COURT CIRCULAR

29 SEPTEMBER 2021 BALMORAL CASTLE

Pipe Major Richard Grisdale was received by The Queen this morning when Her Majesty decorated him with the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver).

The Queen held a Council via video link at 11.30am. There were present: the Rt. Hon. Jacob Rees-mogg MP (Lord President), the Rt. Hon. James Cleverly MP (Minister of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Middle East and North Africa), the Baroness Evans of Bowes Park (Leader of the House of

Lords and Lord Privy Seal) and the Rt. Hon. Elizabeth Truss MP (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs). The Rt. Hon. Sir Colin Birss and the Rt. Hon. Sir Mark Warby were sworn in as members of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.

The Rt. Hon. Stewart Hosie MP and the Rt. Hon. Dame Elisabeth Laing made affirmation as members of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.

The Rt. Hon. Elizabeth Truss MP took the Oath of Office as Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, kissed hands upon appointment and received the Seals of Office.

KENSINGTON PALACE

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge today visited Derry-londonderry and were received by Mrs. Helen Mark (Deputy Lieutenant of County Londonderry).

Their Royal Highnesses this afternoon visited Magee Campus, Ulster University, Northland Road, and were received by Her Majesty's Lord-lieutenant of the County Borough of Londonderry (Dr. Angela Garvey). The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge afterwards visited City of Derry Rugby Club, Judges Road.

ST JAMES'S PALACE

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, attended a Dinner and Prize Giving for International Golf for Youth, The Duke of Edinburgh's Cup World Finals, Wentworth Golf Club, Virginia Water, Surrey.

The Countess of Wessex this morning attended a Wellbeing of Women Meeting via video call.