COURT CIRCULAR

7 MARCH BUCKINGHAM PALACE

The Queen this morning opened the Smith Centre at the Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London SW7, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa) and the Chairman of the Science Museum Group (Dame Mary Archer).

Her Majesty toured the Centre, escorted by Sir Ian Blatchford (Director of the Science Museum Group), viewing schoolchildren conducting scientific activities and meeting supporters andmembers of staff. The Prince of Wales, on behalf of The Queen, held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace this morning. CLARENCE HOUSE

The Prince of Wales, Royal Founding Patron, the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, this afternoon visited Polymateria Limited, Imperial White City Incubator, 80 Wood Lane, London W12, and was received by Mr. Kevin Mcgrath (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

His Royal Highness, Permanent Master, this evening attended the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights’ Maritime Dinner at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge, London EC4. The Duchess of Cornwall, President, WOW – Women of the World Festival, this afternoon held a Reception at Clarence House.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, the National Literacy Trust, afterwards visited Avondale Park Primary School, Sirdar Road, London W11, to celebrate World Book Day.