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Buckingham Palace
The Earl of Airlie was received by The King this morning and delivered up the Insignia of the Order of the Thistle worn by his father, the late Earl of Airlie.
Dame Hannah Rothschild was received by The King and handed back to His Majesty the Insignia of the Order of Merit belonging to her father, the late Lord Rothschild.
The Lord Janvrin (Secretary and Registrar of the Order of Merit) was in attendance.
The King, Captain General, Royal Regiment of Artillery, this afternoon visited 7 Air Defence Group Royal Artillery at Baker Barracks, Thorney Island, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex (the Lady Emma Barnard), the Master Gunner, St. James's Park (Lieutenant General Michael Elviss) and the Commander 7 Air Defence Group (Colonel Stuart Hay).
His Majesty toured the base, meeting Service personnel and witnessing operational air defence demonstrations showcasing the unit's roles, capabilities and contributions to defence, before officially re-opening the renovated Junior Ranks Restaurant.
The King subsequently spoke to Service personnel deployed overseas and their families, before meeting the families and community of 7 Air Defence Group at the base.
The Princess Royal, on behalf of The King, held an Investiture at St. James's Palace this morning.
By command of The King, Mr. Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon Her Excellency Mrs. Ximena Fuentes Torrijo at 37-41 Old Queen Street, London SW1, this morning in order to bid farewell to Her Excellency upon relinquishing her appointment as Ambassador from the Republic of Chile to the Court of St. James's.
Buckingham Palace
The King this afternoon received Air Chief Marshal Sir Harvey Smyth upon his appointment as Chief of the Air Staff.
Mr. John Marshall was received in audience by The King and kissed hands upon his appointment as His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Benin and non-resident British High Commissioner to the Togolese Republic.
Ms. Illa Molnar was also received by His Majesty.
Ms. Helena Owen was received in audience by The King and kissed hands upon her appointment as His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Chad.
The following were received in audience by The King upon their appointment as British High Commissioners: Ms. Lisa Chesney (the Republic of Uganda) and Dr. Christian Rogg (the Republic of Ghana).
Mrs. Vivianne Infante was also received by His Majesty.
The Rt. Hon. Yvette Cooper MP (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) was received in audience by The King.
The Queen this afternoon held the Grand Final of the BBC 500 Words creative-writing competition at Windsor Castle.
Her Majesty afterwards held a Reception.
His Majesty was represented by Major Christopher Cox (Lieutenant of The King's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard) at the Memorial Service of Major Robert Wilmont (Member of The King's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard) which was held at the Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, London SW1, this afternoon.
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.
Windsor Castle
The King was represented by the Lord Benyon (Lord Chamberlain) at the Memorial Service for the Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (former Leader of the Liberal Democrats) which was held at St. John's Church, Princes Street, Edinburgh, this afternoon.
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 King today invested Mr. Alexander Cobbe with the Insignia of a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
