Balmoral Castle

The Queen, President, Royal Osteoporosis Society, this evening attended a Reception at Leighton House, 12 Holland Park Road, London W14.

Balmoral Castle

The King this morning presented Coronation Medals to members of the Lonach and Atholl Highlanders and Gordonstoun Pipers at Balmoral Castle.

His Majesty this afternoon laid up the old Ballater Colour at Balmoral Castle, alongside the old Gordon Highlander Colours, and subsequently attended a Reception for Gordon Highlander Veterans.

By command of The King, Mr. Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr. Sarafa Tunji Isola at 9 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as High Commissioner for the Federal Republic of Nigeria in London.

Buckingham Palace

The King this afternoon held a Reception at Buckingham Palace and presented The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering.

His Majesty afterwards received the Chief Rabbi (Sir Ephraim Mirvis).

Buckingham Palace

The following were received in audience by The King this afternoon and kissed hands upon their appointment as His Majesty's Ambassadors: Dr. Martin Longden (Libya), Mr. Giles Portman (Romania) and Mr. James Squire (the Swiss Confederation and non-resident Ambassador to the Principality of Liechtenstein).

Ms. Naomi Adams, Mrs. Portman and Mrs. Squire were also received by His Majesty.

Mr. Barry Lowen was received in audience by The King upon his appointment as British High Commissioner to the Republic of Cameroon.

Mrs. Lowen was also received by His Majesty.

Mr. Nigel Casey was received in audience by The King and kissed hands upon his appointment as His Majesty's Ambassador to the Russian Federation.

Mrs. Casey was also received by His Majesty.

The King spoke to The President of the State of Israel via telephone this afternoon.

Afterwards His Majesty spoke to The King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan via telephone.

The King held a Council at 4.30 p.m..

There were present: the Rt. Hon. Penelope Mordaunt MP (Lord President), the Lord True (Lord Privy Seal and Leader of the House of Lords), the Rt. Hon. Melvyn Stride MP (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions), the Rt. Hon. Alexander Chalk MP (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice) and the Rt. Hon. Michelle Donelan MP.

Mr. Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.

The Rt. Hon. Penelope Mordaunt MP had an audience of His Majesty before the Council.

The Rt. Hon. Michelle Donelan MP received the Seals of Office as Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, took the Oath of Office and kissed hands on appointment.

The Rt. Hon. Sir Clive Alderton (Principal Private Secretary to Their Majesties) was in attendance.

Afterwards The King of Bahrain visited The King.

The Rt. Hon. Rishi Sunak MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) subsequently had an audience of His Majesty.

The King this evening received a Briefing on Accelerating Partnerships, Action and Delivery to Achieve a Sustainable Future.

The Queen this evening gave a Reception at Clarence House to mark the Thirtieth Anniversary of the Forward Arts Foundation.

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.

Balmoral Castle

By command of The King, Mr. Alistair Harrison (Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps) called upon His Excellency Mr. Lim Thuan Kuan at 9 Wilton Crescent, London SW1, this morning in order to bid farewell to His Excellency upon relinquishing his appointment as High Commissioner for the Republic of Singapore in London.

Balmoral Castle

The King this morning drove to the old Gairnshiel Bridge, near Ballater, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire (Mr. Alexander Manson) and Mr. Donald MacPherson (Head of Bridges Team, Aberdeenshire Council).

His Majesty was received with a Royal Salute by the Lonach Highlanders.

The King afterwards walked to the new bridge, was received by Mrs. Judy Whyte (Provost of Aberdeenshire) and officially opened the new Gairnshiel Jubilee Bridge.

Balmoral Castle

The King this morning visited James Jones and Sons Limited, Burnroot Sawmill, Aboyne, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire (Mr. Alexander Manson) and the Chairman (Mr. Tom Bruce-Jones).

His Majesty, escorted by the Chairman and Mr. Duncan Cassie (Site Manager), toured the site, viewing the log sorting cabin, log yard, operations room of the main sawmill, and treatment plant and meeting members of staff and apprentices.

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.

Balmoral Castle

The Queen this morning attended a Talk at the Braemar Literary Festival, St. Margaret's Art Centre, Braemar, Aberdeenshire.

Balmoral Castle

The King this morning visited Global Underwater Hub, 1 Abercrombie Court, Arnhall Business Park, Prospect Road, Westhill, Aberdeen, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire (Mr. Alexander Manson) and the Chief Executive (Mr. Neil Gordon).

The King, escorted by the Chief Executive and Mr. Michael Jones (Chairman, Global Underwater Hub North Advisory Group), viewed a submersible Remotely Operated Vehicle on display and live footage from an underwater vehicle deployed in the North Sea, before meeting members of staff and representatives of organisations linked to the subsea economy.

His Majesty subsequently viewed display stands featuring diving technology, three-dimensional underwater visualisation and science to restore marine habitats, and associated educational outreach programmes.

The King this evening held a Reception for the Royal Warrant Holders Association at Balmoral Castle.

The Queen this evening attended the Braemar Literary Festival Dinner at the Fife Arms, Ballater, Aberdeenshire.

The King and Queen were represented by Major Henry Robertson (Lieutenant of The King's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard) at the Memorial Service for Colonel Greville Tufnell (former Lieutenant of The King's Body Guard the Yeomen of the Guard) which was held in All Saints Church, North Cerney, Gloucestershire, today.

Kensington Palace

The Prince of Wales, President, the Earthshot Prize, this afternoon received Mr. Timothy Cook (Chief Executive Officer, Apple Incorporated) at Windsor Castle.