Court Circular

BUCKINGHAM PALACE November 12th

Group Captain Derek North, RAF (Deputy Lieutenant of West Sussex), was present at Gatwick Airport, London, this morning upon the Arrival of The President of the Republic of Cuba and welcomed His Excellency on behalf of The Queen.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE November 12th

The Earl of Wessex this evening attended the Ministry of Defence Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award Ceremony at Lancaster House, London SW1.

The Countess of Wessex this morning opened the newly restored Royal Victoria Chapel at Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley, Southampton, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-lieutenant of Hampshire (Mr Nigel Atkinson).

Her Royal Highness, Patron, Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations, this afternoon attended the National Conference, the Ageas Bowl, Botley Road, West End, Southampton.

KENSINGTON PALACE November 12th

The Duke of Gloucester, Vice Royal Patron, the Almshouse Association, this morning received Mr Nicholas Phillips upon assuming his appointment as Chief Executive Officer.

Ms Susan Turner (Assistant Director) was present.

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