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New Appointments to the Order of Merit

Published 11 November 2022

His Majesty The King has been pleased to make six new appointments to the Order of Merit. Appointments to the Order are made in recognition of distinguished service to the Armed Forces, science, art, literature, or for the promotion of culture. The individuals were chosen by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in early September.

The new appointments are Sir David Adjaye OBE, RA; Professor Dame Elizabeth Anionwu, DBE, FCRN; Baroness Floella Benjamin, DBE; Professor Margaret MacMillan, CHC CC (Canada); Sir Paul Nurse, CH; and Dr Venki Ramakrishnan.

These appointments are the first since His Majesty became Sovereign of the Order.

The Order of Merit

The Order of Merit, founded in 1902 by King Edward VII, is a special mark of honour conferred by the Sovereign on individuals of exceptional distinction in the armed forces, science, arts, literature, or for the promotion of culture. Appointments to the Order are in the Sovereign's personal gift. The Order is restricted to 24 members.

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The Duke of Cambridge visited Microsoft Headquarters to learn how new technology is disrupting the illegal wildlife trade

The Duke of Cambridge, visited Microsoft Headquarters to view AI scanning technology

The Queen Consort's work on Violence Against Women

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The Prince and Princess Of Wales Celebrated The 10th Anniversary Of Coach Core

The Prince and Princess of Wales visited the Copper Box Arena for a Coach Core event

The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Northern Ireland

The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Northern Ireland

The Prince of Wales visits St. George’s Park to celebrate its 10th anniversary

The Prince of Wales, President of the FA, visited England’s national football centre

The Prince of Wales attended the United for Wildlife Summit

The Prince of Wales attended the United for Wildlife (UfW) Global Summit

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The Earl of Wessex and the Arts

St Edward’s Crown removed from the Tower of London ahead of the Coronation

Published 3 December 2022

The Princess Royal confers city status on Bangor

Published 3 December 2022

The Countess of Wessex visits Whizz-Kidz

Published 2 December 2022

The Royal Week 26 November – 2 December 2022

Published 2 December 2022

The Earl and Countess of Wessex attend the Royal Variety Performance

Published 2 December 2022

The Earl of Wessex visits St Andrew's Youth Club

Published 1 December 2022

We are uniting today to confront, rightly, what has rightly been called a global pandemic of violence against women. Faced with such challenges, it can be hard to know what practical steps we can take to even begin to make a difference.
A speech by The Queen Consort at a ‘Violence Against Women and Girls’ Reception at Buckingham Palace

International Conference for Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict

Published 28 November 2022

The Prince and Princess of Wales visit Boston for the 2022 Earthshot Prize Awards

Published 28 November 2022

The Countess of Wessex visits London Zoo

Published 25 November 2022

The Royal Week 19-25 November 2022

Published 25 November 2022

I particularly wanted to send my most heartfelt thoughts and condolences to all those who have been affected.
A message of condolence from The King to the President of Indonesia following the earthquake in Cianjur

I would be most grateful if you would pass on my thanks and admiration to those who have once again come to the rescue and to those already providing invaluable assistance in the recovery process.
A message from The King to the Governor of New South Wales regarding the ongoing flooding

The Duke of Cornwall visits Cornwall

Published 24 November 2022

South Africa, like the Commonwealth, has always been a part of my life... It is therefore particularly moving and special that you are our guest on this, the first State Visit we have hosted.
A speech by The King at the State Banquet of the State Visit of the President of the Republic of South Africa

The King undertakes engagements in London

Published 22 November 2022

State Visit of the President of South Africa

Published 21 November 2022

The Princess Royal visits the Falklands Islands

Published 18 November 2022

The Royal Week 12-18 November 2022

Published 18 November 2022

The Prince of Wales visits RAF Coningsby

Published 18 November 2022

The Princess of Wales visits Reading Ukrainian Community Centre

Published 17 November 2022

The Queen Consort presents the Royal Academy of Dance’s Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Award

Published 16 November 2022

The Prince of Wales visits the Welsh Senedd

Published 16 November 2022

The Countess of Wessex visits Staffordshire

Published 15 November 2022

His Majesty The King will take on the role of the Ranger of Windsor Great Park

Published 14 November 2022

It has been particularly inspiring to see how communities have pulled together to protect homes and livestock and to support each another during this appallingly difficult period.
A message from The King to the Governor of Victoria regarding the ongoing flood emergency in Victoria

The Royal Week 5-11 November 2022

Published 11 November 2022

It is entirely fitting that Doncaster should be chosen as one of the new cities created to celebrate The late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. We mark that occasion now in memory of my beloved mother’s lifelong dedication to all that is best about our country.
A Speech by His Majesty The King at the Conferral of City Status, Doncaster

The creation of this statue is also, if I may say so, a tribute to the support, affection and prayers that the community of this cathedral, and of this great city, always gave the late Queen
A Speech by His Majesty The King for the Unveiling of a Statue of Her Majesty The Late Queen, York Minster

Remembrance 2022

Published 10 November 2022

The Princess of Wales visits Colham Manor Children’s Centre

Published 9 November 2022

The King and The Queen Consort visit Yorkshire

Published 8 November 2022

The Royal Week 29 October – 4 November 2022

Published 4 November 2022

The Countess of Wessex visits Cheshire and Sheffield

Published 4 November 2022

You all should be rightly proud to join the remarkable Tusk Alumni whose incredible achievements over the last ten years have helped lead these efforts.
A Speech by The Prince of Wales at the 10th Tusk Conservation Awards

The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

The Prince and Princess of Wales visit Scarborough

Published 3 November 2022

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