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.
Buckingham Palace
The King and Queen this morning presented The Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Higher and Further Education at St. James's Palace at which The Princess Royal and The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were present, and afterwards Their Majesties, accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses, held a Reception.
Dame Melinda Simmons was received in audience by The King this afternoon and kissed hands upon her appointment as His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Poland.
Later, the Rt. Hon. Sir Keir Starmer MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The King.
The King was represented by Lieutenant General Sir Benjamin Bathurst (Governor of Gibraltar) at the Memorial Service for Field Marshal the Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank (former Chief of the General Staff and Chief of the Defence Staff) which was held at the Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, London SW1, this afternoon.
The Queen was represented by Lieutenant General Sir James Bucknall.
The Prince of Wales was represented by Mr. James Lowther-Pinkerton.
The Princess Royal was represented by Brigadier Andrew Parker Bowles.
Buckingham Palace
The Queen, having been received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex (Mr. Andrew Blackman), this afternoon attended a Charity Race Day at Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, in support of Jamie's Farm, of which Her Majesty is Patron.
The Queen later received Madame Gisèle Pelicot (Author) at Clarence House.
Buckingham Palace
Her Excellency Mrs. Emma Aparici Vazquez de Parga was received in audience by The King today and presented the Letters of Recall of her predecessor and her own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Kingdom of Spain to the Court of St. James's.
Mr. Jorge Manuel García Martínez was also received by His Majesty.
His Excellency Mr. Francisco Lima Mena 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 Republic of El Salvador to the Court of St. James's.
His Excellency Mr. Maurice Makoloo 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 the Republic of Kenya in London.
Mrs. Christine Asoma was also received by His Majesty.
Sir Oliver Robbins (Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was present.
The King this afternoon opened London Fashion Week at 180 Studios, 180 Strand, London WC2, and was received by the Chairman, British Fashion Council (Mr. David Pemsel), Ms. Laura Weir (Chief Executive Officer) and the Mayor of London (Sir Sadiq Khan).
His Majesty viewed a showcase of the Best of British Fashion and met designers, clothes makers and industry figures, and, as Royal Founding President, met makers from The King's Foundation, before viewing an exhibition by Brand63Africa and meeting designers involved in its creation.
Afterwards The King met Sustainable Markets Initiative innovators before viewing the opening show of London Fashion Week.
The Queen, Patron, The Queen's Reading Room, this morning received Dame Anna Wintour (Chief Content Officer, Condé Nast, and Global Editorial Director, Vogue).
Her Majesty, Patron, today visited Sinfonia Smith Square, London SW1, and, having been received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa), listened to musical performances.
Buckingham Palace
The King and Queen this morning visited the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and were received at Barking Learning Centre Community and Family Hub, 2 Town Square, Barking, by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa) and the Mayor of Barking and Dagenham (Councillor Princess Bright).
His Majesty, escorted by the Head of Universal Services, London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council (Mr. Zoinul Abidin) and Her Majesty, escorted by the Deputy Leader of London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council (Councillor Saima Ashraf), met representatives of local groups, organisations and services.
The King and Queen afterwards visited Barking and Dagenham College, Rush Green Campus, Dagenham Road, Romford, to mark the Sixty Fifth Anniversary of the College and were received by Mr. Ian Pittaway (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London), the Chairman of Governors (Mr. Andy Forbes) and the Principal and Chief Executive Officer (Ms. Natalie Davison).
Their Majesties met students and teaching staff in the fashion, plumbing, and art and design classrooms, before visiting the film and television studio and meeting more students.
The Queen visited the healthcare suite and the College restaurant, meeting young people studying health and social care, and catering and hospitality.
The King this afternoon officially opened Eastbrook Studios, Yew Tree Avenue, Dagenham, and was received by Ms. Avril McIntyre (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London) and the Chief Studio and Real Estate Officer and Chief Strategy Officer of the MBS Group (Mr. Jason Hariton).
His Majesty met students, adult learners and members of staff, before viewing a short performance and participating in technical aspects of film production.
The King, Royal Founding President, The King's Foundation, later received Mr. Dominic Richards (Chairman of The King's Foundation Australia).
His Majesty this evening gave a Reception at Clarence House for Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force Officers.
The Queen, Liveryman, the Worshipful Company of Vintners, this evening attended a Reception at Vintners' Hall, 68 Upper Thames Street, London EC4.
The Princess Royal, on behalf of The King, held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.
By command of The King, Mr. Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr. Ulan Djusupov at Ascot House, 119 Crawford Street, London W1, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the Kyrgyz Republic to the Court of St. James's.
Buckingham Palace
The King held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.
Field Marshal the Lord Richards of Herstmonceux was received by The King at Windsor Castle when His Majesty handed him his Field Marshal's Baton.
Field Marshal the Lord Houghton of Richmond was received by The King at Windsor Castle when His Majesty handed him his Field Marshal's Baton.
The King this afternoon joined the Refugee Employment Network's Jobs Fair at St. James's Palace.
Mr. Neil Crompton was received in audience by The King later and kissed hands upon his appointment as His Majesty's Ambassador to Ukraine.
Ms. Rosa Zaragoza was also received by His Majesty.
The Rt. Hon. Sir Keir Starmer MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of The King.
The Queen today visited Bath and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset (Mr. Mohammed Saddiq).
Her Majesty this morning visited the Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street.
The Queen, Patron, afterwards visited the Theatre Royal Bath, Sawclose.
Her Majesty this afternoon visited Persephone Books, 8 Edgar Buildings.
The Princess Royal, on behalf of The King, held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this afternoon.
Buckingham Palace
The King and Queen were represented by the Earl of Rosslyn at the Funeral Service of Mr. David Thomas (former Crown Jeweller) which was held at St. John's Church, Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Kent, this afternoon.
The Prince of Wales was represented by Miss Helen Asprey.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were represented by Brigadier John Smedley.
The Princess Royal was represented by the Hon. Mrs. Louloudis.
The Duchess of Gloucester was represented by Mrs. Louise Bryant.
Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy was represented by Mr. Stephen Connelly.
Windsor Castle
The Reverend Canon Martin Poll was received by The King this afternoon when His Majesty invested him with the Insignia of a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order.
The Queen this morning visited Avon and Somerset Police Headquarters, Valley Road, Portishead, Bristol, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset (Mr. Mohammed Saddiq).
By command of The King, Mr. Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon Her Excellency Ms. Josefa González-Blanco at 48 Belgrave Square, London SW1, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to Her Excellency upon relinquishing her appointment as Ambassador from the United Mexican States to the Court of St. James's.
Buckingham Palace
The King, Royal Founding Patron, the Turquoise Mountain Foundation, and Royal Founding Patron, The King's Foundation, and The Queen this morning visited the "Craftsmanship and Community: 20 Years of Turquoise Mountain" Exhibition at the Garrison Chapel, Chelsea Barracks, 8 Garrison Square, London SW1, to celebrate the Twentieth Anniversary of the Turquoise Mountain Foundation, and were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa), the President of the Turquoise Mountain Foundation (Mrs. Shoshana Stewart), the Co-Founder of the Turquoise Mountain Foundation (Mr. Rory Stewart), and the Deputy Chief Executive of The King's Foundation (Ms. Emily Cherrington).
Mr. Kumar Iyer was received by The King later upon his appointment as Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, the World Trade Organisation and other organisations in Geneva.
The King and Queen this evening held a Reception for Carers at Windsor Castle.
The Duchess of Edinburgh and The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were present.
The Queen, Patron, St. John's Foundation, this morning at Clarence House received Ms. Sandra Forbes upon assuming her appointment as Chairman of Trustees and Ms. Catharine Brown upon assuming her appointment as Chief Executive Officer.
Buckingham Palace
The following were received in audience by The King this afternoon and kissed hands upon their appointment as His Majesty's Ambassadors: Mr. Edward Stevens (the Republic of Costa Rica and the Republic of Nicaragua), Mr. Malcolm Green (the Oriental Republic of Uruguay), Mr. Bharat Joshi (the Republic of Angola and the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe) and Mr. Patrick Lynch (the Republic of Madagascar and the Union of the Comoros).
Mrs. Stevens, Ms. Nadia Marilina Montoto, Mrs. Joshi and Mrs. Lynch were also received by His Majesty.
Ms. Rebecca Terzeon was received in audience by The King upon her appointment as British High Commissioner to the Republic of Zambia.
The Queen, Patron, Guild of St. Bride, this afternoon was present at a Service at the Church of St. Bride's, Fleet Street, London EC4, to mark the Six Hundredth and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Guild of St. Bride.
Her Majesty, President, this evening held a Recital at St. James's Palace followed by a Reception at Clarence House to mark the Thirtieth Anniversary of the Amber Trust.
Windsor Castle
The King and Queen this morning visited the Sun Inn, High Street, Dedham, were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Essex (Mrs. Jennifer Tolhurst), the Owners (Mr. and Mrs. Piers Baker) and the Mayor of Colchester (Councillor Michael Lilley) and met representatives of local community groups.
Their Majesties afterwards walked along the High Street and met members of the local community and children from Dedham Primary School.
The King and Queen subsequently visited Essex Rose Tea Room in the High Street and were received by Mr. Walter Scott and Mr. Christopher Newenham (Joint Managing Directors of Wilkin and Sons Limited).
His Majesty and Her Majesty, Patron, British Sporting Art Trust, afterwards visited Munnings Art Museum, Castle House, Castle Hill, Dedham, and were received by the Director (Ms. Jennifer Hand) and the Trustees.
The King and Queen toured the Museum, meeting members of staff and supporters, before attending a Reception and officially opening the Garden Room.
