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Windsor Castle
The King today received the Council for Sustainable Business.
His Majesty, President, Royal Shakespeare Company, and Patron, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, this evening attended a performance of "the Tempest" at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Warwickshire (Mr. Timothy Cox), the Co-Directors of the Royal Shakespeare Company (Mr. Daniel Evans and Ms. Tamara Harvey) and Councillor Samantha McNaught Barrow (Mayor of Stratford-upon-Avon).
By command of The King, Mr. Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr. Enkhsukh Battumur at 7-8 Kensington Court, London W8, this afternoon in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from Mongolia to the Court of St. James's.
Windsor Castle
The King this morning visited Ards Allotments, 100 Comber Road, Newtownards, and was received by Mr. John Witchell (Deputy Lieutenant of County Down) and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Patton (Owners of the Allotments).
His Majesty, escorted by Mr. Patton, visited various plots, meeting gardeners and volunteers, before visiting Loughries Men's Shed.
The King, joined by The Queen, afterwards visited the Warehouse, 45-47 South Street, Newtownards, and was received by Mr. Colin Lammey (Deputy Lieutenant of County Down) and Miss Megan Weimann (Operations Manager).
Their Majesties met volunteers, partners and users of the community hub.
The King and Queen this afternoon visited Conway Square, Newtownards, and were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of County Down (Mr. Gawn Rowan Hamilton) and Councillor Gillian McCollum (Mayor of Ards and North Down).
Their Majesties visited various stalls before walking through the square and meeting members of the public.
The Queen this morning visited North Down and Ards Women's Aid and was received by Mrs. Susan Cunningham (Deputy Lieutenant of County Down).
Hillsborough Castle
The King this morning visited Newcastle Community Cinema, St. Mary's Hall, Main Street, Newcastle, and was received by Mr. Peter Conway (Deputy Lieutenant of County Down) and the Chairman of the Cinema (Mr. Rob Manley).
His Majesty viewed the Box Office and Auditorium, before being shown technical equipment and meeting volunteers, members of the cast and crew of "A Quiet Love" and representatives of the film and cinema industry.
The King this afternoon visited Donard Methodist Church, 37 Central Promenade, Newcastle, to mark its Bicentenary and was received by Mr. Richard Flood (Deputy Lieutenant of County Down) and the Minister (the Reverend Dr. Richard Wright).
His Majesty, escorted by the Minister, visited the Pantry Foodbank housed within the Church and subsequently met representatives of community support groups, charities and organisations.
The King afterwards met local residents outside the Church.
Later, His Majesty received representatives of Historic Royal Palaces at Hillsborough Castle.
The King afterwards presented Elizabeth Emblems.
The King and Queen subsequently attended an Afternoon Party in the garden of Hillsborough Castle.
The Queen, having been received by Mrs. Amanda Blackmore (Deputy Lieutenant of County Down), this morning visited the Parson's Nose, 48 Lisburn Street, Hillsborough, and joined a Reception with representatives of local businesses.
Her Majesty afterwards visited E.R. Wilson, 1 Main Street, Hillsborough.
The Queen visited Arthur's 4-6 Main Street, Hillsborough.
Her Majesty subsequently met local residents in Main Street.
The Queen later received Mrs. Cara Murphy (Silversmith) at Hillsborough Castle.
Hillsborough Castle
The King and Queen this afternoon arrived in Belfast and were received at Alexandra Dock, Queen's Road, by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the County Borough of Belfast (Dame Fionnuala Jay-O'Boyle), the President of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (Mrs. Attracta Ní Bhrádaigh), the Chairman of Ards Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (Mr. Niall McClean) and the Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor of Belfast (Councillor Tracy Kelly).
His Majesty, escorted by the Chief Executive of Belfast City Council (Mr. John Walsh) and Her Majesty, escorted by the Chairman of Ards Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, proceeded along the Dock's walkway and, in advance of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, viewed musical performances, before joining children playing the bodhran and viewing a reel and demonstration of the uilleann pipes.
The King and Queen afterwards visited Titanic Distillers, Thompson Dock, Titanic Dock and Pumphouse, Queen's Road, Belfast, and were received by the Founder (Mr. Peter Lavery) and Mr. Stephen Symington (Chief Executive Officer).
His Majesty, escorted by the Chief Executive Officer, and Her Majesty, escorted by Ms. Siobhán Winston (General Manager), toured the distillery and met members of staff.
The King, Royal Founding Patron, The King's Trust, subsequently visited W5 LIFE (Learning Innovation for Everyone), 2 Queen's Quay, Belfast, and was received by Mrs. Anne McGregor (Deputy Lieutenant of the County Borough of Belfast), the Director of The King's Trust Northern Ireland (Mr. Mark Dougan) and the Chairman of The King's Trust's Fiftieth Anniversary Campaign (the Earl of Caledon).
His Majesty participated in a robotics demonstration and met young people and King's Trust volunteers.
Later, The King and Queen arrived at Hillsborough Castle and were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of County Down (Mr. Gawn Rowan Hamilton).
Ms. Michelle O'Neill MLA (First Minister of Northern Ireland) and Mrs. Emma Little-Pengelly MLA (deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland) were received by Their Majesties at Hillsborough Castle and afterwards had audiences with The King.
The Queen this afternoon visited Fane Street Primary School, Fane Street, Belfast, and was received by Mr. Alan Logan (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of the County Borough of Belfast).
The Prince of Wales, on behalf of The King, held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.
Buckingham Palace
The King this afternoon visited Sanderson Design Group, Voysey House, Sandersons Lane, London W4, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa) and the Chairman (Dame Dianne Thompson).
His Majesty, escorted by Ms. Lisa Montague (Chief Executive), viewed the design and creative studios, before viewing Sanderson fabric samples and archival pieces and meeting in-house designers, archivists and further members of staff.
The King held a Council at St. James's Palace at 2.20 p.m..
There were present: the Rt. Hon. Sir Alan Campbell MP (Lord President), the Rt. Hon. Hilary Benn MP (Secretary of State for Northern Ireland), the Rt. Hon. James Murray MP (Secretary of State for Health and Social Care), the Rt. Hon. Sir Mark Tami MP (Treasurer of His Majesty's Household) and the Rt. Hon. Nicklaus Thomas-Symonds (Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office).
The Rt. Hon. James Murray MP received the Seals of Office as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, took the Oath of Office and kissed hands on appointment.
Mrs. Ceri King and Mr. Niall Clarke-Petty were in attendance as Deputy Clerks 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 His Majesty before the Council.
Later, The President of Ireland and Mr. Brian McEnery visited The King, and His Majesty held a Meeting with Her Excellency.
The King, Patron, Royal Horticultural Society, and The Queen this evening visited the Chelsea Flower Show in the Gardens of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea.
Buckingham Palace
The Lord Lemos (Lord in Waiting) was present at Heathrow Airport, London, this afternoon upon the Arrival of The President of Ireland and Mr. Brian McEnery and welcomed Their Excellencies on behalf of The King.
Windsor Castle
The King, Patron, this morning visited the Royal Windsor Horse Show in the Home Park, Windsor.
Windsor Castle
The King today joined a Reception at Windsor Castle held by the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance.
His Majesty, Patron, this afternoon visited the Royal Windsor Horse Show in the Home Park, Windsor.
The King was represented by Dame Sarah Troughton (His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire) at the Funeral of Sir Hayden Phillips (former adviser on the work of The King's charities as The Prince of Wales) which was held in Salisbury Cathedral this morning.
Buckingham Palace
The King this morning visited the Other Palace, 12 Palace Street, London SW1, to mark the Fiftieth Anniversary of the National Youth Music Trust and was received by Colonel Jane Davis (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London) and the Chief Executive of the National Youth Music Theatre (Mr. Adrian Packer).
His Majesty joined students engaged in various workshops before viewing a performance on the stage.
Afterwards The King met Trust supporters and alumni in the Foyer.
His Majesty this afternoon visited Golders Green, London NW11, and was received at Beverley Gardens, Golders Green Road, by Mr. Martin Russell (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London), the Chief Executive Officer of Jewish Care (Mr. Daniel Carmel-Brown) and the Mayor of the London Borough of Barnet (Councillor Danny Rich).
The King later received Te Arikinui Nga wai hono i te po (Maori Queen) at Buckingham Palace.
His Majesty, Royal Founding President, The King's Trust, gave an Afternoon Party in the garden of Buckingham Palace to mark its Fiftieth Anniversary.
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 British Army Band Tidworth and the Central Band of the Royal Air Force played selections of music during the afternoon.
The King, Patron, the Royal Ballet, and Patron, the Royal Opera, this evening attended a special performance, "Spring Gala: Stories from the Royal Ballet and the Royal Opera", at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London WC2, and was received by Mr. Stuart Shilson (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London), the Honorary Vice President of the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera (Dame Vivien Duffield), the Chairman of the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera (Sir Lloyd Dorfman) and Sir Alexander Beard (Chief Executive).
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.
