COURT CIRCULAR
FEBRUARY 10 2021 WINDSOR CASTLE
The Queen held a Council via video link at 2.30pm. There were present: the Rt. Hon. Jacob Rees-mogg MP (Lord President), the Rt. Hon. Dr. Thérèse Coffey MP (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions), the Rt. Hon. Dominic Raab MP (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs and First Secretary of State) and the Rt. Hon. Grant Shapps MP (Secretary of State for Transport).
Mr. Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
The Rt. Hon. Boris Johnson MP (Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury) had an audience of Her Majesty via telephone this evening. KENSINGTON PALACE
The Duke of Cambridge this morning spoke to Armed Forces personnel involved in the Covid-19 vaccine roll out, via video link.
His Royal Highness, Joint Patron, the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, afterwards held a Meeting for the Earthshot Prize.
The Duke of Cambridge this afternoon joined Mrs. Ann Radmore (Regional Director, NHS England and NHS Improvement, East of England) at her weekly leadership call with the
East of England's Clinical Commissioning Group Accountable Officers and Trust Chief Executive Officers via video link.
ST JAMES’S PALACE
The Princess Royal, Past Master, the Worshipful Company of Butchers and the Worshipful Company of Farmers, this evening attended the City Food Lecture via video link
Despite the limitations created by the Covid-19 pandemic, those of any age contemplating studying agriculture and other rural-based industries will still be able to enjoy an open day in virtual format at Scotland’s rural colleges.
Prospective students will be able to learn more about courses on offer at the SRUC, which has campuses around the country, during a series of virtual events next week.
In addition to a general overview , those contemplating entering on one of the many courses available will have the chance to speak to current students and an opportunity to learn more about specific courses ranging from Access Skills for Work and Modern Apprenticeships through to postgraduate degree level.
Courses available include Wildlife and Conservation Management, Agriculture, Bioscience, and Rural Business Management at SRUC’S campuses in Aberdeen, Fife, Edinburgh, West Lothian, Ayr and Dumfries – as well as at the Glasgow Botanic Gardens.
The events, which will be hosted on Microsoft Teams, will run from Sunday 21 to Saturday 27 February and offer school leavers and mature students the chance to hear from lecturers and ask questions about the courses.
Marketing and Student Recruitment Manager Hannah Mellow said: “The coronavirus pandemic has meant we are unable to invite prospective students onto our campuses. However, we hope that by meeting some of the staff and students online, we are giving everyone the opportunity to find out more about what it’s like to study with us.”