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from the United States of America, attended by Mr. Theo Rycroft, Mrs. Sophia Densham, Dr. Michael Dixon and Major Robert Treasure.
Government House, Bermuda
The President of the United States of America and Mrs. Trump this morning bade farewell to The King and Queen at the White House, Washington D.C., United States of America.
Their Majesties drove to Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, and were received by Major General Antoinette Gant (Arlington National Cemetery Military Representative, United States Army) and Ambassador Monica Crowley (Chief of Protocol of the United States).
The King laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and The Queen laid a posy.
Their Majesties subsequently walked to the Canadian Cross of Sacrifice, were received by Rear Admiral Kristjan Monaghan (Canadian Defence Attaché to the United States) and Air Vice Marshal Christopher Mullen (United Kingdom Defence Attaché to the United States) where The King and Queen each met Canadian Service personnel, a United States Army veteran of the Second World War, and Service personnel representing the Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, United States and New Zealand Alliance.
Their Majesties this afternoon visited Front Royal, Warren County, Virginia, and were received in the Town Square by the Governor of Virginia (Ms. Abigail Spanberger) and Ms. Lori Athey Cockrell (Mayor of Front Royal).
The King and Queen met Little League Baseball Players before viewing the Main Street Parade and joining the "Block Party", meeting food and drink vendors.
His Majesty met First Responders and veterans, and Future Farmers of America, whilst Her Majesty met representatives of domestic abuse organisations and Scout groups.
The King afterwards visited Shenandoah National Park and was received at Dickey Ridge Visitor Center by the Superintendent of the Park (Mr. Tracy Stakely) and Ms. Carly Adams (Chief of Staff).
His Majesty toured the Park, witnessing a short swearing in ceremony for a group of Junior Rangers before meeting members of the Monacan Indian Nation and subsequently receiving an overview of the new United Kingdom-United States Nature Compass Agreement.
The Queen afterwards visited Smitten Farm, Middleburg, and was received by Mr. James Roscoe (Deputy Head of Mission) and Ms. Ann Backer (Owner).
The King later departed Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, for Bermuda upon the conclusion of the State Visit and was received this evening upon arrival at L. F. Wade International Airport by the Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Bermuda (His Excellency Mr. Andrew Murdoch) and the Hon. David Burt (Premier of Bermuda).
The Queen departed Dulles International Airport for the United Kingdom.
Blair House, Washington Dc, United States Of America
The King and Queen this afternoon visited New York City, United States of America, and were received by Mr. Oliver Christian (His Majesty's Consul General for New York).
Their Majesties visited the site of the World Trade Centre complex and were received by the Chairman of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum (Mr. Michael Bloomberg), the Governor of New York State (Ms. Kathy Hochul), the Governor of New Jersey State (Ms. Mikie Sherill) and the Mayor of New York City (Mr. Zohran Mamdani).
The King and Queen laid a commemorative bouquet in the World Trade Centre plaza and met 9/11 family members, first responders and representatives of the Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden and support organisations.
The King afterwards visited 134th Street Farm, 116 West 134th Street, Harlem, and was received by the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Harlem Grown (Mr. Tony Hillery).
His Majesty met members of staff and representatives of schools and community groups involved in Harlem Grown, and joined schoolchildren planting flowers and feeding chickens.
The King subsequently attended a United Kingdom-United States Trade and Business Reception at the Rockefeller Center, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, and was received by the Rt. Hon. Yvette Cooper MP (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs), the Chief Executive Officer of Tishman Speyer (Mr. Rob Speyer) and the Chairman and the Co-Chief Executive Officer of Comcast Corporation (Mr. Brian Roberts).
The King, Royal Founding Patron, The King's Trust, and The Queen later attended a King's Trust and Greater Together Reception at Christie's New York, 20 Rockefeller Plaza, and were received by the Chief Executive Officer of Christie's (Ms. Bonnie Brennan).
The Queen, Patron, The Queen's Reading Room, this afternoon attended a Literary Reception at the New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street.
Her Majesty, Patron, The Queen's Reading Room, viewed historical items and marked the Centenary of the children's book "Winnie the Pooh" with schoolchildren.
The Queen subsequently met representatives of organisations supporting survivors of domestic abuse at the New York Public Library.
Blair House, Washington Dc, United States Of America
The King and Queen this morning drove to the White House, Washington DC, and were received by The President of the United States of America and Mrs. Trump.
Their Majesties were received with a Gun Salute.
The King inspected the Guard of Honour and subsequently, with The Queen, witnessed a Musical Review performed by the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps.
Their Majesties witnessed a flypast of military aircraft.
The King held a Meeting with The President of the United States of America.
His Majesty later drove to the United States Capitol and was received at the House of Representatives by the Speaker of the House of Representatives (the Hon. Mike Johnson) and the House Sergeant at Arms (Mr. William McFarland).
The King held a Meeting with the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The King held a Meeting with members of the Congressional Leadership, and The Queen subsequently joined the Meeting.
His Majesty, accompanied by Her Majesty, escorted by the House Sergeant at Arms and the Senate Sergeant at Arms (Ms. Jennifer Hemingway), afterwards proceeded to the Chamber of the House of Representatives and The King addressed a Joint Meeting of the United States Congress.
The King later attended a Reception for representatives of the technology industry at Blair House and was received by Mr. Varun Chandra (the Prime Minister's Special Envoy to the United States on Trade and Investment).
The King and Queen were entertained this evening at a State Dinner given by The President of the United States of America and Mrs. Trump at the White House.
The Queen, with Mrs. Trump, in the grounds of the White House, this morning met schoolchildren studying artefacts linked to the United States of America Two Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of Independence.
