Court Circular

Kensington Palace

The Duchess of Gloucester, Protector, the Anglo-Danish Society's Scholarship Programme, today received Colonel Wayne Harber (Chairman, the Anglo-Danish Society).

Sandringham, Norfolk

The King and The Queen, Patron, the National Stud, this morning visited the National Stud, Newmarket, and were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire (Mrs. Julie Spence), the Chairman (the Lord Grimthorpe) and Mrs. Anna Kerr (Chief Executive Officer).

Their Majesties met Board Members, members of staff and representatives from racing charities and trusts before viewing a parade of stallions.

The King and Queen this afternoon met representatives from the local community and businesses at King Edward VII Memorial Hall, 124 High Street, Newmarket, and were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk (Clare, Countess of Euston) and the Mayor of Newmarket (Councillor Philippa Winter).

Their Majesties subsequently walked along the High Street meeting members of the public.

The King and Queen, Joint Patrons, the Jockey Club, afterwards visited the Jockey Club Rooms, 101 High Street, Newmarket, and were received by the Hon. Peter Stanley (Deputy Lieutenant of Suffolk) and the Baroness Harding of Winscombe (Senior Steward, the Jockey Club).

His Majesty and Her Majesty, Patron, the National Horseracing Museum, were received by the Chairman of the National Horseracing Museum (the Hon. Mrs. Frances Stanley) before meeting Mr. James Mullen (Chief Executive Officer, the Jockey Club), Stewards and Directors.

The King and Queen subsequently attended a Reception in the garden.

The Princess Royal, on behalf of The King, held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this morning.

Her Royal Highness, on behalf of His Majesty, held an Investiture at Windsor Castle this afternoon.